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Toronto Raptors star RJ Barrett follows in his father’s footsteps going for gold at the Olympics

Toronto Raptors star RJ Barrett follows in his father’s footsteps going for gold at the Olympics
  • PublishedJuly 26, 2024

Before the Summer Olympics in Paris, Rowan Barrett and his son RJ – a dynamic duo known for their basketball prowess – had an interview with CBC’s Dwight Drummond. The Toronto Raptors’ standout player will wear jersey number 9 at the tournament, just like his father did during the Sydney Games in 2000. Although he acknowledges his dad’s successful career, as a resident of Mississauga, this talented athlete credits not only one but both sides of his family; specifically mentioning how athleticism runs deep on mom’s side too!