Sheck Wes Takes his Basketball Talents to Paris Basketball
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New York Rapper Sheck Wes has been known for hits singles “Mo Bamba” and “Been Ballin”, now he is taking his talents to France where he will play in the Paris Basketball. Wes’s officially signed a contract that will allow him to compete in the PRO B League for the ‘21 season. The Parisians are anticipating a stellar debut performance from the Harlem native. According to Paris Basketball, Sheck Wes’s official game jersey was exclusively released on Saturday. For those that have been paying close attention to Wes, he’s been grinding in the gym with renowned NBA trainers Chris Brickley and Chris Johnson.
“We are glad to announce that Sheck Wes signs with Paris Basketball. ”
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Sheck Wes Been Ballin
Sheck Wes has kept the dream alive after going undrafted in the 2020 NBA Draft. Before the kickstart of Wes’s music career, he had his sights on making it to the NBA. Back in 2016, Wes decided to put basketball aside to pursue a career in modelling. The Norman Thomas standout recalls skipping a playoff game to participate in Kanye’s Yeezy Season 3 show. That moment changed everything for him and the rise of Sheck Wes had begun. Fast forward to 2021 and Sheck Wes is balling overseas. Growing up in Harlem Wes honed his hoop skills playing alongside childhood friends and Orlando Magic Mo Bamba. Wes released the critically acclaimed hit single Mo Bamba in 2017, which speaks on his early recruitment as he rose to stardom and comparing it to the recruiting process of a 5-star recruit like Mo Bamba. The two are both a part of the sports and entertainment world living similar lives and re magnifying their Hometown Harlem, NY.
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“All the things that I wanted from basketball I get now from Music, like damn a SLAM interview.. Amazing ”
Paris Basketball
Since in existence, Paris Basketball has kept a pulse on urban culture. The intersection of fashion, sports and entertainment has cultivated a creative space for emerging talents globally. With the emergence of the Paris Basketball and Quai 54 (World Streetball Championships), basketball has now become immersed within the Paris culture. The Rendez-vous of Basketball and Hip-Hop will continue to elevate the experience on a global scale. With a prominent artist such as Sheck Wes, several other top-tier athletes will like to experience playing in a high-end leagues overseas. Sheck Wes has the potential to become the face of Paris Basketball for many years to come, From Harlem NY to Paris… Hoop Dreams never die.
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“I will be taking my talents overseas to the beautiful city of Paris to join Paris Basket Club stay tuned. Paris Mon Telephone Sonne Toujours.”