Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young hasn’t had much time to fully settle into his new home of Charlotte, even nearly four months after he was drafted. Heck, he still doesn’t even know which of his new friends can ball.
On Wednesday, Young—who’s known to also be quite the passer on the hardwood—was asked if he’s had a chance to gauge the basketball skills of his teammates. Unfortunately, it’s been a time of talking, not hooping.
“Just through conversation—there’s a lot of bold statements being made within the locker room,” he said with a smile. “It’s season, so now’s not necessarily the time to figure it out. Everyone’s so confident. It’s a great time to talk right now. We’re not gonna find out for however long. We’re not just going to run. Everyone loves to proclaim they’re the best basketball player on planet Earth. So, eventually a time will come where I’ll have to find out.”
He has, however, had the time to find out about quarterbacks coach Josh McCown—whose basketball prowess has been well-documented.
“I’ve shot around with him,” he said of the 44-year-old. “And you can tell when like someone definitely can play. I could tell. I’ve shot around with him, I’ve been able to see some things he could do—he’s crazy athletic to this day. Like, crazy.”
So, when the time finally does come for the Panthers to ball, we know who Bryce will be picking up for his run.
