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EXCLUSIVE: RJ Barrett on advice from dad, Canada Basketball investment & playing with Kawhi

CBC Sports · September 18, 2026 at 10:34 a.m.

EXCLUSIVE: RJ Barrett on advice from dad, Canada Basketball investment & playing with Kawhi

Canadian basketball star RJ Barrett joins Donnovan Bennett to discuss the recent federal & provincial investment into Canada Basketball, a senior program he's been part of for close to a decade.

The NBA season is on the horizon for the Toronto Raptor, and that includes new teammate Kawhi Leonard.

As well, the young star is committed to the national team two years out from LA 2028.

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EXCLUSIVE: RJ Barrett on advice from dad, Canada Basketball investment & playing with Kawhi

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