10 Things You Didn’t Know About the Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors

The NBA season is in full effect. With the first quarter of the new season coming to an end, there are dozens of story-lines already. With Golden State sitting lonely at the top, led behind early MVP candidate, Mr. 'Chef Curry with the Pot', and Klay Thompson, they are looking like a a real force thus far. Besides the Splash Brothers, the Warriors also have several role players who played vital roles to the team's early success.  Get to know Harrison Barnes, Draymond Green, Justin Holiday, and Festus Ezeli.

Golden State Warriors

Draymond Green

1. Song you have on repeat right now? “Best in the World” by Jon Connor
2. Favorite TV shows you binge watch? “Scandal”
3. If you were an actor, which movie would you star in? An action/drama movie
4. What’s your most memorable #TBT childhood moment? My mom making me go to summer school; freshman year when I was 15
5. The last/best concert you’ve attended? Jay-Z and Beyoncé “On the Run” Tour
6. What is your off-the-court hidden talent? Dominos
7. Favorite (healthy) home-cooked meal? Baked chicken
8. “If I wasn’t an NBA player I’d be a….”? Coaching at Michigan State

Festus Ezeli

1. Song you have on repeat right now? “Never Let Me Down” by Kanye West & Jay-Z
2. Favorite TV shows you binge watch? “Scandal”
3. If you were an actor, which movie would you star in? “Limitless”
4. Favorite vacation destination/favorite country you’ve visited? Hawaii
5. The last/best concert you’ve attended? Jay-Z and Beyoncé “On the Run” Tour
6. What is your off-the-court hidden talent? Cooking
7. Favorite (healthy) home-cooked meal? Chicken and mashed potatoes and broccoli
8. “If I wasn’t an NBA player I’d be a….”? Doctor or work on Wall Street

Harrison Barnes

1. Song you have on repeat right now? “I” by Kendrick Lamar
2. Favorite TV shows you binge watch? “The Walking Dead”
3. If you were an actor, which movie would you star in? “The Equalizer”
4. Favorite vacation destination/favorite country you’ve visited? Brazil
5. What’s your most memorable #TBT childhood moment? The day my sister was born
6. The last/best concert you’ve attended? Jay-Z and Beyoncé “On the Run” Tour
7. How do you describe your style? Classic Best dressed teammate? Andre Iguodala
8. What is your off-the-court hidden talent? Chess
9. Favorite (healthy) home-cooked meal? Baked ziti
10. “If I wasn’t an NBA player I’d be a….”? Soccer player for Barcelona

Justin Holiday

1. Song you have on repeat right now? “I’m Turnt” by Lecrae
2. Favorite TV shows you binge watch? “Dexter”
3. If you were an actor, which movie would you star in? An action movie
4. Favorite vacation destination/favorite country you’ve visited? Dominican Republic for my honeymoon
5. What’s your most memorable #TBT childhood moment? Hanging with the family and playing outside
6. The last/best concert you’ve attended? Lil Wayne
7. What is your off-the-court hidden talent? Playing the drums
8. Favorite (healthy) home-cooked meal?Gumbo
9. “If I wasn’t an NBA player I’d be a….”?Actor/performer

Though the Miami Heat lost out on King James, they still appear to be a formidable group so far this year. Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh are still playing at all-star levels, while rookie guard Shabazz Napier is coming together nicely. Get to know new face Luol Deng, Shabazz Napier, Chris Bosh, Udonis Haslem, Norris Cole, and Justin Hamilton. 

Miami Heat 

Chris Bosh

1. Favorite TV shows you binge watch?Right now it’s “The Blacklist”
2. If you were an actor, which movie would you star in?Anything with Matthew McConaughey in it.
3. Favorite vacation destination/favorite country you’ve visited?Italy’s Amalfi Coast
4. 4.      What’s your most memorable #TBT childhood moment?Getting a bike for Christmas.
5. 5.      The last/best concert you’ve attended?The last concert I’ve attended was Jay-Z and Kanye West’s “Watch the Throne” tour. The best concert I’ve attended was Justin Timberlake’s “FutureSex/Love” Tour. I saw it twice in Toronto.
6. Favorite outfit to wear? Simple and classic. Black suit, black tie, white shirt and white pocket squareHow do you describe your style? Simple and clean.
7. What is your off-the-court hidden talent? Drawing
8. Favorite (healthy) home-cooked meal?Smothered pork chops and rice.
9. “If I wasn’t an NBA player I’d be a….”?I’ve always wanted to be an NBA player. There’s nothing else that I’ve wanted to do or could see myself being. I’m lucky enough to have made it.

James Ennis

1. Song you have on repeat right now? ‘Grinding My Whole’ Life by 50 Cent
2. Favorite TV shows you binge watch? The Walking Dead
3. If you were an actor, which movie would you star in?I’d be one of the people in Saw, trying to evade the killer.
4. Favorite vacation destination/favorite country you’ve visited?Australia
5. What’s your most memorable #TBT childhood moment?I skateboarded when I was younger, I ollied off of eight stairs. I was scared. I landed and my legs were shaking. It’s something I’ll remember forever.
6. The last/best concert you’ve attended?The last concert I attended was Justin Bieber in Australia.
7. How do you describe your style? My style is Cali.Casual swag. Best dressed teammate?I’d go with D-Wade as the best dressed teammate.
8. What is your off-the-court hidden talent? (Ex. Golf, chess, cooking)I’m an Xbox master.
9. Favorite (healthy) home-cooked meal?Spaghetti
10. “If I wasn’t an NBA player I’d be a….”?A video game creator. Or a professional skateboarder.

Justin Hamilton

1. Song you have on repeat right now?‘Wake Me Up’ by Avicii
2. Favorite TV shows you binge watch?How I Met Your Mother
3. If you were an actor, which movie would you star in?Batman
4. Favorite vacation destination/favorite country you’ve visited?Island of Losinj in Croatia
5. What’s your most memorable #TBT childhood moment?Waking up and going snowboarding up in the mountains with my buddies; especially when there was fresh powder.
6. The last/best concert you’ve attended?The best concert I’ve attended was the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
7. Favorite outfit to wear? Nice jeans, button down, short sleeved T-shirt. How do you describe your style? I like to stay nice and relaxed.
8. Favorite (healthy) home-cooked meal?I’d say a classic barbeque (bbq chicken, potato salad, etc..)
9. “If I wasn’t an NBA player I’d be a….”?I’d either be in the Military or be a firefighter.

Luol Deng

1. Song you have on repeat right now?Anything Bob Marley
2. Favorite TV shows you binge watch?Sons of Anarchy
3. If you were an actor, which movie would you star in?Achilles
4. Favorite vacation destination/favorite country you’ve visited?Kenya and Tanzania
5. What’s your most memorable #TBT childhood moment?Playing basketball at church in Alexandria, Egypt
6. The last/best concert you’ve attended?Jay Z and Kanye West’s “Watch the Throne” tour.
7. Favorite outfit to wear? Nice shoes, mostly tight shirts and nice fitted jeans.How do you describe your style? My style is very European/Africa
8. What is your off-the-court hidden talent? Soccer
9. Favorite (healthy) home-cooked meal?Cajun-spiced seared salmon w/ remoulade sauce. Rice pilaf and side of blanched carrots and spinach.
10. “If I wasn’t an NBA player I’d be a….”?Soccer player

Norris Cole

1. Favorite TV shows you binge watch?Scandal
2. What’s your most memorable #TBT childhood moment?When my grandfather gave me my first official basketball hoop for Christmas
3. What is your off-the-court hidden talent? Playing the piano
4. “If I wasn’t an NBA player I’d be a….”?Physical Trainer

Shabazz Napier

1. Favorite TV shows you binge watch?Family Guy
2. If you were an actor, which movie would you star in?I’d be Liam Neeson in the Taken movies.
3. Favorite outfit to wear? Probably just some sweatpants and some kicks. How do you describe your style? My style is comfortable – classic with an urban twist.
4. Favorite (healthy) home-cooked meal?Fish tacos with brown rice, asparagus and broccoli.
5. “If I wasn’t an NBA player I’d be a….”?Detective

UdonisHaslem

1. Favorite TV shows you binge watch?Boardwalk Empire
2. Favorite vacation destination/favorite country you’ve visited?Greece
3. The last/best concert you’ve attended?Before my mother passed I took her to a Maxwell concert. She really enjoyed the show so it was fun for me to see her enjoy herself.
4. What is your off-the-court hidden talent? Cooking
5. Favorite (healthy) home-cooked meal?Fish, rice and greens
6. “If I wasn’t an NBA player I’d be a….”?Football player

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