J. Cole reflected on his time spent playing with the Canadian basketball team, the Scarborough Shooting Stars.
Following Scarborough’s game against Newfoundland Growlers on Tuesday, Cole spoke about his experience as a member of the team.
“Man, it’s been phenomenal,” he said. “I was telling the guys in there like, ‘I’m going for these shows. I’m not sure if I’ll be back.’ But just in case, I had to let them know how incredible this was. The players, the coaching staff, the organization, the league, it’s a crazy thing when you see it on paper. When you see what’s actually happening, and they make me feel so welcome. Like, really making me a feel like part of the time, everybody embracing me.”
He continued, “They helped settle nerves and talked me through and teach me, and I’m just on a team with a bunch of amazing guys, so I appreciate them for that. Coaching staff, players and then the league, it’s priceless what they’re allowing me to come in here and do and experience, so I appreciate that.”
Before closing out his postgame interview, Cole gave a shoutout to Canada for their excitement for basketball. He also spoke about the passion shown by the people of Scarborough.
“Being in the city for now four weeks, however long it’s been, the amount of excitement and pride people show, they’re happy that I’m here, I appreciate that,” he said. “They’re excited for basketball in Canada and specifically Toronto. There’s so much pride in Toronto, but Scarborough, I gotta shout out the people of Scarborough. Coming from America, I didn’t really know, so I’ve learned so much.
