LeBron James Swells With Pride After American Rapper’s Son Mimics Iconic Move to Perfection
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Feb 13, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after not getting a foul call in the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Hip-hop royalty and basketball stars have always shared a deep connection. So, it’s no surprise that the LA Lakers superstar LeBron James has a unique bond with rapper 2 Chainz. These cultural icons go back a long way, and it’s no wonder that 2 Chainz’s son can flawlessly replicate LeBron’s signature chalk toss!
In an Instagram story shared by King James, 2 Chainz’s son, a regular at James’ games, can be seen rocking an Eagles jersey (Philadelphia Eagles) while perfectly executing the chalk toss move that LeBron has been pulling off since his rookie season with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003. James captioned the story, “Yessir!! Nephew definitely ready after that chalk (emoji) toss”
LeBron’s legendary pre-game chalk toss is one of basketball’s most iconic rituals. The move was even incorporated into the popular video game NBA 2K14. While James stopped performing the ritual after his trade from the Cavaliers, he brought it back upon his return in 2014.
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Beyond the court: A deep bond
Beyond basketball, James and rapper 2 Chainz share a long and tight bond. In fact, 2 Chainz’s 2019 album “Rap or Go To The League” celebrates Black excellence, and guess who served as its A&R? The King himself, of course! A video chronicling the making of the album had 2 Chainz stating, “I think it’d be shocking to people to know how much input you had on it, you’ve been on it the whole year!”
It’s been quite the journey to get here. All night studio sessions, reflecting, & opening up on these records or as I call it therapy! This is my each one teach one body of work, I wanna celebrate black excellence! ….. “Rap Or Go To The League” the album A&R by @KingJames 3/1 pic.twitter.com/08Y2fYKJ6X
— Tity Boi (2 Chainz) (@2chainz) February 19, 2019
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In a 2019 interview with Vanity Fair, James opened up about how he crossed paths with the rapper. James’s admiration for 2 Chainz, even when it wasn’t universally shared among his friends, further underlines their strong connection. From serving as an executive producer on the album to calling Chainz’s son “nephew”, to even attending each other’s birthday bash, James’ bond with 2 Chainz seems to be a deeply forged one.
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Now in his 21st season, the 4-time MVP, James, carries a legacy unlike any other. In a staggering 1470 regular-season games, he has averaged a remarkable 27.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.3 assists. As he gears up for his 21st All-Star appearance, one can certainly assume that his “nephew” will be courtside, cheering on for his Uncle LeBron!
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