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LeBron James says he believes that the year 2020 should be canceled. Hours after the NBA announced that the season would be suspended to take precautionary measures, James shared his thoughts on social media. “Man we canceling sporting events, school, office work, etc,” James tweeted. “What we really need to [do is] cancel 2020! Damn…

Vince Carter plays last NBA game after league suspends season over coronavirus.

The coronavirus continues to affect the quality of life for people around the world. The latest social gathering to be affected by the virus is the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. On March 11, the NCAA announced that it will restrict fan access to the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments due to the coronavirus…

Jasmine Jordan understands what it takes to achieve greatness. The daughter of legendary NBA player and owner Michael Jordan, she was raised to put in the focus and hard work to accomplish success. A graduate of Syracuse University where she studied sports management, Jordan now works as a field representative for the Nike Jordan Brand.…

The Atlanta Hawks and Lil Duval paid homage to HBCU (Historically Black College and University) schools with its annual HBCU Night. Presented by Chase on Feb. 29, at the State Farm Arena, the night was dedicated to celebrating the educational excellence and unique culture of the more than 100 HBCUs, originally founded as institutions of…

Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies are under fire for reportedly sharing graphic photos of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Bryant, and seven others, according to the Los Angeles Times. The sharing of photos of the crash scene and the victims’ remains became a topic of a discussion among first responders…

Vanessa Bryant showcased amazing strength by delivering the eulogy for Kobe and Gianna Bryant during their memorial service which took place on Feb. 24. at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

Hours before the doors opened at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles on Feb. 24, 2020, a sea of gold and purple surrounded the arena where Kobe Bryant produced memorable moments as one of the greatest players in NBA history. But instead of watching Bryant go off for 60 or 81 points, this time,…

Vanessa Bryant delivered an emotional eulogy during the public memorial for her daughter, Gianna Bryant, and husband, Kobe Bryant. She took the stage at the Staples Center in Los Angeles shortly before 11 a.m., PST, on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, and shared fond memories of Gianna and Kobe. Bryant first spoke about Gianna and who…

At 21, Trae Young already stands as an NBA superstar. The second-year point guard for the Atlanta Hawks had a stellar night during his first game after the 2020 NBA All-Star break. Young scored a career-high 50 points against the Miami Heat on Thursday, Feb. 20. During the game, Young dazzled with long-range jumpers and…

One day after voicing his opinion about Dwyane Wade’s transgender 12-year-old child, Zaya, rapper Lil Boosie claimed that he has faced repercussions for his actions. On Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, the “Wipe Me Down” rapper said he was banned by Planet Fitness. On the Instagram post, Boosie said that the manager at the facility would…

Lil Boosie took aim at Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union for allowing their daughter, Zaya Wade, to identify as transgender. The Baton Rouge rapper took to social media to share his thoughts on Wade and Union’s decision. “I gotta say something about this s—, bro,” Lil Boosie said on the Instagram video. “Dwyane Wade, you…

Chuck D, Jadakiss, Dave East and God Shammgod represent an era where rap, sneakers and basketball often collided. During the 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend, the three rappers — Chuck D, Jadakiss and Dave East — and the basketball star, God Shammgod, participated in the “Def Talks X Public Enemy” panel, which was powered by Puma…

The wives of NBA players paid homage to Kobe Bryant and honored women who have made an impact in the community during NBA All-Star Weekend. The National Basketball Wives Association held its annual women’s empowerment conference at W City Center in Chicago. During the event, sponsored by Morgan Stanley, Toyota and NBA Cares, speakers included…

The Compound creative agency and New Era Cap Company, both major innovators in sports, culture and retail, are collaborating to market the official NBA-licensed Compound 7 Snapbacks. The collaboration features select NBA teams, including the New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, Toronto Raptors, Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls, and their respective…

Vanessa Bryant has announced she is changing the name of Kobe Bryant’s Mamba Sports Foundation to the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation. The 37-year-old beauty has decided to make the change to the foundation’s name to honor both her late husband Kobe and their 13-year-old daughter Gianna, after they both lost their lives in a…

O.J. Simpson is the latest public figure to chime in about Gayle King’s controversial interview with former NBA star Lisa Leslie. Simpson, a controversial figure himself, took aim at King for questioning Leslie about the 2003 criminal case against Kobe Bryant. Simpson used his Instagram account to post a video explaining his gripe with King.…

Four high school basketball players are accused of fighting their coach after a game. The incident occurred in Newark, New Jersy on Feb. 4, according to ABC7. Someone captured cell phone footage of the junior varsity team players at Malcolm X. Shabazz High School. After traveling back to the school following a game, the players…

An emotional Oprah Winfrey provided an update about her best friend, Gayle King, since King’s controversial interview with Lisa Leslie in which she questioned the former WNBA star about Kobe Bryant’s past. While appearing Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, on “Today” with hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager, Winfrey began crying when speaking about King…

Kobe Bryant will be “embraced within the In Memoriam segment” at the Academy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020. The 41-year-old basketball legend and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were among the nine people who perished when Bryant’s private helicopter crashed in Calabasas on Jan. 26, and it has now been confirmed he will be honored…