Did Steven Adams take inspiration from Jason Mamoa to score latest buzzer-beater?

Ever since OKC Thunder center Steven ams grew his hair and began sporting a beard, many fans have started comparing him with Game of Thrones actor Jason Mamoa. towering Kiwi burst onto  scene in 2013 and since n, has gone on to become one of most recognised faces in NBA. Despite his consistent performances, Steven ams has relatively gone unticed in recent years.

Steven ams and Jason Mamoa: Almost same person?

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However, 26-year-old grabbed helines on Thursday night (Friday IST) when he completed his first three-pointer in NBA, that too in quite a spectacular fashion. ams picked up ball in his own half before casually drilling a one-handed buzzer-beater to bring first half to a close. 

Steven ams went on top his outrous shot with an equally stunning shimmy to get fans excited at Smoothie King Center. 

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'Steven ams Aquaman': Yes Please!

While comparisons to Jason Momoa don't look like ceasing anytime soon, we reckon Steven ams actually channelled his inner 'Aquaman' to score his first three-pointer in NBA. Confused? Let us explain

ams' long unkempt hair along with his beard-moustache combo has fans claiming he is 'Aquaman' of NBA. Steven ams. has himself, mitted in past that fans mistook him for Jason Mamoa, during his trip to Croatia. ams also said that he indeed enjoys those comparisons. 

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While resemblance between duo is uncanny, Steven ams has apparently picked up some handy skills from his Hollywood doppelganger - Jason Mamoa.

Jason Mamoa, who is kwn for his portrayal of Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones and Aquaman in DC Extended Universe (DCEU), is also skilled when it comes to using a 'tomahawk'.  Momoa took to Instagram to show off his axe-throwing skills, hitting bullseye with a tomahawk in a room full of wood.

Jason Momoa showcasing his skills with 'tomahawk'

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Could it just be that Steven ams took inspiration from his look-alike to drop buzzer-beater? Quite possibly yes.

Watch: Steven ams' buzzer-beater

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