Kobe Bryant was someone who had a very iconic history in terms of the sneaker world. Although he ended up with Nike for the final stages of his career, you cannot forget his output with Adidas. Overall, his Adidas shoes were clowned a lot of the time for looking fairly bizarre. They had this space shoe quality to them that was not popular during the early 2000s. However, these days, sneakerheads look back fondly on those Adidas days. After all, Kobe is a legend and he changed the game in a lot of ways.
Recently, the three-stripes brand has been coming through with some Kobe Bryant retros. Over the past few months, we have seen old colorways of the Adidas Crazy 1 come back on the market. Ultimately, this has been great news for fans who want to experience that nostalgia. It also helps that many of these color schemes are Los Angeles Lakers-adjacent. One could just look at the “Lakers Home” color scheme to see what we mean. Subsequently, fans can now expect the Adidas Crazy 1 “Lakers Away” to make it to the market.
An Iconic Kobe Bryant Adidas Shoe
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As you can see in the official images above and below, this shoe is meant to be a retro of the same sneaker Kobe Bryant wore during his 2002 NBA title run. This is a shoe that will give lots of Lakers fans memories, and Adidas did a great job here. Firstly, the shoe is mostly covered in black material. Secondly, we get pops of gold on the front, as well as the sides. Lastly, purple is also prominent here, especially on the back heel, the outsole, and then the material that runs up the tongue. Overall, Adidas knocked it out of the park with these, and we know fans will just eat these up.
If you are interested in copping this brand-new shoe, you will be able to do so as of May 1st for a price of $150 USD. If you love Kobe Bryant, these are going to be a must-cop. As always, you can let us know what you think of these kicks, down in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sneaker world.
LeBron said that he avoided foot surgery to play with the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday by talking to “the LeBron James of feet.” Moreover, he returned to the team’s home court after a month struggling with a foot tendon injury. While their team lost to the Chicago Bulls 118-108, it still marked a good day for James and his team, as he’s finally back. After the game, he made the cheeky comment when explaining that multiple doctors advised foot surgery. However, after talking to his GOAT equivalent (according to him), he found the right rehab plan to heal and get ready to ball without a more taxing medical procedure.
Furthermore, this prompted a lot of jokes in the comments about “the LeBron James of feet” being the second-best in his field. Of course, GOAT conversations regarding Michael Jordan and LeBron are quite common, especially after the latter breaking the all-time NBA scoring record. Wherever you stand on that debate, it’s still a pretty funny soundbite from the Ohio native. What’s more is that he’ll have two full days to further recover before the Lakers play the Bulls in Chicago gain on Wednesday (March 29).
Meanwhile, the 38-year-old and the rest of the California team fights for a spot in the Western Conference for the playoffs. Not only that, but they are now in ninth behind the Minnesota Timberwolves and New Orleans Pelicans. While it’s certainly better to have LeBron on the court rather than not, Sunday’s game proved that his presence is not a guarantee of victory. Of course, had he taken alternative measures, things could’ve looked much more grim for the team. Hopefully the “LeBron James of feet” set him straight for the rest of the Lakers’ championship run.
Still, James should be commended for fighting through something much more serious than what the organization suggested. As for their next moves, the Lakers will now embark on a five-game run away from their home court. As such, there’s a lot of pressure for them to win big, and it’s pressure that the legendary player seems determined to bank on. Regardless, stick around on HNHH for the latest on the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers, and LeBron James.
Lil Wayne is someone who frequently attends basketball games. Additionally, the same can be said of Odell Beckham Jr. who spends a lot of time in Los Angeles. Consequently, you can typically see both of these men at Los Angeles Lakers games. While the Lakers may not be the best team right now, they are fascinating to watch. The team is 10th in the Western Conference, which means they are on the edge of the play-in. If LeBron James comes back in time, they could very well be on their way to a surprising playoff run. That said, it should be no surprise that people want front-row seats to their last 10 games.
Last night, the Lakers were taking on the Phoenix Suns, who are without Kevin Durant. Overall, the Lakers were able to take advantage of this as they won the game by a score of 122-111. This win put the Lakers that much closer to a playoff spot. Moreover, Lil Wayne and Odell were courtside for the occasion. In the video down below, you can see Wayne sitting next to his son Kameron, while OBJ was right next to them.
Furthermore, the two were engaged in conversation the entire time. Although we cannot hear what they were saying, it is clear that the two have a great friendship. Wayne is someone who always seems to take an interest in those around him, which is nice to see. Perhaps OBJ was even talking about his free agency plans. As it stands, Odell is looking for a new NFL home, and the New York Jets as well as the Kansas City Chiefs seem to be the frontrunners to land his services.
Odell is coming off of quite a few injuries. For instance, he has had two ACL surgeries over the last few years. However, he still believes that he can be an effective wide receiver. If he were to play with Patrick Mahomes or Aaron Rodgers, he could very well have an incredible comeback season. Hopefully, we get to see that come to fruition. Stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.
Gervonta Davis is easily one of the best boxers in the entire world right now. Overall, he is an undefeated world champion who continues to gain critical acclaim. In fact, he is set to take on Ryan Garcia next month. This is going to be the biggest fight of his entire career. Although Davis is undefeated, there is this narrative that he hasn’t fought anyone worthwhile. Consequently, he has received quite a bit of criticism. This fight against Garcia is meant to show the world that he can beat top-tier fighters, and he can do it convincingly.
This past week, Davis and Garcia even had their first press conference for the fight. Overall, it was very interesting to watch. These two have a lot of bad blood between each other, and it should make for an amazing fight. Additionally, Davis is going into the match as a huge favorite. This will certainly motivate Garcia who now has to deal with the underdog label. That said, Davis is making sure that he still engages in some leisure time ahead of the fight. For instance, he was in L.A. last night to watch the Lakers play the Knicks.
Gervonta Davis x Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington praises Gervonta Davis & says he’s up next courtside at the Knicks vs Lakers game pic.twitter.com/TUk2CrvLqM
In the end, it was the New York Knicks who came out victorious. However, for Davis, it was a big night when you consider who he got to meet courtside. In the video clip above, Davis could be seen chopping it up with none other than legendary actor Denzel Washington. Washington was attending the game with Spike Lee, instead of attending the Oscars. As you can see, Washington had nothing but praise for Davis. The actor told the boxer that he loves him, and you could tell that Tank was loving every second of it.
Davis is someone whose fights are absolutely box office. He is a massive draw, and this fight against Ryan Garcia will only increase his status in the boxing world. Whether or not he will be able to quiet down the doubters, remains to be seen. Let us know who you have winning the Garcia Vs. Davis fight, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the sports world.
The Pat Riley Lakers were an iconic era of basketball. The legendary coach ushered in the “Showtime” era of the team and arguably made them the iconic franchise they are today.
Riley was one of the best coaches in NBA history. It also helps that his Lakers had some of the best players in the NBA at the time and in history.
His teams made the playoffs 21 of his 24 seasons of coaching. Without injuries to star players, he might have been in the postseason 24 of 24 seasons. Legendary comic Chris Rock once said of Riley:
“No man has led more [men] to the promised land than Coach Pat Riley. He may not get us to the mountaintop but he’ll get us to the playoffs. And that’s all we want.”
Chris Rock
Riley’s Lake Show was one of the most impressive dynasties in sports and it had a ton of iconic NBA players. Throughout his 10 years as head coach of the Lakers, Pat Riley coached a few of the best players in NBA history.
He also coached a few other Hall of Famers as well as a few stars from that era that weren’t quite worthy of eternal enshrinement. Here are a few of the best players from the Riley Lakers era.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Prior to a different Laker (LeBron James) breaking the record, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was the leading scorer in NBA history. His presence on the Pat Riley Lakers began in 1982, but he predated Riley and was a member of the team in 1975. The future Hall of Famer was an All-Star in 19 out of 20 seasons. He is considered by some to be the best basketball player ever.
James may have broken his scoring title, but Abdul-Jabbar was about as unstoppable as any NBA player ever was. He’s probably the best player Riley ever coached.
Magic Johnson is widely considered the best point guard of all time. He was also a big part of Riley’s team. Johnson is a big reason Paul Westhead was fired and Pat Riley was promoted to head coach. He was an All-Star for all but two seasons of his incredible career and won the MVP award three times.
Magic revolutionized the game of basketball. He also very well could have been the most important player to the Riley Lakers. Given his role in getting Riley an opportunity as head coach, the entire trajectory of the NBA might be different if Johnson was never a part of the Riley Lakers era.
Bob McAdoo
Bob McAdoo at the ATP Delray Beach Open. (Photo by Aaron Gilbert/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Bob McAdoo, the North Carolina product, was a tremendous player during his NBA career. A Hall of Famer, McAdoo averaged 22.1 points and 9.4 rebounds over 17 seasons. From 1982-1985, McAdoo was a force to be reckoned with for the Pat Riley Lakers and helped turn them into the dynasty they were.
McAdoo doesn’t have the name recognition of Johnson or Kareem. He deserves to be considered alongside them, though. He was instrumental in the Lake Show dynasty.
Mitch Kupchak
At the L.A. Lakers training facility, general manager Mitch Kupchak talks about the upcoming season. (Photo by Scott Varley/Digital First Media/Torrance Daily Breeze via Getty Images)
While Mitch Kupchak may be better known today for being an NBA GM (formerly with the Lakers and now with the Charlotte Hornets), he was once a key member of the Showtime Lakers.
Kupchak averaged double digit scoring for his career and was a key role player off the bench. He didn’t impact the box score as much as some other players. Nevertheless, he was a consistent player for the Lakers from 1981 to 1986. Had he not been injured for the entire year in 1983, his numbers might even look a lot better.
James Worthy
James Worthy waves to the crowd after being introduced before the 2022 Clorox Rising Stars. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Another Hall of Famer, James Worthy is considered one of the best college basketball players of all time. Fortunately for the Lakers, his game translated to the NBA pretty well. He turned into one of the best players during his era.
The forward spent his entire career with the Lakers, beginning in 1982. He was drafted in Pat Riley’s first full season as head coach and was an instant producer. The former UNC star averaged 13.4 points and 5.2 rebounds.
Worthy would go on to be a seven-time All-Star and win multiple championships with the Lakers. Without him, the dynasty might have never been.
Byron Scott
Byron Scott averaged a cool 14.1 points per game for his entire career. He joined Pat Riley’s Lakers in 1983 and stayed with the team past the head coach until 1993. Furthermore, during those seasons, he averaged over 16 points for the Lakers.
In 1984-1085, Scott led the entire league in three point percentage. He was a 37% shooter from deep for his entire career.
Vlade Divac
L Vlade Divac #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers stands on the court during an NBA game. (Photo by Mike Powell/Getty Images)
Vlade Divac is most known for being the trade piece sent to the Hornets in exchange for Kobe Bryant. That title is hard to shed, but Divac was a good player for the Lakers.
Divac only played one season under Riley, but he’s a Hall of Famer so he should be included in the best players to play for Pat Riley and the Lakers.
Divac was an incredible player, averaging 11.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. He didn’t do as much during his rookie season with the Lakers. However, he did average 1.4 blocks per game that year.
The Pat Riley Lakers are one of the most iconic eras of basketball for a team and the entire sport. Thanks to Riley’s leadership, some of these players ended up better than they would likely have been.
Still, Riley had the benefit of coaching what turned out to be quite a few Hall of Famers. That can really only help a coach look better. He’s a Hall of Fame coach. He’s one of the best executives this league has seen, too. Pat Riley was an unbelievable basketball mind and it showed in his coaching.
Shannon Sharpe is one of the best sports talk personalities in the game right now. Overall, he is the reason why Undisputed is even watchable. Were it not for him, Skip would be painful on his own. However, this has not come without a bit of controversy. On top of some of his run-ins with Skip on the show, Shannon found himself at the center of an issue with none other than the Memphis Grizzlies. While sitting courtside at a game, he began chirping with Dillon Brooks. Subsequently, numerous players got involved and it made for an iconic courtside moment.
Since that time, Shannon Sharpe has apologized for his behavior. He made it crystal clear that what he did was not good and that he hopes to learn from what he did. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies went on a bit of a losing streak after the altercation. Overall, fans were excited about this as the public turned on Ja Morant and the Grizz. Although, on Tuesday night, the Grizzlies took down the Lakers who are in a fight for a playoff spot. After the game, their social media person made sure to hand Sharpe a swift L.
In the tweet up above, you can see a picture of Shannon Sharpe from that fateful night in Los Angeles. In the picture, he is pointing toward the court. However, the image has been edited to depict an L at the end of Sharpe’s fingertips. It is all very clever and especially petty. Although Sharpe might not be a fan of these tactics, the Grizzlies fanbase will certainly be cracking a smile or two today.
For the Grizzlies, this win is especially bittersweet because now, the Lakers have a much harder road to the postseason. These two teams clearly do not like one another, and that has been made apparent. However, there is a very real possibility that they meet each other in the first round. If that happens, we will have narratives and hot takes for days. Let us know what you thought about last night’s game, in the comments section down below.
LeBron James was seen limping as he left the American Airlines Center in Dallas following the Los Angeles Lakers’ win over the Mavericks. He appeared to injure his right foot during a layup attempt on Dwight Powell in the third quarter. After the contact, floor microphones for the broadcast picked up James remarking to the team’s bench that he “heard a pop.” James remained in the game until its conclusion. The Lakers won 111-108.
“It’s been better,” James said when asked about his foot afterward. “That’s for sure. But I definitely wasn’t going to go to the locker room and not finish the game out tonight. Just understood the importance of the game, and then with the momentum that we had, I felt like we could still win after being down. We’ll monitor it the next couple days, see how it feels and go from there.”
DALLAS, TX – FEBRUARY 26 : LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball as Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks defends in the second half at American Airlines Center on February 26, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. The Lakers won 111-108. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
Lakers coach Darvin Ham said that James is “good” as of now but the team will be monitoring his foot. “He’s good,” he confirmed. “Our medical people are looking at him now. He’ll be reevaluated again in the morning. So once we get some type of official word tomorrow, we’ll go from there. But as of right now, he’s good.”
James finished with 26 points on 10-for-23 shooting, adding eight rebounds and three assists. He scored 11 of his points in the fourth quarter, after the injury occurred. For the victory, the Lakers overcame a 27-point deficit, the biggest comeback by any team this season. With the win, the team improves to 29-32 leaving them at 11th place in the Western Conference standings. They’re currently fighting for a spot in the playoff games as the season nears the final stretch. There’s reason for Lakers fans to be hopeful as their team has played notably better since acquiring D’Angelo Russell, who was absent for Sunday’s win in Dallas.
Like most male rappers, Lil Durk obviously prides himself on having a unique wardrobe. Previously, he collaborated with Marc Jacobs on a campaign that found him modelling alongside Bella Hadid. He’s also been known to spend a fortune on designer jewelry and outfits. However, not all of them have earned a seal of approval from his fans.
Lil Durk (C) attends a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks at Crypto.com Arena on February 09, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)
Most recently, the father of six made waves with the outfit he donned while sitting courtside at the Lakers game earlier this week. While the basic elements of his look aren’t so bad, an over-the-top addition to the front of his sweater has the internet questioning how comfortable he was. For his night out on the town, Durk markedly paired black leather pants and boots with a grey mohair sweater.
Across his chest, the 7220 hitmaker surprisingly wore a broken skateboard. Both halves of it accordingly mark a V-shape in the middle of his shirt. He also layered several chains around his neck, and at times throughout the night, put on a balaclava over his face in the crowd. It remains unclear where Durk purchased the controversial sweater from, but social media hasn’t been shy about expressing their distaste for it.
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No Jumper later reposted photos of the lyricist to their Instagram feed writing, “Rich people will wear anything if it’s designer.” In the comments, many were quick to clown Durkio for his bold outfit. “POSER!!! He don’t even skate,” one person pointed out. Another added, “Wear anything their handlers tell them to wear.”
Meanwhile, on Elon Musk’s app, the conversation has been largely the same. “Bro got the Walmart skateboard on his mom’s sweatshirt,” one troll joked this afternoon. “People who let you walk out the crib in this and tell you that your fit looks fire ain’t really your friends,” another circulating tweet says.
Scroll further for more Twitter reactions to Lil Durk’s unique outfit choice while watching the Lakers play. Afterward, tell us your personal take on the rapper’s style in the comments.
Jay-Z and Denzel Washington recently had a good time at the Lakers game, although maybe something almost went down. Moreover, such suspicion comes from a recently surfaced video of the two together. In the clip, the New York MC talks to Denzel as the latter approaches a conversation with somebody else. For what it’s worth, the star actor seems fiery, but that might just be his professional chops. Then, Jay tries to pull him back from that conversation, which is unclear whether it’s a light, playful, or legitimately confrontational. Still, as Washington pushes Jay away, he laughs and greets someone else. Not long after, the two return to their one-on-one.
NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 20: (U.S. TABS OUT) Actor Denzel Washington (L) and rapper Jay-Z appear onstage during MTV’s Total Request Live at the MTV Times Square Studios on November 20, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images)
Furthermore, both attended the soon-to-be legendary game in which LeBron James broke the all-time NBA scoring record. As such, many fans and publications online shared interactions between the Lakers star and the long-reigning MC. While plenty of other stars surely attended, getting Hov’s praise and respect is a big moment for any athlete. Or person, for that matter. Out of all the stars in Hollywood, though, Denzel is absolutely on a similarly iconic level. After so many iconic roles in films like Training Day and American Gangster, he’s one of the most respected names in the business.
Moreover, Jay had much to celebrate, following a massive week full of big moments and high-profile appearances. For example, he performed the track “GOD DID” alongside DJ Khaled, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, John Legend, and Fridayy at the Grammys. Also, his attendance gave us one of the more notable and perhaps iconic moments at the 65th annual awards ceremony. While Method Man graced the stage for hip-hop’s 50th anniversary celebration, Hov rapped “Method Man” word-for-word from the crowd. Even if you’re not a huge rap listener, it was a pretty sweet and borderline emotional moment. After all, these artists are just as big of a fan as anyone else could be.
Meanwhile, hopefully the interaction between Jay-Z and Denzel Washington was more in jest than in rage. Most people can only dream of knowing what goes on courtside at the Lakers. For now, they can just bask in the FOMO and look forward to more larger-than-life celebrity meet-ups. On that note, come back to HNHH for the latest on Jay-Z, Denzel Washington, and famous faces sitting courtside.
Patrick Beverley has consistently been one of the more interesting characters on the Los Angeles Lakers. Overall, he is a player who prides himself on his defense. However, he hasn’t been the defensive player that the Los Angeles Lakers were hoping for this year. With that being said, it has been reported that the Los Angeles Lakers were looking for opportunities to potentially trade him. After all, it is the trade deadline, which means every single team in the league is looking for ways to improve its roster. As a role player, there is always a risk of being traded, and Pat Bev was feeling that.
Another name that had been popping up around the league is none other than Mo Bamba of the Orlando Magic. Bamba hasn’t been getting a ton of playtime with the team and they’ve been trying to find some potential trade suitors. Overall, that task has proven to be quite difficult. Regardless, the Magic remained active at the deadline as they looked to sell off some of their assets heading into the off-season. Today, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic hit a collision course and made a big move.
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Patrick Beverley has been sent from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Orlando Magic. Subsequently, Mo Bamba will now be going to the Lakers. This is yet another huge move for the Lakers as just last night they traded Russell Westbrook to the Utah jazz. In return for Westbrook, they were able to pick up Malik Beasley as well as D’Angelo Russell and Jarred Vanderbilt. Now the purple and gold will be looking to finish up their season strongly with a whole cast of new players, including Rui Hachimura and now, Mo Bamba.
While this next stretch of basketball will prove to be difficult for the Lakers. Their new lineup promises to be a lot better than its last. Overall, the team is trying to be a lot better now as LeBron James wants to make the playoffs. If for some reason they don’t make the postseason, yet again, then there is a very real risk that LeBron just opts out and looks for a trade in the off-season. Let us know what you think of this trade in the comment down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for all the latest news and updates from around the sports world.
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