In a recent appearance on the All the Smoke podcast, legendary rapper Snoop Dogg shared his unconventional take on the current NBA landscape, revealing his top five players in the league.
The 52-year-old icon spared no words as he highlighted his picks, with a surprising absence of traditional powerhouses and a playful jab at none other than LeBron James.
Snoop’s top five NBA players, according to the podcast, consist of Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers, and the young sensation Anthony Edwards representing the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The rapper had high praise for Jokic, referring to him as “that motherf***** from the Nuggets” and acknowledging his standout performance. Morant earned a special commendation for his improvement in shooting skills, with Snoop playfully calling him a “goon with the spoon.” Gilgeous-Alexander, whom Snoop claimed plays like himself, received a nod for his style on the court. Embiid was recognized for consistently keeping his game on, while Edwards, the young gun from Minnesota, was lauded for his fearless plays that can leave opponents posterized.
Notably, Snoop Dogg didn’t include perennial superstars like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Durant, Luka Doncic, or Stephen Curry in his top five. He even took a humorous shot at LeBron James, suggesting the veteran should come off the bench due to his age, despite acknowledging LeBron’s impressive statistics in his 21st NBA season.
The rapper, a devoted Los Angeles Lakers fan, expressed his dissatisfaction with the team’s performance this season. Snoop urged Lakers governor Jeanie Buss to make significant changes, stating, “We gonna have to move some furniture real fast. Some big pieces of furniture if you know what I mean.” He emphasized the need for younger, more athletic players to face the challenges posed by younger teams in the league.
As the Lakers stand at a 23-23 record, Snoop Dogg’s call for a shakeup adds an intriguing element to the ongoing NBA season. Whether the Lakers heed the advice of their passionate celebrity fan remains to be seen, but Snoop has undeniably injected his unique perspective into the basketball conversation.
