UNUSUAL: JOAKIM NOAH AND LUOL DENG TAKE UP FOOTBALL

Joakim Noah and Luol Deng, both basketball players for the Chicago Bulls, showcase their affection for football in Africa. The two stars, during a training session in Brazil, engaged in some juggling, albeit with an orange basketball.

Of Cameroonian origin, Joakim Noah displayed more comfort, executing a solid chest reception before sending the ball against the wall. While not as skilled as his compatriot Samuel Eto’o, the basketball pivot demonstrated enthusiasm for the game.

It’s not uncommon for basketball players to show interest in football. Joining the likes of Steve Nash, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Kobe Bryant, Joakim Noah and Luol Deng have also ventured into the world of football, blending their basketball skills with the king of sports in Africa.

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