Kevin Garnett Rap Battle Suggestion For NBA

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Kevin Garnett looking to add even more action to the NBA All-Star Weekend.

Kevin Garnett has seen and done it all in the NBA. The former NBA champion is now wondering if the NBA continue to grow its audience. The former Minnesota Timberwolves star has an excellent idea for the NBA. Garnett believes it is the perfect time for the NBA to introduce a rap battle. Many of today's stars even have recorded albums. Including Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard. However, Garnett's proposal doesn't just involve bragging rights. But a cool cash prize as well.

On a recent episode of KG Certified, Garnett went into detail on his latest idea. “I think it’s over 20 rap labels in our league owned by players that you wouldn’t even know… I’m telling Adam Silver, on the Friday night right after the Rookie game, million-dollar purse. You gon’ take 10 rappers they gon’ sign up themselves [and] you gon’ do four rounds and then two at the end and then one win the million.” The proposed cash prize would definitely bring participants to the battle.

Kevin Garnett Wants Rap Battle For All-Star Weekend

Garnett's idea is a fresh concept that could bolster viewership for the All-Star Weekend. The weekend is filled with plenty on the court events. Including the celebrity game, three-point shootout, skills challenge, and dunk contest. Adding an element that brings a culture to the weekend would be exciting for fans of both rap and basketball. Also, seeing the potential of an NBA star missing the mark during his set would be can't miss television. The idea would also give fans another reason to make the trip to All-Star Weekend.

Garnett's latest idea is a great thought in improving the relationship between musicians and athletes. Often times, musicians are the ones sitting in the front row. While athletes dream of being famous musicians. Maybe the league could even bring in stars of the rap game to be celebrity voters on the rap challenge. What are your thoughts on Kevin Garnett's potential rap battle challenge? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section. For the latest NBA news, keep it right here at HNHH.

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Tyler Reed is a current Sports Writer for HotNewHipHop. He started back in March of 2023 with the company. During his time Tyler has shown his expertise in all things sports. Ranging from NBA news, all the way to boxing and MMA. He has bylines with several outlets, such as Busted Coverage, where Tyler has covered the NFL, College Football, WWE and beyond. Tyler has also written for Detroit Jock City, Wildcat Blue Nation and Swarm and Sting for the FanSided Network. Tyler is a massive Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Reds fan. Being from Kentucky, he chose connections to sports franchises that he enjoyed watching as a child. Unfortunately, his professional fandoms have only brought him pain. Tyler's hobbies outside of work include exercising and binge-watching the same shows he has watched for the last decade while endlessly scrolling through social media. His favorite hip-hop artists are Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Kentucky's own Jack Harlow.
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