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Drake Makes Toronto Raptors Broadcast Focus On Jessie Reyez And Gushes Over Her

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Drake always reps his city, whether it’s attending NBA games and hopping on broadcasts to support his beloved Toronto Raptors or shouting out the 6ix’s musical talent. During a Raptors game versus the Sacramento Kings this month, he combined both by urging the Toronto basketball team’s broadcast to turn the cameras over to Jessie Reyez, who was watching the game from the sidelines. “Put the camera on Jessie Reyez,” the OVO mogul remarked on air. “She looks 29 out of ten tonight. Let’s get a camera shot of her, forget these clowns. Oh, yeah, let’s get a shot of her real – Look at that. Wowzers. Wowzers. An absolute national treasure right there.”

Meanwhile, in other Drake-related sports news, he didn’t have the best gambling luck in the world recently, adding more fuel to the “Drizzy curse” fire. He bet on Mike Tyson to beat Jake Paul in their boxing match last night (Friday, November 15), but Paul’s victory resulted in him losing $355K. As a proud Stake affiliate and betting man, we’re sure that Aubrey Graham’s stacks of millions don’t make him sweat over a six-figure loss.

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Nevertheless, there are some other rumblings concerning Drake in the sports world these days, and they have to do with the aforementioned Sacramento Kings. One of their players, DeMar DeRozan, was a Toronto Raptor at one point before moving to other teams, eventually landing with the Kings in his native California. The superstar rapper shaded DeRozan through various means when he attended the Raptors’ first game against the Kings this season, and it was all due to the basketball player’s choice to attend Kendrick Lamar’s Juneteenth concert and appear in the “Not Like Us” music video dissing the 6ix God.

“I think Drake was hurt a little bit because of the relationship he built with DeMar in Toronto,” NBA star Carmelo Anthony recently posited. “Representing the 6ix, Raptors — You know that was a lot of connection with those two. He’s a Raptor for life from a basketball standpoint. Yes, that jersey should be going up. Drake did a lot when he said, ‘I’ma go up there and take it down.’ That part is a lot. Those are shots. You my man, we in the crib, we hanging, we building the 6ix up. From that standpoint, that would f**k me up, too.”

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Drake Blamed For Recent Toronto Raptors Loss

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The Toronto Raptors were eliminated from playoff contention on Wednesday night. The loss was heartbreaking as the team couldn’t find a rhythm from the free throw line. However, could there be other reasons to blame for the poor performance by the Raptors? For one radio curse, a certain curse could have returned involving a celebrity Raptors fan. The fan in question is one of the biggest musicians of his era. Has the Drake sports curse hit the Raptors franchise again?

On Thursday’s edition of the D.A. Show, Pat Boyle seems to think Drake could be to blame for the loss in Toronto. Boyle believed the Toronto superfans’ presence at the game could have canceled out DeMar DeRozan’s daughter shrieking. DeRozan’s daughter could be heard letting out a loud screech during each trip to the free-throw line. Her vocal performance immediately made Diar DeRozan a viral sensation. Whereas a Toronto superfan was nowhere in site“If you don’t have Drake, and if that doesn’t work, the niceties of offering her things to make her stop shrieking, you get physical. You get her out,” Boyle said.

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Generally, it has been a long-running joke that whatever side Drake chooses in an athletic endeavor will eventually lose. One of Drake’s most notable fandoms is his passion for the University of Kentucky’s college basketball team. Drake joined the team during the pre-season of one of their more memorable seasons. The Wildcats were on the verge of becoming history in 2015. Until the team lost their first game of the season in the Final Four. Drake was a huge supporter of the 38-1 Wildcats. Undeniably there is evidence behind the mythical curse.

The Toronto Raptors are now preparing for the off-season. Undoubtedly the potential Drake curse wasn’t the only pain last night. But Patrick Beverley also threw salt into the wounds after the game. The Bulls star was heard telling the Raptors GM that his team was trash. It hasn’t been an ideal 24 hours for the city of Toronto. However, the Raptors are not far removed from their own championship run. A moment the city of Toronto or Drake will never forget. For the latest news involving the NBA, stay locked in right here at HNHH.

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Drake & J. Cole’s Basketball Skills Rated By Toronto Raptors

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Some starts from the Toronto Raptors recently rated Drake and J. Cole’s hooping skills. Moreover, they had to distinguish between the court and the booth, as they’re two dominant MCs. However, their answers as to each rapper’s skills as a basketball player may surprise you.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 03: (L-R) Rapper’s Drake and J. Cole attend First Down Friday at Sensu on February 3, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

“[J. Cole is] actually one of the artists that really knows how to play basketball,” expressed Scottie Barnes, winner of the Rookie of the Year award in 2022. While Drake is an official ambassador for the franchise, some acknowledged the Dreamville artist’s skill. After all, he played in various professional leagues over the years and impressed many with his movement.

Meanwhile, guard Fred VanVleet said “[J. Cole] can play a little bit. You know what I mean? Not professionally, obviously. Drake is just old-man YMCA game. He just doesn’t move like a basketball player.”

“J. Cole moving super fluent so I’ma have to go with Cole,” fellow guard Gary Trent Jr. added. Furthermore, he pitted each GOAT contender against each other in a one-on-one for his thought process.

However, when it came to pitting their careers in music against each other, the Toronto Raptors surprised no one. While many gave love to the North Carolina lyricist, the 6 God clearly has a home-court advantage on their playlists.

“Drake’s low-key like the GOAT,” added Rookie of the Year Barnes. “Not low-key, [but] high-key. Whatever he drops is a banger.”

Furthermore, the OVO head honcho’s musical moves made for a stellar 2022 for him. However, J. Cole has refined his hooping chops with a lot of experience over the years. Moreover, he played for some African and Canadian leagues, and Drake helped him get on the Canadian Elite Basketball League. Specifically, he joined the Scarborough Shooting Stars in 2022.

Still, it’s no surprise considering the League’s co-owner, Nicholas “Niko” Carino. Also, he co-founded OVO and is Drizzy’s close friend, who linked up with Cole at Drake’s birthday party in 2021.

“You know, Dreamville and OVO are family,” Carino remarked. “Drake had a birthday party in L.A. last year. The conversation was, ‘I heard you have your team.’ It organically grew from there.”

Still, what do you think of the Toronto Raptors rating Drake and J. Cole’s basketball skills? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments down below. Also, as always, stay tuned to HNHH for more curious crossovers in the worlds of hip-hop and basketball.

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