Nick Kyrgios Is Happy To Be Called The apos;Dennis Rodman Of Tennis apos;
NBA giant Giannis Antetokounmpo recently likened Nick Kyrgios to former basketball star Dennis Rodman.
And it seems the tennis bad boy is quite happy being compared to the Bulls legend, who famously garnered media attention both on and off the court throughout his illustrious career.
'If I passed (away) tomorrow, I would take that any day of the week, being remembered as the Dennis Rodman of the sport,' Nick, 27, told on Friday.
Flattered: Nick Kyrgios [pictured in 2018] is quite happy being compared to Chicago Bulls legend Dennis Rodman, who famously garnered media attention both on and off the court throughout his illustrious career
'When I first think of Rodman, I think of someone that is completely comfortable in his own skin, who played the game he wanted and didn't really care what others thought.
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'That is how I feel I go about my tennis career, I don't really care what others think and I play the way I want to play … and he's had some pretty good misso's [Australian slang term for girlfriends or Mrs] as well.'
The comments came during a promotional event at Sydney's Bondi Icebergs CLUB on Thursday.
Legend: Rodman [pictured in 2006] won five NBA championships throughout his career
Role model: 'If I passed (away) tomorrow, I would take that any day of the week, being remembered as the Dennis Rodman of the sport,' Nick, 27, told The Daily Telegraph on Friday. Dennis seen here in 2009
The tennis professional shot hoops in a pool that had been emptied out and turned into giant Basketball courts in celebration of a global partnership with the .
Nick was a natural on the court, sinking baskets with ease - proving a career in basketball may not be inconceivable.
In fact, the notorious umpire-argument-factory's biggest obstacle may be that he'd likely get fouled out of games.
Look out, Lebron! On Thursday, Nick Kyrgios showcased his multitalented skillset during an NBA promotional event at Sydney's Bondi Icebergs CLUB
He was dressed in a green Nike jumper, $600 Nike Air Jordan 4 Retro Basketball trainers and black track pants.
American basketballer Corey Williams joined Nick for the event and https://meaningcommunity.com/wiki/index.php?title=User:ChristineCrow92 was impressed by the Aussie's skills.
This comes after Nick was shown in the new trailer for the forthcoming season of Australian Ninja Warrior.
Shooting hoops! Nick was a natural on the court, sinking baskets with ease - proving a career in basketball may not be inconceivable. In fact the notorious umpire-argument-factory's biggest obstacle may be that he'd likely get fouled-out of games
In the footage Nick is seen holding a microphone while watching athletes compete.
'Is that all you got?' he mocked one contestant, shrugging his shoulders as if to imply he could do better.
Australian Ninja Warrior will air later this year on Channel Nine.
Rubbing shoulders: He was also joined by American basketballer Corey Williams
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