In Conversation With Shannon Sharpe, Rapper Chris Brown Gets Candid About His Forgotten Dreams

Published 09/13/2023, 7:17 PM EDT

“Chris [Brown] got the talent, he just needed the direction,” Akon famously opined on an episode of Club Shay Shay, a podcast hosted by former Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe. The Senegalese crooner drew parallels between his fellow singer-songwriter and the legendary Michael Jackson, saying “… the only person, in my opinion, that could’ve achieved just as great of a legacy as [Michael Jackson] would’ve been Chris Brown,” given the type of creative minds he is surrounded by.

Nine months later, we find that man on the very same platform discussing, music, sports, most interestingly an alternative career option that he “definitely” could have pursued.

Chris Brown could have counted hoops over hits

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“Had you not chosen the music path, you would have been an NBA player,” said Shannon Sharpe before delving into what Chris Brown “has got going on.” “With a lot more discipline,” Brown was quick to add before going on to explain how he still loves the game of ball. The $50 million singer is known to be a terrific basketball player and plays “all the time.”

As far as “training and getting conditioned” is concerned, the pop star is already acclimated to being “a teen player” who has been playing the hoop since he was a young boy. He has been spotted demonstrating his basketball skills at numerous celebrity games and NBA all-star games as well. On being asked who he thinks amongst the celebrity singers are as good as him, Brown mentions J Cone, but believes he can beat him at a one-on-one game.

Kyrie Irving is his favorite basketball player as Brown feels that the eight-time All-Star Dallas Mavericks player has “Tenacity but he is graceful.” Growing up, when the singer was into more regular games of basketball, he had many compare him to New Orleans Pelicans’ Christian James McCollum, given their similar features.

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An episode of Club Shay Shay feels incomplete without a dialogue on sports, which is only justified given the fact that the host shares similar athletic interests with his A-list guest. He, however, spent more time with the huts than the hoops.

Shannon Sharpe and his football career

Amassing over 10,000 receiving yards, Shannon Sharpe is one of the greatest tight ends the NFL has ever seen. He was a seventh-round pick for the Denver Broncos during the 1990 NFL draft. Over his 12 non-consecutive seasons with the Broncos, he earned seven consecutive Pro Bowl selections, four first-team All-Pro honors, and clinched two consecutive Super Bowl titles. He later moved on with the Baltimore Ravens for two seasons before being included in the Pro Hall Of Fame in 2011.

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After retiring from football, Sharpe transitioned into a sports analyst, notably joining The NFL Today on CBS Sports and co-hosted Skip and Shannon: Undisputed on Fox Sports 1 alongside Skip Bayless from 2016 to 2023.

On the other hand, Club Shay Shay is a weekly podcast hosted by the three-time Super Bowl champion featuring weekly conversations with athletes, celebrities, and influencers, delving into the latest developments in sports, pop culture, and a wide range of topics.

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As far as the Broncos are concerned, they faced a devastating 16-17 defeat against their 2023 opening rival, the Las Vegas Raiders, which took place at Empower Field at Mile High. NFL fans hope the Broncos are able to join the celebrations with Chris and Ciara on This Is How We Roll following their next game against the Washington Commanders on Monday, at Empower Field at Mile High.

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In Conversation With Shannon Sharpe, Rapper Chris Brown Gets Candid About His Forgotten Dreams

Chris Brown could have counted hoops over hits

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