Athletes in all sports listen to music to spike their energy levels, increase their adrenaline, and get their mind ready for fierce competition.
However, how many athletes can claim they have a song that actually references themselves in it? Here’s the breakdown of 10 songs that include athlete’s names, and the creative lyrics surrounding these great performers.
Chris Paul, point guard for New Orleans Hornets
“Gotta Chris Paul mind state, I'm never outta bounds”
"My Life" The Game feat. Lil Wayne
Chris Paul has to love this song; despite its slow beat, it is catchy and easy to fall into the rhythm of Lil’ Wayne and The Game’s rapping. The lyrics are just a small tribute to the guard’s amazing ability to control the ball and a nod to his consistent superstar performance on the court.
Steve Nash, point guard for Phoenix Suns
“Hey is that the truth or are you talking trash
Is your game M.V.P. like Steve Nash”
"Promiscuous" Nelly Furtado feat. Timbaland
Another commendable point guard in the NBA, Steve Nash once again reached great heights of popularity in pop culture with the summer smash hit in 2006. Nash, one of the league’s most prominent figures, won the league’s MVP award in both the 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 season.
76er basketball players; Rocky Balboa
“If we got good grades, straight up A's
Our parents would take us to to a 76ers game
I got my game and there ain't no shame
Big shots for Mo Cheeks
And Moses Malone
Julius Erving called Philly his home
Bobby Jones, Daryl Dawkins
Andrew Tony sinking threes
Rocky Balboa comes from south Philly
So if you want to make it
On time to the show”
Also: “Get along 76ers
Charles Barkley dissed Larry Bird”
"I-76" G. Love & Special Sauce
This 1997 ditto pays homage to the artists’ home town of Philadelphia. Besides referring to the road I-76, G. Love and Special Sauce rap out an extensive list of the 76ers roster from the 80’s. The trio also slips in a remark about Larry Bird which reflects on the historic tension between the Boston Celtics and the Philly 76ers.
Wayne Gretzky, former NHL prodigy
“Wayne Gretzky, the only man I'd have sex with
Wayne Gretzky, I'd be intimate with
Wayne Gretzky, I think he's kinda sexy
Wayne Gretzky, I wonder what he looks like naked”
"Wayne Gretzky" Goldfinger
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