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Ice Cube Flexes His Basketball Hall Of Fame Award

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There are not many rappers that have a legacy as big as Ice Cube. The 54-year-old legend has made contributions to several industries outside of music. You can find him in movies, commercials, and within the expansive circles of basketball. Cube did an incredible thing by creating the BIG 3 league which features NBA stars of the past who still have a passion for playing in an organized fashion. Because of this, the California MC received an award from the NBA and its storied Hall Of Fame.

According to HipHopDX, this award was in the works for a couple of months. Now, Cube was finally rewarded for his “extraordinary contributions to the world of basketball [and] his unparalleled passion for the game.” Ice Cube posted to Instagram to acknowledge this pivotal moment. “Had a remarkable time at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame today. So honored to see the trophy and exhibit for The Ice Cube Impact Award.”

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Ice Cube’s Legend Grows Larger

 
 
 
 
 
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He continued, “Can’t wait to reward people in the future who positively impact us through the game of basketball. Thank you⁦‪ @hoophall.” Furthermore, the President and CEO of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, John L. Doleva, thanked Cube for everything. “Ice Cube’s unquestionable passion for the game and his desire to see it utilized as a catalyst for positive impact on communities is unwavering. His sphere of influence in both the entertainment industry and in the professional sports arena brings remarkable authenticity and value to this award.”

What are your thoughts on the Ice Cube Impact Award? Does this do anything for the rapper’s legacy? Who could you see winning this award in the future and why? Where do you rank Ice Cube all time? 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 news surrounding Ice Cube and the NBA. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music and sports world.

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Russell Westbrook Adds Another Accomplishment To His Career

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Russell Westbrook is the most overlooked legend of his era. He is a player who gives his all every time he is on the floor. While some of his stops in his career haven’t been as successful as others. There’s no denying that Westbrook is a future Hall-of-Famer. The former league MVP has once again made the record books for another unbelievable stat. The former UCLA Bruin is the first player in NBA history to have a 30-point and 10-assist game with 5 different franchises. Just another reason to root for a guy like Westbrook.

Westbrook has spent time with the Thunder, Rockets, Wizards, Lakers, and Clippers in his 16-year career. It’s almost hard to believe that Westbrook has been in the league this long. His 2023 campaign with the Clippers has been a year of rebuilding for the point guard. Russell has played just sixteen games for the Clippers. He is averaging 15 points per game as well as nearly eight assists. Clippers teammate Paul George has long shut down talks of Russ’s attitude in the locker room. It finally feels as if Westbrook is in a good place for his mental well-being.

Russell Westbrook Continues To Leave His Mark

Russell’s latest feat truly deserves its roses. Usually, when a player has been on this many teams, they’re known as a journeyman. With Westbrook, that is not the case. At every stop in his career, Westbrook has been added as a piece to help the team achieve postseason success. No one ever expects him to be just a filler on the bench. What fans are witnessing from Westbrook will never be duplicated. Never take that for granted.

For Westbrook, it was another night, with another record. When his time is up, the future Hall-of-Famer will be in the record books for many accomplishments. Where do you stand on the greatness of Russell Westbrook? Does he take more flack than is deserved? Or does his postseason play make a case for Russ never being the guy? Leave a comment below to let us know your thoughts. For all your NBA news, stay right here with HNHH.