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JaVale McGee credits Kung Fu Panda for his recent success

Found May 09, 2012 on Tauntr: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: JaVale McGee,  Arron Afflalo
TEAMS: Denver Nuggets


LOS ANGELES, CA - Last night JaVale McGee came up big for the Nuggets, turning in the best-yet performance of his erratic career while keeping his team’s playoff hopes alive. After the game, the goofy and gifted young center credited an unexpected source for his improvements: inspiration from the popular Dreamworks Animation film Kung Fu Panda.



McGee’s teammate Arron Afflalo explained, “JaVale had gotten real down on himself for being such a laughing stock and never meeting people’s expectations. Then when he saw that movie a couple weeks ago, things clicked. He’s just like Po,” the pratfall prone CGI bear with a negative self-image and serious talent.



“I really felt like tonight was my ‘battling Master Shifu with chopsticks for a bowl of rice’ moment,” McGee beamed. “I’ve taken the next step. I’m completely ready for my epic battle with Tai Lung... err... Kobe."

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