Neymar: “These are the five best players in NBA history”

One of his very big fans NBA in the field of football, he is the Neymar.

The Brazilian star continuously follows the developments in the top league on the planet and maintains friendly relations with Jimmy Butlerwhom he often visits densely at Miami.

Neymar gave an interview in which he talked about his friendship with “Jimmy Buckets” and his passion for the NBA, while also naming the five best players in the history of the league in his opinion.

In detail what he said:

About Jimmy Butler: “We first met because he made a video playing football in a Brazil shirt. We started messaging each other on Instagram. Soon he went to Paris and we met there. Then he came to my house in Rio de Janeiro and we became even closer. We are in close contact now. I love him, he is such a nice guy not only to me but to everyone around him. I admire him a lot not only on the court but also off the court. This friendship is special to me.”

On whether he watches NBA: “I don’t watch a lot of the matches because there is a time difference, it’s very difficult to watch them live. But the next day I watch some games. I watched a lot more when Thiago Silva was playing for PSG. We watched the highlights together. Right now, I don’t watch it much because it’s too late and it’s not easy, but I’m a fan of the sport and these athletes.”

On the fact that he constantly meets NBA stars: “I have already met many of them. Curry is an idol, LeBron, Jordan – I had the opportunity to work with them. They are amazing, idols, legends and it is very special to have this contact with them. It’s a little scary sometimes.”

For the five greatest players in league history: “Jordan, Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, LeBron, Curry and Jimmy Butler. Jimmy should be on this list because he’s making history.”