Sharks' draftee Cole McKinney calls Steph Curry his favorite non-hockey athlete
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Cole McKinney, recently drafted by the San Jose Sharks as the 53rd overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, expressed admiration for NBA star Steph Curry as his favorite non-hockey athlete. This connection is made even more relevant as McKinney joins a team that has close ties to the Golden State Warriors. Notably, teammate Macklin Celebrini is the son of the Warriors' director of sports medicine, Rick Celebrini, which could facilitate a meeting for McKinney and Curry. The article hints at the potential for McKinney to attend a Warriors game next season with his new teammates.
Professional hockey players share common interests just like everyone else, illustrated by Sharks' draftee Cole McKinney's admiration for basketball star Steph Curry.
McKinney, selected 53rd overall in the 2025 NHL Draft, looks forward to connections with Curry through his teammates, including the son of Warriors' director.
Read at Yahoo Sports
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