N.O.R.E. was out in Miami when the Heat achieved their goal and defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals to become champions once again. Despite all the cheers throughout the streets of Miami, N.O.R.E. remained silent when the Heat were crowned as NBA champions. Being a New York native, the Heat's victory was bitter sweet for him, and although he respects Lebron James, D. Wade, Chris Bosh, and the rest of the Heat for their victory, he still can't support them as a true fan.
He spoke to XXL Magazine about how his New York roots have prevented him from jumping on the Heat bandwagon and becoming a Heat fan.
"Nah man, I'm such a hater. Once the Knicks got out, I was rooting for OKC [The Oklahoma City Thunder]. It was hard going to bars out here [in Miami]. Don't get me wrong, congrats to LeBron James, congrats to Dwyane Wade, Udonis Haslem, but the New York in me wouldn't allow me to cheer for them.
"I'mma be honest, as a hardcore Knick, New York dude, Carmelo Anthony is the actual element that made me feel comfortable rooting for my city. He has swag, he's a cool dude, he's a killer scorer...and he's like me, a fellow 'N*gga Rican.' When I saw him come to the team, I went back full support of the Knicks. I can't wait until next season."
Source: sohh.com
