Drake is not only good friend of J. Cole, he’s also one of his biggest fans.
The Certified Lover Boy was spotted Saturday night at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, where Cole and the Scarborough Shooting Stars took on the Hamilton Honey Badgers. Photos and videos showed Drake sitting courtside, rocking Cole’s official jersey.
The Shooting Stars fell to the Honey Badgers, 69-84. It marked the team’s third loss of its inaugural season.
Cole inked a deal with Canadian Elite Basketball League earlier this year, and made his official debut with the Shooting Stars in late May. Though Drizzy didn’t attend Cole’s first CEBL game in person, he made sure to catch all the action from home.
“It’s real @scarboroughshootingstars. My brother just checked in,” he captioned photos of the game’s broadcast. “Cole World. Legendary Shit. First game on now.”
Drake’s passion for basketball has been well documented over the years. The Grammy-winning rapper has been the Raptors’ global ambassador since 2013, and is known to pal around with some of the NBA’s biggest stars. Drake’s Toronto mansion also houses a full-size basketball court, dubbed “The Sanctuary,” where frequently hosts pick-up games; practices with his son, Adonis; and shows off his trick shots.
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