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The previous records for international players (101) and
countries and territories (39) were set at the start of the
2014-15 and 2013-14 seasons, respectively.
For the third straight year Canada tops the list providing teams
with 11 players, the NBA said in a statement. France (10),
Brazil (9), Australia (8) and Croatia (5) rounded out the top
five.
The Utah Jazz boast the most cosmopolitan lineup with seven
international players with the Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets,
Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, San
Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors each fielding six.
The season will kick off with three games, including LeBron
James and the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers versus the
New York Knicks and the powerhouse Golden State Warriors, led by
Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, facing San Antonio.
(Reporting by Steve Keating in Toronto; Editing by Frank Pingue)
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