'Me and Tip been homeys for a long time,' Knicks power forward tells Mixtape Daily.
By Rob Markman
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Celebrity Favorites: Amar'e Stoudemire
Rappers weren't the only ones who lined up to welcome T.I. home after he was released from prison last week. NBA baller Amar'e Stoudemire joined Tip at Atlanta's Club Esso to celebrate the MC's homecoming over the weekend.
"Me and Tip been homeys for a long time now, so it's good to see him back on his feet, back out here in the city," the Knicks power forward said when MTV News caught up with him on the black carpet for the BET Hip Hop Awards. "I came out to support him."
This time of year, Stoudemire is typically gearing up for the basketball season, but due to a labor dispute between the players union and league owner, the 2011-12 NBA basketball season is currently locked out and may be lost entirely if an agreement isn't reached soon.
Stoudemire has been keeping plenty busy. This past weekend, he attended the Hip Hop Awards and will appear as a presenter when the show airs next Tuesday. Not only that, Amar'e is working on a clothing line with Rachel Roy.
So what does a top baller listen to during his downtime? Jay-Z and Kanye West, of course. "Right now, I'm on that Watch the Throne album. You can't go wrong with that one baby," he proclaimed.
Still, the number-one question on every sports fans mind is: When will players return to the hardwood? Stoudemire didn't have an answer, though he sounded optimistic. "Hopefully soon. Right now, we're on the cusp trying to figure out what we're gonna do with this new deal," he said. "Once we get that sorted out, we should be able to play soon."
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