Former NBA player Royce White is leaving basketball behind to prepare for a career in mixed martial arts.
White released his newest book, MMA x NBA: A Critique of Modern Sport in America, on Wednesday, annoucing his transition into the Octagon. White said he thinks he could compete for the UFC's heavyweight belt in the future.
"I'm one of the best athletes in the world," White told ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz. "Among the NBA community, part of my appeal as a draft prospect was my unique size, athleticism, vision and that I probably have one of the 10 biggest set of hands in the NBA.