The gap between celebrities and NBA stars continues to reduce. While NBA stars enjoy as much fame and popularity as mainstream celebrities, the other way around isn’t often true. Despite repeated exposure to the brand and a Celebrity All-Star game to boot, artists don’t get confused with basketball players. Even though Shaquille O’Neal made the jump from the court to behind the DJ booth, a journey the other way around remains improbable.
However, Maroon 5’s Adam Levine recently showed skills on the court that caught the eye of Diesel?himself.
Adam Levine has fans in Shaquille O’Neal and his family
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While the celebrity game has been a regular fixture, more regular interactions seem to be the norm. No one can forget the iconic 3-point “contest” between Kevin Hart and the Golden State Warriors‘ Draymond Green. Recently, Grammy-Award-winning rapper J. Cole even became an official hooper in the Canadian Elite Basketball League. Open gym runs with the likes of Justin Beiber and Adam Sandler is common sightings throughout the summer.
Notably, the artist most involved with the league – Drake – even has an NBA-sized basketball court in his house and often invites players up for drills. However, it was an unexpected name that showcased their shooting skills at the gym recently.
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Draining 5 straight catch-and-shoot 3-pointers coming off of pindown screens, Levine’s stroke looked smooth and his jumper was?Sugar sweet each time. Not sure about Jagger but Adam sure Moves Like a bonafide NBA player.
Shaq and his 23-year-old son Shareef’s hearts beat in Stereo?for the legendary artist’s basketball skills.
“Adam Levine is a SHOOTER!”,?the caption read. The O’Neal household it appears, couldn’t agree more. Perhaps, it brought back?Memories?of their own runs at the gym. Speaking of shooters, perhaps no one had more of an impact as a shooter in the NBA than the Los Angeles Lakers legend’s close friend, Kevin Hart.
The 3-point “shootout” between Kevin Hart and Draymond Green
The 2016 season is remembered as being one of the best in NBA history. While the regular season itself was elite, it was enhanced due to a legendary All-Star Weekend in Chicago city. Whether it was the iconic interaction between Lebron James and Kobe Bryant or a still-to-this-day remembered dunk contest, the weekend had something for everyone.
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However, one of the funnier interactions came along as a result of a 5’4 comedian. Challenging the Warriors superstar to a 3-point contest, the pair had a makeshift competition. A late rally by Hart almost led to a historical upset. But, his buzzer-beating 12th three-pointer tied Dray’s number.
Unfortunately, years before Shaq’s moves with Ranveer Singh became the talk of the town, Green had a legendary roast for the comedian. Going for the easiest diss, the 4-time Champion pointed to the identical height of the actor and the trophy.
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The world of the NBA and mainstream celebrities continues to intertwine. Will an artist make the jump to the NBA? What do you think? Let us know in the comments below.
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