LeBron James celebrated Jay-Z's 54th birthday by calling him the GOAT rapper on Instagram. James and Jay-Z have been friends since before James was drafted into the NBA in 2003. James was introduced to Jay-Z by Williams Wesley, who was also James' agent.
In 2010, when James was a free agent, there were rumors that Jay-Z was trying to convince him to play in New York. James did not end up playing in New York, but he and Jay-Z have remained friends.
James has said that it is humbling to hear his name mentioned in Jay-Z's songs. He also said that Jay-Z is like his big brother.
The Lakers topped West Group A of the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament to qualify for the knockout rounds. They will face the Phoenix Suns in the quarterfinals. The Lakers have won the last four games they have played against the Suns.
Key Stats
- Jay-Z was born on December 4, 1969.
- LeBron James was drafted into the NBA in 2003.
- The Lakers and Suns have met twice this season, with the Lakers winning both games.
Top Performers
- LeBron James: 24.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, 6.4 assists per game
- Anthony Davis: 22.9 points, 12.5 rebounds per game
- Jay-Z: 14 Grammy Awards, 22 No. 1 albums
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The Lakers will face the Suns in the quarterfinals of the In-Season Tournament on Tuesday.
