South Korean fan pursues NBA passion in Denver

denverpost.com

Taehyun Kim, a fan from South Korea, left his finance job to pursue his passion for basketball, inspired by NBA star Russell Westbrook. His journey led him to Denver, where he met Westbrook after a game, receiving a signed jersey. Kim has traveled extensively to watch Westbrook play, spending around $10,000 on his latest trip. He has built a YouTube channel focused on basketball, earning a similar income to his previous job while sharing his love for the sport. Despite the challenges, Kim plans to return to Denver for more games, continuing to refine his English and embrace the spirit of Westbrook's mantra, "Why not?"


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