Andrew Wiggins has been away from the Golden State Warriors for a few weeks now, and it seems like he is done for the season. Overall, fans are very concerned for Wiggins, especially since no one knows what the reason for his absence is. Anonymous Warriors players have claimed that he is dealing with matters that are bigger than basketball. However, due to the ambiguousness of these statements, fans are trying to fill in the blanks. Of course, this has led to some detrimental rumors that aren’t exactly productive for anybody.
The prevailing rumor that has dominated the discourse over the past week has to do with Wiggins’ girlfriend, Mychal Johnson. Fans have theorized that she cheated on Wiggins with his best friend. Furthermore, Wiggins’ child with Johnson allegedly belongs to the best friend. Ultimately, this is a very extreme rumor that was never confirmed by anyone. However, in true internet fashion, people ran with it. Recently, Johnson took to Twitter where she attempted to set the record straight.
“The internet is really a sick place,” she wrote. “Literally the farthest thing from the truth. It’s sad y’all even doing this.” You can tell just how upset Johnson is by the rumors, and understandably so. This is one of those occasions where it is clear that the internet has gone a bit too far. Overall, it is clear that Wiggins is dealing with a very serious situation, and he doesn’t need to be dealing with all of these bizarre fantasies that the fans have cooked up. Sometimes, the fans should just let the players deal with personal issues. Otherwise, you end up with stuff like this.
Hopefully, Wiggins and his family are able to find a bit of peace during this situation. It is clear that he is going through it, and fans should just support him in his time of need. We hope that he is okay, as personal matters of any kind can be difficult to navigate. Let us know what you think of the situation, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.
Shaq is someone who is beloved by people all around the world. There is a very good reason for this as he is one of those personalities who is always brightening up a room. Overall, Shaq is a man of many talents. For instance, he is one of the best players in the history of the NBA. Moreover, he is a world-renowned DJ who has played at some of the biggest festivals in the entire world. Needless to say, he is an impressive individual. Consequently, people are always excited to see what he will do next.
Over the weekend, however, the NBA Hall-Of-Famer actually had people very worried about his condition. This is due to the fact that he posted a tweet of himself in a hospital bed. He tagged Ernie Johnson and Candace Parker, saying he misses them while noting “I’m always watching.” Clearly, he was referencing NBA on TNT and the shows he does for them. Although, fans were certainly concerned about why Shaq would need to be in the hospital. After all, he had plenty of wires connected to him.
According to TMZ, fans do not have to worry. Essentially, Shaq just needed a minor hip surgery to repair some damage. Overall, it was a very successful operation, and the NBA legend is doing just fine. That said, there was definitely some cause for concern there. Either way, Shaq is a very big man, and when you are of his stature, it is easy for your body to break down quickly. Consequently, it should come as no surprise that he has had to get these kinds of operations. Hopefully, his issue is fixed and he can get back on set in no time.
Shaq is definitely the most valued member of the NBA On TNT crew. He has four NBA titles and multiple Finals MVPs. Moreover, he has the most individual accolades of any of the people on the set. He has been with TNT for years now, and he has made for some truly hilarious moments. We wish the big man nothing but the best in his recovery.
Colin Cowherd is someone who has always been brutally honest when speaking on topics around the sports world. Overall, he is one of the funnier personalities because of his contradictions. One day he will say one thing, only to go back on it the very next day. Ultimately, this makes him very relatable as we have all contradicted ourselves to brush off being wrong the first time. Although Cowherd does this to mixed results, there is no denying the fact that he is great at eliciting responses from people.
Recently, Cowherd was on his very own podcast where he absolutely went off on Michael Jordan. This rant was prompted by the fact that Jordan is looking to sell his stake in the Charlotte Hornets. Consequently, Cowherd decided to destroy Jordan for his post-playing career. Moreover, Cowherd suggested that without Phil Jackson and Scottie Pippen, there would be no mythology around MJ. It was an absolutely scathing takedown that continues to go viral throughout social media.
Colin Cowherd Speaks
“Take out Scottie Pippen and Phil Jackson, this whole Michael Jordan mythology is sort of just that”
“He tried baseball. Failed. He tried ownership. Was awful. He tried the Wizards. It bombed,” Cowherd said. “Everybody understands, that take out Scottie Pippen and Phil Jackson, this whole Michael Jordan mythology is sort of just that. He’s arguably the greatest basketball player of all-time… Michael was always a bit of a selfish player. He’s a bit of a selfish guy. And, he’s not great at building community. He’s great at building wealth for Michael Jordan. That’s fine. It’s not a criticism, it’s a reality of who Michael is.” Overall, these are some very strong words. However, they aren’t exactly new thoughts. Many have said these things about Jordan before, just not in such brazen of a fashion.
Coming from Cowherd, these words might not hold very much weight. Had one of Jordan’s peers said it, then people would absolutely listen. But from Cowherd, it just comes across like an attempt to go viral. Either way, it certainly worked as this podcast clip continues to make the rounds. Let us know what you think of the rant, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.
Jason Sudeikis is on top of the world these days. Although he went through a messy divorce from Olivia Wilde, his show Ted Lasso is immensely popular. People absolutely love the Apple TV series where he plays a loveable soccer coach who is a little in over his head. Overall, it is the kind of feel-good series that is easy to binge-watch, and it also provides fans with a nice laugh during these tough times. Additionally, it helps that Sudeikis is a phenomenal comedic actor who does a truly great job in the show.
If you know anything about the actor, you have at least a brief understanding that he is good at sports. At one point, he got a college scholarship to play ball, even if it wasn’t in the NCAA. Ultimately, if people are giving you a scholarship to play a sport, you probably have at least a little bit of talent. Recently, Sudeikis got an opportunity to show off this talent on the biggest stage. Below, you can see a clip of the actor on the floor at Madison Square Garden, where he took a quick shot from beyond the arc.
Sudeikis ended up hitting the shot with ease. Subsequently, Sudeikis got a bit of praise from those who were on the court with him. Overall, it was pretty cool to watch him hit the shot in such a legendary building. Moreover, it should be noted that the Knicks are one of the best shows in the entire NBA right now. They are on a huge role, and if you love the team, you have every reason to be excited about the future. They may not be title contenders, but they certainly could be in a few years’ time.
In the tweets below, fans reacted to the Sudeikis shot. Ultimately, the reactions were all very kind, as it is very hard to hate someone like Sudeikis. Either way, perhaps the Knicks should consider him if they ever need a depth player. Be sure to stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.
Fat Joe has always been a New York Knicks fan. Whenever there is a Knicks game in town, you can expect Fat Joe to be there. However, as a fan of the Knicks, he understands what it is like to have a broken heart. The Knicks are not exactly a beacon of success these days. Although, they are trying to change those fortunes. They have one of the hottest teams in the entire NBA, and New Yorkers are actually looking forward to the postseason. That said, there are others who are still preparing for the worst.
Overall, this Knicks’ success has created a conundrum for some fans. This is because a lot of New Yorkers abandoned the Knicks for the Brooklyn Nets. Of course, this was because of the addition of KD and Kyrie. Now, however, both of those men are gone and the Knicks are the better New York team. As Fat Joe explained in a recent social media stream, some Nets fans are trying to migrate back to the Knicks. The legendary artist is not having any of this, however, as he told those fickle fans to stay in their lane.
“My Knicks? Phenomenal. Hottest team in the NBA. What’s up? [Jalen] Brunson back, we beat The Joker. You gotta stop,” Joe said. “Look, do me a favor, fake people. All of a sudden, I’m driving around New York, and I’m seeing Knick jackets, Knick hats, they coming up to me, ‘Yeah, brother, let’s go Knicks!’ No, you is Brooklyn. You know how you on Instagram and get them fake little ads now, ‘Yo Brooklyn Nets fans?’ My, how the tables have turned!”
Overall, the artist makes a great point. These days, there are too many fake fans who like to change their allegiances. Real fans suffer through the pain of their team’s losses. If you’re just going to switch teams based on who is winning, well, your values are in the gutter. Either way, it is nice to see the Knicks doing something right for once. Let us know what you think of Fat Joe’s comments, down below.
Shannon Sharpe is easily one of the funniest men on television. In the realm of sports talk TV, Sharpe is easily a cut above the rest. Although not everyone agrees with his commentary, there is no denying that he is very fun to listen to. Whenever he sits across from Skip Bayless, the sparks are flying, and it makes for truly amazing TV. That said, Sharpe also has a considerable presence on social media. Overall, he saves Instagram for all of his sneakers and his outfit checks. Subsequently, his Twitter is where he can interact with fans and crack a few jokes on occasion.
Recently, Sharpe and the rest of Twitter were given plenty of material to work with. This was because of an interview Larsa Pippen did with Andy Cohen. Throughout the interview, Pippen made various revelations about her relationship with Marcus Jordan. Moreover, she also spoke a bit about her love life with Scottie Pippen. This is where she revealed that she would have sex with Pippen four times per night, for 23 years. She claimed that they never skipped a day, although this truly seems impossible.
Shannon Sharpe Speaks
That’s why Pip was plaqued with back problems during his career. My bck hurts from reading this. https://t.co/jehj6nPgYf
Sharpe could not miss an opportunity to make some jokes here. Above, you can see that he took to Twitter to say “That’s why Pip was plagued with back problems during his career. My bck hurts from reading this.” It was a pretty funny comment that fans couldn’t help but agree with. However, it is interesting to consider the logistics of what Pippen said. Scottie was on the road quite a bit throughout his career, and Larsa wasn’t always with him. Additionally, it just feels like there is some serious cap going on.
In Pippen’s interview, she made mention of the fact that if she were to marry Marcus Jordan, she would change her last name to Jordan. This was a wild thing to say when you consider how Scottie and Michael have beef. At this point, it feels like we are seeing some sort of forbidden warfare play out in real-time. Let us know what you think of all this, in the comments below.
Consequently, fans have completely lost favor with Simmons. They don’t really see what kind of value he brings to the NBA anymore. He has almost made it crystal clear that he has no interest in actually playing basketball. Overall, it is one of the worst falls from grace we have ever seen in the entire history of the NBA. As it turns out, the fall from grace is getting even worse as Simmons has just lost his representation.
Ben Simmons Moves Forward
Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons and Klutch Sports have mutually decided to part ways, sources told ESPN. Simmons had been represented by Klutch since he came into the NBA as the No. 1 pick in 2016. The agency negotiated his five-year $177 million extension in 2019.
According to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, Simmons and Klutch Sports have “mutually decided to part ways.” For those who may not know, Klutch Sports is run by Rich Paul, who is LeBron’s, right-hand man. Simmons and Klutch had worked together since he was drafted into the league. However, they are now moving on from one another. Although, if you were to ask NBA Twitter about this, they would immediately tell you that this was Klutch Sports’ decision. At the end of the day, Simmons was making Paul’s brand look bad, and they decided to take action.
At this point, fans have completely fallen out of favor with Simmons. They think he is a scrub and that he is mostly useless to any team that tries to acquire him. It is an unfortunate situation, although that’s the way these things go. Being a professional athlete is not for everyone, and despite having the talent, you also need the mentality and the attitude. Let us know what you think of this latest development, in the comments down below.
Michael Jordan, also referred to by his initials MJ, is a retired, six-time NBA Championship winner who primarily played for the Chicago Bulls. Michael received numerous awards and accolades throughout his 15-year career as a professional basketball player. He is widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time. His success on the court is nothing short of legendary, but his business pursuits off the court have transcended him to a global financial powerhouse. Forbes estimates that Michael’s net worth is in the ballpark of $2 billion. This figure makes him the richest former or current basketball player, and one of the richest African Americans in the United States. Here is a rundown of his current business ventures.
In 2010 Michael Jordan made a purchase of the Charlotte Bobcats for an estimated $275 million. The purchase made the NBA legend the only high-profile ex-basketball player to own a majority franchise stake in the NBA. The Bobcats changed their name to the Hornets after the original Charlotte Hornets moved to New Orleans and changed their name to the Pelicans.
Jordan’s purchase came at a time when the former Bobcats were having a terrible run in the league. They had spent an entire decade without any high-profile NBA player and could hardly make progress in the playoffs. Michael hoped to inject some much-needed resources to improve the performance of his hometown team.
The acquisition could not have come at a better time for the former NBA star. The NBA franchise has exploded into a global phenomenon since 2010. Owners and investors of the NBA have been able to enjoy significant financial returns. Although the team has not reached the heights Michael would have hoped for, his stake in the franchise has become a significant business investment in his portfolio.
Forbes estimated that the Charlotte Hornets had an estimated valuation of $1.5 billion in 2020. Michael is no longer the sole owner of the franchise. He partnered with Melvin Capital venture fund Gabe Plotkin, as well as the DI Capital founder Daniel Sundheim who bought some of his shares in 2019. He is, however, still the majority shareholder.
Air Jordan is the best-selling sneaker and sports apparel brand in history – and that is by quite some margin. The first Jordan sneakers, the Jordan 1s, were designed by Nike for Michael in 1984. The sneaker was released to the public for purchase the following year. It is an understatement to say that Jordan’s illustrious career directly influences the sales of the sneakers.
Jordan sneakers were so popular in the 90s that Michael and Nike agreed that the Air Jordan brand would operate 100% independently from the Nike Corporation. It has been reported that Air Jordan raked in $5.1 billion for Nike in 2022 and Michael’s deal ensures that he receives 5% of the sales. This would mean that Michael earned in excess of $100 million in 2022 from the Nike deal alone.
Michael Jordan also boasts an impressive real estate portfolio. He is rumored to have four houses in the United States totaling about $60 million. The most famous of all his abodes is his No.23 mansion in Chicago. The house is a customized Michael Jordan haven and was the house he lived the longest in while playing for the Chicago Bulls.
Sources close to the hall-of-famer reveal that he has been trying to sell the mansion for $14 million. He is yet to find a buyer. He bought the mansion in 1991 after winning his first championship. The house was famously featured in rapper Travis Scott’s video aptly called Franchise. Jordan owns other homes in his hometown North Carolina and in Florida and Utah.
The fine-dining restaurant group was founded by the retired basketball player in 1997. The main location was in Grand Central Terminal, New York City, though locations exist in Uncasville, Connecticut; Ridgefield, Washington, and Chicago. The restaurant chain primarily prepares high-quality steaks for its customers. They can also be ordered via the website and shipped to customers countrywide.
Michael Jordan and apparel brand Hanes celebrated three decades of their partnership in 2019. Michael inked his first endorsement deal with Hanes in 1989 and has been an unwavering brand ambassador for the North Carolina apparel company. Hanes calls the partnership the longest-running and most successful partnership of its type to date. 30 years is comparably as long as Michael’s deal with Nike, so we should safely assume that both parties are happy with the arrangement. Michael has since taken up a co-brand director role at Hanes.
Michael Jordan joined his fellow sports legend, former MLB superstar Derek Jitter to acquire a small percentage of the Miami Marlins. Michael was part of Derek’s sixteen investors that raised a reported $1.2 billion to acquire minority ownership of the baseball franchise. Details of the acquisition are all over the place with some reports estimating that Derek owns a 4% stake and Michael owns a 0.5% stake.
Michael famously came out of basketball retirement to play professional baseball. The move did not have the success he has intended and later returned to the basketball court. It seems like even his investment in the MLB has also suffered a decline with reports indicating that the value of the Marlins has dropped to an estimated $990 million.
Michael Jordan owns 23XI racing. This is a professional auto racing organization that competes in the NASCAR Cup Series. Michael, the majority shareholder, co-owns the organization with Denny Hamlin – a professional NASCAR racing driver. Bubba Wallace, the only black driver in the NASCAR Cup Series was signed on to drive the No. 23 stock car for 23XI. The organization has achieved relative success since Michael and Denny took over.
Owner And Corporate Adviser For Betting Company, Draft-Kings
Michael Jordan is taking an equity stake in DraftKings in exchange for becoming a special adviser to the sports betting and fantasy sports company. https://t.co/G7MwnGcxmk
In 2020, DraftKings announced that Michael Jordan had acquired an ownership stake at the betting company in exchange for a role as a special advisor. Michael and DraftKings have not yet given further details on the partnership. The partnership might seem like a conflict of interest at a glance. Michael owns the Charlotte Hornets who play in a league that currently has contracts with DrafKings.
The NBA, however, allows investors, including governors, to have involvement with sports betting and fantasy sports businesses. This is, of course, subject to safeguards required under league rules to prevent these conflicts of interest. Perhaps this move didn’t come as a surprise to many die-hard Michael Jordan fans. The legend has expressed his affinity for gambling throughout his career.
The private golf course is located on what used to be an orange grove near Hob Sound, South Florida. Overall, the golf course is meant for professional as well as casual golfers. Grove XXIII is an exclusive golfing ground with the membership capped at 100. The estate has a 15,000-square-foot contemporary clubhouse has a practice range and a training facility for men and women. Such an investment should not come as a surprise because Michael’s love for golf has been widely documented for years.
Other notable business investments by the legendary basketball player include a Nissan dealership that bears his name – Michael Jordan Nissan Dealership. Also, he has had a long-standing relationship with McDonalds and has appeared in several commercials for the fast food chain. McDonalds makes their now famous celebrity-inspired meals and the one named after Michael Jordan is primarily sold in the greater Chicago area.
LeBron James has been dealing with some injury issues as of late. Against the Dallas Mavericks a few weeks ago, James injured his foot. Overall, it was seen as a pretty bad injury considering he heard something pop. Subsequently, James was told that he would be reevaluated in just three weeks’ time. This came at a bad time for the Lakers as they are trying to make the playoffs. They want to avoid the play-in, although that might not be possible now.
On social media, LeBron has been teasing a return to the game. That said, there is some skepticism in regard to this. The team has yet to make any statements on James, and reporters haven’t exactly heard anything positive. Moreover, a new report from Briand Windhorst is showing how this could be a sobering situation for the Lakers. Essentially, Windhorst has been told that James is not close to returning. Furthermore, this is not an injury that you can really play through. Having said that, the Lakers may be without James in the playoffs, if they even get there.
LeBron Continues To Heal
“LeBron is not close to returning, from what I am told,” Windhorst said. “I know that everybody said the three weeks but I think it was very clear three weeks is when he’s going to get an official re-evaluation. It didn’t mean he’s coming back in three weeks. I know that LeBron has played through injuries in the past, I’m not 100 percent sure this is an injury you can play through.” Overall, this is bad news for the Lakers. They need all the help they can get, although for now, they must get by with what they have.
If you are a Los Angeles Lakers fan, it is hard to not be discouraged right now. The team only has 12 games left, and they must win over half of them in order to ensure a play-in spot. Whether or not they can make that happen, hinges upon guys like Anthony Davis and D’Angelo Russell. Let us know what you think of all this, down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.
If you are an NBA historian, then you know there is a conspiracy around Paul Pierce and his infamous wheelchair game in the 2008 NBA Finals. For those who may not know, Pierce got injured while playing against the Lakers in Game 1 of the championship series. He was subsequently taken away in a wheelchair before coming back to the floor not soon after. Overall, fans were convinced that he was going to be out for the series. Consequently, there was a feeling that the Lakers were guaranteed to win it all.
However, Pierce’s unlikely comeback was able to rally the Celtics. They eventually won the series and cemented themselves in NBA history. Moreover, Pierce walked away with NBA Finals MVP, which was a pretty incredible achievement. However, the conspiracy surrounding this moment is that Pierce actually had to go to the bathroom. Some believe he had an accident in his shorts and needed to be carried off in order to hide his desperate situation. Now, however, he is being given an opportunity to speak on it.
Pierce and Kevin Garnett recently took a trip to the Celtics facility where they interviewed Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. During the conversation, Brown asked Paul Pierce about what really went down that day. Pierce seemed a bit embarrassed by the question, however, he answered it regardless. As you can see, he blames the wheelchair moment on a sprained MCL. Garnett was a bit confused by what the rumors were, which led to a hilarious explanation from Pierce. Either way, Pierce is standing on the fact that he was truly injured.
Despite his recent explanation, not everyone is going to believe Pierce. Pierce is one of those media personalities that NBA fans love to hate. However, you have to take him at his word here. Either way, this is a legendary moment in NBA history. That 2008 Celtics team will always be beloved, and the current Celtics roster is trying to recreate their success. Be sure to stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.
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