Genius recognises genius.

Prince took a courtside seat at the Oracle Arena in Oakland last night to catch Golden State Warriors take on Oklahoma Thunder as the home team coasts towards a record-breaking NBA season.

Even star shooter Steph Curry seemed a little less supernatural in the presence of the Purple One, who accessorised with his customary silver cane and sunglasses.

Prince…. pic.twitter.com/fejgj5V4yR

— ⓂarcusD (@_MarcusD_) March 4, 2016

When the head usher has to make room for the visiting pastor on the front pew pic.twitter.com/rQkvf7QKJX

— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) March 4, 2016

Last month we learned that Prince was supposed to guest on To Pimp A Butterfly but spent so long talking to Kendrick in the studio that they ran out time.

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