The XV star of France has an idol in his youth and not only he is not French, but he is not even in rugby.
Each person on this land has can be a reference in a particular field. Many sports enthusiasts are also immense fans, so much so for some to devote to their passion a sometimes substantial budget in goodies, events and obviously to attend competitions to approach their idol.
In sport, the idols are also particularly numerous and they are important. For the most part, they allow to give momentum, a desire to want can be done this job. Certain legends themselves grew up by wanting to imitate Zinedine Zidane, Pete Sampras or Roger Federer, LeBron James etc.
Antoine Dupont, the captain of the XV of France of rugby, does not escape the rule and has an idol, an inspiration for his career and his immense career. And this legend of sport is not French and is not even linked to the world of rugby, contrary to what one might think. This is the legend of world basketball Michael Jordan.
The Toulouse stadium player explained it during an interview for Voguein which he was asked to indulge in on sports model. “I’m not going to be very original, but I would say Michael Jordan […]. It is really a combination of style, creativity, leadership, extraordinary individual performance that transcends a whole team. It is also an obsession with victory and excellent that I admire, “said the Olympic rugby champion at 7.
Antoine Dupont, more generally, very strongly appreciates basketball and likes to see meetings. “I like going to see matches as soon as I have the opportunity in the United States. I went there several times there.” During his visit to Los Angeles a few months ago, he met another NBA legend, LeBron James, with whom he posed the time of a photo. Last January at the NBA Paris Games, he also mentioned the American star in very glowing terms. It would even seem that his heart is swinging between the Lakers star and the legend of the Chicago Bulls.
“It is always the dilemma, but with what it is proving at the moment, I think that LeBron still scores many points by the longevity of his career and what he is still able to do At his age.