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Stop playing basketball, J. Cole! (Opinion)

The struggle continues

By Adrian HolmanPublished about 8 hours ago 1 min read
Stop playing basketball, J. Cole! (Opinion)
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This is the third time J. Cole is attempting to play pro basketball

When he didn't play in college at all.

He first played for the Patriots in Rwanda

Until he was scared for his life being in Africa.

His whole experience there was kind of lame

Because he only averaged 3 points a game.

He thought he could go and absolutely dominate there

Because he thought their skill level was still dull like in 'The Air Up There.'

Although his experience in the Basketball Africa League was sort of frightening,

He found a better place to play in Canada for the Scarborough Lightning.

He went to play in the Canadian Elite Basketball League or the CEBL.

When he was in Ontario, his psyche took another L.

He thought he could dominate up north because their favorite sport is hockey,

But when he got on the court, he was burned on defense like saganaki.

Overall, his experience there was also kind of lame,

But a little bit better because he averaged four points of game.

Now, he still thinks that his basketball acumen in comparison to yours is finer,

So he has now signed to play pro basketball in China.

The team that he will play for is in Nanjing.

When he gets in games, he probably won't score anything.

Overall, his experience will probably also be sort of lame,

But it might get better because he will average about five points a game.

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