Three pros share favorite bottles and inspiring moments on their wine journeys California Pinot Noir is the star for wine-loving NBA players T.J. McConnell, CJ McCollum and Doug McDermott. (From left: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images; Ezra Shaw/Getty Images; Michael Hickey/Getty Images) By From the May 31, 2021, issue
There are many wine lovers in today’s NBA. A peek at some top players’ social media accounts reveals that fine wine is a shared part of the lifestyle: Images of flights, hotels and teammates interspersed with great bottles.
New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Hart’s wine cellar has its own Instagram account. Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler freely admits his infatuation with pricey bottles such as Sassicaia and Château Lynch-Bages. JJ Redick has a soft spot fo