In his two seasons in the NBA so far, Sacramento Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein has shown that he can be a force to be reckoned with in the future, given his impressive skill set. He is a traditional big man who operates mostly inside the paint, and has a knack for getting the offensive rebounds and making easy baskets. That said, many may think that during the summer, he is focusing on improving his conditioning and even spending a lot of time in the gym, but that's the complete opposite of what's keeping him busy lately.
The 23-year-old Kentucky product is currently in Vietnam and is enjoying his time pursuing his passion in painting. A video was even posted by the Kings where the 7-footer can be seen working on a painting of a beautiful mountain with the clouds in the background. The clip also shows the work he has done in the past, including a portrait of Bob Marley and Batman's nemesis, The Joker.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xu2txTBmg0
This is definitely one side of Cauley-Stein that not a lot of people knew about him until now. It goes to show that despite his toughness during games, he does have a soft side, and excels with art.
While painting is not one of the more popular hobbies for NBA players, and even for professional athletes in general, the Sacramento faithful are certainly not complaining, as long as their starting center is happy, and that it will help keep him focused for next season's grind.
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