Master P Gives His Top 5 Rapper Basketball Players

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

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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.

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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 Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.