Chase Budinger played in the NBA for seven years. During that time, he never made it to the Olympic Games. But the 36-year-old is now taking part in Paris – in a different sport.
NBA stars at the Olympic Games in Paris are not only to be found on the basketball court – an ex-professional has now also qualified for the Summer Games in beach volleyball. Chase Budinger and his partner Miles Evans secured their participation on Wednesday. The two will thus be one of the two men’s duos from the USA to compete in France.
Olympic qualification secured for German duo Ehlers/Wickler
The 36-year-old had played seven seasons in the NBA and was under contract with the Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Indiana Pacers and Phoenix Suns.
Chase Budinger (r.) in 2011 as a basketball player for the Houston Rockets. IMAGO/Newscom World
Chase Budinger (r.) playing basketball for the Houston Rockets in 2011.
It will also be the first Olympic participation for the second US duo Andy Benesh/Miles Partain.
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The German champions Nils Ehlers/Clemens Wickler have also already secured their participation in the Olympic Games through their international rankings. For Lukas Pfretzschner/Sven Winter, the final Olympic qualifying tournament from June 13th to 16th in Jurmala, Latvia, is their only chance of qualifying for Paris. A maximum of two duos per nation are allowed to compete at the Olympics.
2024-06-06 14:58:29
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