Former New England Patriots tight end — and animator, and children’s book author — Martellus Bennett is taking his talents to the hardwood.
Bennett made waves on Twitter Thursday when he posted a video of himself scoring baskets during a game in the Los Angeles-based Drew League, which bills itself as “The #1 Pro-Am basketball league in the world.’’
Writing above the video clip, Bennett tweeted, “Marty B. The B is for Buckets. Working to get my bball game back playing in the @DrewLeague had 16 & 13 on Sunday.’’
The retired NFL pass catcher was a key part of the Pats’ title run in 2016 and has gone on to helm his own animation studio and publish children’s books, including “Hey A.