Last month, Drake was spotted wearing a Kentucky basketball jersey during the Wildcats’ win against Wake Forest. “I’m just a natural fan,” the Toronto rapper told the New York Times. “I love the team. It’s such an inspiring young squad and I’m a young man so I’m just here to support my team.”
Drake’s recent affinity for the team may also be related to LeBron’s attempts to sign the 19-year old basketball player to his marketing firm. LRMR hopes to secure a deal with shoe companies like Reebok who would be willing to offer up to $3 million-$4 million every year for the NBA recruit. “Wall isn’t going to be LeBron, but he’s the most hyped player to come since him,” said a sneaker industry insider. “And sometimes, hype is just as important as talent.”
James told reporters that he has already built a relationship with Wall. “Yeah I have a relationship with him,” he said. “A really good relationship. With not only John [Wall] but his family. We talk all the time.”
LRMR represented the Memphis Grizzlies O.J. Mayo for a short time, as well as Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Jonny Flynn. The firm has not done particularly well in the past due partly to its status as a young entity, and acquiring Wall would be a huge kick start to its position in the industry.
Wall has not yet announced if he will sign with James’ LRMR firm.
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