Chase Budinger is used to playing in packed stadiums, but never like this.The former basketball player, who spent seven years in the NBA with four different teams, now finds himself in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, competing at the Olympics in a different sport entirely.Video above: Everything to know about Paris OlympicsBudinger is a professional beach volleyball player these days, and alongside Team USA partner Miles Evans, is hoping for a deep run at the Games in Paris.“It’s been great, it’s been really fun,” Budinger told reporters about his Olympic experience to date. “It’s been amazing to have so much support at each and every game, playing underneath the Eiffel Tower – this atmosphere is electric.“I’m just trying to take it all in day by day and really enjoy this whole experience and moment because our journey getting here was such a long and gruesome and tough route.”As of …
Chase Budinger leading Team USA beach volleyball [Video]
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