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What do Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry and Deshaun Watson have to do with Central Michigan University gymnastics?

The answer is nothing, as in nil.

Yet earlier this week these two NBA superstars and NFL standout rookie quarterback played starring roles for the 20th-ranked CMU gymnastics squad.

As it was long-time head coach Jerry Reighard planned a special presentation for his Chippewas in the McGuirk Arena media room on Monday. Standing in front of a wide-screen television Reighard yammered on about what quality traits Bryant (leadership) and Curry (confidence) brought to the table and how each member of the CMU team had similar traits.