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Ex-NBA Player Royce White Says He's a 'Supreme Athlete'; Contacted UFC for Fight

Former NBA player Royce White is looking to make an unprecedented move to mixed martial arts, and he's confident he can pull it off.

White, who played for the Sacramento Kings for three games in 2013-14, told Greg Rosenstein of ESPN.com on Feb. 27 that he's eyeing the UFC heavyweight belt.

The 27-year-old also provided reasoning to TMZ Sports on Saturday explaining why he believes he can make the move.

"One thing I am is a supreme athlete, one of the best athletes in the world," White told TMZ Sports.