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Interestingly, Ben Simmons is among the six most popular players on one of the big social media outlets, Douyin, which is akin to TikTok. The only players in front of him are James Harden, Keldon Johnson of the Spurs, Luka Doncic of the Mavericks and Klay Thompson of the Warriors, one of the most popular players in China. Why Simmons? It was his support of an NBA Cares … [Read more...] about
As rare as it was for LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant to team up for a handful of games this summer, now there is a collectable commemorating their time together at the Paris Olympics that’s even rarer. James, Curry and Durant will all autograph a 1-of-1 Topps trading card featuring the gold-medal-winning trio in their red, white and blue Team USA uniforms that … [Read more...] about
An NBA Champion who has never forgotten his roots, Lincoln High School alum and Los Angeles Clipper Guard Norman Powell returning home to host his 6th annual youth basketball camp through his Understand the Grind Foundation. The former 2010 State Champion putting on the camp free of charge for all ages ranging from youth to high school. … [Read more...] about
Looking back at what was likely LeBron James’ last Olympic experience, he made clear that family was his motivation. “It means everything. It’s why I do it. I do it for my family,” James said after the American men defeated France 98-87 to win the gold medal on Saturday night. “My wife takes care of the business, man. She’s the best. Without her, I wouldn’t even be in this … [Read more...] about
Kendrick Perkins recently told the story of how James Harden was influenced to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2012. During the 2012 Olympics, Harden joined Team USA where he got to play alongside his then Thunder teammate Kevin Durant and other notable names like LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. While Harden’s talents were undeniable, he acted as a role player for OKC at the … [Read more...] about Kendrick Perkins: Team USA players told James Harden to leave OKC
