Video: Steven Adams prepares for NBA opener by watching Japanese cartoons

Kevin Durant and Steven Adams (Getty Images)

Oklahoma City Thunder big man Steve Adams wasn't watching former teammate Kevin Durant lose his first game with the Golden State Warriors yesterday.

The giant Kiwi had more pressing issues at hand.

"I was watching cartoons," Adams said.

"Some Japanese anime, that's my stuff."

OKC begin their season on Thursday afternoon (NZT), taking on the 76ers in Philadelphia, as they look to move ahead without former inspirational leader, Durant.

But for Adams, outside of official team pre game preparation, it's all about relaxing with cartoons and yoga.

"The meditations part is the best part - just lie down and go to sleep."

And as for what his anime of choice is - Adams prefers the classics

"One piece, it's about pirates, that's a classic."

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