Who is our Official Team Celebrity?

[RedDawg#8]

Kind of a silly thread but its All Star Weekend so why cant us fans have fun too. I know you all have seen the commercial with Nick Cannon lobbying to Damion Lillard to be their team celebrity who sits in the front row at home games etc... I know it was a tongue in cheek type deal but it got me wondering if we did have a celebrity that represented the Hawks who would it be?

Lakers have Jack Nicholson

Knicks have Spike Lee

Raptors have Drake

Nets have Jay Z and Beyonce

I was thinking maybe its Ludacris or TI for us. Do any of you guys who attend several home games know of any particular celeb thats almost always there?

[Duff_Man]

Nene Leakes.

[NJHAWK]

Bo and Luke Duke.

[LamarHampton]

2 Chainz is there a lot, but i dont really even know who he is. I guess i am not hip.

I have seen him at games a lot more than Luda or TI, just in my own personal experience.

[nitte]

Here is a fun read about NBA celebrity fans. For us they picked 2 Chainz.

 

http://grantland.com/nba-celebrity-fans/

[MaceCase]

I thought that between his in game commentating and opening night concert that Tip solidified himself as the main celeb. Do hear Tity announced more often through the PA system when I'm watching broadcasts though.

Edited February 15, 2015 by MaceCase

[PSSSHHHRRR87]

Cam Newton has been coming to Hawks games as of late.

[nitte]

Cam Newton has been coming to Hawks games as of late.

 

He doesn't wear any Hawks gear though, probably not to piss off the Panthers fans.

[High5]

Cam Newton has been coming to Hawks games as of late.

 

FFFFFFFFFFFFF that.

 

We don't have a wealth of options and this guy isn't much of a celebrity these days, but I always liked Chris Tucker. I'd rather have Smokey representing the Hawks than any of these rappers. 

[Vol4ever]

What is a 2 chainz?

[benhillboy]

None of the rappers above I would hope. The music scene in Atlanta is steadily sinking to new lows. You don't want dopes like Luda and 2 Chainz representing your franchise with 6 figures worth of jewelry and shades on indoors playing on their phones. T.I., although he is very supportive and alwas brings his 15 kids, is an awful personality as well after a quick listen to his music.

Andre 3000 frequented games when we were awful, usually a few rows back of the baseline. I don't know if he goes much now, he's a very private, chill dude. He'd be the perfect face: intelligent, knowledgeable, world-renown, and charismatic. I wish we had a comedian with long-term relevancy, Tucker's image has taken big hits and the only time you see him now is at games.

Edited February 15, 2015 by benhillboy

[PSSSHHHRRR87]

Edited February 15, 2015 by PSSSHHHRRR87

[PSSSHHHRRR87]

Cam was born and raised in College Park, so it's cool to see him supporting his hometown teams... At least the ones he can get away with supporting.

[JETSET]

Young Jeezy is at a lot of games and he seems to know a lot of the team personnel and stadium employees.

I forget which game, but earlier in the year they had the 6th man section stay for an ESPN photo shoot with Ludacris. I'm starting to think that one got scrapped since it hasnt appeared anywhere yet.

[Dnice]

Dont think they really have one..not consistent enough anyway.

[RedDawg#8]

I dont think Ludacris has the same gaudy stereotype as some other rappers. He has a very clean cut image and is an iconic figure. I would definately choose him over 2 Chains. I dont mind TI either despite his troubled background. Too bad Usher bought a stake in the Cavaliers he would be a good ambassador for the Hawks.

[Alex]

Here is a fun read about NBA celebrity fans. For us they picked 2 Chainz.

 

http://grantland.com/nba-celebrity-fans/

I literally haven't heard of half those people on there.

[Duff_Man]

Chris Tucker is at a lot of games.

[Bonkers]

2Chainz is a member of the gym i go to. And he is pretty down to earth

[pimp]