It’s quite a known fact that Nick Kyrgios is a big fan of basketball. Whenever he is in the US, he never misses a chance to watch an NBA game, and he visited the country recently with his girlfriend, Costeen Hatzi. He has attended the Los Angeles Lakers losing against the Sacramento Kings but could not greet the star of the Lakers, LeBron James. Joining Tennis Channel, he explained why he didn’t bother the 38-year-old star.

Kyrgios was not the only ATP player who attended an NBA game. Christopher Eubanks and Ben Shelton also indulged in their love for basketball as they were seen attending the bout between the Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks.

Nick Kyrgios stays back from bother LeBron James

The Los Angeles Lakers met the Sacramento Kings yesterday and fell flat on their face. The Kings did not give them a chance to breathe as they led each quarter. Eventually, the Lakers lost to the Kings as the final score read 110-125. Kyrgios, who was in attendance at the game, had a chance to meet LeBron James but decided not to bother the star. 

Providing coverage with Tennis Channel, he said that he did not feel he should bother the highest NBA scorer because he seemed livid. Kyrgios said, “No, LeBron was not having a good time. He’s nearly 40 years old and the best player in his team still, I would be livid.” He attended the game with his girlfriend, Costeen Hatzi, and the two would’ve had a ball of a time if the Lakers were the victors.

Despite watching them lose, Kyrgios still had some fun as he saw Floyd Mayweather in the stands. Although he couldn’t interact with James this time, Kyrgios has talked to him before.  

When James high-fived Kyrgios

The Australian tennis star loves the NBA to death. He attends as many matches as he can and follows the Lakers as his favorite team. With James being the star of the team, Kyrgios admires James and often talks about his greatness. He attended a Lakers game last year, where the highest scorer in the NBA recognized him.

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He walked up to him and attempted to give him a high five. Kyrgios was recording the player, and his phone fell from his hand as James interacted with him during his bout against the Golden State Warriors. The former number 13 couldn’t properly interact with James as the NBA star did not look in the mood to chit-chat.

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