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RJ Barrett comments on Lu Dort's Olympic gold vs NBA title views

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 11:33 PM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

RJ Barrett comments on Lu Dort's Olympic gold vs NBA title views

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During a discussion with Serge Ibaka, Lu Dort stated that he believes winning an Olympic gold medal is more significant than winning an NBA championship. Dort, who won an NBA title with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2025, explained his pride in representing Canada. RJ Barrett, Dort's teammate on Team Canada, responded by acknowledging he hasn't won either title but highlighted the unique pride of playing for one's country. Barrett emphasized that representing Canada carries its own set of values beyond monetary considerations associated with the NBA.

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•Lu Dort prefers Olympic gold to an NBA title.
•Dort has already won an NBA championship.
•RJ Barrett reflects on the significance of representing Canada.
•Barrett emphasizes the pride in playing for one's country.

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11:33 PMYahoo Sports — RJ Barrett weighs in on Lu Dort’s intriguing Olympic gold-NBA title take

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Atlanta Hawks forward Lu Dort sparked an interesting conversation when he said that he believes winning an Olympic gold would mean more than winning an NBA title. In an interview with Serge Ibaka on How Hungry Are You , Dort was asked what was more valuable: winning the NBA title or winning Olympic gold. Dort, who already won an NBA championship […] The post RJ Barrett weighs in on Lu Dort’s intriguing Olympic gold-NBA title take appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 11:33 PM
RJ Barrett weighs in on Lu Dort’s intriguing Olympic gold-NBA title take
Atlanta Hawks forward Lu Dort sparked an interesting conversation when he said that he believes winning an Olympic gold would mean more than winning an NBA title. In an interview with Serge Ibaka on How Hungry Are You , Dort was asked what was more valuable: winning the NBA title or winning Olympic gold. Dort, who already won an NBA championship […] The post RJ Barrett weighs in on Lu Dort’s intriguing Olympic gold-NBA title take appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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