10 Things You Didn't Know About Matthew Dellavedova

8. He Played Australian Rules Football As A Youngster

As well as excelling at basketball as a child, Dellavedova also played Australian rules football to a high level. He was forced to give up the sport to concentrate solely on basketball, but remains a passionate fan of the Collingwood Magpies. According to LeBron James, Dellavedova also grew up playing rugby - a background his teammate links to his incredible toughness and bravery on the court.