Jimmer Fredette Leads U.S. to Gold in 3x3 Basketball at Pan American Games

Three-point pro Fredette, alongside teammates Kareem Maddox and Canyon Barry, overcame host Chile in the final, setting his sights on Paris Olympics next.

• Jimmer Fredette, the former NBA player known for his three-point shooting, led the United States 3x3 basketball team to a gold medal at the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile.
• In the final, the US team, which also included Kareem Maddox and Canyon Barry, defeated the host team Chile with a score of 21-15.
• Fredette transitioned to the half-court Olympic event over a year ago and is now setting his sights on competing in the Paris Olympics.
• Fredette's passion for the games stems from his childhood memories of playing basketball on the streets and in parks, making his 3x3 victory a 'full circle' moment.
• Having previously played for the Milwaukee Bucks, Sacramento Kings, New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns, Fredette left the NBA in 2016 to play for China’s Shanghai Sharks and Europe’s Panathinaikos.

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