Toronto music titan Drake took to Twitter on Tuesday (April 25) to announce he is the new host of the first ever NBA Awards Show, which is scheduled to go down on June 26.
“Hosting first-ever NBA Awards on TNT, June 26th–tune in,” he wrote. In the accompanying video, the OVO logo is prominently displayed next to images of a trophy and skyscraper, which most likely represents New York City’s Empire State Building.
The inaugural event will hand out several trophies awarded to NBA players in categories like Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, Sixth Man Award, Defensive Player of the Year, Most Improved Player and Coach of the Year, in addition to fan-voted categories.
The finalists will be announced Thursday (April 27) during TNT’s Inside the NBA. Alongside Drake, the Inside the NBA studio team — Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal — will be on deck to assist in the event.
This isn’t the first time Drake’s hosted a sports-related event. In 2014, he hosted the Espy Awards, and is an official ambassador for the Toronto Raptors. He will also act as a producer of the upcoming awards show.
Check out the Twitter post above.
Drake’s a Hoop Groupie.
Kendrick Lamear hold this L!!! He probably hosting a poetry open mic or a yoga retreat for poodles.
Because he’s hosting a NBA show?? How is that an L for Kung fu Kenny?? Cornrow Kenny still outselling Drake white ass right now… You’re either retarded, or just having withdrawal symptoms kos it’s been a while you had frakes c0ck in your throat. Or both… Accept your L, now sit down on a chair soaked with drakes cum and be humble
I want to swallow Nas’ kids so much
Ok??? I am lost, or doesn’t the NBA announce the winner in their respective categories during the playoffs? Is the NBA waiting to announce the winners at the awards show? What’s really going on?????!!!!
When’s Kendrick gonna host his first NBA show? Or his first ESPYs? Is he ever gonna become the ambassador for the failing Lakers? I think not! Drizzaveli is still king of this rap shit. #DrakeIsLoveDrakeIsLife #MoreLife
You’re from hnhh for sure.