Overview
- The rapper returned to the U.S. after his Nanjing Monkey Kings debut Saturday, logging eight minutes with 0-for-5 shooting, one rebound and one assist in a 95–81 loss to Guangzhou.
- Cole disclosed Monday in a blog post that slower-than-expected work-visa processing limited him to one appearance and cut short a plan to play at least three games.
- Following widespread online mockery of his scoreless debut, his post stressed gratitude over stats and thanked the club, teammates and fans for the chance to suit up.
- He called the trip fulfilling and praised his first visit to China, noting clean cities, high-speed rail between Nanjing and Shanghai, and strong local support for his music.
- Nanjing’s general manager said signing Cole was a visibility play and a bridge to U.S. training through his minority stake in the Charlotte Hornets, with Cole open to trying again after his summer tour.