J. Cole's Chinese Basketball Debut: No Points Scored!

J. Cole made his debut in the Chinese Basketball Association for the Nanjing Monkey Kings, but he didn't score any points as his team lost 95-81 to the Guangzhou Loong Lions.

Debut Performance

The rapper played eight minutes off the bench and went 0-for-5 from three-point range. Despite not scoring, he contributed one rebound and one assist. The crowd was enthusiastic during his appearance late in the second quarter.

Previous Experience

This is Cole's third stint in a professional league. He first played in 2021 with Rwanda Patriots in the Basketball Africa League, followed by a season with the Scarborough Shooting Stars in Canada.

Mixed Reactions

Fans had mixed reactions, with some joking about his performance while others praised his dedication to pursuing basketball at 41.

Cole remains committed to his basketball ambitions despite this initial setback.