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Robbie Hummel never considered the possibility of winning an Olympic medal.
His NBA career totaled 98 games over two seasons followed by unfulfilling pro stints in Italy, Spain and Russia.
“Barring an epic blowup as a pro, I assumed that would be the last time ever getting to play for USA Basketball,” Hummel said of his participation in the World University Games in 2009.
His pro career came to an end in 2017.
“If I wasn’t going to be in the NBA anymore, I didn’t care to play," he told USA TODAY Sports.