NBA All-Star Weekend: Fans Quick to Spot ‘Ripped’ Roger Federer in the Arena

Roger Federer was the kind of player who sent shockwaves into the world with his achievements. His influence can be seen in athletes of several other sports. Those who have been inspired by him have found themselves being impacted by the Roger Federer effect. It has now taken a new form as a look-alike of the Swiss Maestro was recently seen in the NBA.

While Federer has not been involved in the NBA often, figures of the sport are often seen uplifting the player. One of the biggest stars of the sport once attended his matches, and now it seems that Federer has become a part of the game himself.

Roger Federer look-alike found in the NBA

Matthew McClung, a professional player for the Osceola Magic of the NBA G League, was recently participating in the annual AT&T Slam Dunk contest held every year. Winning the finals with his jaw-dropping dunks, he went viral on social media when tennis fans noticed something else about him.

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McClung, with his current hairstyle, looks similar to the 20-time grand slam champion. Many fans shared their comments, sarcastically referring to him as the former ATP number 1.

A post on ‘X’ said McClung looked like a ripoff version of Roger Federer during his recent NBA game. 

One fan feigned astonishment that Roger Federer could dunk.

One fan felt that the vibe between McClung and Federer is great owing to their similarity.

Another fan used a goat emoji to refer to McClung as Roger Federer.

One user said he looked like the love child of Federer and that he did great by winning the #ATT Slam Dunk championship.

The Swiss Maestro has found his way into the NBA, and fans are lapping it up. He took the stage after Michael Jordan, the GOAT for many NBA fans, came to support him in the 2014 US Open. That year, Federer managed to make a run to the semifinals but lost to Marin Cilic. Both of them formed a bond over the years, and now, the Swiss Maestro is not just attending sports games but also finding a way to play in them. McClung won the Slam Dunk contest for the second time and earned another accolade when fans saw a glimpse of Federer in him.

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