The Earthquakes’ newest acquisition, Yannick Djalo of Portugal, has a favorite NBA team and player even before making his Major League Soccer debut.

“I feel like I’m a ‘brutal’ fanatic for the Warriors,” he said through a translator Tuesday night.

Djalo, who received a work visa to become eligible for the Quakes’ home game Saturday against New England, is a big fan of Golden State’s David Lee.

Why Lee?

The 5-foot-7 midfielder got a Lee jersey at the game because the Warriors didn’t have a Stephen Curry one small enough for him. Then Lee made the game-winner to earn Djalo’s allegiance.

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