Rapper J. Cole on Wednesday linked up with Cole Anthony, R.J. Hampton and several other players on the Orlando Magic for a pickup game at the team practice facility.
Cole, whose real name is Jermaine Cole, was in Orlando ahead of his upcoming concert at the Amway Center with 21 Savage. “The Off-Season Tour” kicks off in Miami on Friday and will be in Orlando the following night.
He has been known to show up in various locations and hoop with players, often playing in pickup games in New York City. In addition to Anthony and Hampton, Magic forward Moe Wagner was also pictured participating in the game.
The Magic also presented Cole with a custom-made No. 15 jersey.
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— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) September 22, 2021
Cole previously participated in the Basketball Africa League over the summer with the Rwanda Patriots Basketball Club. He registered five points, five rebounds and three assists across three games prior to exiting the limited season in Rwanda.
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