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If there's one thing that Drake loves more than the ladies, it's probably athletes. And he doesn't care who knows it. Whenever Aubrey Graham gets an opportunity to train or hit the club with the biggest sports stars, past and present, he makes sure to seize the moment and take a picture to stunt on everyone. Hate all you want, but you know you've probably done the same exact thing. Oh, no? Your Instagram and Facebook probably suggest otherwise.
So, to commemorate the official drop of Nothing Was the Same today and the eventual release party where the likes of LeBron James and Kevin Durant will probably attend with the offseason still in full swing, we've got a round-up of photos featuring Drizzy with players from practically every professional sport. Because Drake Loves Athletes.
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Danny Green
Date: June 2013
Drizzy is ready to play Brandy to Danny Green's Monica in a "LeBron is Mine" remake.
Richard Hamilton and Nate Robinson
Date: May 2013
Aubrey even shows the backups and little men some love.
Matthew Stafford
Date: May 2012
Drake showing more love to Stafford now, but that's all part of the plan.
Patrick Kane
Date: January 2012
"Y'all know who this guy is?" Sincerely, Drake.
John Wall
Source: April 2010
Drake playing it cool on the outside but you know on the inside, he was John Wall dancing.
Serena Williams
Date: May 2012
Drizzy looks like he's in love. Do you blame him? Just ask Common.
James Harden
Date: February 2013
Diddy and James Harden are so rich, they don't have to show you their stacks. Drake on the other hand...
Usain Bolt
Source: February 2013
Drake stays chucking up the dueces, even when the Usain Bolt pose is more necessary.
Didier Drogba
Date: June 2013
Drizzy went to the club with Drogba, so there's definitely no talking to him now.
Rio Ferdinand
Date: January 2011
Drake's favorite club is Manchester United. That'll change soon enough.
John Terry and Chelsea Football Club
Date: April 2012
If you're going to meet your favorite athletes, why not get a free lesson in the process?
Kevin Durant
Date: February 2012
One minute, Drake is taking a picture with Kevin Durant, the next minute, he's schooling you on your jumpshot. What a life!
Mario Balotelli
Date: March 2012
Forks, knives and Balotelli, called him "Dinner Date Drizzy."
Blake Griffin
Date: March 2011
Zebra print, huh? There's a race joke in here, but we won't go there.
Floyd Mayweather
Date: February 2011
Aubrey could've really benefitted by using his time with Money May and learn how to execute some proper trash talk.
Chris Bosh
Date: June 2013
Wait, Chris Bosh didn't have to photobomb someone else's picture to get in a pic with Drake.
Dwyane Wade and LeBron James
Date: June 2013
Drake was going to be chillin' with LeBron and D-Wade one way or another!