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7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux’s behind-the-backboard dunk is 100% not AI

7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux’s behind-the-backboard dunk is 100% not AI
World Sports · 23:16:17 - Wednesday, 4 November 2026

A video showing 7-foot-9 basketball player Olivier Rioux completing a behind-the-backboard dunk has circulated online, with confirmation that the footage is authentic and not generated by artificial intelligence.

The clip was highlighted by ClutchPoints on November 4, 2026, showcasing Rioux's extraordinary height and athleticism.

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