From NBA Glory to Olympic Gold: The Ultimate Triumph.

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From NBA Glory to Olympic Gold: The Ultimate Triumph.

Tyrese Haliburton equates winning gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics with the achievement of an NBA championship.

Tyrese Haliburton, 24, is gearing up to represent Team USA in the Olympic Games later this month. The Indiana Pacers point guard believes that winning an Olympic gold medal is as prestigious as securing an NBA championship.

"Winning a gold medal is the pinnacle of the sport," Haliburton told BBC Sport. "I think that and the NBA championship are the highest achievements. Nothing you can do individually can top those."

Team USA has a storied history in the Olympics, having won gold 16 times in the traditional 5x5 event, including at the last four Games.