The Dallas Mavericks center cleared the previous record-holder by a wide margin.
Only one Olympic basketball game remains as Team USA and France will square off on Saturday with the winner earning a gold medal, and the runner-up receiving a silver medal. The tournament offers an incredible opportunity for players to shine on the biggest stage, even if they don't quite earn a medal.
Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell did just that as he set a record, having played with some of the best efficiency across all of the games. He converted on 90 percent of his shot attempts, holding the best field goal efficiency in history .Representing Team Canada, Powell soared past the record, previously set by Andres Jiminez in 1988, of 73.9 percent efficiency.
Adding Klay Thompson to the mix will only benefit Powell and the other centers on the roster even more, allowing for more alley-oops and easy inside looks in the screen-and-roll action. Powell's record proves his ability to maximize a smaller role and play uber-efficient basketball, no matter the roster surrounding him. Mavericks fans should be optimistic after seeing Powell's play, despite Canada falling short of earning a medal in any capacity.
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