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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

NBA players time and again resort to playing American football to enhance their skills on the court. Passing and catching a basketball relates to the passes of a quarterback in American football. The one thing that?s very necessary for eye and hand coordination is an understanding of timing, spacing, and ball placement.

If you take a look at the sports backgrounds of many NBA and NFL players, you will find a lot of crossovers between the two. After all, the same was spotted when DeMar DeRozan of the Chicago Bulls showed off his prowess.

DeMar Threw a Dime: Zach LaVine and Team Shocked

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DeMar and teammates made a visit to the Bears facility this Saturday, October 7th, and were trying their hands at American football. It was during this moment that Air Diesel hit a 40-yard-long shot like it was nothing for the champ.

Well, after this spectacular shot, the camera captured the shocked expressions on Zach LaVine and Vucevic’s faces. Not only that, it also impressed the present team when DeRoz launched a perfect spiral for a touchdown.

Not the play alone, but his style also had everyone?s eye. The face of the late rapper Nipsey Hussle was crafted on his black t-shirt. Well, Deebo is not a Hall of Famer yet, but the football launch definitely showed some potential in the 34-year-old.

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However, with the spectacular dime, Justine Fields and Jordan Love were thrown under the bus for poor performances.

‘I don?t see Jordan Love dropping dimes like that’

With DeMar?s Dime thrown under the spotlight, fans took no time to criticize the no-show play of Aaron Rodgers? replacement. Some fans explicitly called out Jordan Love for not being up to par.

The debate about love replacing Rodgers? is ongoing. He has some big shoes to fill, and even though Packer?s QB had a 3-year training under Rodgers’, he still falls short of performing on the court.

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With the worst completion rate in the NFL, Love has attracted some criticism down the road. However, the Green Bay Packers don?t hold the same views as their fans. Being one of the five quarterbacks below the 60% mark is a cause for concern, and he will have to work on his accuracy after all.

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It?s highly likely that this recent comparison with DeRoz might have fueled the QB to perform better. Rest, DeMar will also be tested tomorrow in an act against the Milwaukee Bucks. Will the team be able to handle the irrevocable duo of Lillard and Giannis?