“It’s a difference experience” – MMA legend Khabib Nurmagomedov starstruck after watching NBA star Steph Curry live 

Khabib Nurmagomedov meets Steph Curry and shares a photo of them together on X.

“It’s a difference experience” – MMA legend Khabib Nurmagomedov starstruck after watching NBA star Steph Curry live 

Khabib Nurmagomedov meets Steph Curry after NBA game at Toronto (via X)

Toronto Raptors recently invited the UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov to their game against the Golden State Warriors. As such, ‘The Eagle’ made his appearance at the Scotiabank Arena on Friday. It was Nurmagomedov’s first experience watching an NBA live. After the game, he met the basketball superstar Steph Curry and shared a memorable moment.

In a recent tweet, Khabib Nurmagomedov shared his experience watching an NBA game live for the first time. He stated it was a very different experience. As such, he thanked the Toronto Raptors for the invitation. But he did so by posting an image of Steph Curry, who played for the Golden Warriors. Here is what he said:

It’s different experience to watch live one of the best NBA player in the world. Thanks Toronto Raptors for invitation, @Raptors @warriors @NBA
Khabib Nurmagomedov (via X)
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Later, in another tweet, he shared a picture he took with Steph Curry. The basketball star presented Khabib Nurmagomedov with his match jersey as a kind gesture. Also, he signed the jersey for him. Sharing the image on X, Nurmagomedov addressed Curry as a ‘Legend.’ The Golden State Warriors clinched the victory 120-105 with the help of Curry, scoring 25 points with six assists and six rebounds. As such, the Dagestani fighter was impressed with Curry’s performance.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov, apart from MMA, is a fan of many sports, including football and basketball. As such, he often played a ‘Dagestani version’ of basketball with modified rules. Now, he met the basketball star Steph Curry. But, his longtime dream to meet the legend Michael Jordan remains unfulfilled.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov wants to meet Michael Jordan

The UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov was an avid fan of basketball. Once, he shared the experience of watching Michael Jordan’s documentary ‘The Last Dance.’ It inspired the UFC legend, and he stated Jordan’s character resembled him in many ways. As such, he mentioned he was a fan of Jordan.

Khabib Nurmagomedov wants to meet Michael Jordan
Khabib Nurmagomedov wants to meet Michael Jordan (via Forbes/Bleacher Report)

The Eagle expressed his wish to meet the basketball legend when he guested the Full Send Podcast in 2022. He was even willing to present the podcast hosts three sheep and a dog if they arranged a meeting with Jordan. Presenting animals was a way of giving something valuable to Russian culture. As such, Khabib really wanted to meet Michael Jordan.

Although Khabib Nurmagomedov couldn’t meet Michael Jordan, he recently met Steph Curry and witnessed his first live NBA game. As such, he was a happy man. ‘The Eagle’ retired from MMA in 2020 following his father’s demise. He has an undefeated MMA record of 29-0 with three title defenses. As such, he was a Hall of Famer and a legend in combat sports.

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