Posts Tagged ‘Chris Paul’
NBA says players can replace names on jerseys with social statements
In the boldest move yet by the National Basketball Association in this era of racial reckoning, the league will allow players to replace their names on the back of their jerseys with a social statement, The Athletic reports. The move will be made in conjunction with shoe-making behemoth Nike, the official apparel sponsor of the…
Read More2020 NBA All-Star Media Day highlights
The press gathered on the floor of Wintrust Arena, located on Chicago’s near South Side, for Team LeBron and Team Giannis’ Media Day. Here are some memorable moments from Saturday’s press day. Patrick Beverly on his Chicago homecoming The Los angeles Clippers player who is a native of Chicago stated that he was “really excited…
Read MoreCP3’s wife gets into it with Rajon Rondo’s girlfriend after the players fight
The infamous fight that popped off between the Los Angeles Lakers’ Rajon Rondo and the Houston Rockets’ Chris “CP3” Paul III spilled into the stands and eventually involved the players’ significant others, the media has reported. It was supposed to be the celebrated Lakers home debut of basketball superstar LeBron James, who left the Cleveland Cavs…
Read MoreLeBron James wants to go to L.A., potential teammate says
The cacophony of chatter, clatter and innuendos about NBA superstar LeBron James winding up in Los Angeles is getting louder and as intense as the simmering summer heat. One person who would have some insight on this is bombastic and grandiloquent ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith. During his daily radio show on ESPN, the host…
Read MoreTop players snubbed by the NBA All-Star team
The NBA announced the rest of the All-Star pool for captains LeBron James and Steph Curry to pick from last night. The reserves are picked using two guards, three frontcourt players and two wildcard players from each conference. These are the official selections. Eastern Conference: Kyle Lowry Bradley Beal John Wall Kevin Love Kristaps Porzingis…
Read MoreTop 5 things to watch for during NBA MLK Day
The Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday is one biggest days in the NBA’s regular season. A day full of marquee matchups and tributes to the civil rights icon is always a must-watch event every season and here are the top five things to look forward to this season. DeMar DeRozan The Toronto Raptors guard is currently on…
Read MoreTop 5 NBA moments in 2017
2017 was an entertaining year for the National Basketball Association. From talented rookies to an unprecedented meeting in the 2017 NBA Finals, here are the top 5 moments of 2017 in the NBA. Golden State Warriors win 2017 NBA Championship. For the first time in NBA history, the same teams met in the NBA Finals…
Read MoreKevin Hart, Demi Lovato lend support to Houston food bank
Kevin Hart partnered with Chris Paul to give back to those affected by Hurricane Harvey. On Friday, Sept. 8, Hart, Paul and even former Disney star Demi Lovato were spotted lending a hand at the Houston Food Bank, where they packaged food to be distributed to the surrounding communities that were hit hard by the…
Read MoreHow the Warriors forced the NBA to get better
NBA superstar point guard Chris Paul is heading to the Houston Rockets after a trade on June 28. The deal pairs Paul with fellow superstar guard and reigning NBA MVP runner-up James Harden. Last season in 61 games, Paul averaged 18.1 points, five rebounds, two steals, and 9.2 assists compared to his 2.4 turnovers per…
Read MoreThe NBA’s worst injury bug ends ‘Lob City’ era for the Clippers
It all started on Dec. 15, 2011. The Los Angeles Clippers completed a trade with the New Orleans Hornets to acquire the best point guard in the league, Chris Paul. The Clippers already had Blake Griffin, the budding superstar known for his jaw-dropping athleticism. Headlines asked whether if the once-laughingstock of the Staples Center now…
Read MoreDeAndre Jordan is a lady in new State Farm commercials, Black Twitter hates it
DeAndre Jordan has been in the Internet’s mentions for more than his hooping skills. New State Farm Insurance commercials that debuted on Christmas have caused a lot of basketball fans to criticize the Los Angeles Clippers player, who was dressed as a woman. The series of ads, entitled “Meet The Hoopers,” features fellow ballers Chris…
Read MoreWhy the Clippers made the wrong decision by playing after Donald Sterling’s racist comments
In the summer of 1968, athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos stood on a medal stand with their black-gloved fists held firmly in the air as the American flag raised and “The Star-Spangled Bannner” played in the background. As the world watched the Olympics in Mexico City, Smith and Carlos sent an explosive message that…
Read MoreMagic Johnson blasts Clippers owner Donald Sterling
NBA alum Magic Johnson is sounding off following Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling’s alleged racist rant. “LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling’s comments about African Americans are a black eye for the NBA,” Johnson tweeted yesterday morning. “I feel sorry for my friends Coach Doc Rivers and Chris Paul that they have to work for…
Read MoreDoc Rivers, Chris Paul employed by racist Clippers owner who hates black people
Evidence has surfaced that proves L.A. Clippers owner is a racist who hates black people. During a heated conversation with his girlfriend, V. Stiviano, Clippers owner Donald Sterling berated her after she took a picture with Magic Johnson and posted it on her Instagram. Sterling said, “It brothers me a lot that you want to…
Read MoreKevin Hart’s NBA wish (must-see)
Black NBA athletes who must explain Trayvon Martin’s death and injustice to their sons
In the moments following George Zimmerman’s verdict, several black athletes shared their thoughts. Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat responded by saying, “Wow! Stunned!! Saddened as a father!! Someone make sense of this verdict for me right now please. How do I explain this to my boys?” Along with Dwyane Wade, there are other superstar…
Read MoreBET Experience: Kevin Hart, Snoop Lion, Regina King and more attend ‘Let Me Explain’ premiere
The BET Awards weekend is in full effect and everyone is out to support all that L.A. has to offer. Thursday night, Kevin Hart premiered his latest film, Let Me Explain, with a slew of A-listers in attendance, including Boris Kodjoe, Regina King, Snoop Lion and more. Take a peek … – ruthie hawkins
Read MoreNBA fathers on Father’s Day
NBA players over the years have developed a reputation of free-spirited, baby-making renegades. Most of them, as more enlightened minds know, are loving fathers and husbands whom have provided for their families while juggling the responsibilities and pressures that come with being professional athletes and high-profile celebrities. In recognition of Fathers Day, we compiled a…
Read MoreMean tweets – NBA edition
10 best dressed NBA players
NBA players have long recognized that they are the most visible professional athletes of the major American sports and, as such, have been very meticulous in what they floss in public. It is just as much a sport about what they wear as much as how they perform on the basketball court. Some players have…
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