The NBA's Phoenix Suns have at least two players - Chris Paul and Cameron Johnson - pulling for Ja'Marr Chase and the Bengals in Super Bowl 56.
The New Orleans Pelicans have three players on their roster with ties to Cincinnati, and all three voiced excitement for the Bengals in a video shared by the team.
Former Xavier Musketeers standout Naji Marshall, in fact, predicted a lopsided 31-0 result Sunday in favor of the Bengals.
Former Moeller High School standout Jaxson Hayes gave his dad, long-time Bengals tight ends coach Jonathan Hayes, a shout-out in expressing his support for the Bengals.