Nick Kyrgios‘s passion for sports transcends beyond the realms of tennis, as he is an ardent NBA fan. Aside from the racket game, the Aussie tennis star’s love for basketball is quite evident in his social media posts, especially during the playoffs. On top of this, the controversial tennis player has also witnessed a number of NBA matches from the stands.

Even during the recent encounter between the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings, the ‘bad boy of tennis’ was there among the jam-packed audience. While talking about his recent appearance at the exciting match, the ATP superstar opened up about his profound admiration for American sports.

Nick Kyrgios gets real about his passion for basketball

It’s been a while since the Aussie graced the tennis courts with his great racket skill at making unconventional shots. After playing just one competitive game, the ‘bad boy of tennis’ has been on the sidelines for the entire season because of his knee and wrist injury. Now that he has been away from the tour, Nick Kyrgios has become a tennis analyst while he is also traveling to different places.

Most recently, the ATP superstar was there to witness the LA Lakers’ recent match alongside his girlfriend, Costeen Hatzi. When asked about the same during his conversation with the Tennis Channel, Kyrgios said, “It was good I knew Sacramento was going to come in the town and do some big things, so I ran out of the gym a bit early on. It’s a lot of fun anytime in America.”

While showcasing his love for NBA games, Kyrgios also talked about his profound bias for American sports. He added, “I love to come here and watch the games. And Americans do sport the best so I had lots of fun”. During the NBA conversation, the Aussie also didn’t hold himself back from lauding his favorite team, the Boston Celtics.

Nick Kyrgios hails the Celtics as the ‘best team’ in the league

The ‘bad boy of tennis’ is a huge fan of the Boston Celtics and has often shown his affinity for the NBA team. Kyrgios has been sighted donning Celtics merchandise, including their caps and jerseys, even during his interviews. Notably, aside from his appearance at the LA Lakers, the NBA fanboy was reminded of the Celtics’ recent victory.

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During his conversation with the Tennis Channel, Kyrgios proudly said, “We’re the best team in the league”. The Aussie went on to say that the Celtics have the “deadliest” starting lineup in the entire NBA community.

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