Mikel Merino talks about his passion for basketball: "I know the history of Jerry West"

Mikel Merino grew up in a family connected to sports. His father, Miguel, was a soccer player and his mother, Maite, was a basketball player. From a young age, the current footballer had a special passion for basketball, to the point that he came to like it more than soccer. He enjoyed playing as a point guard, dribbling the ball and taking on the responsibility of deciding games.

That’s why the nickname “Mr. Clutch,” inspired by Jerry West, a Lakers legend whose silhouette represents the NBA logo, evokes a special emotion in him. “I know the story of Jerry West. His silhouette is the NBA logo. Basketball is very present in my life. Seeing the nickname Mr. Clutch moves me. It takes me back to my childhood when I played on the PlayStation. I've always liked the risk and going for it in the last minute,” he explained in a conversation with EFE.

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