“He’s huge and skinny” – Rapper 2 Chainz and son STUNNED after witnessing phenom Victor Wembanyama in real life

2 Chainz is a minority shareholder for the Atlanta Hawk's NBA G League affiliate, the College Park Skyhawks.

“He’s huge and skinny” – Rapper 2 Chainz and son STUNNED after witnessing phenom Victor Wembanyama in real life

(L) Victor Wembanyama; (R) 2 Chainz and son Halo Epps (via Open Source/X)

Courtside at the State Farm Arena, the American rapper 2 Chainz (real name Tauheed K. Epps), accompanied by his son Halo Epps, witnessed the Atlanta Hawks secure a 109-99 victory over the visiting rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

In a thrilling basketball match on Tuesday, the Atlanta Hawks’ point guard, Trae Young, notched an impressive 36 points, delivering 13 assists and securing six rebounds. On the opposing side, the San Antonio Spurs’ rookie sensation, Victor Wembanyama, showcased his skills with 26 points, 13 rebounds, and two assists. The game unfolded with both teams winning one half each, adding an extra layer of excitement to the game.

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Mic’d up during the game, rapper 2 Chainz and his son Halo shared an awesome father-son moment courtside. Engaged in analyzing the game, Halo expressed his admiration for the San Antonio Spurs’ rookie sensation, Wemby.

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Trae get down the court!
Halo said passionately as Trae Young was crouching down beside them.

“Trae over here with us. These guys gotta encourage you to go to the league,” 2 Chainz said, with his son responded saying, “They do.” As the game restarted, 2 Chainz inquired from his son about the potential winner of the jump ball, to which Halo confidently responded. Their exchange included vivid descriptions of the rookie on the court, with Halo calling him huge and skinny.

He's huge! Huge and skinny.

The conversation concluded with Halo expressing gratitude to his dad for the memorable game experience. It’s worth noting that the rapper, who attended Alabama State University on a basketball scholarship and played as a forward from 1995 to 1997, has deep ties to the sport. Adding to his basketball connection, on May 10, 2019, the Atlanta Hawks revealed that 2 Chainz had become a minority owner of the team’s NBA G League affiliate, the College Park Skyhawks.

Victor Wembanyama maintains place in final NBA All-Star voting

Securing his position in the top 10 of the final fan voting returns for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, San Antonio Spurs rookie and the first overall pick in the NBA 2023 draft, Victor Wembanyama, currently holds the 8th spot with an impressive 601,208 votes. This places him between Paul George of the Los Angeles Clippers and Chet Holmgren of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fan popularity rankings.

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Victor Wembanyama (Credits: KXAN)

Dominating the final fan voting returns are Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. In the Western Conference, James and Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokić take the lead in frontcourt voting, while Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Dončić and Golden State Warriors’ veteran Stephen Curry claim the top spots among guards.

Turning to the Eastern Conference, Antetokounmpo and Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid emerge as frontrunners in frontcourt voting. Meanwhile, the guard category is led by Indiana Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton and Atlanta Hawks’ player Trae Young.

Wemby in his rookie season is averaging 19.8 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game with a field goal percentage of 46.1.

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