Comparing Golden State Warriors Players to Hip-Hop Artists

Andrew Bogut – 50 Cent

September 28, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) poses for a video during media day at the Warriors Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

If your original expectation was Iggy Azalea, then it’s obvious that you’re have some kind of hostility towards Andrew Bogut. I won’t do that to him. Instead, his hip-hop comparison is none other than Curtis Jackson a.k.a. 50 Cent.

Now before you close this article, hear me out. There are probably a bunch of reasons why you’d laugh at this comparison, but that’s precisely why it makes sense.

Early on in his career, 50 Cent was a major player in the rap game. From his early days as a solo artist to his contributions as a member of G-Unit, it’s hard to deny that 50 Cent was one of the most buzzed about rappers in the early to mid-2000s. Several musical duds and financial problems have caused many fans to dismiss or mock the rapper.

Drafted with the first pick by the Milwaukee Bucks, the Australian big man also found early career success. While he may not have been “In da Club,” Bogut was considered one of the NBA’s best centers doing it on both ends of the floor as a young center. His inability to stay healthy and his offensive woes have also caused many to mock and question his value.

Furthermore, both men are very outspoken. Picking fights and starting beef with anyone they feel needs some policing. Social media is a tool they both utilize to state their beliefs and ridicule anyone that gets in their way.

Now an NBA champion, Bogut has “just a lil bit” of bragging rights over many. Trolls beware.

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