Chase Budinger’s second act has begun.
The former NBA player kicked off his first Olympics beach volleyball match with a win alongside teammate Miles Evans on Monday.
His basketball roots — which include seven NBA seasons — were evident in the match, making the blocked shots and spikes look easy with his 6-foot-7 frame.United States’ Chase Budinger celebrates a block against France in a beach volleyball match at the 2024 Summer Olympics on July 29, 2024, in Paris, France.2024 Olympics men’s basketball gold medal odds: France competing with USABudinger, 36, averaged 7.9 points and three rebounds per game throughout an NBA career that was cut short by injuries.
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