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Rapper J. Cole Signs Pro Basketball Deal in China
2 Apr
Summary
- J. Cole signed a professional basketball contract in China.
- He will play for the Nanjing Monkey Kings in the CBA.
- This follows past basketball stints in Africa and Canada.
Rapper J. Cole has signed a professional basketball contract to play in China. The Grammy award-winning artist will join the Nanjing Monkey Kings of the Chinese Basketball Association. Cole confirmed this himself in a recent interview, stating his intention to test his professional basketball capabilities.
Cole indicated that the team had extended an offer the previous year, and he felt this was his last opportunity to pursue this athletic ambition. He plans to honor his commitment despite not being in peak physical condition due to his music career, prioritizing enjoyment during his time on the court.
The 41-year-old artist brings prior basketball experience from playing in the Basketball Africa League in 2021 and the Canadian Elite Basketball League in 2022. In the Basketball Africa League, he played three games for the Rwanda Patriots, averaging 1.7 points and 1.7 rebounds. He also played five games for the Scarborough Shooting Stars in Canada, averaging 2.4 points and 0.6 rebounds.
