Introducing the newest member of the Orlando Magic ... a 6'2" guard from Fayetteville, North Carolina ... J. Cole!!!
Okay, so maybe not quite ... but the superstar rapper DID work up a sweat with a bunch of Magic players at a workout this week -- and he looked GOOD!!
Of course, Cole is known for his skills on the mic AND the court ... and rap legend/former NBA hopeful Master P told us back in 2020 the rapper was interested in pursuing a career in the league.
Now, Cole was able to put his skills to the test against guys like Cole Anthony and R.J. Hampton ... with the Magic posting footage of the squad hooping on Wednesday.
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The vid is impressive -- Cole holds his own against the pros by draining three-point shots and dishing dimes.
Cole even got to chat it up with the guys after ... saying, "Any time I get to act like a kid around professionals, I appreciate it."
The Magic even gave Cole his own custom #15 jersey to top it all off!!
But, does Cole really have what it takes to be in the NBA?? Ex-pro Larry Sanders certainly thinks so -- he told us back in August 2020 the dude could legit make it if he worked at it.
Keep ballin' out, J.!!