Muhammad Ali and Eric Cantona are two sporting greats who had a way with words during their respective careers but NBA's Spencer Hawes believes Zlatan Ibrahimovic is now the king with words.
Hawes, who has featured in Charlotte Hornets' surprise rise to the top of the Eastern Conference standings, has said Ibrahimovic is now his favourite player - rather than Wayne Rooney.
Ibrahimovic joined Manchester United from PSG on a free transfer in the summer has brought both goals, he has scored eight so far this season, and his huge personality to the red half of Manchester.