If you ask yourself why NBA stars seem to dislike Gatorade, you're not alone in that conundrum.
It's counterintuitive, isn't it? NBA, being backed by Gatorade, might suggest all players are die-hard fans of the drink. However, evidence rebuffs the assumption. Stars like Kawhi Leonard, Steph Curry, and Draymond Green were noticed dismissing the Gatorade bottles during post-match interactions.
"Kids shouldn't be drinking Gatorade as it has too much sugar and they should be drinking water instead." - Kawhi Leonard
It's perhaps not the competition either. While there are players like Tyrese Hallebertton who prefer a dose of Prime Hydration, causing quite the scene when he brought it to a pressconference — this isn’t the core reason. Our sports heroes, just as us, seem to harbor healthy concerns- sugary intake. They're underlining the importance of water over sugary sports drinks.
Given the influence they wield, this shift might prompt the youngsters to reconsider their hydration choices (classic health move by responsible sports stars, don't you think?). However, this contrast between endorsements and personal preferences does throw up questions about athlete sponsorships and the obligations that follow. A discussion for another day, perhaps?
Is the league too caught up in the sugar-coated sponsorship? Maybe it's better if you just watch the clip.
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