The US figure skater, Nathan Chen, is one of the favorites to bring the house down in Beijing. He is the current World Champion now and with his elite mentality, things are looking bright for the superstar. Moreover, he is an incredible figure skater, doing quadruple jumps that no one has ever seen. But at such a young age, where does this mentality come from? For starters, his favorite NBA player is one to look forward to.
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Significantly, NBA star LeBron James is one of the best players in the NBA. Recognized as the GOAT of the game, Chen loves him as he compares his game to LeBron’s.
Nathan Chen is a fan of LeBron James
A big fan of the NBA, Chen revealed he is an avid basketball lover. Although he is not a great player, Chen loves to watch NBA Games. Recently, Chen talked about loving LeBron and how they shared a similar skill set. It was all fun and games, though, for the young sensation.
“Dude, LeBron. Are you kidding? [Laughs.] No, I’m kidding. I don’t know. Man, that’s hard to say. I’m a bad basketball player all around, so I can’t say what specific feature of mine most stands out. I would say the easiest for me is probably mid range,” said Chen.
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Jan 4, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts against the Sacramento Kings in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The mid-range shots are easy on the eye but one of the toughest shots to make in basketball. For Chen, though, it doesn’t matter. He loves to play basketball and revealed how that was his favorite shot on the basketball court.
An Olympic gold medalist in 2022?
After bursting onto the scene at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, Chen is now looking to perform well during the 2022 Olympics. With his rival, Yuzuru Hanyu, claiming two gold medals at the previous Winter Games, Chen is determined to make amends this time around.
Moreover, he won the bronze medal in the 2018 team figure skating competitions. However, he is the current world champion and the favorite to win the gold medal.
A fan of the great James, the mindset, desire, and passion of the champion is outstanding. Hoping to replicate the heroics of his favorite NBA star, do you think Chen will triumph in Beijing and take him the gold medal?
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