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Michael Jordan Once Forced Stephen Jackson To Take Off His Jordans

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Michael Jordan has always been known for being extremely competitive in everything he does. When it comes to basketball, this is especially true. Overall, MJ is probably the most competitive player in NBA history as he would even create fake scenarios just for extra motivation.

As an NBA owner, Jordan hasn’t seen the same kind of success he saw as a player. Despite this, he still maintains that competitive spirit. Consequently, this has led to some intense moments with his players. In fact, Stephen Jackson had an interesting run-in with Jordan when he was on the Charlotte Bobcats. As you will see, it was the most MJ thing you’ll ever hear.

Former NBA player and “All the Smoke” host Stephen Jackson walks onstage during driver pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 16, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Michael Jordan Calls Out His Team

Jackson was a guest on Million Dollaz Worth of Game, where he recalled the hilarious story. The situation was quite simple. After a horrible game, Jordan came into the locker room and cussed out the team, before telling Jackson and Gerald Wallace to take off their Jordans. In MJ’s eyes, they weren’t worthy of his footwear.

“After the game, he’s just going off on us, like we need to get our s–t together, right? I made some little comment and said, ‘he ain’t saying that. He can’t even practice the next day,” Jackson explained. “[Then MJ rebutted,] ‘back on that s–t. You think y’all did something. […] Take my shoes off. That s–t was kind of directed to me and Gerald Wallace ‘coz we the leaders of the team. He was going off on us to the point that he gets on the second team in practice… and we lose!”

Jackson went on to note that Jordan was dominant during the practice, and he even ended things off with a dunk. Overall, this is quintessential Michael Jordan. Unfortunately, this mentality has yet to result in much success for his Hornets, who used to be the aforementioned Bobcats.

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Rich Paul Addresses The Most Common Klutch Sports Criticism

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Rich Paul is one of the most powerful men in the entire sports world. Of course, he mainly operates within the basketball world through Klutch Sports. He is LeBron James’ agent, and he is also in charge of numerous careers at this point. Needless to say, he has built an incredible empire.

However, there are people out there who believe that Paul’s success is to the detriment of the NBA. For instance, one common opinion held by NBA fans is that every single Klutch Sports athlete is being manipulated to want to play with LeBron. Simply put, Klutch Sports is supposedly a front to further LeBron’s legacy.

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Rich Paul attends a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena on October 30, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

Rich Paul Clears The Air

Subsequently, Paul is being asked about this chatter. During an interview with GQ, Paul spoke about his new book called Lucky Me. During this conversation, Paul got to speak about the fans who think every Klutch signing is for LeBron. Paul offered a diplomatic answer that will surely clear the air.

“Well, you have the casual fan that just thinks one-dimensionally,” Paul said. “And in some ways it’s a little disrespectful to who I am, and what I do every day, because people always try to tie it to: because you represent LeBron, and he’s on the Lakers, that everybody you represent, you want to put on the Lakers.

“That can’t be further from the truth. I think it’s important for people to understand that, at the end of the day, I run a business. And my business isn’t predicated on anything outside of making each and every client individually positioned for success.”

Rich Paul attends a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena on November 02, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

At this point, it should be clear that the preconceived notions about Paul are just ridiculous. He is a businessman who knows how to help athletes reach their goals, and that’s what he will continue to do.

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Rudy Gobert Decimated For “Prosecute Fauci” Stance

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Rudy Gobert is a player who isn’t exactly well-liked by the NBA fanbase. Many believe he is overhyped and that his defense alone doesn’t make him worth $200 million. Additionally, the pieces the T-Wolves gave up to get him were outrageous, and he has yet to live up to the deal.

On top of all of this, he is the man behind the 2020 NBA lockdown. While the lockdown was inevitable, it was Gobert’s recklessness that ultimately shut down the NBA prematurely. Subsequently, a lockdown took place nationwide, while every other league stopped working as well.

Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves rebounds over Kelly Olynyk #41 of the Utah Jazz during the first half of a game at Vivint Arena on December 09, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Rudy Gobert Sides With Elon Musk

Despite this history with COVID, Gobert seems to be of the idea that Dr. Anthony Fauci is some sort of criminal. In the image below, you can see that Gobert liked a recent Elon Musk tweet in which the billionaire wrote “my pronouns are prosecute/fauci.”

Disregarding the fact that Musk’s tweet is a hacky joke, it’s clear that Gobert lacks self-awareness. As many pointed out, it is rich for Gobert to be siding with these types of COVID jokes. After all, he is the reason why the NBA was shutdown, to begin with. Furthermore, his most high-profile teammate had seven family members die due to the disease.

Gobert is someone who has frequently been roasted by NBA fans. Whether it be him crying over not making it to the All-Star game or the constant Shaq roasts, it’s clear that he isn’t exceptionally well-liked. Based on all of the tweets above, it is clear that this did him absolutely no favors.

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Bryce James Signs With Klutch Sports

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Bryce James is LeBron James’ youngest son and as it stands, he is playing basketball for Sierra Canyon. What is cool about Bryce is that he gets to play with his younger brother, Bronny. Together, Bryce and Bronny have made huge waves on the court. Additionally, they are both getting college offers.

At this point, Bryce is just 15 years old, however, he is already almost as tall as his dad. Not to mention, there are people out there who believe Bryce has the potential to be an NBA star. No matter how you swing it, the future is very bright for Bryce, and there are a ton of reasons to be excited about him.

Bryce James #5 of the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers warms up before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Cleveland High School on November 19, 2022 in Reseda, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Bryce James Signs New Deal

Interestingly enough, James is already signing Name, Image, and Likeness deals. Bronny has signed quite a few already. For instance, the oldest James brother was able to get himself a deal with Beats by Dre, and even Nike. Now, however, Bryce is getting his name out there with a Klutch Sports deal.

For those who may not know, Klutch Sports is the agency run by Rich Paul. Paul is LeBron’s agent, who is one of the most powerful people in all of basketball. This kind of deal was inevitable, however, it is certainly deserved. Bryce is someone who is getting a lot of looks right now, and he needs all the representation he can get.

Perhaps this is a bit too much pressure to put on a teenager. Although, it does appear like Bryce is ready to handle the task at hand. He has shown a ton of maturity thus far, and fans can’t wait to see what else is next for him.

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Brittney Griner To Make Big Decision On WNBA Future

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Brittney Griner is currently making massive headlines thanks to the fact that she was officially released from prison last Thursday. The WNBA superstar had been in Russia for 10 months due to drug possession. Of course, she simply had a small weed cartridge on her, however, the Russian system made an example out of her.

Luckily, Griner is back home and is spending some much-needed time surrounded by family. This is great news for the basketball world, as Griner is a huge pioneer for the WNBA. Overall, fans are very excited to see her back on a court soon.

Brittney Griner #42 and Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury reacts to a foul call in the second half during the game against the Chicago Sky at Footprint Center on October 10, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Mike Mattina/Getty Images)

Brittney Griner Remains Undecided

In a report from ESPN, it was revealed by BG’s agent Lindsay Kagawa Colas that she had yet to make a decision on whether or not she will play again. While Griner did participate in a workout this weekend, the WNBA star still has a lot on her mind.

“If she wants to play, it will be for her to share. She has the holidays to rest and decide what’s next without any pressure,” Colas said. “She’s doing really, really well. She seems to have endured this in pretty incredible ways.

“There’s no timeline on her return at this point. She’s reintegrating into a world that has changed for her now. From a pure security standpoint she’s not going to be able to move in the world the way she did. It’s not a fate that she asked for, but I think she’s going to try to utilize her fame for good.”

Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury prepares for game 1 of the WNBA Finals at Footprint Center on October 10, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Mike Mattina/Getty Images)

While many want to see her back on the court, it makes sense for her to want to focus on other avenues right now. She has been through a lot, and there is no doubt the Phoenix Mercury will allow her some time to process all of this.

Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest updates on this developing story.

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Chris Paul’s Dirty Elbow To The Face Goes Viral

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Chris Paul is a player who has gotten a ton of criticism over the years. There are a lot of NBA fans out there who actually don’t care for him that much. This is because Paul has delivered some dirty plays. Additionally, he has a reputation for being a bit of a choker in the playoffs.

Subsequently, Paul has been public enemy number one in the NBA this season. The Suns are currently on a bad losing streak, and throughout this time, Paul has been up to his old dirty tricks. One could look at the way he played on Friday and Sunday against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Jose Alvarado #15 of the New Orleans Pelicans steals the ball from Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns during the fourth quarter of an NBA game at Smoothie King Center on December 09, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Chris Paul Vs. Jose Alvarado

On Friday, specifically, Paul was getting into it with Alvarado of the Pelicans. In the end, Alvarado got the best of Paul on two separate occasions as the Pelicans won both match-ups. However, it was the first game on Friday which seemingly led to a very dirty play from the veteran point guard.

As you can see in the clip below from yesterday, Paul was running side by side with Alvarado when he decided to throw up an elbow to the chin. It was a very subtle move, although it was a demonstration of how Paul has a reputation of dirty plays. Alvarado was clearly unimpressed by the move, and it led to a bit of a scrum after the final whistle on Friday.

Overall, this is a very bad look for Paul who is supposed to be a respected veteran and leader in the NBA. The Phoenix Suns are starting to build a nasty reputation, and NBA fans are sick of it. At this point, the majority of NBA fans are praying on their downfall.

You can check out the highlights from Sunday’s game below. Zion Williamson picked up 35 points in an overtime win.

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NBA Legend Paul Silas Dies At 79

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Three-time NBA champion Paul Silas has passed away at the age of 79. Silas’ daughter, Paula Silas-Guy, confirmed the NBA legend’s passing during a statement provided to the New York Times. Silas reportedly died of cardiac arrest.

“We mourn the passing of former NBA All-Star and head coach Paul Silas,” Adam Silver said in a statement. “Paul’s lasting contributions to the game are seen through the many players and coaches he inspired, including his son, Rockets head coach Stephen Silas. We send our deepest condolences to Paul’s family.”

BOSTON, MA – NOVEMBER 20: Paul Silas speaks on stage at The Sports Museum’s18th Annual Gala: The Tradition at TD Garden on November 20, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. 2019 honorees receiving lifetime achievement awards included Zdeno Chara, Manny Ramirez, Michelle Kwan, Paul Silas, Matt Light and Ben Crenshaw. (Photo by Paul Marotta/Getty Images)

As a player, Silas began his career in 1964 and played for several teams over the next two decades before retiring in 1980. He made two All-Star teams, in 1972 and 1975, and won three NBA championships during the 1970s.

Following his playing career, Silas spent decades coaching throughout the league. He last led the Charlotte Bobcats from 2010-12. Michael Jordan, who serves as the Charlotte Hornets Chairman, also mourned Silas in a statement released Sunday.

“Our Hornets family mourns the passing of Paul Silas,” Jordan wrote. “Paul was an incredible leader and motivator who served as our head coach on two occasions. He combined the knowledge developed over nearly 40 years as an NBA player and coach with an innate understanding on how to mix discipline with his never-ending positivity.”

“On or off the court, Paul’s enthusiastic and engaging personality was accompanied by an anecdote for every occasion. He was one of the all-time great people in our game, and he will be missed,” Jordan further added. “My thoughts, and the thoughts of our entire organization, are with his wife, Carolyn; his children, Paul and Stephen; and the entire Silas family.”

Following in his father’s footsteps, Silas’ son, Stephen, currently serves as the head coach of the Houston Rockets.

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Trump Calls Brittney Griner Release “Unpatriotic” & “Stupid”

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As people celebrate Brittney Griner returning home, Donald Trump isn’t a happy camper. The former president previously made his lack of support for Griner’s case clear, but now that she’s been released from a Russian prison, he is issuing new statements. Griner was arrested earlier this year after being found with a small amount of cannabis oil while traveling through a Russian airport. The case gained international attention as Griner went to trial. When she was sentenced to nine years in prison, her supporters championed causes centering on her release.

“What kind of a deal is it to swap Brittney Griner, a basketball player who openly hates our Country, for the man known as ‘The Merchant of Death,’ who is one of the biggest arms dealers anywhere in the World, and responsible for tens of thousands of deaths and horrific injuries,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

Read More: Donald Trump Says The U.S. Shouldn’t Have To Bail Brittney Griner Out

He also stated: “Why wasn’t former Marine Paul Whelan included in this totally one-sided transaction? He would have been let out for the asking. What a ‘stupid’ and unpatriotic embarrassment for the USA!!!”

The former president’s MAGA supporters have also co-signed his take on social media. Meanwhile, his opposers have brought up his controversial moments in politics pertaining to the release of prisoners under his tenure.

Read More: Brittney Griner Release Footage Surfaces Online

Additionally, Griner’s wife, Cherelle, spoke out when news of the WNBA star’s release was shared.

“Over the last nine months, you all have been so privy to one of the darkest moments of my life,” said Cherelle. “And so today I am just standing here overwhelmed with emotions, but the most important emotion that I have right now is just sincere gratitude for President Biden and his entire administration. He just mentioned this work is not easy and it has not been.”

Take a look at the footage of Griner being transferred from Russia back to the United States below.

Steph Curry Uses His “Sports Illustrated” Speech To Shout Out Brittney Griner

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Steph Curry had a massive year. Just a few months ago, he won his fourth NBA title, this time, against the Boston Celtics. Additionally, he broke the record for most career three-point shots. It was a phenomenal record to break, and it goes to show just how good Curry is.

Consequently, Curry has been awarded Sportsperson of the Year by Sports Illustrated. The awards ceremony for this honor took place last night, and Curry got to make a big speech. During this speech, Curry made sure to shout out Brittney Griner, who was recently freed from a Russian prison.

Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors is guarded by Jabari Smith Jr. #1 of the Houston Rocket at Chase Center on December 03, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Steph Curry Speaks

As you can see in the clip below, provided by TMZ, Curry was excited about Griner’s release. Additionally, he noted that this couldn’t have happened without the activists who advocated for the WNBA star.

“We are glad she’s home, we’re glad she’s reunited with her family,” Curry said. “It’s a constant reminder for everybody continuing to use their platforms to speak on issues that are meaningful and can move the needle.”

Furthermore, Curry thanked President Joe Biden. He also made sure to acknowledge others who have been incarcerated abroad. Needless to say, it was a very poignant and topical speech.

“Thank you to President Biden’s administration for being a part of that fight,” Curry said. “But, it’s also a reminder that we all need to stay engaged in the fight to protect American citizens at home and abroad who are wrongfully detained, and we can continue to be engaged in that fight.”

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LeBron James Gets In On AI Portrait Trend

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LeBron James continues to be the most famous player in the NBA. Even in his 20th season, LeBron has managed to impress fans with his play. While the Lakers have certainly struggled at times, there is no doubt that he can play at a high level. Additionally, he still has plenty of records to break.

When LeBron decides to retire from the game, it is going to be to the detriment of the league. Subsequently, the NBA will have to find a new face. It is not going to be easy to do, however, the league has a few years to prepare itself for that upcoming reality.

LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots over Caris LeVert #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on December 06, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Lakers 115-100. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

LeBron James Hop On New Trend

If you have been on social media as of late, you know that Artificial Intelligence seems to be all the rage. AI art is sweeping the world, and a lot of artists are upset about it, with good reason. However, a lot of people are into the new trend, including LeBron James it seems.

For instance, there is a new program that will take a photo of you and then turn you into a piece of art. James recently did this and posted the results on his Instagram page. Consequently, the results are actually quite unique. Below, you can find a series of images that depict LeBron in various outfits.

The topic of AI art is a huge discourse in art circles right now. Many believe this type of art is lifeless, and ultimately takes away from those who actually have the talent to make art on their own. Overall, it is yet another case of technology replacing human beings.

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