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LeBron James Will Attend Bronny’s USC Debut, Even If He Has To Skip A Lakers Game

December 1, 2023 by newhiphopnews

LeBron James has revealed that he plans to be at his son Bronny’s USC debut, even if it means skipping a Lakers game to do so. “Whenever he’s cleared and ready to have his first game, I already told my teammates that if they play on the same day we’re playing, I’m going to have to catch them the next game. Family over everything. But definitely got to see Bronny’s first game whenever he’s cleared and ready to go,” LeBron told reporters after the Lakers’ Thursday night loss to the Thunder.

Earlier this week, the James family announced that Bronny had received medical clearance to resume practice with USC “next week”. Furthermore, the family’s statement said that Bronny’s debut as a Trojan would come “soon after”. Of the Trojans’ next 10 games from December 11 onwards, four coincide with a Lakers’ fixture. If Bronny’s debut comes against Oregon State (December 30), Cal (January 3), Colorado (January 13), or Arizona (January 17), LeBron would be skipping a Lakers fixture. Of the four, only the matchup against Cal is a home fixture for USC. The Galen Center, USC’s home base, is a little over two miles from the Lakers’ Crypto.com Arena.

Bronny Set For Miraculous Return

LeBron James just said that if Bronny makes his USC debut on the same day the Lakers are playing, he’ll miss the Lakers game to attend Bronny’s game. He said he told his teammates on the flight over to OKC.

“Family over everything,” James said.

— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) December 1, 2023

Bronny has missed USC’s first seven games, in which they have gone 5-2. The Trojans were upset by UC Irvine before losing to Oklahoma at the Rady Children’s Invitational. The Trojans’ next game features their first ranked opponent of the season – No. 11 Gonzaga. However, Bronny has made sure to remain around the team as the season got underway. Bronny made an appearance at the annual Trojan HoopLA but did not participate in the athletic festivities.

Despite this, Bronny’s return is nothing short of miraculous. Having suffered a cardiac arrest less than four months ago, many thought that he was going to miss significant time. Instead, much like Aaron Rodgers, Bronny is now expected to defy the odds and make an expedited return to the sport that he loves. We’ll have more on Bronny’s USC debut as and when the details become available.

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LeBron James Blasts NFL For Suspending Photographer Involved In Tyreek Hill Celebration

November 30, 2023 by newhiphopnews

LeBron James has come to the defense of a photographer who was suspended by the NFL for participating in a Tyreek Hill celebration earlier this season. Kevin Fitzgibbons, a friend of Hill’s, had his NFL credentials revoked after Hill used his phone as part of a celebration against the Panthers. “Man, this is F’d UP!!! Suspended for the year and possibly for good!! C’mon NFL! Do better! Sh-t ain’t that serious,” LeBron wrote on Instagram.

Hill was penalized by the NFL for “using a prop” in his celebration. Meanwhile, as reported, Fitzgibbons had his credentials revoked for the rest of the season. The 20-year-old Fitzgibbons posted a mea culpa on TikTok this week, saying he understood and respected the NFL’s decision. Furthermore, he expressed hope that he would be allowed back on the sideline next season. Meanwhile, Hill simply wrote “I would comment, but I would get fined” on his X page.

LeBron Sings Jalen Hurts’ Praises

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However, someone that LeBron did have positive things to say about was Eagles QB Jalen Hurts. “And it’s all love and respect right back to you Young [King]!!!” LeBron wrote in response to Hurts speaking at length about how much he admits the veteran Laker. Hurts addressed his admiration for LeBron after attending Lakers-Sixers earlier this week. “Just thought it’d be cool to go see him, and obviously I had the opportunity to meet him. I wanted him to shake my dad’s hand, too. That’s a guy that my dad has watched, being an older guy, watched him grow into the monumental figure he is now. It’s just all love and respect for him,” Hurts said at the Eagles media availability on Wednesday.

According to Hurts, the game earlier in the week was actually his first time watching LeBron in person. On the plus side, Hurts got to watch LeBron set the new NBA benchmark for career minutes played. However, Hurts was also in attendance for the worst loss of LeBron’s career, as the Lakers suffered a 44-point loss to the Sixers. LeBron had a team-high 18 points. Despite that, the Sixers drilled 22 threes. Furthermore, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey combined for 61 points. By comparison, the five Lakers starters combined for 65.

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LeBron James Shares Love For Jalen Hurts

November 30, 2023 by newhiphopnews

LeBron James has responded to the love he was shown by Eagles QB Jalen Hurts. “And it’s all love and respect right back to you Young [King]!!!” LeBron wrote in response to Hurts speaking at length about how much he admits the veteran Laker. Hurts addressed his admiration for LeBron after attending Lakers-Sixers earlier this week. “Just thought it’d be cool to go see him, and obviously I had the opportunity to meet him. I wanted him to shake my dad’s hand, too. That’s a guy that my dad has watched, being an older guy, watched him grow into the monumental figure he is now. It’s just all love and respect for him,” Hurts said at the Eagles media availability on Wednesday.

LeBron’s Age “Source Of Constant Jokes” For The Lakers

Meanwhile, a recent report has revealed that LeBron James’ age is a source of “constant jokes” amongst his Lakers teammates. “He’s always got energy. He’s the oldest player in the NBA but still acts like he’s 20 every day. Just joking around, having fun. And I think he plays the game the same way, regardless of who he’s playing. And like Rui said, any time Bron has something that pushes him a little further, you see the results like you get tonight. Like last year in the playoffs. He just did more after all of that stuff started happening,” Austin Reaves told The Los Angeles Times.

LeBron turns 39 next month and is in his 21st season. However, he has shown little sign of slowing down. “It’s staggering for a player who has 20 years under the hood already and is preparing for 21 like he’s a rookie. He’s been doing 6 a.m. workouts. Probably been in our building as much as any player this offseason. Been in the weight room as much as any player. Any team LeBron’s played for, it’s been pretty uniform that his work sets the tone. There has been nothing but an increase in seeing that here. To me, it’s let’s be about it, let’s not talk about it. He’s definitely been about it this offseason,” Lakers GM Rob Pelinka told reporters back in September. This season, LeBron is averaging 25.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game.

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LeBron James’ Age Source Of “Constant Jokes” Amongst Lakers

November 23, 2023 by newhiphopnews

A new report has revealed that LeBron James’ age is a source of “constant jokes” amongst his Lakers teammates. “He’s always got energy. He’s the oldest player in the NBA but still acts like he’s 20 every day. Just joking around, having fun. And I think he plays the game the same way, regardless of who he’s playing. And like Rui said, any time Bron has something that pushes him a little further, you see the results like you get tonight. Like last year in the playoffs. He just did more after all of that stuff started happening,” Austin Reaves told The Los Angeles Times.

LeBron Has Hilarious Reaction To Question About Jazz Coach’s Age

Furthermore, LeBron’s age has been a major source of conversation this week. LeBron was left without a response after a reporter pointed out that he was older than Will Hardy, the head coach of the Utah Jazz head coach. After making a deflated noise and rubbing his head, LeBron finally responded to the question. “Oh my goodness. I’m not even mad. That’s a good one, you got me on that one. That’s crazy,” LeBron said. LeBron turns 39 next month. Meanwhile, Hardy turns 36 in January.

However, despite his “advanced years”, LeBron was unstoppable against the Jazz. He had 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists as the Lakers cruised into the in-season tournament quarterfinals with a 131-99 result. The night also saw LeBron surpass 39,000 points, the first player in league history to do so. Despite this, the night’s scoring title belonged to Anthony Davis, who put up a 28-point double-double. Omar Yurtseven led the Jazz with 18 points in 17 minutes off the bench as Utah fell to 4-10.

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LeBron James Speechless After Learning He’s Older Than Utah Jazz Head Coach

November 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

LeBron James was left without a response after a reporter pointed out that he was older than Will Hardy, the head coach of the Utah Jazz head coach. After making a deflated noise and rubbing his head, LeBron finally responded to the question. “Oh my goodness. I’m not even mad. That’s a good one, you got me on that one. That’s crazy,” LeBron said. LeBron turns 39 next month. Meanwhile, Hardy turns 36 in January.

However, being the oldest active player in the league didn’t stop LeBron from showing out against the Jazz. LeBron had 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists as the Lakers cruised into the in-season tournament quarterfinals with a 131-99 drubbing of the Jazz. The night also saw LeBron surpass 39,000 points, the first player in league history to do so. Despite this, the night’s scoring title belonged to Anthony Davis, who put up a 28-point double-double. Omar Yurtseven led the Jazz with 18 points in 17 minutes off the bench as Utah fell to 4-10.

LeBron Museum Opening In Akron

LeBron’s new scoring milestone is just another thing that will need to be added to the new museum opening in his hometown. Originally announced in 2022, a museum dedicated to LeBron is set to open in Akron this month. “A multimedia experience, the museum will include a re-creation of the apartment where he and his mother, Gloria, lived along with items from his childhood, high school playing career and championship runs with Cleveland, Miami and the Los Angeles Lakers,” read a press release from the NBA. The museum will be located at House Three Thirty, a facility opened and operated by LeBron’s foundation.

“My dream was always to put Akron on the map, So to have a place in my hometown that allows me to share my journey with my fans from all over the world means a lot to me. I’ve been known to hang on to a lot of things over the years. I always knew there would be a time and place to bring them out,” LeBron said.

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LeBron James Had The Perfect Response To Stephen A. Smith’s Tweet About Him

November 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are still seeming to find their footing to start the 2023-2024 NBA campaign. They are only 1-6 on the road this season, but they are 8-0 at home. Right now, they are a slightly above-average basketball team right now. Your record is a pretty good indicator of how well they are functioning together on the floor. Last night, on November 19, LeBron led the charge against an up-and-coming Houston Rockets team. Their first matchup was a blowout, with the Rockets thoroughly handling the visitors, 128-94. If you have been keeping up with the NBA, you know that Dillon Brooks, one of LeBron’s latest pests is on Houston. Any time he can get a win over James, you know he will relish in it.

Well, the season series is now split with the Lakers defending their home floor in a narrow 105-104 win. It took a season-high for LeBron to keep the team humming at Crypto.com Arena. He dropped 37 points with six rebounds and eight assists. While this game does mean a ton right now to either ball club, there was a funny moment that came out of it.

LeBron James Was Quick With It

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During the second quarter, James and teammate Christian Wood met up to celebrate. He supposedly “passed a blunt” to him making a joke about Christian’s last name. Stephen A. Smith, the world-renowned sports analyst, saw the video on X and he tweeted at LeBron suggesting he was smoking something he should not be. “Don’t even make me say it… @KingJames.” The Lakers superstar, responded with Stephen A.’s signature punchline, “Stay off the weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeedddddd! with tons of laughing emojis.” Smith has been using that iconic line for years on national television and it is a treat anytime he gets to make a reference to it.

What are your initial thoughts on LeBron James’ response to Stephen A. Smith’s tweet? Is this the funniest running joke in the sports world? How are the Los Angeles Lakers looking right now? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith. Furthermore, stay with us for everything else going on around the sports world.

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LeBron James Reacts To Skilla Baby Explaining His Hatred For Him

November 15, 2023 by newhiphopnews

LeBron James is someone who has dealt with a decent amount of hate throughout his career. Overall, he is not liked by everyone. Even though he is one of the greatest players ever, there are those who aren’t super thrilled about his career arc. From his move to Miami to his exploits in Los Angeles, there are those who believe he is a fickle guy. Moreover, some just don’t see how he could be put above a guy like Michael Jordan. That said, there is no denying he is a top-three player to ever grace the floor.

One person who doesn’t seem to like LeBron is none other than rapper Skilla Baby. In an old interview from last year, Skilla Baby revealed that while he knows LeBron is good, he just simply does not like him. He hates some of his moves and does not care for the way he has gone about his career. Overall, it was quite a bit of hate, and LeBron ended up seeing it. Sure, the interview happened a year ago, however, it has resurfaced which led to LeBron seeing it.

LeBron James Gets Some Hate

According to VladTV, James had a pretty humorous response on his Instagram story. “Crazy thing is I HATE ME TOO!!” LeBron wrote. Ultimately, LeBron knows that he isn’t going to win everyone over. Even 21 years into his career, there are still a whole lot of people who don’t care for him and never will. Regardless, he has accomplished a whole lot, and that is all that really matters. Whether or not Skilla Baby comes around eventually, is a whole different story.

Let us know what you think of Skilla Baby and his opinion of LeBron, in the comments section below. Do you think he gave a fair assessment? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world. We will always be sure to keep you informed on all of your favorite athletes and personalities.

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Rockets Blow Out Lakers After LeBron James And Dillon Brooks Speak On Beef

November 9, 2023 by newhiphopnews

LeBron James may have had the better stat line, but Dillon Brooks had the last laugh as the Rockets blew out the Lakers 128-94. Jalen Green had a game-high 28 points while young center Alperen Sengun had 19 points of his own as the Rockets dropped the Lakers to 0-5 on the road this season. After promising to “lock up” LeBron, Brooks finished with 5 points and 4 rebounds. Meanwhile, LeBron, who had offered praise to Brooks earlier in the day, finished with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Rui Hachimura led the Lakers in scoring with 24. However, he was just one of three Lakers to reach double digits alongside LeBron and D’Angelo Russell.

Following the loss, the Lakers pointed to their injured-depleted roster. “I mean, we can’t build cohesion if we don’t have our unit. It’s that simple. It’s just, we’re very depleted on the injury side,” Lebron said after the loss. The Lakers are currently without Anthony Davis, Jaxson Hayes, Jarred Vanderbilt, Jalen Hood-Schfino, and Gabe Vincent. However, the team is hoping that Davis will be available for Friday’s game against Phoenix, the Lakers’ first of the in-season tournament group stage.

Lakers Making The Worst Kind Of History

In each of the Lakers’ games this season, they’ve:

– Made fewer threes than their opponent
– Shot a worse percentage from three than their opponent

They’re the first team in NBA history to do that in each of the first 8 games of a season. pic.twitter.com/xLCEunO0s6

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) November 9, 2023

The Lakers’ 3-5 start to the season is just a one-game improvement to their dismal 2-6 start last year. However, the team is continuing to make history in all the worst ways. According to ESPN, the 2023/24 Lakers are now the first team in NBA history to make fewer threes and shoot worse from three than their opponents in each of their first eight games. Furthermore, the team has a -74 first-quarter point differential, also a historically low mark.

However, things could be about to turn around for the Lakers. They face the Suns on Friday, a team they have already beaten this season. After that, it’s back to LA for games against the Blazers and Grizzlies. The Blazers are also 3-5 at the time of writing. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies have completely fallen apart thanks to some major injuries and Ja Morant’s suspension. Last year’s two-seed are currently 1-7 to open the season.

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LeBron James Gives Dillon Brooks His Flowers

November 8, 2023 by newhiphopnews

LeBron James have given glowing praise of his “rival” Dillon Brooks head of their matchup later tonight. “I think every player that is awarded with a contract is awarded for a reason, and they’re worthy of the contract that they get. So I think in his case, he was worthy of the contract he got. He’s put in the work since he came out of Oregon, and that’s what Houston found value in and he’s here. So no, I think it has nothing to do with that,” LeBron told reporters.

However, LeBron also noted that he didn’t view the game as a grudge match. “I think just the competition alone. It’s always great to go out and compete, so he’s one of those guys who likes to compete along with a lot of other guys in our league. But I don’t really dwell in the past too much. … Over the years, I kind of leave that in the past and find a way to [think about]: ‘How can we get our first road win?’ That’s what my mindset is, for sure.”

Dillon Brooks Ready For LeBron

LeBron James believes Dillon Brooks was worthy of his contract pic.twitter.com/QswfWmpCs8

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) November 8, 2023

LeBron’s comments come after Brooks issued a bold statement of his own earlier in the day. “Ready to lock him up. He’s shooting the ball well. He’s been playing well. So I’m just there to make him tired, make him get into that fourth quarter early,” Brooks told the Houston Chronicle this week. “I feel like he (James) controls the media. I feel like a lot of guys, you know, have these podcasts and love social media, but I don’t really like it. And I don’t really like media. If I didn’t have to talk to you guys I wouldn’t talk to you guys. And you know, I just block it out and just play basketball.”

Brooks’ comments came ahead of the Rockets hosting the Lakers on Wednesday night. It will be the first time the pair will take the fall after Brooks tried, and failed, to ignite a beef between them during the first round of the playoffs. Brooks called LeBron “old” and consistently got in the veteran’s face. However, LeBron and the Lakers completely cooked Brooks’ then-team, the Grizzlies. Furthermore, the Grizzlies chose to let Brooks walk in free agency, in part due to the defensive specialist focusing more on the beef than playoff basketball.

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Dillon Brooks Ready To Renew Beef With LeBron James

November 8, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Dillon Brooks showed no signs of reconciling with LeBron James ahead of the pair’s first matchup since their infamous playoff meeting earlier this year. “Ready to lock him up. He’s shooting the ball well. He’s been playing well. So I’m just there to make him tired, make him get into that fourth quarter early,” Brooks told the Houston Chronicle this week. “I feel like he (James) controls the media. I feel like a lot of guys, you know, have these podcasts and love social media, but I don’t really like it. And I don’t really like media. If I didn’t have to talk to you guys I wouldn’t talk to you guys. And you know, I just block it out and just play basketball.”

Lakers File Complaint Over LeBron Treatment

However, Dillon Brooks isn’t the only one who seemingly has it in for LeBron. Earlier this week, the Lakers filed a complaint to the league over the officiating in their recent loss to the Heat. According to sources who spoke with ESPN, the Lakers submitted numerous clips of missed calls on LeBron during the Lakers’ one-point loss. One of the more egregious missed calls submitted was a video of Heat center Thomas Bryant making contact with LeBron’s face during a dunk attempt. LeBron attempted just four free throws during the game and has only drawn fouls on 6% of his drives this season.

“What they’re telling me is not consistent with what’s actually happening on the floor. When I went for the dunk attempt against Thomas Bryant, he clearly elbowed — like, arm straight across my face. And I asked him for the explanation — well, one of the refs said that he was straight up, hands straight in the air. Two of the refs said they were blocked and they didn’t see it,” LeBron himself said of the missed calls after the game.

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