Kobe Bryant and cheetahs have more in common than one would think.
In an interview published by the New York Times, the Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard discussed a number of topics including how a cheetah improved his jump shot.
“When you watch me shoot my fadeaway jumper, you’ll notice my leg is always extended,” Bryant said. “I had problems making that shot in the past. It’s tough.
“So one day I’m watching the Discovery Channel and see a cheetah hunting. When the cheetah runs, its tail always gives it balance, even if it’s cutting a sharp angle. And that’s when I was like: My leg could be the tail, right?”
It’s definitely a bizarre way to get inspiration, but it seems to have worked out well for the 16-time NBA All-Star.
H/t to For The Win
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