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Chase Budinger: 5 facts about Team USA’s new volleyball star who was once of the NBA’s best dunkers

Mike D. Sykes, IIJuly 13, 2024 7:00 am ETFor the Paris Olympics this summer, For The Win is helping you get to know some of the star Olympians competing on the world’s biggest stage. We’re highlighting 15 Team USA athletes in the 15 days leading up to the Opening Ceremony. Up next is Chase BudingerWe’ve seen athletes show up at the Olympics after specializing in other sports before. That’s not necessarily unique.For example, there’ve been several Olympians from the NFL who have made the crossover before. But it’s not just an athlete making that crossover that’s special — it’s actually how good the athlete is at the other sport.That’s why the story of Chase Budinger, the volleyball player, is so incredible.If you’ve watched the NBA before, you probably recognize that name. Budinger put together a solid career in the league before retiring. These days, he’s traded in the orange round ball for a white one. Budinger is one of the United States’ best volleyball players.Here’s everything you…