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10 fun facts from Thunder and Raptors players still in the NBA playoffs


As the NBA postseason continues to heat up and the league's biggest stars go to battle each night, it's easy to overlook the average joe-esque personality traits that some of the league's superstars camouflage on game day.

Thanks to a a series of early season Q and A surveys given by the NBA to players on the Toronto Raptors and Oklahoma City Thunder, here are 10 fun facts from some of the players who are still on a quest to the NBA Finals.

1. Bismack Biyombo's favorite players growing up were Hakeem Olajuwon, Dikembe Mutombo and Manute Bol.

He has the Mutombo finger wag to a T.

2. Russell Westbrook's off-the-court talent is playing tennis.

If his intensity level on the tennis court matches his intensity level on the basketball court, don't rule out an ATP tour run.

3. If Steven Adams weren't an NBA player, he would be a dairy farmer.

He grew up working on his brother's dairy farm, so at least he'd be entering the workplace with some experience.

4. Kevin Durant was inspired to play basketball by watching Vince Carter and Gilbert Arenas.

Growing up in the Washington, D.C. area, it's no wonder that Durant used to marvel at the scoring prowess of the former Washington Wizards' star.

5. Enes Kanter's favorite TV show is SpongeBob SquarePants.

6. If Andre Roberson weren't in the NBA, he would want to be a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys.

Roberson went to high school just outside of San Antonio. At 6-feet-7, 210, it's safe to say he wouldn't be the NFL's worst wideout.

7. Kyle Lowry's off-the-court talent is being a dad.

8. Jonas Valanciunas' hidden talent is dancing.

9. Serge Ibaka, Kevin Durant, Enes Kanter, Dion Waiters, and Cameron Payne all think Russell Westbrook is the best-dressed player on the Thunder.

We'll just leave this here.

10. Cory Joseph's hidden talent is playing the steel drums.

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