Basketball
Fundisha Lyrics

They're playing basketball (uh all around the world)
Basketball is being played globally.

We love that basketball (uh to the beat y'all)
The song highlights the enthusiasm for playing and watching basketball.

They're playing basketball (let's go, all around the world)
Basketball is a popular sport worldwide.

We love that basketball (this is so so dat)
Basketball is a fantastic and exciting game that people enjoy playing and watching.

They're playing basketball (to the beat y'all)
The music and rhythm of basketball playing are an inherent part of its appeal.

We love that basketball (yeah)
The love for basketball is strong and widespread.

They're playing basketball (uh huh, uh huh)
The widespread popularity of basketball is depicted again in these lines.

We love that basketball
The song praises basketball as a beloved and fascinating game.

Now basketball is my favorite sport
The singer expresses her deep love for the game of basketball.

I like the way they dribble up and down the court
The smooth and fluid movements of players moving up and down the court are appealing.

I keep it so fresh on the microphone
The singer has a unique and innovative style when singing about basketball.

I like no interruption when the game is on
The singer enjoys watching and playing basketball without any distractions.

I like slam dunk, to take me to the hoop
Slam dunks are a favorite move, and the singer loves to see them.

My favorite play is the alley-oop
Alley-oops are another favorite, high-flying play that the singer enjoys watching and playing.

I like the pick-and-roll
The pick-and-roll move is a favorite tactic of the singer.

I like the give-and-go
The give-and-go strategy is another favorite basketball move of the singer.

In this basketball, Bow Wow, let's go
Basketball is being embraced by Bow Wow, who is also a fan of the game.

I got the rock in my hands
The player has possession of the ball and is in control of the game.

Ain't no telling what I'm gonna do with it
The unpredictable moves and tactics of the player excite the fans, and nobody knows what they will do next.

When I got possession I'ma act a fool with it
The player is confident and bold while in possession of the ball and is not afraid to take risks.

I might cross you up fake one way
The player may use deceptive tactics to throw off an opponent and make a successful move.

Turn around and hit you with the MJ fade away
A favorite move of the player is the patented Michael Jordan fadeaway shot.

I'm throwing dime passes like J. Kidd
The player is highly skilled at making pinpoint, accurate passes like Jason Kidd.

Taking cats to the rack
The player is highly skilled at driving to the basket and taking on opponents.

And I'm dunking on them like T. Mac
The player enjoys making high-flying dunks like Tracy McGrady.

When I'm in the paint I play with that Alonzo style
The player has a unique and effective style when in the paint area near the basket.

I'm like Darius 'cause I can shoot two miles
The player is highly skilled at shooting from long distances, similar to Darius Miles.

Don't too many players get offers like me
The player is highly valued and sought-after, with many teams interested in their services.

Back and forth, I'll likely
The player is highly versatile and can move fluidly back and forth on the court.

Shake the checks off your Nikes
The player's moves are so fast and powerful that they may cause an opponent's shoes to shake and come off.

They almost had me in a suit at the draft
The player was nearly drafted by a team and had to wear a suit to the event before ultimately not being selected.

'Cause it look like a free throw when I be shooting from half
The player's long-range shooting is so good that it looks like they are shooting a free throw, which is a shot that is usually taken from a shorter distance.

The first step like Iverson, blow past you
The player has a quick first step, similar to Allen Iverson, which helps them blow past defenders.

Usually nothing but net, but I can go blast too
The player is usually very accurate with their shots, but they can also shoot powerfully if necessary.

When I'm in the paint the defense so shook
The player's moves and skills are so good in the paint area that they cause the opposing defense to become nervous or intimidated.

They don't know if I'ma put up a slow hook, or dish off a no-look
The player is unpredictable in the paint, and the defense is unsure whether they will attempt a slow hook shot or pass the ball with a no-look pass.

To drive the lane would be dumb, though
The player is so good at defending the paint that trying to drive to the basket against them would be unwise.

'Cause I send it back at you then give you the finger like Mutumbo
The player is proud of their ability to block shots, and they sometimes taunt opponents after doing so, gesturing like Dikembe Mutombo.

Shorty, over the summer, you might've boosted an inch
The player is addressing a young fan, who may have grown taller over the summer.

But as long as Fabolous is playing, get used to the bench
Even though the fan may have grown taller, they will still have to sit on the bench while Fabolous is playing because of his superior skills.

See my game consist of a whole lotta
The player's game involves many different skills and moves.

Moves you would think I learned from the Harlem Globetrotters
The player's moves are so skillful and entertaining that they resemble the tricks and stunts performed by the legendary Harlem Globetrotters basketball team.

J.D. gon' lead us to a ring
The singer believes that Jermaine Dupri, their coach or mentor, will lead them to a championship.

Fab and Bow Wow the only players that make cheerleaders want to sing
Fabolous and Bow Wow are so talented and exciting on the court that they make the cheerleaders want to sing.

Now, now, now, now tell me were you in the joint
The singer is addressing the listener and asking if they were present at a memorable basketball game or event.

The night MJ scored sixty three points
The singer is referring to Michael Jordan's famous game during which he scored 63 points in a playoff game against the Boston Celtics.

When the Lakers won titles back-to-back
The singer is referring to the Los Angeles Lakers' championship victories in 1987 and 1988.

Didn't give nobody, no kind of slack
The Lakers played at a very high level and didn't allow any opponents to catch up or slack off during these games.

When Vince Carter gave and stuck his arm in the rim
The singer is referring to when Vince Carter performed a memorable dunk during the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest where he stuck his arm inside the rim.

Everybody went crazy in the whole damn gym
The crowd's enthusiasm and excitement reached a fever pitch after Vince Carter's incredible dunk.

Dikembe Mutombo standing tall
The singer is referring to Dikembe Mutombo, a legendary NBA player known for his shot-blocking prowess and dominating defensive presence.

Playing D with desire, it's basketball
Mutombo's passionate and committed play on defense embodies everything that is great about basketball as a sport.