ZAGREB | CRO - Kukoc loves a good walk spoiled

ZAGREB Olympic Games - Croatia's Toni Kukoc razzled and dazzled his way through a wonderful basketball career that included a stint with the Chicago Bulls as a teammate of Michael Jordan.

Both he and His Airness, in fact, have always shared a common interest off the court. They both play golf.

Kukoc is so good that he's dreaming of returning to Olympic competition not as a basketball star but as a golfer. "Golf is my great love and the best game invented by man," said Kukoc, who played in three Olympic basketball tournaments. "I practice four or five times a week and have a five handicap, which is fine for an amateur."

Golf was recently included as an Olympic sport and will be at the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro. Tiger Woods was a huge proponent of golf becoming an Olympic sport and now he looks set to play at the Games.

Kukoc believes he has a shot of playing for Croatia in Brazil. "I'm so happy because golf has returned to the Olympic family," added Kukoc in the Croatian press.

"I would be happy to represent Croatia in Rio. I'd like to participate in the Games."

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