LeBron James left NBA referee Scott Foster bloodied after an on-court collision during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 119-108 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. The incident occurred on a fast break during the second quarter. Jamal Murray had just made a short jumper and LeBron was rushing down the court to get ahead of the defense.
“You’ve been wanting to do that for 25 years,” Foster joked to James afterward. James apologized while Austin Reaves joked that Foster should’ve given him a technical foul.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 20: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #5 of the Denver Nuggets argue a call with referee Scott Foster #48 during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers in game three of the Western Conference Finals at Crypto.com Arena on May 20, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Leading their team to the victory, Jamal Murray dropped 37 points while Nikola Jokic added 24 points and eight assists. The team made a 13-0 run late in the fourth quarter to secure the victory and get one step closer to the NBA Finals.
With the loss, LeBron James and the Lakers are now down 3-0 in the series to the Nuggets. Despite the deficit, Lakers coach Darvin Ham says that their path to the Finals is “difficult, but not impossible.” “They’ve been at the top of the food chain for a reason, and have a plethora of guys that can hurt you, as was on full display tonight,” Ham said after the game. “But you know, circumstances are what they are.”
Austin Reaves says that being in a tough spot is nothing new for this Lakers team. “Our backs have been against the wall [for] probably about the last two months, maybe more than that since the trade deadline,” Reaves said. “Swinging, throwing punches to fight to get to this opportunity. … We can either come out Monday and go home, or we can fight for another day. And with the group of guys that we’ve got, I know what that answer will be.” The Lakers will look to get their first win of the Western Conference Finals on Monday night in Los Angeles.
Bronny James is a college-bound student-athlete. Last week, Bronny decided to join the University of South California Trojans. This week, Bronny hosted signing day at Sierra Canyon.
LeBron James shared the moment on his Instagram page, stating he shed a tear about the achievement. Bronny was joined by his mother Savannah and his younger brother Bryce at the signing.
“Pops shed a gangsta seeing this,” LeBron wrote on Instagram. “So AMAZING!! #ProudDad #BronnyGoingToCollege #JamesGang #FightOn.”
It’s been a busy couple of weeks for the family of LeBron James. First, his eldest son Bronny finally settled on his future, signing a Letter of Intent to attend USC. Bronny, ESPN‘s #19 prospect, is expected to be a top-10 draft pick in 2024. However, LeBron has another basketball-playing son, Bryce. Bryce, 15, is currently playing at Sierra Canyon High School, where he played alongside his older brother.
Bryce is currently ranked outside the top-25 for ESPN‘s 2025 recruiting class. He is ranked #73 on the On3 recruiting board. Furthermore, he has already received one scholarship offer, from Duquesne of the Atlantic-10. He is also a sought-after and well-liked prospect Nike’s EYBL Circuit. However, he is getting a major shakeup in his high school play.
James Headed To Elite Campbell Hall
RESEDA, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 19: 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)
According to a source with knowledge of the situation, Bryce James is set to transfer away from Sierra Canyon at the end of the school year. James will transfer to Campbell Hall, a private school in Studio City about 19 miles. Campbell Hall has an elite basketball prestige, and James will be joining a team that already includes the son of former NBA star Richard Hamilton. Furthermore, all three NBA-playing Holiday Brothers graduated from Campbell.
“I want Bryce, if I get to coach him, to be Bryce,” Campbell head coach David Grace told ESPN. “Because that’s special, and I want him to get the most out of his experience here at Campbell Hall and grow. He’s going to have way more than just me helping, but I’m going to try to do my part. I understand where he’s coming from to a point. I’m not him. My family wasn’t in that spotlight, but I’ve been around the spotlight and I can share my experiences, or I can just understand his experiences. That’s where I’ll grow as a coach.” Are you excited to see Bryce’s next steps? Let us know in the comments.
Shannon Sharpe is a huge LeBron James fan, and that is very well known at this point. Overall, he is someone who always goes to bat for LeBron on Undisputed. Moreover, he has been a fixture at Lakers games this season. Of course, he infamously got into an altercation with the Memphis Grizzlies. This included Ja Morant, Dillon Brooks, Steven Adams, and even Tee Morant. However, Shannon eventually apologized and the whole thing was put to rest. Either way, it is clear that Sharpe loves his Lakers.
Subsequently, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are now in the Western Conference Finals. They are set to play the Denver Nuggets, and you know Shannon Sharpe will be watching. Furthermore, he will be debating the series alongside none other than Skip Bayless. Bayless loves to underplay whatever LeBron is accomplishing. However, Shannon is always there to remind him of who continues to be a shining example of success in the league. Today, they discussed what a title might mean for LeBron’s standing with the Lakers.
Of course, LeBron James is the best player to ever wear a Lakers uniform. Although, that does not mean he is the greatest Laker ever. That is a designation reserved for players like Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, Kareem, and even Shaq. That said, Shannon Sharpe believes LeBron can become a top-five Laker in the franchise’s history. In order to make this happen, he will need to win the title this year. Additionally, he will need to get a Finals MVP. This is a tall order, especially since Anthony Davis appears to be the number one option right now.
Before LeBron can even win an NBA title, he has to get through Nikola Jokic first. The Nuggets big man has been on another level this season. Moreover, the Lakers would have a tough opponent in the NBA Finals. It could very well be a quick series, and not in the King’s favor. Either way, fans will be watching, and Shannon Sharpe will be around to defend the legacy. Let us know who you think will win the series, in the comments below.
DeMar DeRozan was one of the greatest players in the history of the Toronto Raptors. Although he never won a title with them, he was beloved. Overall, he wanted to be with the franchise until he retired. However, things did not work out that way as he was traded to the San Antonio Spurs. Of course, this is the deal that brought Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors. Subsequently, the Raptors went off and won their very first title. It was a huge blow to DeRozan, although he doesn’t feel as bad about it now.
When DeMar DeRozan played for the Raptors, he was constantly getting beaten by LeBron James. In 2018, the Raptors got swept by James and the Cavaliers. It was an awful series for the Raps, and it ultimately led to that trade. Moreover, James made some insane shots, including a floater to end the series in a sweep. It was a dejecting shot, and as DeRozan told Paul George on the latest episode of Podcast P, it is a shot that continues to haunt him. Paul George knows a thing or two about LeBron knocking him out of the playoffs, so at least DeMar had some support.
DeMar DeRozan Knows The Horrors
Neither DeMar DeRozan nor Paul George have ever eliminated LeBron from the playoffs. There were some who felt like George would get to do it as a member of the Clippers. However, these two teams have never so much as met up in the playoffs since Kawhi and PG joined forces. That said, LeBron is on a completely different level. He is in the Western Conference Finals for the second time as a Laker, and he has a chance to win a fifth NBA title.
Doing so, however, will prove to be difficult. He has to face the Denver Nuggets, and from there, the Heat or the Celtics. All of these teams are good and will put up a good fight. Although, LeBron still has that experience that is hard to discount. As for DeRozan, hopefully, James will stop haunting him one day. We’re sure he would appreciate that.
If you know Skip Bayless, then you understand that he is a bit of a LeBron hater. Although he doesn’t outright say the NBA star sucks, he still doesn’t think he is the GOAT. In fact, Bayless has LeBron at number 9 on his all-time players list. That is disturbingly low when you consider what LeBron has accomplished. However, it appears as though this ranking will not change. LeBron could subsequently go off and win three titles in a row, and for Bayless, it would not matter. Regardless, the agenda marches forward.
Overall, Skip Bayless never tires of talking about LeBron. From Undisputed to his new podcast, The Skip Bayless Show, Skip always has reason to discuss the Kid From Akron. Of course, a lot of this hinges on the fact that the Lakers are currently in the Western Conference Finals. If LeBron leads the team to a title this year, it will be a miracle. However, that isn’t forcing Skip to change his tone on the superstar. We know this thanks to the insane comments he made today on his podcast.
We say “insane” simply because it is wild what Bayless answers to the above question. When asked one word to describe LeBron, he says “flawed.” Now, every player has flaws, but to immediately say that in relation to LeBron, is true hater stuff. Either way, Skip Bayless tries to plead his case by talking about all the times LeBron has fallen short. Ultimately, it is exactly what you would expect from Skip. Simply put, getting mad at this is like getting mad at a bear for defecating in the forest.
If LeBron and the Lakers do end up winning the title, then Skip Bayless will have to star re-thinking some things. Overall, he is a provocateur, and that is why he still talks like this. That said, there has to be something deep inside of him begging to just give LeBron his flowers one time. Let us know what you think of what Bayless said, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports world.
Bryce James has been proving himself as one of the best young basketball players in the nation. Overall, the younger brother of Bronny James has been impressing fans. Moreover, he is already taller than his brother, which obviously bodes well considering his age. Next year, he will be going into his Junior season with Sierra Canyon, and fans are excited to see what kind of step he is going to take. There are people who think he will be better than Bronny, although there is no guarantee of this.
Overall, he has a very bright future ahead of him. With Bronny going to USC next year, there are now rumblings about where Bryce may want to go. Of course, he could follow in his brother’s footsteps and go to USC. However, there are plenty of other great options for him out there. Bryce has a huge name attached to him, and he is also a great athlete. That said, plenty of teams will be lining up to recruit him come 2025.
Bryce James #5 of the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers takes a free throw against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Cleveland High School on November 19, 2022 in Reseda, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
According to Bovada Sportsbook, there are already betting odds for where Bryce may land. For now, USC is actually the voting favorite at -180. Moreover, Oregon is in second place at +350. From there, we have UCLA at +800, UNC at +950, Duke at +950, and Kentucky at +1500 for good measure. Another interesting inclusion on the list is Duquesne at +1800. Duquesne is here as they have already offered Bryce a scholarship. Needless to say, this could all get very interesting in a couple of years from now.
With all of this being said, perhaps now is the time to pump the breaks on all of this Bryce stuff. He is still just a teenager, and there is no telling what he will decide to do with his career. Hopefully, he is able to keep all of this up. Let us know where you think he should go, in the comments section below.
Netflix’s The Last Dance was one of the hottest things on TV in 2020. The ten-episode documentary went behind the scenes of the Chicago Bulls’ 1997-98 season. That title run would ultimately become the last of the Bulls’ 90s dynasty and the series perfectly balanced archival footage with contemporary interviews. Of course, part of the show’s appeal was that we the audience (and many of the players at the time) knew it was their “last dance”.
However, another documentary may be in the works from the same production team. According to Lakers announcer John Ireland,Andy Thompson, who produced The Last Dance, has been spending a lot of time with the team this season. It has been a historic season for the Lakers, with LeBron surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. Furthermore, the Lakers have been making a dominant run as a seven seed in the playoffs.
Is A LeBron-Centric “The Last Dance” In The Works?
“I hope I’m not talking out of school here. Andy Thompson, who is the guy who shot The Last Dance, Mychal Thompson’s younger brother, who has worked for the NBA for 30 years, has spent a ton of time with us this year,” Ireland told the Awful Announcing podcast. “So if LeBron ever wanted to go down this road, I think Andy is stockpiling that just so he has it and has the opportunity to tell the story.” It’s an interesting concept, but it only really works if this is LeBron’s last dance. LeBron has not expressed any clear intention to retire and has been very vocal about playing a few more years so he can share the court with Bronny.
“If we go on a magical run to the title, Andy, who was the driving force behind The Last Dance, most of the stuff you saw in those 10 episodes was shot by Andy Thompson. And Andy’s a smart guy, he’s already working on, potentially, a story about the end of LeBron’s run like he had one for the end of Jordan’s run,” Ireland added. However, while the season has been historic for multiple reasons, it really needs a Championship-winning ending. The Lakers currently lead the Warriors 3-2 in the Western Conference Semifinals.
LeBron James has released some pretty incredible sneakers during his time in the NBA, including the Nike LeBron 4. Although it may not be everyone’s favorite, it still has an iconic look to it. Overall, it is a bulky show that has a military aesthetic to it. Ultimately, it is easy to see why LeBron would wear a shoe like this seeing as though he is such a large person. Moreover, this is one of those shoes that has been begging to come back into style. Thankfully, it appears as though those prayers have been answered.
Over the coming years, Nike is promising to release some retros of the Nike LeBron 4. Furthermore, they seem to be interested in dropping some Player Exclusives from LeBron’s first stint with the Cavaliers. These shoes never actually hit the market, however, they became engrained in sneaker culture. For years, sneakerheads have been wanting them in their collections, and soon, it will become a reality. Among these many colorways is the LeBron 4 “Fruity Pebbles,” seen below.
Overall, the “Fruity Pebbles” aesthetic is one that we have seen quite a bit of from LeBron over the years. It always makes for some colorful shoes, which is something that fans have always appreciated. Firstly, the Nike LeBron 4 “Fruity Pebbles” begins with a white shell on top. Secondly, the sneaker then goes into a large midsole which is filled with graphics of the famous cereal. The inner lining of the shoe also has that same look t it. Lastly, the outsole has rainbow colors on it that combine to create a truly out-there color scheme.
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As for the release date, nothing has been confirmed. However, SneakerBarDetroit reported that the shoe could be out as soon as the Spring of 2024. Either way, this could be a huge treat for all of the fans of this silhouette. Let us know what you think of this shoe, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sneaker world.
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Rap and sports go hand in hand. The impact both have on society today is comparable to none. Rappers love to shout out popular players, teams, or sports in their songs. Take Nicki Minaj bars, for example; she has plenty of LeBron James references. Athletes also show their love for rappers in return. For example, LeBron James gave 2 Chainz his game-worn jersey after the Los Angeles Lakers played the Atlanta Hawks this year. Or how the Golden State Warriors players share a word with E-40 after home games. There’s mutual respect between the two arts.
You can always find a witty sports reference in Nicki Minaj bars. You may think she was an athlete at some point in her life. Whether it be basketball, football, baseball, boxing, or golf, you get the impression that she knows a thing or two. The way she flips and puts words together makes her the rapper she is today.
Throughout the years, Nicki Minaj has proven to be a legit emcee behind the mic. Undoubtedly, she’s one of the greatest rappers of all time. The Beam Me Up Scotty rapper can rap about anything, but she always nails the sports bars. Let’s look at some of Nicki Minaj’s bars about sports.
13. “Side To Side” – Ariana Grande ft. Nicki Minaj (2016)
“Curry with the shot, just tell ’em to call me Stephanie.” It seems like every rapper has a Steph Curry bar. Since Curry burst onto the scene, he has been in more rap songs than you can count. Whether it’s his name, jersey number, or team, Chef Curry is pretty popular. Nicki gets her chance on Ariana Grande’s “Side To Side.” She gets clever by calling herself Stephanie, not Steph.
12.“Motorsport” – Migos ft. Cardi B & Nicki Minaj (2018)
“I am the champ, I’m Iron Mike in a bout.” It’s funny how Nicki uses these bars on “Motorsport.” With Cardi on the same track, it’s no coincidence that she raps like this. She uses a boxing reference while talking about Iron Mike. Iron Mike is former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson’s nickname. Known to knock his opponents out, Nicki feels she is just like the champ.
11. “My Chick Bad” – Ludacris ft. Nicki Minaj (2010)
“Runnin’ down the court I’m dunkin’ on ’em Lisa Leslie.” It’s good to hear Nicki shout out the WNBA. Lisa Leslie is one of the best basketball players to play the game. She was a dominant force in the WNBA and was the first woman to dunk in a WNBA game. It looks like Nicki feels like she’s leading the competition like Leslie did.
10. “Roman’s Revenge” ft. Eminem (2010)
“These b*tches callin’ me Manning, Eli.” The “Super Bass” artist revealed her alter ego, Roman, on “Roman’s Revenge.” Nicki usually references baseball and basketball, but it looks like Roman is privy to football. Here, Minaj compares herself to two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Eli Manning. With Eli playing for the New York Giants, Nicki prefers to name him instead of his popular older brother, Peyton. It may be a New York thing.
9. “Truffle Butter” ft. Drake & Lil Wayne (2015)
“I’m good with the ballpoint game, finger roll.” Nicki has plenty of confidence in her writing skills. She makes it clear that she writes her lyrics down with a ballpoint pen. In basketball, a finger roll is a smooth layup in which the ball glides right off the fingertips into the hoop. It seems like the words come easy to the Pinkprint rapper.
8. “My N**** (Remix)” – YG ft. Lil Wayne, Rich Homie Quan, Meek Mill, & Nicki Minaj (2014)
“Like they injured Chris Paul, you ain’t got no point.” Chris Paul is one of the best point guards in NBA history. When Paul is injured, the team loses their point guard. In the line before, the Queens artist says, “You n***** ain’t got no joints.” She’s letting these rappers know they don’t have any hits, so there’s no point in them being here.
7. “No Frauds” ft. Drake & Lil Wayne (2017)
“They say numbers don’t matter but when they discussin’ the kings, they turn around and say Lebron ain’t got six rings.” On “No Frauds,” Nicki sends plenty of shots Remy Ma’s way. Again, she references basketball, and of course, LeBron gets another shoutout. This whole verse was dedicated to Remy Ma as she mentions that her album sales are not high. Remy and many others feel she shouldn’t talk about sales, but Nicki disagrees. In basketball, the conversation is, who is the better player? Michael Jordan or LeBron James? Many will say Jordan because he has six rings while LeBron has four.
6. “Love More” – Chris Brown ft. Nicki Minaj (2014)
“I hope your pockets got m******** pot belly or is it that you never ball? John Salley.” Another basketball reference here for arguably the Queen of Rap. Nicki must be referring to John Salley’s later playing days. He was a part of the Detroit “Bad Boy” Pistons, winning championships with them in 1988 & 1989. In 1999, Salley came out of retirement to suit up for the Los Angeles Lakers. Though he didn’t play much, Salley won another championship with the Lakers.
5. “Only” ft. Chris Brown, Drake & Lil Wayne (2014)
“And tell them b*tches blow me, Lance Stephenson.” Nicki has LeBron on her mind once again. She must be familiar with the LeBron James-Lance Stephenson rivalry. Their matchups were always entertaining when James played for the Miami Heat, and Stephenson played for the Indiana Pacers. In one of their matchups, Stephenson was guarding James as the ball was waiting to be thrown into play. He blew in his ear, and James just chuckled. Wonder if LeBron knows the number of times he’s been in Nicki Minaj’s bars.
4. “Roman’s Revenge” ft. Eminem (2010)
“I’m a bad b*tch, I’m a c****, and I’ll kick that h**, punt.” Roman mentions football again in “Roman’s Revenge.” In football, a punt is when one team kicks the ball to its opponent. A punt is a long, high kick that soars through the air. Nicki has plans to kick her opposition out of here. It’s not hard to find a bit of humor in Nicki Minaj’s bars.
3. “Moment 4 Life” ft. Drake (2010)
“And yes, I call the shots, I am the umpire.” The host of Queen Radio has rapped about sports since the beginning. In “Moment 4 Life,” Nicki describes herself as an umpire. Umpires officiate the game of baseball. One of the most important tasks of umpires is to monitor the pitches. Just like the umpires, Nicki is calling everything.
2. “Plain Jane (Remix)” – ASAP Ferg ft. Nicki Minaj (2017)
“If I call him them he comin’ home runnin’, Derek Jeter.” The Young Money artist has been known to jump on a song for a remix. On ASAP Ferg’s hit, “Plain Jane,” Nicki references Hall of Famer and five-time champion Derek Jeter in these bars. Nicki plays on the baseball term “home run” by saying her man will come home running when she calls. Also, it’s interesting she mentions Jeter as Nicki is from Queens, New York, and Jeter played his whole career with the New York Yankees. It’s only right she namedrops a New York great while on a New York artist’s song.
1. “Do You Mind” – DJ Khaled ft. Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, August Alsina, Jeremih, Rick Ross, & Future (2016)
“Every baller tryna score, check them shot clocks, but I hit ’em with them ‘Bron-Iguodala blocks.” It might be safe to say LeBron James is Nicki Minaj’s favorite. basketball player. Throughout her career, she has mentioned the NBA superstar in different ways. On DJ Khaled’s “Do You Mind,” these bars come right on time. Nicki references the historic 2016 NBA Finals, where the Cleveland Cavaliers came back from 3-1 to win the series.
James had the infamous block on Andre Iguodola with under two minutes left in Game 7. The Pink Friday rapper shows love to the historic play made by James just months earlier. Also, Nicki was in a relationship with Meek Mill around this time. These lines also mean that Nicki is curving any man that is interested in her. There’s a reason she’s included in the Top 50 greatest rappers of all time.
seeing this,” LeBron wrote on Instagram. “So AMAZING!! #ProudDad #BronnyGoingToCollege
#JamesGang
#FightOn
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