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Lil Baby, one of the most popular American rappers, is a big fan of the NBA and also very close to James Harden, a Philadelphia 76ers guard.
Harden, who is having a great season, has been seen with the rapper numerous times. They both attended Paris Fashion Week in the summer of 2021 and were also included in a controversy that involved the rapper's arrest.
The "Street Gossip" artist was recently spotted in public by TMZ and was asked about his friendship with the 10-time All-Star. The rapper had an interesting response, calling both himself and Harden snipers.
On Sunday, the American rapper was spotted leaving Nightingale Plaza in West Hollywood. When asked about the Philadelphia 76ers guard, Lil Baby had an interesting response.
"He a sniper, I'm a sniper," said the rapper in his short response to TMZ Sports.
What did Lil Baby mean with his "sniper" comparison to James Harden?
This comment can mean a number of things. However, the artist implied that both he and Harden love to chase women. They've been spotted at several strip clubs in the past, so this comment is not surprising.
This could also refer to Harden's shooting skills. During his prime, the combo guard was exceptional at knocking down long-range shots. In 14 years in the NBA, the 6-foot-5 guard converted 36.2% of his 3-point shots. He's also led the league in scoring three times.
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Lil Baby is not the only rapper Harden loves to hang out with. He is also a good friend of Travis Scott, which is not surprising considering he spent nine years of his impressive career playing in Houston, Travis' hometown.
Harden loves to party and his parties usually involve a lot of celebrities. However, his friendship with Lil Baby is special and the two have an unbreakable bond.
Harden is having a great season with the Philadelphia 76ers
James Harden has received a lot of heat for partying during the regular season. While he is not as bad as Dennis Rodman, who had notorious partying habits, the 10-time All-Star has often been criticized for partying.
However, he is having a great season with the Philadelphia 76ers and may help the team have a deep playoff run. This is his first full season in the City of Brotherly Love, and he's done a great job alongside Joel Embiid.
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In 36 games this season, Harden is averaging 21.0 points, 6.4 rebounds and 10.9 assists per game. He has the best assist average in the league, but doesn't qualify for the official leaderboard as he's missed 18 games this season.
Lil Baby gifting James Harden a $250K on his birthday
The friendship between James Harden and Lil Baby is well-documented. They spent the 2021 Paris Fashion Week together and were spotted hanging out in clubs on several occasions as well.
The 10-time All-Star was celebrating his 33rd birthday when Lil Baby decided to give Harden $250K in hard cash. A lot of celebrities were present at the party including, Kevin Durant, and Travis Scott just to name a few.
Here’s a video going viral on Instagram:
Although a quarter of a million dollars might seem like a lot to regular people, to NBA Superstars it’s just some petty cash to have fun with.
