Basketball and the Rap music world are closely related. Many NBA stars have tried their luck in front of the mic, while many big names in the rap industry have been spotted courtside, enjoying the game up close. A former NBA Champion known for his rather intense demeanor was spotted seeing eye to eye with a controversial rapper whose net worth was in billions.

Back in 208, the Boston Celtics did the unthinkable and beat Kobe Bryant-led Los Angeles Lakers to win their maiden title in the 21st century. Paul Pierce led the team past the Lakers, but there was one more former MVP in the team who was a major offensive and defensive asset on the basketball court.

Former NBA Champion agrees with Kanye West on the GOAT rapper

Ever since hanging up his boots from the NBA, Kevin Garnett has etched his name in the NBA Hall of Fame. He also happens to be one of the most active basketball personalities on social media as he regularly keeps in touch with his massive following of a million people.

Garnett uploaded a clip where Kanye West was asked who he prefers, Nas or Jay Electronica? West said, “It’s Nas because Nas [is] my favorite rapper. Because it’s Nas. What do you mean? Nas is Nas. He’s like ordained in our video game to be the best rapper in the vicinity.”

Nas happens to be an evergreen name in the music industry and he might just be the greatest rapper, according to Kanye. Indeed, the 46-year-old was supported in his claim by Garnett too.

This was not the first thing that Kanye West and Kevin Garnett were seeing eye to eye on. As earlier, West shared something interesting about Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.

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Kanye West on Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant

It’s a well-known fact that Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan had similar playing styles. Both were famed for their exceptional mid-range shooting ability and the duo were fiercely competitive.

Speaking of which, Kanye West said, “People don?t even know what the 24 stand for. People don?t even understand that was a sign to everybody that he was a step above 23. If y?all even got that. That was a shot at Mike. Straight up.”

Garnett shared a similar point and said, “Trying to get that Kobe number, one over Jordan.” West and Garnett made it clear that Kobe spent his entire career trying to chase the records set by MJ. But did he slip past Jordan in the NBA GOAT debate? Let us know in the comments.

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