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The NBA is known for having celebrity fans for almost every game. One of the most dedicated fans of the sport is the Canadian rapper Drake. The ‘God’s Plan’ hit maker is a regular attendee of NBA games and in a viral photo doing the rounds of the internet, we can see him flexing his riches.

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During one such appearance in an NBA game, the rapper flexes a unique watch with an outrageous cost that has left the fans in awe.

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Superstar rapper flexes his riches

It is no surprise Drake is an NBA fan. He is seen attending games courtside regularly. Moreover, he is good friends with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and also Stephen Curry. Moreover, the outfits and accessories he flaunts during these games make him a fashion icon.

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In one such instance, the watch he wore to the game made a few headlines. He sported the ” Piece Unique” RM 056 “Pepsi” made by the celebrity watchmaker Richard Mille. Interestingly enough, there is only one such watch in the whole wide world!

 
 
 
 
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The watch has an outrageous price of $5,500,000 USD. Moreover, the watch is a masterpiece in itself. It takes around 1000 hours in order to make the sapphire casing of the watch.

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Owing to his insane net worth, splashing a few million dollars on a unique watch is no pushover for Drake. He has a whopping net worth of around $250 million according to Celebrity Net Worth. 

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Which team does Drake support?

When it comes to celebrity NBA fans, Drake is the most enthusiastic among the lot. He is a long-time fan of the 2019 NBA champions Toronto Raptors and is also the Global Ambassador of the same.

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Moreover, the Toronto-born rapper has been the global ambassador for the team since 2013 and he can be seen courtside for almost all the games of the Raptors.

No matter how entertaining he is on the courtside, not everyone takes his antics lightly. There have been various instances when teams have complained about the rapper disrupting normal play and distracting players. During 2019 final, there were various reports that suggested that the team was warned regarding the behavior of the celebrity.

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Abhinava Ghosh

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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