Many NBA players are fans of the NFL, and vice versa.
It’s common to see athletes attending other sports in order to root for their favorite teams.
That is what happened on Monday night, as Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks was on hand to cheer for the Philadelphia Eagles.
When chatting with ESPN, Brunson was asked if it would be easier for an NBA star to enter the NFL or easier for an NFL player to become an NBA star.
Brunson was honest: he feels it’s easier for an NBA star to become an NFL player.
He said it wouldn’t be easy by any means, but it would be easier than an NFL player moving to the NBA.
Looking at Jason Kelce, Brunson said, “Like, if you’re guarding the pick and roll…nah.”
“Like if you’re guarding the pick and roll … nah.” 🤣
Jason Kelce asked @jalenbrunson1 if it’s harder for an NFL player to play in the NBA or vice versa 👀 pic.twitter.com/SfziZMqspO
— ESPN (@espn) September 17, 2024
Basketball and football are obviously very different.
They are both very physical games and there are some similarities but it’s not common for a player to thrive in both sports.
Brunson is definitely not built like a traditional football player so it’s not clear how much success he’d have.
Meanwhile, Kelce is also not built like a regular basketball star so he probably wouldn’t get too far in the NBA.
Instead, both of these men should just remain fans of their teams and stick to the sports they have done so well with.
Kelce might not be able to handle a pick and roll, but Brunson probably wouldn’t be able to withstand a defensive line.
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