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Real Madrid midfielder Gareth Bale excels at the NBA half-court challenge.

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Gareth Bale maybe enduring a tough time in Madrid with many questioning the Welshman's form, however the club's basketball supporters might be a bit more welcoming based on his shooting accuracy.

The former Tottenham midfielder netted three of five attempts in an NBA half-court challenge in Madrid recently.

Bale said he would like to face current team-mate Luka Modric and Formula One racing driver Lewis Hamilton.

SOUNDBITE (English) Gareth Bale, Real Madrid forward:

"If I were to challenge anyone to a half-court challenge it would be Luka Modric and Lewis Hamilton."

The 26-year-old tops the leaderboard with Demba Ba, Petr Cech, Andre Schurrle, Geoff Cameron and Brad Friedel all managing just one of their five shots.

Maybe, the the Real star has taken up the wrong sport.