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On the one hand, where NBA players possess the skills required in their professional career through rigorous training, playing experience, and hard work, there are some hidden talents among them.
From notable names like Kobe Bryant and Rajon Rondo to current star players including Giannis Antetokounmpo and Russell Westbrook, these players hold some of the highlighting moves in them.
As one of the greatest NBA legends, Kobe Bryant exhibited his poetic skills publishing a poem titled 'Dear Basketball' in honor of the sport he played for 20 years and the opportunities he received.
Published at the time of his retirement, the poem was later released as an animated film in 2017, with Kobe's narrative receiving its win as the Best Animated Short Film at the 90th Academy Awards.
As for the 2019 NBA Champion, Sergei Ibaka possesses great cooking skills, with his own YouTube series named "How Hungry Are You" featuring his dishes cooked for NBA athletes.
As for Rajon Rondo, the former Cleveland Cavaliers point guard shares the hidden talent of his love for the children's tic-tac-toe board game named 'Connect Four', revealed through his Twitter posts.
Making use of his time during COVID-19, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo made his talent known to the world with his guitar skills shared on social media by his girlfriend.
Los Angeles Clippers point guard Russell Westbrook, known for his self-designed pre-game outfits, possess great designing skills with the launch of his own fashion line, "Honor the Gift", in 2017.
Before entering the NBA draft in 2017, Donovan Mitchell's hidden talents traced back to his childhood passion for drumming, continuing forward later in the league on Inside the NBA talent competition.
The list, however, does not end here. There have been many other popular NBA players who have portrayed their respective talents, such as Shaquille O'Neal, Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and others.
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