NBA Lyrics to Get You Ready for the Playoffs

Looking for some NBA-themed music to get you pumped up for the playoffs? Look no further than these 10 tracks, each of which mentions at least one team in the league.

“I’m a Hooper” – Kendrick Lamar

“I’m a hooper, I’m a shoota
I get that ball and I aim for the net
I never miss, always make it
That’s why my nickname is Steph
Draymond Green gotta block it
Giannis Antetokounmpo gotta dunk it
Lebron James gotta stop it
Kevin Durant gotta drop it”

“I Ball, I Ball, I Ball” – Meek Mill

It’s that time of year again. The NBA playoffs are just around the corner, and we all know what that means. Time to get hyped up for some intense competition with some of the best basketball players in the world!

And what better way to get hyped than with some music? Today, we’re going to take a look at one of the hottest tracks out right now that’s perfect for getting you ready for the playoffs. It’s Meek Mill’s “I Ball, I Ball, I Ball”, and it’s got everything you need to get pumped up for some playoff basketball action

So crank up the volume, and let’s get ready to ball!

“Basketball” – Kurtis Blow

Basketball is my favorite sport
I like the way they dribble up and down the court
I like the way they shoot
I like the way they pass
I like the way they play basketball

Basketball is my favorite sport
I like the way they dribble up and down the court
I like the way they shoot
I like the way they pass
I like the way they play basketball

“Shootin’ Hoops” – Big Sean

The 2015 NBA playoffs are finally here, and to help get you ready, we’ve compiled a list of the best basketball-themed tunes out there. From rap anthems to odes to specific players and teams, these songs will have you pumped for tip-off.

“Shootin’ Hoops” – Big Sean
Whether he’s scoring points on the court or in the studio, Big Sean is always shooting for the top. On this track, he rhymes about his love for the game and how it’s helped him stay focused throughout his career.

“Ballin’” – Logic

It’s that time of year again
When the best in the NBA start to rise
And you can feel the excitement in the air
As we get ready for another round of playoffs

Logic always comes through with the heat
And “Ballin’” is the perfect song to get you ready
For all the action that’s about to go down

So crank it up, get hyped and let’s go!

“Ballin’”
[Chorus] I been ballin’, I been ballin’
I been ballin’, I been ballin’
I been ballin’, I been ballin’
All day, all day, all day
All night, all night, all night
All day, all day, all day

[Verse 1] Look, I been workin’ hard since 18 years old
Tired of playin’ on a team where we never had no wins though
But things changed when coach came and he gave us a vision We knew that we could be the best if we just believed in ourself So we went out there and put in work ’til our bodies was sore And now things are lookin’ up ’cause we about to make history Ball so hard this sh-t feel like Steph Curry with 30 points in a game on a Saturday Don’t hate on me ’cause I’m settin’ trends This is what winning looks like, my n-gga Yeah [Chorus] I been ballin’, I been ballin’ I been ballin’, I been ballin’ All day, all day, all day All night, all night, all night [Verse 2] Now they can’t stop us We were down 3-1 against probably the greatest team ever But we came back and became champions So don’t ever count us out when it looks like it’s over We just getting started So bring on whoever Whenever they want it They gon’ get served [Chorus] ‘Cause webeen balling , webeen working Got a pocket full of cash and we ain’t even searching Got a foreign cart and them low beams is flashy Switching lanes with they jaw dropped ‘cause theyassis shakingBody looking good so they ask what my fitness regimen Got some hoes in rotation so theyask if it’s infinite But really thoughWe just finessethe game Like MJfinessed switch from Nike to Jordan Brand Like LeBron switched from 23to 6 man Nowadays these young n-ggas is mimicnin” Cause ever since he dropped that Tape Called Under Pressure All these lil n-ggas wanna be Logic

“H.O.O.P.” – Lil Yachty

It’s Lil Yachty
Lakers on my mind
Got LeBron, AD, Kuzma, Davis
And we gon’ shine
I just ball like Pelinka
All these other teams is sinkin’
Gonna take more than one school to stop me
I’m grindin’!

“Basketball Wives” – Plies

Basketball Wives that’s all I need in my life (aye)
She keep a smile on her face, no matter how bad the times get (yes sir)
She my best friend, if I had to pick between her or the game
It’d be hard to say (it would), but I know which one I’d pick (I know)
Basketball Wives that’s all I need in my life (all I need)
She keep a smile on her face, no matter how bad the times get (times get hard)
She my best friend, if I had to pick between her or the game
It’d be hard to say (to say), but I know which one I’d pick (I know which one)

“I Know I Can” – Nas

Nas is one of the most prolific rappers of all time, and “I Know I Can” is one of his most empowering tracks. This song is all about believing in yourself, no matter what the odds are. And that’s exactly the kind of attitude you need to have if you want your team to make a deep run in the playoffs. Here are some of the lyrics that will get you hyped up for tip-off:

“I know I can, so I’ma do it
No matter how hard it get, no matter how far
If they don’t believe in me, I’mma still hustle
I’m gonna show ’em what I’m made of
Never give up, that’s just how I was raised up
I know I can make it through any situation
No matter how hard it gets, no matter how far”

“Roundball Rock (Theme from NBA on NBC)” – John Tesh

John Tesh’s “Roundball Rock (Theme from NBA on NBC)” is, without a doubt, one of the most iconic and well-known pieces of sports broadcasting music ever created. The song has been used by the NBA to get fans hyped up for the playoffs since 1992, and it’s easy to see why.

The lyrics are simple but effective, providing a brief but rousing overview of the game of basketball and its many exciting aspects. Whether it’s the “swish” of a successful shot or the “thunder” of a powerful dunk, Tesh’s lyrics capture the essence of what makes basketball such a thrilling sport to watch.

So whether you’re a diehard NBA fan or just someone who enjoys watching exciting sporting events, make sure to check out John Tesh’s “Roundball Rock (Theme from NBA on NBC)” the next time the playoffs roll around. It just might be the perfect way to get pumped up for some Playoff basketball action!

“One Shining Moment” – Luther Vandross

One shining moment

Each game is like a dream come true
The teams re Playing hard, they’re giving it their all
Just for one shining moment

One shining moment

The ball is bouncing, the clock is running down
Everyone’s in the zone, they’re giving it their all
Just for one shining moment