Rapper J. Cole Helped Caleb Martin Sign With The Miami Heat

Miami Heat Head Coach Erik Spoelstra revealed that legendary North Carolina rapper J. Cole put the Heat in touch with Caleb Martin.

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Caleb Martin’s success in the NBA has been an unlikely story. Martin went undrafted in the NBA, signing with the Charlotte Hornets after his twin brother Cody was drafted in the second round in 2019. But ever since Martin signed with the Miami Heat, he has been a solid player for them. And it turns out Heat fans have an unusual person to thank for Martin joining them – J Cole.

During Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Allie LaForce talked about Erik Spoelstra revealing Caleb Martin was recommended to the Miami Heat by rapper J Cole, who called Heat assistant coach Caron Butler and told him that Caleb Martin should be considered for the Miami Heat. Spoelstra then invited Martin to scrimmage with the Heat, where he impressed the team so much that he was signed to a 2-way deal before signing a full-time contract with Miami last year.

Seeing J. Cole help out Caleb Martin is truly heartwarming. Martin played for the Charlotte Hornets, the home team of J. Cole, who is from North Carolina. So he would have been familiar with Martin’s game. On top of that, J. Cole is also a massive NBA fan, having played in several Celebrity NBA All-Star games and even playing professional basketball in Africa and Canada.

Caleb Martin didn’t get the opportunity he needed in Charlotte, and after his stint ended there, he was given an opportunity by the Miami Heat. Martin is a perfect example of why you should always make the most of every opportunity given to you, and be ready whenever you get a chance to accomplish your goal.


Will Caleb Martin’s Journey Include An NBA Championship?

Caleb Martin has become a key figure in the Miami Heat’s rotation. Last year, despite being a two-way player, Martin was trusted to play big minutes for Miami during their playoff run. And as a result of his excellent performances, the Heat rewarded Martin with a 3-year, $20 million contract as a full-time player with the Heat. 

The Miami Heat have been one of the unlikeliest stories this year, defeating some of the biggest names in the NBA. If they were to somehow win the NBA championship this year, it would require all their players performing at the highest level, so that Jimmy Butler is not alone. But the Celtics will not go down easy, as Jayson Tatum spoke after the game about how confident he was in his and his team’s ability.

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Aaditya Krishnamurthy is a writer for Fadeaway World covering the latest news and exciting stories from the fascinating world of the NBA. After briefly working as a freelance writer in the sports and business sector, Aaditya began writing for Fadeaway World in 2021 about the day-to-day functioning of the NBA.After graduating from Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts in 2020, he worked as a freelance writer for years before beginning his MA in Communications at Penn State University. Currently, he is in the United States, and traveling to his home country of India. Aside from the NBA, Aaditya is a big sports fan, with soccer, football, Formula 1, and MMA being some of his favorites to watch.
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