Basketball
Jermaine Dupri 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)
There is a collective passion for basketball and it brings people together

They're playing basketball (let's go, all around the world)
People are excited to watch basketball in different parts of the world

We love that basketball (this is so so dat)
Basketball is something that is enjoyable and entertaining

They're playing basketball (to the beat y'all))
The rhythm and tempo of basketball adds to its appeal

We love that basketball (yeah)
The love for basketball is universal

They're playing basketball (uh huh, uh huh)
Basketball games are happening regularly

We love that basketball
Basketball is an adored sport

Yeah, now basketball is my favorite sport
Basketball is an individual's favorite sport

I like the way they dribble up and down the court
The fluid movement of basketball players is enjoyable to watch

I keep it so fresh on the microphone
The artist is confident and unique with their music style

I like no interruption when the game is on
Distractions are unwelcome when basketball games are happening

I like slam dunk, to take me to the hoop
Slam dunk is a preferred move

My favorite play is the alley-oop
Alley-oop is another preferred move

I like the pick-and-roll
The pick-and-roll is a play that is appreciated

I like the give-and-go
The give-and-go is another play that is enjoyable

In this basketball, Bow Wow, let's go
Bow Wow is a basketball player that is being talked about

I got the rock in my hands
The artist has the ball control

Ain't no telling what I'm gonna do with it
The artist has many moves they can execute

When I got possession I'ma act a fool with it
The artist can be playful with the ball at times

I might cross you up fake one way
The artist is capable of fakeouts

Turn around and hit you with the MJ fade away
The artist likes to incorporate the Michael Jordan fadeaway move into their game

I'm throwing dime passes like J. Kidd
The artist throws passes with great accuracy, like Jason Kidd

Taking cats to the rack
The artist is capable of getting past defenders

And I'm dunking on them like T. Mac
The artist can do a T-Mac (Tracy McGrady) style dunk

When I'm in the paint I play with that Alonzo style
The artist has a similar style to Alonzo Mourning when in the paint

I'm like Darius 'cause I can shoot two miles
The artist is a skilled shooter and can shoot from long distances, like Darius Miles

Don't too many players get offers like me
The artist is confident in their skills and believes they are sought after

Back and forth, I'll likely
The artist is capable of moving back and forth quickly

Shake the checks off your Nikes
The artist can make the defender lose their balance

They almost had me in a suit at the draft
The artist was almost not picked for a team

'cause it look like a free throw when I be shooting from half
The artist has a shooting stance that resembles a free throw

The first step like Iverson, blow past you
The artist's first step is compared to Allen Iverson's, and can blow past defenders

Usually nothing but net, but I can go blast too
The artist's shots usually go in smoothly, but can also go in with force

When I'm in the paint the defense so shook
The artist can make the opponent's defense nervous when they're in the lead area

They don't know if I'ma put up a slow hook, or dish off a no-look
The opposition is unsure of what move the artist is going to make

See my game consist of a whole lotta
The artist has a lot of moves in their game

Moves you would think I learned from the Harlem Globetrotters
The artist has developed moves that are similar to those of the Harlem Globetrotters

J.D. gon lead us to a ring
The coach Jermaine Dupri is going to help their team win the championship

Fab and Bow Wow the only players that make cheerleaders want to sing
Fab and Bow Wow are the only ones who have caught the cheerleaders' attention

They're playing basketball (put it up, put it up, put it up now)
An indication to put the ball in the hoop

We love that basketball (put it up, put it up, put it up now)
A chant to express love for the sport of basketball

Now, now, now, now tell me were you in the joint
Asking if someone was in attendance in the arena

The night MJ scored sixty three points
Referring to the famous ballplayer Michael Jordan and his career-high points

When the Lakers won titles back-to-back
When the Los Angeles Lakers won two consecutive titles

Didn't give nobody, no kind of slack
The Lakers were dominant and didn't let anyone catch up

When Vince Carter gave and stuck his arm in the rim
Referring to basketball player Vince Carter's outstanding dunk

Everybody went crazy in the whole damn gym
The feat was so impressive that the whole crowd went wild

Dikembe Mutombo standing tall
Referring to basketball player Dikembe Mutombo and his height

Playing D with desire, it's basketball
Defense is played with passion in basketball

They're playing basketball (all around the world)
Basketball is being played in various countries

We love that basketball (put it up, put it up, put it up now)
Basketball is loved by many and is an exciting sport