WATCH - Luka Doncic dazzles in China with Football moves, as Jayson Tatum's hilarious miss goes viral

During a recent tour in China, NBA star Luka Doncic showed off more than just his basketball prowess, impressing fans with his unexpected football skills. The Dallas Mavericks star, alongside fellow Jordan Brand athletes Jayson Tatum, Zion Williamson, and Paolo Banchero, participated in various events that celebrated basketball and its global reach.

However, it was Doncic who stole the show with a surprising display of footwork that had the crowd cheering. While engaging with fans at one of the events, a ball was tossed towards Doncic. Instead of handling it like a typical basketball, the Slovenian sensation opted to showcase his soccer skills, much to the delight of the audience.

Here is the video:

Luka Doncic showing off his soccer skills in China 🔥pic.twitter.com/ptEg0RKonV

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Doncic expertly controlled the ball with his feet, juggling it before seamlessly transitioning to a header that sent the ball straight into the basket. The crowd erupted in applause as they witnessed Doncic's impressive versatility and flair, blending two of the world's most popular sports in one smooth motion.

Jayson Tatum hilariously fails!

Meanwhile, as Doncic was earning cheers, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum found himself in a more humbling situation. A video that quickly went viral shows Tatum hilariously missing three consecutive point-blank shots against a local Chinese player, much to the amusement of basketball fans around the globe.

Here is the video: 

Jayson Tatum plays 1v1 against a fan in China and it doesn’t go how you’d expect 😅😬



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Despite the mishap, Tatum, known for his incredible scoring ability, took the incident in stride, adding a touch of humour to the Jordan Brand's China tour. The tour, which kicked off in Shanghai, is part of Jordan Brand's efforts to celebrate the growth of basketball in China.

The athletes, including Doncic and Tatum, are scheduled to visit key cities such as Beijing and participate in youth basketball camps, streetball finals, and cultural landmarks like the Great Wall of China. The tour is a testament to the global appeal of basketball and the Jordan Brand, as noted by Ari Chen, VP/GM of Greater Asia for Jordan Brand. In a press release, Chen highlighted the importance of the tour in celebrating the community and the universal language of basketball.