March 16, 2015 - Minneapolis, MN, USA - Brooklyn Nets forward and former Minnesota Timberwolves player Thaddeus Young grabs a rebound during the first quarter on Monday, March 16, 2015, at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Brooklyn Nets at Minnesota Timberwolves - ZUMAm67_
Thaddeus Young reacted to Derwin James WWE move in an NFL game that took place recently
NBA player Thaddeus Young reacted to a video of Derwin James’ WWE move in an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs. James was defending when he picked up and body slam the opposing player who had the ball. Thaddeus Young reacted to the video on Twitter and captioned his tweet saying, My goodness and also added an emoji that conveyed his shock at the play. The Derwin James WWE defense really worked and helped in keeping the opposing team from scoring a touchdown.
James seemed like he was auditioning for the WWE and pulled out his best move. Despite James’ great defensive play, his team the Los Angeles Chargers ended up losing to the Kansas City Chiefs with a score of 24-27.
Over the years, several NBA players have made appearances at WWE events. This includes sitting ringside as special guests or commentators, as well as in-ring appearances for promos and actual WWE matches. The latest NBA star to make an NBA appearance was Trae Young in September last year. Young was seen in backstage footage, entered the arena with Sami Zayn and even sat ring side as a special guest.
Dennis Rodman and Karl Malone are two former NBA players that have both made multiple appearances at WWE. In fact they were involved in a four-man tag team match at the “Beach at the Bash” event in 1998. Malone teamed up with Diamond Dallas Page and Rodman teamed up with Hollywood Hulk Hogan. The match is said to be one of the most physical matches in which and NBA player has taken part.
Besides this, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has also made multiple appearances at WWE and even took part in the “Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal” at WrestleMania in 2016.
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