Manchester United target Antoine Griezmann heads to the NBA to watch the New York Knicks and Orlando Magic


ANTOINE GRIEZMANN met NBA stars at Madison Square Garden as he continues his tour of America.

The Manchester United target is using his winter break to take in some basketball Stateside.

Antoine Griezmann swapped shirts with Derrick Rose
Antoine Griezmann swapped shirts with Derrick Rose
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And the Frenchman was introduced to several New York Knicks and Orlando Magic players.


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Griezmann, who stands at 5ft 9in was towered over by 7ft 3in Kristaps Porzingis and 7ft Nikola Vucevic.

He was offered a jersey by Knicks star Derrick Rose – giving him a signed Atletico Madrid shirt in return.

Serge Ibaka, who scored 23 points for the Magic also handed Griezmann a top.

The speedster – previously pictured in Cleveland – is not in action until January 7 when Atleti take on Eibar in La Liga.

Kristaps Porzingis towered over Atletico Madrid star griezmann
Kristaps Porzingis towered over Atletico Madrid star griezmann
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Madrid will be hoping to close the nine-point gap on leaders Real in what could be the Frenchman’s last season at Atletico.

United boss Jose Mourinho has made Griezmann, 25, his No1 target as he searches for a No10.

The forward has scored nine goals and provided six assists in all competitions despite Atleti’s poor start.

Serge Ibaka alos handed the Frenchman a shirt
Serge Ibaka alos handed the Frenchman a shirt
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Griezmann is enjoying his winter break in America
Griezmann is enjoying his winter break in America
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Griezmann is a target for Manchester United
Griezmann is a target for Manchester United
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It comes after he scored six goals in seven matches to help France reach the final of the European Championship.

Griezmann won the Golden Boot and Player of the Tournament accolades in his homeland.

 


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