Watch: Fauci calls Steph Curry one of his favorite athletes of all time
Dr. Fauci is a big fan of Steph Curry. pic.twitter.com/wCzfJ03pUo
— First Take (@FirstTake) March 11, 2021
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top authority on infectious diseases, broke out of character when asked about Steph Curry during an interview.
On the ESPN sports talk show, “First Take,” Fauci was asked who his favorite athletes are of all time. He burst into smiles when naming Curry, and his enthusiasm was palpable and … infectious.
“Steph Curry is amazing,” he said. “I was at a game right here in Washington D.C., when they were playing the Wizards, and it was unbelievable. He was taking shots from a couple of feet past half court, and he missed, like, one out of 15. I mean, it was amazing.”
Fauci is a big hoops fan and was the starting point guard and captain of his high school basketball team.
His other all-time favorite athletes were: Bob Cousy, Mickey Mantle, Max Scherzer and Mia Hamm.
Curry has interviewed Fauci as part of his series State of Inspiration. In their most recent chat, in October, the two discussed public health safety and compared basketball styles. “You’ve got to be able to keep your game up,” Fauci said.