And he loved the Lakers legends so much that he would be embarrassed to be given more attention.

He may not have been the most obvious choice to paint a mural in Los Angeles based on a Lakers legend.

"It's crazy that I'm in a situation where I have a chance to put my name next to legends. I couldn't dream about that. It's going to mean a lot," said Sabalenka.

Later this summer, he is also set to appear in a film directed by Spike Lee called "Highest 2 Lowest" with acting legend Denzel Washington.

Birmingham music legends Black Sabbath and trailblazing poet Benjamin Zephaniah are being considered for city honours.