I’m here to cover the latest drama unfolding in the NBA world. It seems former players Carmelo Anthony and Rudy Gay have some strong words for rapper Drake over his recent comments about Toronto Raptors legend DeMar DeRozan.
Earlier this month, Drake took to the broadcast during Vince Carter’s jersey retirement ceremony and made some eyebrow-raising remarks about DeRozan. “If you ever put up a DeRozan banner, I’ll go up there and take it down myself,” the Toronto native declared.
This did not sit well with fellow NBA veterans Carmelo Anthony and Rudy Gay. The two former Raptors players appeared on Melo’s “7PM in Brooklyn” podcast and had some choice words for Drake.
“I believe that Drake’s relationship with DeMar in Toronto caused him some pain,” Melo stated. “Representing “Representing the 6 Raptors—you know there was a lot of connection with those two,” Melo said. for life from a basketball standpoint. Indeed, he should be wearing that jersey with pride.
Rudy Gay was even more blunt in his assessment, calling Drake “wack” for his comments. “That’s wack, man. Drake is whacked for that. If you’re feeling that way, you should confront DeMar before going on camera.
Melo concurred that Drake’s comments were somewhat excessive. “Drake made a significant statement when he declared, “I’m going to go up there and take it down.” “That part is quite significant,” he stated, acknowledging that he could understand why the rapper might have been upset.
Both Anthony and Gay believe Drake and DeRozan should have had a private conversation to hash out any issues before airing their grievances publicly. As a society, we’ve become accustomed to phones, cameras, and other devices. If you have a problem, come at me. “To see your man out there dancing with the enemy is kind of crazy,” Gay said.
Following the Kings’ game against the Raptors, DeMar DeRozan received a question about Drake’s remarks. The veteran forward, who spent the first nine years of his career in Toronto, had a simple response: “He’s going to have a long way to climb.”
The relationship between Drake and DeRozan has clearly soured in recent years. The two were once close friends, with the rapper even referring to DeRozan as a “brother.” But things changed after DeRozan appeared in Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” music video, which seemed to irk Drake.
Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive even got in on the action, wearing a “They Not Like Us” t-shirt while sitting courtside during the Kings-Raptors game. It’s clear there’s no love lost between the various parties involved.
Regarding DeRozan’s jersey retirement in Toronto, Drake may face opposition if he believes he can prevent the Raptors from paying tribute to one of their all-time greats. With the backing of fellow NBA stars like Melo and Rudy Gay, DeRozan’s legacy in the 6ix appears secure.
This is just the latest chapter in the ongoing saga of NBA players, rappers, and their often-intertwined relationships. It’s a story that continues to unfold, and one that I’ll be sure to follow closely as a news reporter. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing situation.