Last Thursday, while they were pounding the pavement at Tempe for their offseason training, the Arizona Cardinals' star duo, quarterback Kyler Murray and running back James Conner, decided to switch gears and hit up Oklahoma City for some NBA action.
Yep, you read that right! These two weren't just about football; they were courtside for Game 2 of the Mavericks vs. Thunder showdown in the NBA's Western Conference semifinals. And guess what? The Mavericks pulled off a stunning 119-110 victory to level the series at 1-1. Talk about catching the action live!
But why the sudden detour from the gridiron to the basketball court? Well, for Murray, it's like a homecoming. He's a Texas native who honed his skills at Oklahoma University. So, watching hoops in OKC probably felt a bit like coming full circle.
And get this: Conner, showing some serious team spirit, sported a Kyler Murray Oklahoma jersey to the game! Now, that's some next-level support right there.
But wait, there's more! Before the game kicked off, these two athletes got a special privilege that most fans only dream of – they hit the court themselves! Yep, you heard that correctly. Murray and Conner got to shoot some hoops before the big game. Murray even gave us a sneak peek, sharing a video on his social media.
In the pregame warm-up, Conner attempted a three-pointer from the corner but unfortunately airballed it. Oops! But Murray wasn't about to let his teammate live it down. He stepped up and nailed not one but two shots, showing Conner how it's done.
Talk about some friendly competition between teammates! It's moments like these that show the camaraderie and bond between players, both on and off the field. And for fans, it's an exciting glimpse into the lives of their favorite athletes beyond their main sport.
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