Why Baron Davis hesitated to join dance with the stars

The American Professional League players have succeeded before Dancing with starsbut Baron Davis He admits that he was concerned about joining the 34th representative team.

(I) was a little hesitant, “he told Davis, 46, US weekly Exclusively. “You go back and forth, and you love, as you know, if you do this, you are all, and you are dancing in front of people, and many people on TV.”

But once the decision is made, the goalkeeper of all the stars has turned twice to the preparation position, and the “anxiety and nervousness” set aside.

He said: “I get that as athlete, before the games, before training, and this means only that, like, I am preparing for myself for something.”

Davis, who last time in the US Professional League for New York Nix in 2012, will Partner Brett StewartWho makes her sixth appearance In the series as a professional. It was a recent partnership with Eric Roberts For season 33 and the duo, tenth place. Her best ended during the 31st season alongside her future husband, Daniel throughWhen they put the fifth place.

“It is, like, adorable, it’s sweet,” said Davis. “She just got married. She shares her story. I am like, well, like, all the right, the coach, all you want to do, well, partner, everything you want. “It is just greater.” (Stewart and Durant, 35, The knot tied in August After nearly three years together.)

Feeling mutual. Stewart, 35, partnership with athletes before, as he was previously cooperating with Skater Johnny Wear And the previous NFL runs Adrian Peterson. Its first impression on Davis was “completely authentic.”

She said: “I saw who was Baron as soon as he walked through the door.” “I really prepare it, because this is what I like to move forward in life. Then get to know him, I love,” Oh my God, it is beautiful, like he is vibrant and friendly, and his energy is contagious. “

Davis will try to become the second player in the American Professional League to win Dancing with starsthe next Iman Shombert And his victory with Daniela Karajash In season 30. Rick Foxand Dwight Howard and Doja Abdul Jabbar Everything ended in the seven positions in their seasons as well.

“There are always added pressure because you want to do it well, you want to be great, and you want to win,” Davis admitted. Thus, just a mathematical mentality. You can’t stop thinking about trying everything simultaneously and making it perfect. “

Dancing with stars For the first time on ABC and Disney+ Tuesday, September 16, at 8 pm East time, with new episodes flowing the next day on Hulu.

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