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Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson has an immense love for both football and basketball. Before starting a career in the NFL, the Denver Broncos superstar reportedly had a good shot in basketball as well. Guess the bloodline runs in the family. In a new update, the 34-year-old quarterback shared some impressive efforts from his 9-year-old son, who is trying to follow his dad’s path. However, the highlight was the father-son duo’s shoutout to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.

Boasting his son’s?“Saturday night work”, Wilson was on cloud nine seeing the 9-year-old’s show-stealing plays. This instantly led Wilson to compare him to NBA legend Dwyane Wade. Take a look into how the NFL star’s son turned on his jetpack, just like the Miami Heat icon.?

Russell Wilson’s 9-year-old is putting in the work

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It’s safe to Wilson is an ardent fan of the NBA. The 34-year-old has made several appearances in live games. The last one was during the Denver Nuggets vs Miami Heat Finals in June this year.?

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While Wilson is struggling to find momentum with the Denver Broncos, his 9-year-old son seems to be a different breed. Just like his father, Future Wilburn is trying his shot in both basketball and American football.?

Wilburn had a busy day at the lab as Wilson shared,?”Football games in AM & basketball games at night”. Well, in fact, the young baller had three games today, which Wilson boasted about in his Instagram story.?

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The former Seattle Seahawks star further shared, “Saturday night work!… Triple Header! Football game, 2x Bball games”.?Apart from this huge praise, Wilson did not hesitate to compare his son to the 3x NBA champion Dwyane Wade after his layup impressed the crowd. The way Future moved on the court was eerily similar to the Flash. However, he was not the only NBA legend to get a shoutout.

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Russell Wilson’s Kobe Bryant flex

Wilburn turned on the ‘Mamba Mentality’ mode only due to the kicks he was wearing. Sporting Bryant’s million dollar collab with Nike, Wilson shared on his story,?“W/ the Mambas on!”?flexing the Kobe’s.?

Now it makes sense how Wilburn put the crowd on their feet. Moreover, the late legend’s wife Vanessa shared Wilson’s story on his Instagram. Well, the Kobe’s are enough to push you to work harder!?

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Read more: Star QB Russell Wilson Sends Wishes to His Friend Kobe Bryant?s Wife Vanessa Bryant On Her Birthday: ?Keep Inspiring the World?

What are your thoughts on Russell Wilson’s 9-year-old son? Will he choose the NBA or the NFL? Share your take in the comments below.?