Actors Will Ferrell and Woody Harrelson never felt threatened by rapper Andre 3000’s basketball skills on the set of Semi-Pro - because he’s hopeless at the sport.

The new comedy movie - about the owner of a basketball team who rallies his troops to help them realise their NBA dreams - called on the three stars to put their athletic abilities into practice.

However, any fears Andre 3000 would overawe his castmates on the court quickly evaporated when it became obvious he was the worst player on set.

He tells MTV.com, "To be honest, I’m probably the worst player out (there).

"I mean, I’m quick, I can dribble, I can move around. I just have never sat down and gotten my shot together. But I can go to the hole pretty good!"