Drake drops massive hint about 'sleeping in Pistons locker room' with Cade Cunningham Crocs

Cade Cunningham's improved play this season has seen his popularity soar amongst NBA fans, but he might have reached a new level after rap star Drake dropped his name in one of his new songs, "Shopping Spree". The leaked track mentions both Cunningham and the Pistons, making fans curious.

Drake has made a name for himself with his music, but has built relationships with players across the NBA, including fellow Canadien Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Drake is a familiar face at Scotiabank Arena when the Toronto Raptors are in town as well. Pistons All-Star Cade Cunningham could be the latest star to have been acknowledged by Drake in his music.

Drake took to his Instagram on Thursday night to all but confirm Cade Cunningham's inclusion in "Shopping Spree". The rapper posted a picture of him sitting in Cunningham's locker, with the star's Crocs also in frame, confirming the leaked lyrics.

Cade Cunningham's inclusion in Drake's newest song is another step in his journey to cement himself as one of the league's best players. Cunningham endured multiple losing seasons that saw his Pistons at the bottom of the standings, but he and new head coach J.B. Bickerstaff have rebounded and are looking to make noise in the postseason.

Cade Cunningham joins a long list of NBA players to be name-dropped in Drake songs

"Shopping Spree" includes a name drop for Cade Cunningham, but it isn't the first time that Drake has included the name of an NBA player in his music. Steph Curry, LeBron James, Vince Carter and even Allen Iverson have had their names included in Drake songs. The rapper prides himself on his connections throughout the NBA world, even participating in the All-Star Celebrity game multiple times.

Drake's connection to basketball and its stars goes beyond simply name-dropping players on his tracks. NBA stars, including Gilgeous-Alexander, have joined Drake on stage at his concerts and other social events, even interacting with the rap star during games, exchanging light jabs with one another during stoppages in the game.

Cunningham has grown into one of the NBA's rising stars, and Drake's acknowledgement of him in a new song shows that the rest of the world is beginning to recognize his talent. While Cunningham has led the Pistons to a top-six spot in the Eastern Conference playoff picture, a deep playoff run could propel him even further into the spotlight.