10 biggest celebrity fans in NBA history

#5 Jay-Z - Brooklyn Nets

Jay-Z performing at an event wearing a Brooklyn Nets jersey

Jay-Z is one of the NBA's biggest fans. He has been present during the league's biggest events, such as Kobe Bryant's retirement and numerous NBA Finals.

Recently, he owned a stake in an NBA team, that of the Brooklyn Nets. He also owns a stake in the Barclays Center, the home of the Nets, and was apparently involved in convincing Kevin Durant to join his favorite NBA team in 2019.

Bow down. Jay Z and @Beyonce are in the house tonight, #Nets fans. #ForBrooklyn pic.twitter.com/t34CXpaddz

— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) May 2, 2014

Jay-Z once rapped "The Nets could go 0-for-82 and I’d look at you like, This sh** gravy", implying he'll be a supporter even if they lose every game of the season.

He was born in Brooklyn, New York and has been the team's fan ever since they moved from New Jersey to his hometown.

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#6 Beyonce - Houston Rockets

Beyonce at the Toyota Center

Although her husband is a Brooklyn Nets fan, Beyonce has been a Houston Rockets fan since her childhood. She was born in Houston, Texas and has often been spotted courtside in the Toyota Center cheering for James Harden.

She frequently wears Rockets' gear while performing at her shows.

Beyonce shows interest in buying Houston Rockets, reports say https://t.co/zbRIbP360J #KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/Ky6eG5Lzkm

— KPRC 2 Houston (@KPRC2) August 1, 2017

The singer, also known as 'Queen', recently expressed her interest in buying a stake in the Houston Rockets franchise in 2017. Although nothing apparently materialized in this regard, she is still regarded as one of the team's most loyal fans.

Houston Nets owner Tilman Fertitta once told a Bloomberg podcast:

“It’s a compliment to have somebody like Beyoncé want to be a part of your team.”

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#7 Eminem - Detroit Pistons

Eminem spotted courtside wearing a Pistons cap

If you want to find a Detroit Pistons fan, you need to look no further than Detroit rapper Eminem.

Marshall Mathers III, commonly known as Eminem, has been a Detroit icon for years. He has represented the city throughout his career and has lived at the infamous 8 Mile Road in Detroit, Michigan.

Eminem getting Pistons fans ready for opening night 🔥 pic.twitter.com/sjAsOlTilD

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 18, 2017

If you want to hype up the crowd before an NBA game at your new arena, it would be hard to find a better person to do the job than Eminem.

When the Pistons moved to Little Caesars Arena from their old home court, Eminem was present representing the team and was also spotted at the 2004 NBA Finals when the team won its last NBA title.