Why Raptors' Serge Ibaka is so different on and off the court
Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka is one of the most intense players in the NBA when he’s on the court. When he’s off it, he’s cracking jokes as Mafuzzy Chef.
Why such a big difference in his two personas? It comes down to keeping a level head when he’s on the hardwood.
Those fun and fancy pre-game introductions Kyle Lowry uses to get himself game-ready? Those aren’t an option for Ibaka.
“I cannot do that, that’s not me,” Ibaka told Yahoo Sports Canada. “I cannot laugh, I cannot talk. If I start talking, I’m going to lose my focus. I have to be quiet, I have to be focused.”
Ibaka also opened up about why he regrets fighting Cleveland Cavaliers forward Marquese Chriss earlier this season, the inspiration behind his popular cooking show, and his relationship with his daughter. Watch the video at the top of this page for the full interview.
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