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Skip Bayless Wins Over The Internet With Hilarious Phil Jackson Diss

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Skip Bayless is one of the most hated men on television, especially as it pertains to the sports world. Overall, this is mostly due to all of his bizarre hot takes on people like LeBron James. However, there are times when Bayless can make you laugh. After all, he is a troll and it is a troll’s duty to at least make you chuckle on occasion. When it comes to Skip, that has certainly been the case over the years. On Twitter, he will just drop a gem out of nowhere and it will end up going viral, unbeknownst to him.

Recently, former Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson made some weird comments about the NBA. Overall, he doesn’t watch the sport anymore. Why? You ask. Because he didn’t like the “Black Lives Matter” signs on the court during the bubble season. Consequently, Jackson has been deemed as a racist. Moreover, people like Skip Bayless are looking to take their shots at him. On Monday night, that is exactly what happened as Bayless was watching Jimmy Butler put up 56 on the Bucks. Near the end of the game, Skip tweeted “If only Phil Jackson could see this.”

Skip Bayless Hits Phil Jackson With A Joke

Ultimately, this was a hilarious joke that NBA Twitter was appreciative of. When Skip Bayless wants to be, he can be shady, and that is exactly what we saw here. In the tweets down below, you can see many of the reactions to what Bayless said. “Heartbreaking: The Worst Person You Know Just Made A Great Joke,” one meme read. “Skip is not supposed to get Ws on this app. The world is ending,” another user wrote. Quite simply, Skip won over some fans, despite all of the odds.

At this point, Phil Jackson is a bit of a pariah within NBA circles. Ever since he called LeBron and his friends a “posse,” he has been looked at differently. Needless to say, he probably won’t get another NBA job anytime soon. Let us know your thoughts on Skip’s diss, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports world.

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Stephen A. Smith Fired Up After Knicks Win: Watch

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Stephen A. Smith has been a fan of the New York Knicks since childhood. Unfortunately, aside from two championships in the 70s, he has not seen them be successful. Although they have made it to a few NBA Finals, they haven’t been able to get over the hump. Moreover, the last 20 years have been filled with some truly abysmal seasons. At this point, being a Knicks fan is incredibly difficult, even when they make the playoffs. However, this year has actually been very encouraging for the Knicks.

Yesterday, the team completed their Games 3 and 4 sweep at Madison Square Garden in round one against the Cavaliers. Consequently, they are now leading the series 3-1, and can close it out in Cleveland this week. Overall, this is a bit of a shocking development, as most felt like the Cavs were a lock to win the series. As one can imagine, Stephen A. is over the moon about all of this. How can he not be? His team is experiencing quite a bit of success, and they may be the shock team of the East.

Stephen A. Is A Happy Man

Subsequently, Stephen A. is in a pretty good mood right now. Of course, he has to help host First Take this morning, and he is gloating about the Knicks. In the video up above, Smith gives the First Take crew a good chuckle with his “Go New York, Go New York, Go!” chant. This has been a rallying cry for the Knicks for decades, and it is certainly getting a lot of usage in these playoffs. Although they probably won’t even make the Finals, there is so much hype around the team right now.

There have been times when Smith wanted to renounce his Knicks fandom completely. Now, however, he has no reason not to love them. They are playing at a high level, and they are showing very few signs of slowing down. Whether or not the Knicks can close out their first-round series, remains to be seen. Let us know what you think of this resurgence, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.

Draymond Green Delivers Interesting Anthony Edwards Comparison

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Draymond Green is someone who has inspired quite a bit of controversy so far in the postseason. Back in Game 2 against the Sacramento Kings, he ended up stomping on Domantas Sabonis. Overall, this was not a good look and it led to a one-game suspension. However, despite Green’s absence, the Warriors were able to win Game 3 safely. Subsequently, on Sunday afternoon, they also managed to win Game 4 to tie up the series. Now, the Kings have their backs up against the wall as the defending champs look to secure the comeback.

While Draymond Green is focused on his own series, he is also watching games from around the league. Last night, the Minnesota Timberwolves were playing Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets. It was a must-win game as the Nuggets came into the match up 3-0. However, in the end, the T-Wolves were able to stave off elimination. This was largely thanks to the likes of Anthony Edwards, who scored a whopping 34 points. After the game, Draymond decided to show love.

Draymond Green Loves Some Anthony Edwards

However, as you will see in the tweet above, Draymond Green did this by revealing an interesting comparison for Ant. Essentially, he compared the Timberwolves’ star to a wide receiver in football. “With all due respect to all the great Wide Receivers. Hard to not imagine Ant Man not being an all time great receiver. He just ran a crazy post on the double to get the ball,” Green wrote. Although this might seem like a weird comparison across sports, it is definitely an apt one. Edwards is fast and energetic on the court and has been carrying his team this season.

Whether or not the Timberwolves can make an impossible comeback, remains to be seen. For the most part, it just seems like the Nuggets had an off-night, and will bounce back at home. Either way, T-Wolves fans are happy to have him on the roster. Let us know your thoughts on his recent performance, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.

Anthony Edwards Goes For 34

LeBron James Celebrates Latest Lakers Win In Style

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LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers weren’t looking too great earlier in the season. Overall, much of the team’s problems had to do with a lack of chemistry. For instance, Russell Westbrook didn’t mesh well with the rest of the team. Although he is now thriving with the Clippers, it is clear that his role with the Lakers didn’t make much sense for him. However, the Lakers are now rolling with their new team. They finished the regular season with the best record since after the All-Star game. Moreover, they are playing the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round and are up 2-1.

The game that gave the Lakers the series lead took place on Saturday. This was just a few days after Dillon Brooks had called LeBron James old, and essentially questioned his skills. On the night of the game, James had a chat with Brooks, and eventually, LeBron got the best of him. Consequently, LeBron and the Lakers are feeling very good about themselves. Game 4 is going to go down in Los Angeles, and there is a very good chance this team winds up heading back to Memphis up 3-1.

LeBron James Is In His Element

Following the game, James took to Instagram with a couple of posts. In the video up above, we simply see some edited footage of LeBron James from the most recent game. “Scratch that you’re in the presence of a… CROWN CROWN CROWN,” he wrote. Needless to say, he is reiterating the fact that he is the King of the NBA. Overall, he has yet to be dethroned, regardless of how some of the young guys try to treat him. Additionally, he posted his pre-game outfit, which certainly turned a few heads.

The road to the NBA Finals will be difficult for the Lakers. If they beat Memphis, they will have to play either the Warriors or the Kings. Both of these teams are extremely talented. However, the Lakers certainly have the pieces to dismantle both, should it all come down to that. Let us know how you think the Lakers will do, in the comments section below.

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Raptors Fire Nick Nurse After Five Seasons

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Nick Nurse briefly turned the Toronto Raptors into one of the NBA’s hottest brands. Serving with the team since 2013, Nurse took over as head coach in 2018. Despite going 59-23 the previous season, long-time head coach Dwayne Casey was fired after being swept in the Conference Semifinals by Cleveland. Nurse took Toronto all the way to a title in his first season, while also bringing to Kawhi Leonard to Canada.

However, Nurse has never been able to replicate that first-year success. Leonard left for LA in the offseason, meaning the Raptors traded a first-round pick for a championship. That 2019 first-rounder became Keldon Johnson, the Spurs’ leading scorer this past season. After winning 53 games the next season, the Raptors have completely dropped off. They won just 27 games in the 20/21 season and finished with a .500 record in the most recent season. As for the postseason, they lost in the first round in the 21/22 campaign and were outclassed by the Bulls in this year’s Play-In tournament.

Raptors Look To “Reset”

On April 21, the Raptors fired Nurse as head coach. Nurse had one year left on his contract and had met with Team President Masai Ujiri numerous times to discuss the plan going forward. However, it appears that Ujiri had other plans. In a statement, Ujiri said that the decision to move on from Nurse was “an opportunity for us to reset, to refocus, to put into place the personnel and the players who will help us reach our goal of winning our next championship.”

So what’s next for the Raptors, and for Nurse? Sources who spoke to ESPN said that former Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka is a serious contender to take the Toronto job. Udoka has been a free agent since the Celtics suspended and later fired him for conduct violations. Meanwhile, Nurse may not have to wait long for his next role, as sources say that he is a prominent candidate for the vacant position with the Rockets. However, the move ends an era for the Raptors and the team will now look to find a new direction. The team holds a lottery pick in the upcoming draft.

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Ludacris Delivers Hilarious Draymond Green Meme

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Ludacris is someone who doesn’t shy away from posting memes of himself on Instagram. In fact, this is something that can be said of most oldheads in the hip-hop game. Overall, Luda is someone that continues to entertain his fans, and his meme game on Instagram is a way to do that. Additionally, in order to stay in tune with the latest memes, the artist is always keeping up with the trends. Whether it be pop culture, sports, or music, he is tapped in with the latest news stories.

We know this largely because of the latest meme he posted on his Instagram account. If you have been following the NBA, you know that Draymond Green recently stomped on Domantas Sabonis. Subsequently, the Warriors star was suspended for one game in the middle of the playoffs. Consequently, the Warriors could be out of this series by tomorrow night. However, that did not stop Ludacris from reposting the meme below, which was originally created by The Score.

Ludacris Makes Light Of Draymond Green Suspension

As you can see, the video starts out with the Green and Sabonis altercation. However, as soon as the stomp is made, the video cuts to Ludacris’ infamous 2003 music video for the track “Stand Up.” This was one of the biggest hits in the entire world 20 years ago, and it seems to still be very relevant today. Overall, we’re sure even Draymond Green could appreciate the use of this meme. After all, on Thursday night, all he will be able to do is scroll through Twitter and Instagram as his teammates play basketball. It is a harsh world, isn’t it?

The Sacramento Kings are currently up 2-0 on the Golden State Warriors. If they manage to go up 3-0, history tells us that the series is over. However, the Warriors are the one team that could back from something like this. Whether or not they will, still remains to be seen. Let us know whether or not you thought the suspension was just, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from the sports and music world.

Anonymous NBA Poll Announces Most Overrated Player

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The NBA has in the most important leg of their season. The opening round of the playoffs has already started with a bang. Including all the drama that took place on Monday night with Draymond Green and Damontas Sabonis. However, it appears as if the league can never run out of fresh drama. This time, the drama will not have a direct person to blame. Because the source doesn’t have a name. However, that doesn’t mean the latest news won’t cause a stir.

The Athletic recently took an anonymous player poll around the league. The range of topics was from best fan base to worst fan base, to even who is the most overrated player in the league. Calling someone overrated is a statement that carries a lot of weight. However, calling someone overrated without repercussions may be a little easier. On the topic of the most overrated player in the game, one name earned the most votes. That name belongs to Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young.

Trae Young Voted Most Overrated Player

Young took home the crown of most overrated, an award I’d assume makes him proud. However, there were other big names that received votes in the category. The first stunner would be Damian Lillard. Lillard grabbed nearly 4% of the vote in a category he doesn’t belong in. Dame has long been highly regarded as one of the best to play the game. But for some, those praises may not state the case of who he is as a player. The list is bound to ruffle a few feathers. Including Green, who may not be the best at holding back his feelings.

It is strange that everyone aside from Lillard on this list at least qualified for the play-in tournament this season. Maybe the anonymous voters all played on teams that are currently sitting at home. Whatever the case may be, Young has bigger fish to fry. The Hawks have the huge challenge of trying to take down the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs. So, maybe this is the bulletin board material Young needs. Do you believe that Young is the most overrated player in the NBA? If not Young, who earns your vote? Bravely let us know in the comment section. For the latest sports news, keep it locked in here with HNHH.

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50 Cent Reacts To Draymond Green’s Now-Infamous Stomp

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50 Cent is one of the most hilarious instigators in the rap game. Overall, his social media is filled with posts of him clowning people. Moreover, he finds himself commenting on a lot of the hottest topics throughout the sports and entertainment world. Even if something is not his business, you can be sure that he is going to participate in the conversation. Although some find this to be petty and rude, there are plenty of others who find this to be absolutely hilarious.

Last night, Draymond Green gave 50 Cent something to comment on. In Game 2 of the first-round matchup between the Warriors and Kings, Green was ejected. This subsequently occurred after he stomped on the ribs of Domantas Sabonis. Sabonis grabbed Green’s ankle, although his clap back was just a bit too much for the officials. Green was not happy with the call and made it very clear while on the court. Either way, Draymond could be suspended for Game 3, which would very well put a dagger in his team’s chances of a comeback.

50 Cent Addresses Draymond Green

Never a stranger to this kind of controversy, 50 Cent decided to weigh in on Instagram. Of course, the caption above was hilarious, and there is no doubt that even Green will chuckle. “Said @money23green what the fvck you do that for?” 50 began. “He said 50 im a big stepper, i’m out here steppin on shit it’s the play offs. i was sitting there looking like, oh shit.” Whether or not these two actually had a conversation is up for debate. Either way, it is clear that Green is a very competitive individual who believes he is in the right.

With Green on the verge of a suspension, it will be interesting to see what Fif has to say moving forward. Either way, for 50 Cent and other NBA fans, it would be fun to see the Kings advance this season. This is their first playoff appearance in years, and the franchise deserves some success. Only time will tell whether or not they can finish this series off. Let us know if you think Draymond should be suspended, in the comments down below.

Draymond Green Inspires Hilarious Memes After Sabonis Stomp

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Draymond Green has a reputation for being a dirty player. Overall, this is not a good reputation to have, as fans will rarely ever give you the benefit of the doubt. However, Green always seems to think he is in the right. Seldom does he take accountability for his actions on the court, which then leads to an even worse reputation. Although the Warriors fans support his actions, fans across the league don’t care too much for Green. As soon as he does something that is perceived as out of line, Twitter gets out the “RIP Bozo” memes.

Last night, Draymond Green made a fatal error in the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings. While losing by four points, Green fell to the floor with Domantas Sabonis. Upon getting up, Green seemingly had his leg grabbed. Instead of reacting like a normal person would, Green decided to stomp on Sabonis’ ribs. Following this incident, Green was promptly ejected from the game. Moreover, he got into a big shouting match with the fans, which was definitely a sight to behold.

Draymond Green Gets Ejected

Now, Sabonis is getting x-rays to see if he has any damage to his ribs or his lungs. Furthermore, there is a real sense that Green could be suspended for his actions. Overall, such a suspension would most definitely be deserved. After all, you cannot go around and do these kinds of things to your opponents. Even if you feel like you were wronged initially, you have to show some kind of restraint. Clearly, Draymond Green has yet to receive that message after all of these years in the NBA.

Additionally, you cannot talk about last night without mentioning the amazing memes that were showcased on Twitter. The fans had a whole lot of fun with this, and it definitely showed. For Green, however, this is definitely a chapter that he will want to forget, regardless of how much he thinks he is right. Check out the best memes from last night, down below. Furthermore, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.

The Memes Are A-Flying

Draymond Green Melts Down After Stomping On Domantas Sabonis

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Draymond Green has been known for being a bit of a dirty player in the past. Moreover, his transgressions get him ejected from games, more often than not. He has also been known to get hit with some brutal suspensions, that always put his team in a hole. Overall, this has been Green’s weakness since he came into the league. However, he has made very few strides to actually change himself for the better. Now, the Warriors are the underdogs in a playoff series, and he is still up to his old bag of tricks.

Last night was game 2 in the first-round series between the Warriors and the Sacramento Kings. The Warriors have been pitiful on the road this year, so it was not surprising that they dropped game 1. Although they started off strong in game 2, they ended up tanking in the second half of the game. Furthermore, it all fell apart in the fourth quarter as Draymond Green got tangled up with Domantas Sabonis. In the clip below, you can see Green get tied up before stomping on the Kings star. This was an incredibly dangerous move that got Green ejected.

Draymond Green Does It Again

Subsequently, fans lit up on social media with concern for Sabonis. Additionally, people are now calling for Draymond Green to be suspended. They felt like the play was so dirty that Green should at least sit for one game. Of course, Green feels the opposite as he told reporters after the game that he had nowhere to put his foot. Moreover, he claims that Sabonis grabbed his leg first. “My leg got grabbed. Second time in two nights,” Green explained. Needless to say, accountability is hard to find.

Moving forward, it will be interesting to see what the NBA decides here. Draymond Green has a history of this kind of thing, so it would not be shocking to see a suspension come about. Only time will tell what the league decides. Let us know your feelings on all of this, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.

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