Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Dani Alves reveals unlikely reason behind his choice of Juventus squad number

Who knew the former FC Barcelona star was THIS mad about basketball? 

Yes, there is a reason…

Dani Alves has always been a slightly "different" footballer.

While the lives of many top players consists of kicking balls, playing PlayStation and sleeping, the Barcelona legend has always taken a slightly alternative approach to being a football superstar. Want proof? Check out his bizarre taste in footwear or the weird way he pranks his girlfriend.

With that in mind, we should perhaps not be surprised at the Brazilian's explanation for his choice of squad number at Juventus.

The 33-year-old right-back - who was mobbed by fans when he arrived in Italy - has declared that he will be wearing 23 for the Old Lady.

The reason? His love of basketball star LeBron James.

Getty Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (L) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James exchange words during the second quarter in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on June 19, 2016 in Oakland, California
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James - the NBA's biggest star

And when we say love… we mean LOVE.

Speaking to Juventus’ official website, Alves said: “LeBron James is someone I admire for the way he constantly reinvents himself and never rests on his laurels, always aiming for new challenges and triumphs.

Rex Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) holds up the Larry O'Brien Trophy after defeating the Golden State Warriors in Game 7 of the NBA Finals
LeBron James: a bit good at shooting hoops

“After leaving Miami, where he was enjoying a good career, he’s come back with a bang and reinvented himself. It’s a decision that brought about my choice to move to a new country, meet new team-mates and experience another type of football.”

WOWZERS.

It seems Alves is inspired by everything LeBron does. Which is ironic, given that he only wears 23 because Michael Jordan once did.

Getty
The original No23… and the best

And there we were thinking Alves was admitting that he was secretly a big fan of a former Real Madrid Galactico…

Action Images / John Sibley David Beckham poses with his new shirt and club officials from Real Madrid
"It's OK, Dani - you can admit it's me you love…"
CREDIT TO:http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/row-zed/dani-alves-reveals-unlikely-reason-8310730 

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