In Inside United, the club's official monthly magazine, Zilkzer opens up and shares his deep affection for basketball and an interesting array of personal favorites. Talking about basketball, he reveals that he first got into the game when he was 15 or 16 years old due to the charisma of big name players such as Michael Jordan, but it was a documentary about Allen Iverson that really ignited his passion for basketball. Iverson's indomitable spirit and unique personality in the face of adversity captivated Zilkiser and became his original basketball idol. Iverson's success and perseverance were a great inspiration to Zilkiser.
In addition to basketball, Zilkzer also revealed an interesting detail - his pet dog was named Kobe, which is not only a tribute to basketball superstar Kobe Bryant, but also reflects Zilkzer's love for basketball culture. Among active players, he admires Stephen Curry, Luka Doncic, Anthony Edwards and LeBron James, whose skill and leadership he deeply respects.
When asked about his dream dinner guests, Zilkzer showed his wide range of interests and unique personality. He first mentioned Jamaican singer Bob Marley, a seemingly high-cooled and mysterious figure, and he was eager to have dinner with this musical giant and discuss the mysteries of music and life. He also wanted to invite the comedian Drusky to fill the dinner with laughter. Zilkiser also wanted to bring along his good friend Dosho and another music giant Jay-Z. After a moment's hesitation, he decided to include soccer legend Ronaldinho in the dinner list, a combination of high-flying artists and humorous celebrities, making the dinner full of unlimited imagination and possibilities. Zilkzer's sharing not only showed his love for basketball, but also let us see a multi-faceted and interesting him.
