If his hosting duties at the ESPYs in the 2014 didn’t convince you, it’s probably obvious by now: Drake really likes sports. He’s been accused of being a bandwagon fan, and the evidence is out there.
Is Drizzy loyal to a specific squad, does he rock with his “woes” no matter where they sign, or is he a frontrunner?
Hit the jump, check these 11 cases of Drake being a sports stan and decide for yourself.
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The University Of Kentucky
Kentucky coach John Calipari gave Drake a ring the last time the Wildcats won the NCAA championship. Drake infamously airballed a few jumpers during a UK practice, and it’s a safe bet he’ll be on hand when the ‘Cats complete an undefeated season to take another championship this year.
Skylar Diggins
WNBA baller Skylar Diggins was the object of Drake’s affection, but she was already taken, plus she reps Roc Nation Sports. Hard to blame Drake for thirsting though.
Jordan Brand Endorsement
Rocking shows takes some amount of physical fitness. But after Nike lost Kanye, the Jumpman stepped in and quickly added Drake to the mix, and he milks that connect for custom Jordans the way all of us would in a similar situation.
LA Clipper Games
He reps the 6, but Drake has a crib in the LA area, and it’s not like he should waste bread on watching the Lakers stink it up. Here he’s caught photobombing Mike Fratello during a TNT broadcast.
Miami Heat
Remember when the Heat won back-to-back championships and Flo Rida, Lil Wayne, and Drake could all be found courtside? When LeBron left, so did those “Heat fans.”
Toronto Raptors
In another case of hometown love, Drake was named the Toronto Raptors’ team ambassador. He got some input on a recent logo redesign, can be found courtside, does player intros from time to time, and generally can be found courtside and at promos.
Kevin Durant
Every team would like a crack at Kevin Durant when he hits free agency next year. Unfortunately, verbalizing that desire constitutes tampering. Drake made that mistake after taking the Raptors position and it cost the team $25,000.
Johnny “Money” Manziel
A budding romance between Manziel and Drake began when the diminutive QB was still at Texas A&M. After Manziel’s rookie struggles in the NFL and subsequent rehab stint, is he still down with TOPSZN?
Hosting The ESPYS
From Degrassi, to SNL, to Punk’d, Aubrey’s acting chops are legit. He held down hosting duties on ESPN’s flagship awards show admirably in 2014. He even temporarily squashed his beef with Chris Brown.
Toronto Blue Jays
It was hometown love for Drake’s “Headlines” video, as he commissioned the teams stadium—The Rogers Centre—and rocked a signature fitted cap.
F.C. Barcelona/Manchester United
Drake is down with Didier Drogba and Neymar Jr., two different leagues, but hardcore football enthusiasts aren’t really rocking with split allegiances like that.
