Steven Adams showed his Oklahoma City Thunder teammates everything he could during a quick trip to New Zealand this winter. Photo / Oklahoma City Thunder Facebook
Steven Adams showed his Oklahoma City Thunder teammates everything he could during a quick trip to New Zealand this winter. Photo / Oklahoma City Thunder Facebook
As far as Kiwi road trips go, it doesn't get much better than Steven Adams'.
The NBA star, who could earn as much as US$15m ($22m) a year on a new contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, is quickly becoming one of New Zealand's most famous athletes.
However, he stillhas time for the small country he was born in. Whose population is only slightly higher than the state of Oklahoma in which he now lives.
Not only that, but he's still got time for the kids, the fans, and his hometown of Rotorua.
So, naturally, he brought over some of his Thunder teammates to show them why this is the best country on the planet.
From shooting hoops, to shooting targets, fish and chips, sheep, scenery and a visit to the Prime Minister's office, here's how his perfect Kiwi road trip played out.
The Welcome
Probably an unexpected arrival for his Thunder teammates, but a definite slice of nostalgia for Adams as his contingent was welcomed off the plane in traditional Kiwi fashion.
After a quick workout at the Breakers training facility, the boys went scenic. A nice trip out to Rangitoto gave them the perfect opportunity for some classic Kiwi snaps.
PHOTOS. Nick Collison, Andre Roberson, Sam Presti, assistant coach Mark Bryant, other OKC staff pitch in to help Steven Adams throw three camps for more a thousand New Zealand kids!
What would a Kiwi road trip be without a trip to Queenstown?
The idyllic South Island location provided some of the best pics of the trip, including some more shooting, a ride on the shootover jet and some cheesy posing.
It was 2 weeks of Kiwi work and fun! Here's a full gallery of photos from Steven Adams' trip home with Andre, Nick and the Thunder crew.
