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NBA players are some of the most widely known and beloved stars in the world. Their name precedes their presence no matter where they go. Especially stars like LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and Stephen Curry who have become global icons.
The idea of being a global superstar is so hard to comprehend for an average person, it often comes as a surprise to realize that the superstars we love and adore are also human and therefore have likes, dislikes, routines, and are fans of other teams and players.
Times when NBA players talked about their favorite NFL teams
Today, we bring to you a list of five top NBA players talking about their favorite NFL teams. The basketball stars on the list are not only followers of their own sport but also of the gridiron football.
These NBA stars absolutely love watching and following their teams. And when time and schedule permits, they love talking about their favorite NFL teams. No wonder Super Bowl ticket prices are always so high with all these global icons and celebrities swarming to get them.
#1 Kevin Durant – Washington Football Team
Kevin Durant, one of the greatest players in the current NBA league, is an outspoken Washington Football Team fan, even though we are sure he still calls them the Redskins for nostalgic and esthetic purposes. KD loves the team so much that he released a limited edition KD Redskins shoes.
KD often discusses the Washington Football Team in his interviews, social media posts and tweets. But our top pick for KD talking about his favorite NFL team is not from any interview or social media post. Rather, it is a small snippet from the Green Bay Packers Stadium during the 2013 Week 2 game.
The two second video uploaded to the Washington Football Team's YouTube channel shows the NBA superstar Slim Reaper saying, "Hail to the Redskins." These are enough words to prove how much he loves the team.
#2 Kobe Bryant – Philadelphia Eagles
Kobe Bryant is the most celebrated NBA player of our era. His legacy is second to none. Often considered one of the greatest to ever play basketball, Black Mamba's love and loyalty to the game remains unparalleled. An athlete, a philanthropist, and an Oscar winner, Kobe was larger than life.
Yet, there was another thing that Kobe loved dearly - watching the Philadelphia Eagles play. A lifelong fan of the Eagles, Bryant's best incident of talking about his favorite NFL team in any capacity is the now incredibly famous clip of him watching the team from Philadelphia win the Super Bowl.
The clip shows Kobe following every moment in the final seconds of the game as he holds his daughter Bianka. The second the Eagles win, the NBA legend can be seen dancing around and exclaiming with sheer joy.
#3 Russell Westbrook – Dallas Cowboys
The NBA's triple double machine has changed cities and stadiums. Instead of representing the Washington Wizards, he will now represent the LA Lakers in the upcoming 2021-22 NBA season.
The explosive superstar loves to break records and rock designer clothes, but he also loves to bowl and support his favorite NFL team, the Dallas Cowboys. Russell Westbrook has often taken to social media in the past to show his excitement and support for Dallas.
In a tweet dated Oct 2014, Russell could not hide how he felt as the team from Dallas battled Durant's favorite, the Washington Redskins. Unfortunately for Westbrook, fortunately for KD, the Redskins beat the Cowboys in that game but Russ was ecstatic in the high octane match.
#4 Tim Duncan – Chicago Bears
The San Antonio Spurs legend won five NBA championships during his career. He also won the 1997-98 Rookie of the Year, two NBA MVPs and three NBA Finals MVPs. He was inducted into the basketball Hall of Fame in 2020.
Duncan was a talkless, play-big kind of player. He let his performance answer all trash talkers, critics, and doubters. The phenomenal player also enjoyed a quiet life outside of the NBA court. Rarely sharing details from his personal life or preferences.
But there is one thing we know for a fact about him: Duncan was an avid Chicago Bears fan. His love for the team and passion for following their escapades was so incredible that he allegedly delayed a Spurs flight back in 2007 to watch the Bears play the Seattle Seahawks in overtime.
In one of the rarest and most memorable interviews, Duncan timidly talks about the Chicago Bulls hiring John Fox as the coach. Tim uses the word "we" while talking about the Chicago team in the NFL to give us just a slight hint of his loyalty to the team.
#5 Stephen Curry – Carolina Panthers
The greatest shooter of all-time, contrary to popular belief, is not shooting the ball 24/7 in the gym. He has his own pastime hobbies, likes, and passions. After all, a man needs to have more than one thing to keep himself entertained.
Curry has his fair share of hobbies and entertainment activities. For one, he loves to golf. Another thing Chef Curry loves to do when he's free is follow the Carolina Panthers. The 2020-21 leading scorer in the NBA can be seen discussing the prospect of buying his favorite team, the Panthers, in a subsequent video with Nipsey Hussle.
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