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Shaq Had This Epic Message For Mac McClung

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Over the years, Shaq has been criticized for being too much of an old head as it pertains to the new players in the league. One can just look at the Rui Hachimura situation to see what we are talking about. Overall, Shaq can be a bit too critical of the guys that have come after him. Even if it comes from a place of love, most fans see it as him being way too dismissive of the new generation. However, sometimes, O’Neal has praise for the most random players. As it turns out, we got to see that praise over the weekend.

If you watched the All-Star festivities yesterday, you know that Mac McClung was the hero of the evening. McClung is a G-League star who made a name for himself with his dunk package in high school. Although he is not an NBA player, he was still able to compete in the dunk contest. In the end, he won the whole thing, and it was one of the most impressive things we have seen. McClung is now on everyone’s radar. However, it turns out that Shaq was already a big fan of his.

Shaq With The Support

In the video clip above, Shaq could be seen interacting with McClung prior to his showing at the contest. Diesel wanted to make sure McClung was aware of just how big this moment was for his career. As a result, he said “Nobody knows your name. Make ’em remember your name. And don’t miss a dunk.” Mac subsequently replied by saying “I got you” before going to warm up. In the end, McClung did not disappoint as he never missed a single dunk. He also got some perfect scores en route to a blowout in the dunk contest.

Throughout the clips down below, you can see just how deep McClung’s bag truly is. You cannot help but be impressed by this young man. Although he may not be a mainstay in the league, he certainly is fun to watch. Let us know which of his dunks were your favorite to watch, down in the comments below.

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Kevin Love Picks His Next Team

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Kevin Love and the Cleveland Cavaliers had been looking for a divorce for a while now. Ever since LeBron James had left the team a few years ago, it had become clear that it was time for Love and the Cavs to part ways. However, they stayed together for a few years. Overall, the Cavs were ready for a buyout, but Love continued to refuse. This season, Love found himself back in the rotation, only to be taken out again. Upon this development, both sides agreed that a buyout was simply the best solution for everyone.

Over the past couple of days, there have been all sorts of rumors as it pertains to Love and his next move. Teams like the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers have all been suggested as potential teams for Love to land. Furthermore, there was also a report suggesting that the Lakers were “kicking the tires” on Love. Of course, this would ultimately mean a reunion with LeBron James. However, it seems as though Love has made his decision, and LeBron is nowhere to be found.

Kevin Love Moves On

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Love has signed a deal with the Miami Heat. As Woj explains, Love will have a fully fleshed-out role with his new team. “Love’s expectation is that he can play a sizable role in the Heat’s frontcourt rotation as they push into the Eastern Conference playoffs. Love talked with the Sixers too,” Woj tweeted. Overall, this is a very solid signing for the Miami Heat who are looking to avoid a play-in-round match this year. They certainly aren’t having the success they had last season, although there is still time to turn themselves around.

Considering how things ended in Cleveland for Love, it will be interesting to see how well he can play, moving forward. If he fizzles out with the Heat, then his next move could be outside of the NBA. Either way, it should be fun to see how this all plays out. Let us know what you think of the Latest Heat signing, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates.

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Kevin Love To Receive Massive Honor From The Cavaliers

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Kevin Love is one of the best players in the history of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Unfortunately, his last few years with the team have not been great. Although he was fantastic during that four-year LeBron run, he has regressed since. In addition to getting up there in age, Love has made it clear that Cleveland is not where he wants to be. However, for years, he refused to get bought out. Now, though, Love has no choice as the team plans to officially buy out his deal very soon.

Love will now get to decide where he goes next. For the most part, it seems like the Miami Heat are the favorites to get him. Additionally, the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers are angling for Love. For now, it remains to be seen where he will decide to go. LeBron fans are likely hoping for a reunion, however, there is no guarantee that happens. The Lakers have made it clear that they want to go younger, and Kevin Love doesn’t exactly fit into that mold.

Kevin Love Honored

Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center on December 31, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

That said, Love is still a valued member of the Cavaliers’ history. He helped them win their first and only title, which is something fans will always remember. In fact, according to a statement put out by the team, the Cavaliers are preparing the ultimate honor for Love. Yes, that’s right, the Cavaliers will be retiring Love’s number 0. Considering how things ended for him in Cleveland, this may come as just a bit of a shock. However, the Cavs understand just how much he meant to those championship teams.

Moving forward, it remains to be seen whether or not LeBron and Kyrie Irving will have their jerseys retired by the team. James will get his retired for sure, although Irving is still up in the air. No matter what, we’re sure Love is excited about this honor. Let us know what you think about the team’s decision, in the comments down below.

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LeBron & Savannah James Go On A Much-Needed Baecation

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LeBron James has been having a great time as of late. Of course, this is mostly due to the fact that he just broke a massive NBA Record. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s scoring record was one of those records that most people thought was impossible to break. However, LeBron was able to do it which now makes him the best scorer in league history. Overall, he may not be the best natural scorer, but he does have the most points, which counts for something. Now, he is trying to get his Los Angeles Lakers into the playoffs.

For LeBron and his wife Savannah, these have been a hectic last few months. For instance, the James’ are preparing to send off their oldest son Bronny to college. Although Bronny has yet to choose his college, there is a ton of fanfare over where he will go next. Moreover, with James breaking records, Savannah has been at more games than ever before. With all of this being said, one could make the assumption that both LeBron and Savannah are in need of some sort of vacation.

LeBron & Savannah Relax

As it turns out, a vacation is exactly what they just went out and did together. In the Instagram post from Savannah up above, you can see that these two went on quite the adventure. They went through some canyons and even had a romantic getaway at a hotel Overall, it seemed like a really amazing time for the both of them, especially with everything that has happened lately. Moreover, James is going to be in the All-Star game today. This is going to take place in Utah, and it is clear that LeBron wanted to take advantage of the short but sweet All-Star break.

Once he returns to the court, the Lakers will absolutely be putting the pedal to the metal. They have to go out and win the vast majority of their remaining games if they want to secure a playoff spot. It is not going to be easy, however, LeBron seems confident that the Lakeshow can get it done. As always, let us know what you think of the Lakers’ chances, in the comments below.

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Mac McClung Stuns NBA Fans With Dunk Contest Victory

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If you don’t know the name Mac McClung, it is hard to really blame you. McClung is one of those players who really made a name for himself thanks to highlight tapes on social media. Throughout his time in high school and college, he was a dunking machine. Overall, he is just 6’2″ which makes his bounce truly impressive. However, aside from his amazing dunking ability, he has yet to really make much of an impact in the NBA. He originally signed with the Lakers only to be relegated to the G-League. Subsequently, this past week, he signed a two-way deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Additionally, McClung opted to put his name into the ring for the dunk contest. As we all know, the NBA Dunk Contest isn’t what it used to be as the star power isn’t there. This year, many fans were stunned by the lack of name recognition, and the presence of a G-League player made it that much less appealing for some people. However, Mac McClung went into the competition with the mindset that he would try and win an NBA role. In the end, he certainly did not disappoint.

Mac McClung Takes It All

In the video clip above, McClung was able to secure the Dunk Contest title with a 540-degree dunk. This is a move that certainly impressed all of the judges and those in the arena. Moreover, McClung was swarmed by fans, players, and celebrities upon making this dunk. It was a truly special moment for the young man, and we’re sure he was pumped by the reactions. In the eyes of many, he helped save the dunk contest.

As for NBA Twitter, they were also pumped about all of this. “Man was a viral HOH high school dunk phenom, still working his way to the League, but lemme go get that dunk contest trophy right quick and bring it back to life!!!” Steph Curry said. McClung also received immense praise from Magic Johnson, who said “Mac McClung has personally saved the slam dunk contest with his performance tonight.” Needless to say, the G-League star came through with a heroic effort that may just earn him some playing time in the NBA.

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Gilbert Arenas Delivers Baffling Russell Westbrook Take

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Gilbert Arenas is someone who has always had some interesting opinions about the NBA and its various players. Overall, when he was playing the game, he was known for being an amazing scorer. Players throughout the league respected his game, and as a result, his opinions are also respected. However, sometimes he will come out and say something that is hard to agree with. After all, he is a former player which means sometimes, he is biased when speaking about guys in the league. Even if they have been playing poorly, it is hard for him to get down on them too much.

One player who Arenas has defended quite a bit is none other than Russell Westbrook. Although he has played poorly, many, including Arenas, think Russ still has a lot to give. After a trade to the Utah Jazz, Westbrook will subsequently be bought out and will likely sign with a new team. Among the teams expected to sign Westbrook is the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, Washington Wizards, and Chicago Bulls.

Gilbert Arenas Speaks

In the most recent episode of his podcast, Arenas made some wild comments about Russ and just how much he means to the league. “This man alone changes who wins the championship this year,” Arenas said. Simply put, Arenas believes Russ can turn someone into a contender. Overall, it is very hard to see that happening. If that were actually true, then the Lakers would have been the ultimate contenders throughout the season. Instead, they were horrible and are still 13th in the Western Conference. Needless to say, fans aren’t so certain that Arenas is telling the truth here.

Either way, it will be interesting to see where Russ ends up. There are some good teams that could use a point guard now. The Clippers seem to be the best fit for Westbrook, although there is no guarantee that they pick him up. Hopefully, he can find a permanent home that truly appreciates what he brings to the table. Let us know what you think of Arenas and his take, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the sports world.

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LeBron James & Kevin Love Reunion Could Be In The Cards

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LeBron James is someone who has played with a lot of amazing players over the years. During his second stint in Cleveland, he had a lot of stars come and go. One person who stuck by him through all four seasons was none other than Kevin Love. Love was brought in via trade, and overall, he was fantastic on that team. However, since LeBron left, Love has had very few reasons to actually stay with the Cavaliers. Now, Love is being bought out and he will get to go to another team.

As it stands, very few actually know what the market is for a player like Love. He hasn’t really shown much over the last few years, and there is skepticism that he will add a lot to a contending team. Although, that hasn’t stopped franchises like the Miami Heat from inquiring about K-Love. He is a veteran presence who has won before, and that is very valuable to some of these franchises. Perhaps even LeBron’s Lakers could use him.

LeBron James x Kevin Love?

During an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show, ESPN reporter Brian Windhorst claimed that a LeBron James and Love reunion is certainly a possibility. In fact, the Lakers are “kicking the tires” in regard to a potential signing. Of course, bringing in Love definitely creates some risks. After all, he is not the player he once was and if anything, the Lakers should be going younger. Although, LeBron has a lot of pull within the Lakers, and if he wants Love to sign there, he can probably facilitate that reunion.

Apparently, the Phoenix Suns are also a potential place for Kevin Love to go. They are now the favorites to win it all thanks to the addition of Kevin Durant. That said, no team has made a final call on Love and they probably won’t for quite a bit of time. Either way, we’re sure Lakers fans are going to have some very strong opinions about all of this. Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world. Additionally, let us know what you think of this possibility, in the comments down below.

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Kevin Durant Corrects Shaq Following Rui Hachimura Controversy

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Kevin Durant is someone who has had to go toe-to-toe with the oldheads throughout the NBA world. Overall, the oldheads haven’t always been kind to him. With guys like Shaq and Charles Barkley referring to him as a “bus rider,” he’s never been too fond of them. Additionally, it does not help that some of the new players get completely dismissed by guys such as Shaq. Over the years, O’Neal has been downright disrespectful to certain players, and KD has watched that play out in real-time.

Most recently, Shaq had some interesting comments about Rui Hachimura. After being traded to the Lakers, Shaq claimed that he had no idea who Hachimura was. Moreover, Barkley went a bit too far and called Hachimura “HoochieMama” which is simply ridiculous. Following these comments, fans were pretty upset with Shaq and Chuck. They feel as though it is unacceptable for two men who get paid to talk basketball to not know about common players in the league. At the end of the day, it just makes them look like casuals who don’t know what they’re talking about.

Kevin Durant Reacts

Since then, Shaq has apologized to Hachimura. “Let me apologize to Rudy Hachimura,” Shaq said. “I didn’t know who he was because I never watch the bull play, but he’s a fine role-player… So Rudy Hachimura I apologize I didn’t know who you were, I know you are now and I wish you well.” As you can see, Shaq didn’t even bother to get his name right as he called the man “Rudy.” This prompted a reaction from Kevin Durant who simply took to Twitter and write “Rui.” Simply put, KD wanted Hachimura to get his proper recognition.

Hopefully, Shaq and Chuck will stop pulling this stuff. It is starting to get tiresome, and we’re sure the younger players hate it. Coming across as a bitter oldhead isn’t fun, and we just want proper coverage of the players in the league today. You shouldn’t have to be a top 10 player just to get your proper due. Let us know what you think about all this, in the comments below.

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Shaq Goes Off On Dwight Howard Over Lack Of Success In Taiwan

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Shaq has a long history of hating Dwight Howard. Their feud dates back to the late 2000s when Howard was overtaking O’Neal as the best center in the game. Overall, it became clear that Shaquille was simply jealous of the Orlando Magic superstar. However, he would never admit to it, and it led to a very interesting rivalry. Albeit, it was a rivalry that Howard ended up winning due to the fact that Shaq was older at the time. If you are a longtime NBA fan, you remember this feud quite fondly.

Now, Howard is out in Taiwan where he is playing in their professional league. Infamously, Howard had an amazing debut with the team where he scored a triple-double and even made some three-pointers. However, the team has truly struggled since then. They went on a ten-game losing streak and are now sitting at a record of 3-11. Simply put, Howard has not had the effect on the team that they were really hoping for. For Shaq, this is absolutely music to his ears.

Shaq Disses Dwight

While on The Big Podcast with Shaq, the NBA legend spoke to Candace Parker about Howard’s play in Taiwan. When O’Neal found out about the team’s record, he immediately made fun of Dwight. In Shaq’s mind, this lack of success is on Howard, and it is embarrassing to be losing while playing in Taiwan. “Somebody sent me that they have a losing record. I ain’t losing to anybody in Taiwan, I’ll tell you that,” Shaq said. “How do you have a losing record in Taiwan? Come on now.” Needless to say, Shaq was very excited about this new information. For him, any opportunity to make fun of Howard is a win.

If you’re Dwight Howard, you have to be pretty sick of Shaq and his antics at this point. Howard is just trying to live his life, and O’Neal won’t let him. Although, for the fans, it is always fun to see the big man in his element on his podcast. For now, it seems like this feud will always live on, no matter what. Let us know what you think of these remarks, in the comments below.

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Shannon Sharpe Reveals How He Feels About Michael Jordan

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Shannon Sharpe is someone who is known for calling LeBron James the GOAT of basketball. One could just tune into Undisputed after a great game by LeBron and you will see Sharpe sporting the infamous GOAT mask. However, just because he loves LeBron doesn’t mean he also isn’t a fan of Michael Jordan. After all, Jordan won six NBA titles and was an icon of the sports world for many years. To this day, MJ is still considered to be the true GOAT and it is hard not to give him the respect he deserves.

In fact, Michael Jordan recently turned 60 years old. As we reported earlier this week, Jordan celebrated his birthday by coming through with a massive donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. He gave the organization a whopping $10 million which is the largest individual donation they have ever received. Overall, it is clear that Jordan still has a big heart all these years later. As for Shannon Sharpe, he had praise for the legend on Undisputed today.

Shannon Sharpe Talks MJ

“You’ll never find another North American athlete that’ll surpass what Michael Jordan was or is,” Sharpe said. It is easy to see why Sharpe would have this take when you think about everything Jordan did while in the NBA. He had massive contributions to sneaker culture. Additionally, he changed the way the game of basketball was played. Now, every single player in the NBA seeks to have the athleticism that MJ once had. He is one of those players who deserves his flowers. Even Skip Bayless loves Jordan, noting “Michael Jordan is the rarest athlete I’ve ever closely observed. Michael Jordan at 60 to me is bigger than ever.”

Michael Jordan is one of those global icons who is hard to surpass. However, somehow and someway, LeBron James has attempted to do it, with quite a bit of success. That said, even with the scoring record, the majority of basketball fans still see MJ as the best player ever. Let us know what you think about Michael Jordan, down in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world.

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