Master P Gives His Top 5 Rapper Basketball Players

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Master P
Master P knows what it takes to be a dual-threat.

Master P is a legend in the hip-hop world but he is also known for being the only rapper to ever get a contract with an NBA team. Back in the day, Master P actually got to try out with the Toronto Raptors and even played in a preseason game. While his NBA career didn't last long, his efforts in Toronto will always be considered legendary by other rappers who have hoop dreams of their own.

Recently, Master P linked up with Shannon Sharpe for an episode of the latter's podcast, Club Shay Shay. During the podcast, Master P was asked who his top five rapper basketball players are. Of course, Sharpe wanted him to draw from a contemporary pool and Master P paid homage to some well-known talent.

At number one on the list, Master P selected J. Cole which is no surprise given Cole's talents. From there, the list consisted of 2 Chainz, Quavo, The Game, and Romeo Miller. All of these artists have touted their own basketball skills and it's been said numerous times that these guys are great athletes.

While we're sure there will be quite a bit of debate over Master P's picks, it's hard to argue with a man who has been to the highest levels of both fields. Regardless, give us your top five rapper hoopers, in the comments below.

Master P Gives His Top 5 Rapper Basketball Players
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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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