Drake has long been a fixture at NBA games, especially those of his beloved Toronto Raptors, who named him global ambassador 10 years ago. You can see him at many arenas, though, interacting with players, coaches and fans alike on a regular basis.
Below, you can check a bunch of pictures of one of the most successful recording artists at NBA functions:
NBA: All Star Game
Recording artist Drake on the sideline at the 2012 NBA All-Star Game at the Amway Center.
NBA: All Star Game
Recording artist Lil Wayne (center) and recording artist Drake (right) watches the 2012 NBA All-Star Game at the Amway Center.
NBA: Dallas Mavericks at Sacramento Kings
Recording artist Drake sits court side at the game between the Sacramento Kings and Dallas Mavericks during the third quarter at Power Balance Pavilion. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Dallas Mavericks 110-97.
NBA: Dallas Mavericks at Sacramento Kings
Recording artist Drake sits court side at the game between the Sacramento Kings and Dallas Mavericks during the third quarter at Power Balance Pavilion. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Dallas Mavericks 110-97.
NBA: Dallas Mavericks at Sacramento Kings
Recording artist Drake with Sacramento Kings co-owner Gavin Maloof after the game against the Dallas Mavericks at Power Balance Pavilion. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Dallas Mavericks 110-97.
NBA: Dallas Mavericks at Sacramento Kings
Recording artist Drake with Sacramento Kings co-owner Gavin Maloof after the game against the Dallas Mavericks at Power Balance Pavilion. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Dallas Mavericks 110-97.
NBA: Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks
American rap artist Drake at the game between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden. Knicks won 90-80.
NBA: Brooklyn Nets at Toronto Raptors
Canadian recording artist Drake addresses the media during a press conference before a game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Toronto Raptors at the Air Canada Centre.
NBA: Brooklyn Nets at Toronto Raptors
Canadian recording artist Drake shows the media the inside of his jacket during a press conference before a game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Toronto Raptors at the Air Canada Centre.
NBA: Brooklyn Nets at Toronto Raptors
Canadian recording artist Drake, far left, watches the action during the 3rd quarter in a game at the Air Canada Centre.
NBA: Toronto Raptors at Los Angeles Clippers
Recording artist Drake in attendance as the Toronto Raptors play against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half at Staples Center.
NBA: Playoffs-Indiana Pacers at Toronto Raptors
Recording artist Drake reacts to a Toronto Raptors basket as head coach Dwane Casey watches play against Indiana Pacers in game seven of the first round of the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors advanced with a 89-84 win.
NBA: Playoffs-Indiana Pacers at Toronto Raptors
Recording artist Drake embraces Toronto Raptors guard Cory Joseph (6) as they celebrate a 89-84 win over Indiana Pacers in game seven of the first round of the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre.
NBA: Playoffs-Cleveland Cavaliers at Toronto Raptors
Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey and Canadian music recording star Drake watch the action during the fourth quarter in game four of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Air Canada Centre. The Toronto Raptors won 105-99.
NBA: Playoffs-Cleveland Cavaliers at Toronto Raptors
Recording artist Drake celebrates after Toronto Raptors score a basket in a 105-99 win over Cleveland Cavaliers in game four of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre.
NBA: Playoffs-Cleveland Cavaliers at Toronto Raptors
Toronto Raptors center Bismack Biyombo (8) talks with recording artist Drake at the end of game six of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre.The Cleveland Cavaliers won 113-87 to advance to the NBA Finals.
NBA: Finals-Cleveland Cavaliers at Golden State Warriors
Recording artists Drake in attendance as the Cleveland Cavaliers play against the Golden State Warriors during the second half in game five of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena.
NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder at Golden State Warriors
Recording artist Drake sits courtside during the second quarter between the Golden State Warriors and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Oracle Arena.
NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder at Golden State Warriors
Recording artist Drake sits courtside during the third quarter between the Golden State Warriors and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 122-96.
NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder at Golden State Warriors
Recording artist Drake celebrates after Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) made a three-point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 122-96.
NBA: Golden State Warriors at Toronto Raptors
Canadian recording artist Drake watches the action during the first quarter in a game between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Golden State Warriors won 127-121.
NBA: Golden State Warriors at Toronto Raptors
Canadian recording artist Drake reacts during the fourth quarter in a game against the Golden State Warriors at Air Canada Centre. The Golden State Warriors won 127-121.
NBA: New Orleans Pelicans at Golden State Warriors
Music recording artist Drake (in white jacket) sits courtside before the start of a game between the Golden State Warriors and the New Orleans Pelicans at Oracle Arena.
NBA: New Orleans Pelicans at Golden State Warriors
Music recording artist Drake stands on the court before the start of a game between the Golden State Warriors and the New Orleans Pelicans at Oracle Arena.
NBA: Playoffs-Cleveland Cavaliers at Toronto Raptors
Recording artist Drake (left) reacts during game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre.
NBA: Playoffs-Cleveland Cavaliers at Toronto Raptors
Canadian recording artist Drake (left) watches the action during the fourth quarter in the second round of game 4 of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Air Canada Centre.
NBA: Playoffs-Cleveland Cavaliers at Toronto Raptors
Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) talks with Canadian recording artist Drake at the end of the fourth quarter in the second round of game 4 of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre.
NBA: Philadelphia 76ers at Toronto Raptors
Recording artist and Toronto Raptors ambassador Drake reacts to a scoring play against Philadelphia 76ers in the second half at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Philadelphia 76ers at Toronto Raptors
Recording artist and Toronto Raptors ambassador Drake reacts to a scoring play against Philadelphia 76ers in the second half at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Philadelphia 76ers at Toronto Raptors
Recording artist and Toronto Raptors ambassador Drake reacts after from the sidelines against Philadelphia 76ers in the second half at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Philadelphia 76ers at Toronto Raptors
Recording artist Drake gestures as he talks to players on the Philadelphia 76ers bench (not shown) after a Toronto Raptors scoring play in the second half at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Houston Rockets at Toronto Raptors
Canadian recording artist Drake cheers during a game against the Houston Rockets at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers
Actor Michael B. Jordan and rapper Drake attend the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center.
NBA: Preseason-Houston Rockets at Toronto Raptors
Recording artist Drake sits courtside during a game between the Toronto Raptors and Houston Rockets at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Preseason-Houston Rockets at Toronto Raptors
Drake looks on at a NBA game between the Houston Rockets and Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Houston Rockets at Oklahoma City Thunder
Rapper, singer and actor Drake shakes hands with a fan during the second half of an Oklahoma City Thunder game at Paycom Center.
NBA: Houston Rockets at Oklahoma City Thunder
Rapper, singer and actor Drake shakes hands with a fan during the second half of an Oklahoma City Thunder game at Paycom Center.
NBA: Houston Rockets at Oklahoma City Thunder
Rapper, singer and actor Drake watches the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Houston Rockets during the second half of an Oklahoma City Thunder game at Paycom Center.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Toronto Raptors
Canadian recording artist Drake greets a fan during the second quarter between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena.
