Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens says he switches off from football by following other sports, drawing inspiration from NBA legends like Kobe Bryant and LeBron James for their relentless work ethic, mental discipline, and meticulous preparation.
The 23-year-old, talented Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens draws inspiration from basketball legends as he continues to develop his own game.
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LeBron James
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MIN: 33.32
PTS: 21.67 (56.11%)
REB: 5.69
AS: 7.03
ST: 1.08
BL: 0.59
TO: 3.08
GM: 39
Away from football, Lammens prefers to switch off mentally. He spends time reading – his favourite book is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho – and follows other sports instead of constantly watching football (soccer).
"I don't really watch a lot of football because on a daily basis you're doing a lot with football," Lammens told The Guardian. "You want to switch off mentally. Of course, you still have to watch other people play, but everyone has his own experiences, so the best learning school is yourself, your own experiences.
"I'm a big sports guy," he added. "I love watching other sports and other athletes do their thing. Especially how they prepare for the game and think about their game. Like in the NBA and with, for example, Kobe Bryant or LeBron James."
Both Bryant and James are renowned for their extraordinary work ethic in the NBA.
LeBron – still competing at the highest level in his 23rd season, while Kobe – who tragically died in a helicopter crash in 2020 at the age of 41 – continues to inspire athletes worldwide through his famous "Mamba Mentality."
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