Under the starry night in Arizona at Chase Field, fans spotted two famous faces witnessing a thrilling game last week. Decorated Olympian Michael Phelps and Phoenix Suns power forward Kevin Durant were in the stands for NLCS Game 5, Philadelphia Phillies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks. Despite different baseball interests, the NBA legend and the swimming sensation were seen rooting for the Diamondbacks.?
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Unfortunately, Arizona lost despite the celebrity power present. Fascinated by the star-studded guests, some wonder how each athlete is connected to the underdog team of the year. Is it the start of a new celebrity era for the D-Backs??
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The NBA superstar and an Olympic swimmer were in attendance for an exciting game, even if the home team lost. Michael Phelps, originally from Maryland, is actually a diehard fan of the Baltimore Orioles. Despite their immense regular season success, the O’s choked in October. But since Phelps lives in Arizona, he made the trip to 401 E Jefferson Street in Phoenix. Throwing the ceremonial first pitch for the Diamondbacks, Phelps was clearly rooting for the Snakes this once.
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An absolutely on-brand first pitch from @MichaelPhelps! pic.twitter.com/KjntO0jwho
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) October 22, 2023
Talking about Kevin Durant, the NBA player is often seen supporting the local sports teams. In Game 5 of the NLCS, the Phoenix Suns player was present at Chase Field wearing the team’s hat. The NBA season has just begun, yet the player carved out time to root for the D-Backs. Durant said at the time, “Just try to support the hometown, local team. I know they support us so just try to show some love“.
This gesture of the legends reminds fans that no matter what court they stand on, sportsmanship knows no boundaries. This isn’t the first time KD was in the headlines for supporting the MLB club.?
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In April, the NBA player showed up to a game wearing a Corbin Carroll jersey, a veteran supporting the rookie. KD also had some words of admiration for the MLB player, “You hear about these guys. Then to find out he was a Seattle kid, he said he watched me growing up, which made me feel old. Glad we?re in the same city doing our thing.”?
The Suns player’s dedication towards home teams, be it on the basketball court or at Chase Field, is evident.?These athletes’ presence reminds fans that sometimes, nothing is more heartwarming than sportsmanship across leagues. Even after losing the game, the Diamondbacks have the support of their loyal fans, like Kevin Durant and Michael Phelps.?
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