Jokic and 50 Cent: A Sporty Collaboration We Didn’t Know We Needed
Hold onto your hats, basketball and hip-hop fans! Deandre Jordan has spilled the beans on Nikola Jokic’s unexpected love for 50 Cent’s track Many Men. In a hilarious chat with the crew from Inside the NBA, Jokic jokingly suggested he might be ready to rap the tune himself, a revelation that has certainly caught the attention of the iconic rapper.
The Unlikely Duo with Major Potential
This is the kind of partnership that could make waves across the sports and music industries. Picture this: a collision between a two-time NBA MVP and a legendary New York rapper. It’s reminiscent of other unexpected collaborations — think Rohff with Karim Benzema, or Bernard Tapie teaming up with Doc Gyneco. Sure, they might seem offbeat, but they pack a punch!
Inside the NBA’s Playful Challenge
During the Run It Back podcast, Jordan boldly claimed Jokic knows every word of Many Men. Naturally, the crew from Inside the NBA couldn’t resist the urge to put that claim to the test, akin to a musical showdown on N’oubliez pas les paroles.
“Nah, nah, nah, DJ (Deandre Jordan) is a bad teammate. I love that song, but no, I don’t know all the lyrics; he’s lying. Maybe I’ll rap it, but I’ll need three or four months to learn it,” Jokic shared with a laugh.
50 Cent Responds with Enthusiasm
50 Cent caught wind of Jokic’s playful banter and embraced the idea with gusto, expressing his readiness to back the Serbian superstar on stage.
“If he says he’s going to rap it, we’re going to rap it. I’ll back him up; we will have that venue jumping. LOL!”
Will We See It at the All-Star Game?
Later, at a press conference, a journalist probed Jokic about the chances of a Jokic-50 Cent performance at the upcoming All-Star Game in San Francisco. Jokic, ever the realist, replied with a chuckle:
“Very, very, very low (laughs).”
Next Year in Los Angeles?
Who knows? Maybe we’ll have to wait until next year in Los Angeles for the Joker to fine-tune those lyrics!
Source: 50 Cent, Yahoo Sports, Inside the NBA
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