Comparing Golden State Warriors Players to Hip-Hop Artists

Jun 16, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts with Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game six of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

The Golden State Warriors clearly like hip-hop. The worlds of hip-hop and basketball are so tightly intertwined that, at times, it seems as if one cannot exist without the other.

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The art of hip-hop was born and developed by urban youth across the country–the same urban youth that gravitated towards basketball. Over the last several decades, few things have impacted pop culture and everyday life amongst young people in the country more than hip-hop and hoops.

From lingo to shoes and everything in between, the two outlets have found ways to become relevant even to those who don’t follow hip-hop or the NBA. Furthermore, athletes use music as a way to prepare themselves and rappers use sports metaphors to increase their credibility.

Just like every other team in the league, hip-hop played a big part in who the Golden State Warriors were during their championship run. So I compiled a list of Warriors players and their counterparts in the current rap game.

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