This season, the Raptors have had it rough. They started decently but at this point, some feel like they should just tank. Although they were great three years ago, many of their best players are gone. For some, it might just be time to tank for Victor Wembanyama.
Drake performs onstage during “Lil Baby & Friends Birthday Celebration Concert” at State Farm Arena on December 9, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)
Drake & The Clippers
Last night, Drake was courtside for his team’s loss against the Los Angeles Clippers. Of course, that Clippers team has a couple of players who were on the Raptors championship roster. Those two players are none other than Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell.
Following the game, Drake and Powell shared a hug and some kind words. Subsequently, the Clippers posted about it on their Instagram page with the caption “Kawhi and Norm with a fan.” Never the one to let a joke pass him by, Drake hit back at the Clippers, saying “win a ring.”
If you are the Clippers, that diss is going to have to sting. In the entire history of the franchise, they have yet to win an NBA title. This is especially bad since the Raptors are a young franchise and were still able to win before them. However, if anyone has a better chance of winning a title right now, it would have to be the Los Angeles Clippers.
Drake is a funny guy, and you have to applaud the quick retort toward the Clippers. Unfortunately, the social media strategist is the one who will have to deal with the consequences.
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However, things somewhat got back on track last night as LeBron led the team to a solid 129-110 victory. The Magic boast some phenomenal young talents, although LeBron was too much to handle as he gave the Magic a 28-point performance.
LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball against the Orlando Magic during the third quarter at Amway Center on December 27, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
LeBron James Is Loving It
Despite the losses this year, LeBron has been able to maintain a positive attitude. You can tell that he still loves the game of basketball and with his 38th birthday in just a couple of days, he will not be slowing down, anytime soon. In fact, he is closer than ever to getting that all-time scoring title.
After winning against the Magic, LeBron took to his Instagram page where he offered up some clips of the game. Overall, LeBron seemed to be relieved that his team got back into the win column. He captioned the clip with “that was fun tonight” which just goes to show that he still loves the game, despite the rough season.
Heading into the new year, the Lakers are going to need to put up some big numbers. A win streak is most certainly needed, however, without Anthony Davis, it is going to be hard. Regardless, LeBron James will at least be able to run up his numbers which will get him that much closer to Kareem’s long-standing record.
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Overall, Doncic scored a whopping 60 points, 21 rebounds, and 10 assists. This performance came in an overtime victory where he led a 9-point comeback with 35 seconds left. This is almost an impossible feat, however, Luka and the Mavericks got it done.
If you love basketball, this was truly a performance for the ages. Not even Wilt Chamberlain had ever scored 60/20/10, which just goes to show how wild this entire statline was. Everyone knows that Doncic is an amazing player, however, no one truly saw this coming.
Luka Doncic Shocks Fans
In some of the tweets down below, you can see what people had to say about his performance. Overall, fans, reporters, and analysts were all blown away. It is very easy to see why as like we said, this was a first of its kind type performance. If you are a lover of all things ball, you have to give it up to the Mavericks superstar for this.
I’ve played with a lot Hall of Famers and seen some all time great performances… but what I just witnessed from Luka Doncic was one of the greatest individual performances I’ve ever seen in my damn life!!!! Don’t mind me tho and Carry on…
Even with this win, the Mavericks are in a position where it is going to be very hard to compete. The Western Conference is currently stacked as teams like the Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans, Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns, and Golden State Warriors have shown themselves to be viable contenders. If Luka wants to actually win it all, he will have to put up numbers like this every single night.
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LeBron James is one of the best to ever play the game. In fact, some would even say that he is the greatest player of all time. Of course, this is going to be highly debated for years to come. Michael Jordan’s biggest fans hate LeBron as they mostly see him as a threat.
However, at 37 years old, there is no doubt that LeBron has shown himself to be one of the best. Overall, it is incredibly tough to be as good as he is at his age. Considering his immense talent, there is no doubt that he has the credentials to speak on the best who have ever done it.
LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against the Dallas Mavericks in the second half at American Airlines Center on December 25, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
LeBron James Praises Dirk
Recently, James played the Dallas Mavericks on Christmas Day. This happened to fall on the exact same day in which Dirk Nowitzki’s statue was unveiled by the franchise. Dirk is up for Hall of Fame recognition, and LeBron made sure to give the Mavericks legend some flowers.
“It had to be a fadeaway, one leg,” LeBron said about Dirk’s statue. “Had to be. No question about it. Dirk is a legend, he’s a icon. [I] Think he’s the greatest international player ever. I put him right there with Manu [Ginóbili].”
The international player debate is one that extends to numerous greats. However, Dirk is definitely up there and we doubt anyone would be mad if you said he was the best. Although, it does seem like Luka Doncic wants to take that crown away from his mentor.
Overall, James knows a lot about Dirk as Nowitzki beat him in the 2011 Finals. That is a series that still haunts LeBron, although it is still cool to see him give his opponent from that series his due praise.
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Kevin Durant is easily one of the best players to ever step on a basketball court. When all is said and done, he will likely end up top 10 on the overall list of greatest players. Having said that, he is far from finished when it comes to blessing us with his immense talent.
Durant and the Brooklyn Nets are currently on a tear. This includes a ninth win in a row last night, against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Durant was sensational, yet again, and he even hit a huge milestone during the game. Simply, he passed Tim Duncan for 15th on the all-time scorer’s list.
Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles the ball against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of the game at Barclays Center on December 21, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Kevin Durant Speaks
Overall, this is one of those achievements that speaks volumes to Durant’s career. Subsequently, Durant was asked about the feat and how he feels about it all. As one can imagine, Durant is very excited. However, he remained humble noting that this is something he wants to speak with his friends and family about.
“My career to be able to pass an all-time great, legend, somebody who changed the game, it’s something that I’ll call my folks tonight and talk over and just reminisce on how we got here,” Durant said.
Kevin Durant talks about passing Tim Duncan for 15th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list:
“My career to be able to pass an all-time great, legend, somebody who changed the game, it’s something that I’ll call my folks tonight and talk over and just reminisce on how we got here” pic.twitter.com/rPYbwlVpSq
KD is currently in the midst of forging a legacy for himself in Brooklyn. It hasn’t always been easy for him, however, he seems to be doing a great job right now. He and Kyrie Irving are playing at a whole new level and at this point, the Nets need to be considered as potential title contenders.
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If you love the Golden State Warriors, you know just how much Thompson means to this franchise. He has helped them win four NBA titles, and he will have his jersey raised to the rafters when all is said and done. Moreover, he is just a great teammate to Steph Curry.
Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors comes off the court for a timeout during the first half of their NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on December 18, 2022 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
Klay Thompson Vs. The Media
Just last month, Thompson found himself beefing with Charles Barkley and some of his other haters. It was a bit unbecoming, especially since Thompson eventually proved them all wrong. While speaking to Sports Illustrated’s Howard Beck, Thompson revealed how it was a mistake to acknowledge those doubters.
“Yeah, man, I’m mad I even addressed that,” Thompson said. “It’s like, only time will tell. I just gotta hoop and let the talkers talk. Like, what else do I got to prove, man? At this point, it’s all gravy, playing with house money.”
Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors warms up prior to the start of the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Chase Center on December 25, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
The Warriors have struggled at times this season and with Steph injured, Thompson will have to help lead the way. This is a position he has been in before, and he will certainly be looking to rise to that occasion.
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Serge Ibaka had some smoke for Kendrick Perkins yesterday as the former NBA star made a snide comment about Serge. This took place during First Take as Perkins was speaking about his time with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Perkins made a joke about Ibaka faking his age which is a negative trope typically used against African people.
Overall, Ibaka did not appreciate this joke. Subsequently, he took to Twitter where he unleashed a Twitter thread on Perkins. He noted that the stereotype is harmful and that it shouldn’t be used. Furthermore, he even went after Perkins for being a bad teammate who was a snake in the locker room.
You can talk about my game If I don’t play well, I will never have a problem with that. But to talk extra for no reason is really not acceptable. It is disrespectful to me and I feel like it is disrespectful to many Africans who have to live with that unfounded accusation.
Although I am disappointed I am not surprised to see these actions from someone who got his job by breaking the locker room code and by spreading lies about two of his former teammates and brothers like KD and Russ.
I understand everyone needs to do their job and take care of their families, but you are proof not everybody knows how to do it with class and dignity. I have more to say about you but I am not that kind of person, but this time you went too far.
“Although I am disappointed I am not surprised to see these actions from someone who got his job by breaking the locker room code and by spreading lies about two of his former teammates and brothers like KD and Russ,” Ibaka wrote. “When KD had a bad game you criticized him behind his back, and when Russ had a bad game then you criticized him. You were not a locker room leader, and then you continued doing the same in the media.”
Prior to seeing these tweets, Perkins actually apologized to Ibaka. He noted that he meant no offense and that he wanted to sincerely apologize. Of course, that energy did not last long.
Hey @sergeibaka my bad homie if I offended you. It’s was a joke! My bad if it made you feel some type of way!!! My apologies my brother https://t.co/n1SCzEnQL1
In the tweet below, Kendrick Perkins actually went scorched earth on Serge Ibaka. He claimed to have some dirt on the player that he will never tell the public. Overall, it was quite the tweet that had fans questioning what Perkins might know.
“Did you say spreading lies at @sergeibaka ?” Perkins wrote. “Please don’t get me started homie!!!! Please don’t. I’m not about to talk about those OKC days and what you were doing in that locker room. I will not… but you definitely need to stop because you know I KNOW!!!! Carry on tho…”
Did you say spreading lies at @sergeibaka ? Please don’t get me started homie!!!! Please don’t. I’m not about to talk about those OKC days and what you were doing in that locker room. I will not… but you definitely need to stop because you know I KNOW!!!! Carry on tho…
Needless to say, this was not the beef we were expecting this week. Let us know what you think of all of this, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.
Throughout 2022, there were some truly incredible sports performances. From individuals to teams, there were plenty of instances where fans were left stunned by what they had just watched. Overall, it was just an amazing year to be a sports fan.
Whether you love auto racing, football, soccer, basketball, or even hockey, you had plenty of reasons to cheer. It feels like the best athletes truly showed up this year, while we were also hit with some immaculate surprises. Needless to say, sports fans have been eating well as of late.
That said, we decided to count down the top 10 best sports performances of the calendar year.
10. Max Verstappen’s Formula 1 Season
Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing on the podium after the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on November 20, 2022. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Yes, that’s right, the first spot on our list goes to Max Verstappen. This season, Verstappen won his second-straight Formula 1 title. Additionally, he broke the record for most wins in a season with 15. Sure, there were more races than ever before, however, he showed everyone why he’s a legend in the making. This was a historic campaign that will be celebrated for years to come.
9. Houston Astros World Series
Jose Altuve #27, Alex Bregman #2, Justin Verlander #35, Yuli Gurriel #10 and Lance McCullers Jr. #43 of the Houston Astros participate in the World Series Parade on November 07, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
At this point, the Houston Astros are a hated franchise, and for good reason. They are known for their cheating scandal that rocked Major League Baseball. Despite this, they were phenomenal this past season. Their performance against the Philadelphia Phillies was impressive, and their 106-win regular season was something to behold.
8. Georgia Bulldogs Defeat Alamaba For The Title
Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Jamaree Salyer (69) celebrates following the CFP National Championship college football game against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Jan. 10, 2022 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The Alabama Crimson Tide are one of the best dynasties in the history of college football. However, they weren’t good enough to defeat the Georgia Bulldogs for the National Championship. Georgia went 14-1 last season and even came through with a 33-18 victory in the final. Overall, it was a huge win for that program, and it’s a performance that will be remembered for a very long time. That 20-point fourth quarter is truly what sealed the deal.
7. Colorado Avalanche – 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs
Colorado Avalanche win the Stanley Cup during the NHL Hockey Stanley Cup Finals Game six between Tampa Bay Lightning and the Colorado Avalanche on June 26th, 2022 at Amalie Arena in Tampa Florida (Photo by Andrew Bershaw /Icon_Sportswire)
The Colorado Avalanche have had an amazing team for a while now. Unfortunately, they were never able to put it all together in the playoffs. In 2022, however, that all changed as the Avalanche were dominant on their way to the Stanley Cup Final. Additionally, they defeated the reigning two-time champion Tampa Bay Lightning to win it all. This was one of the biggest triumphs of the year, and it needs to be highlighted.
6. Alex Pereira Defeats Israel Adesanya
Alex Pereira battles Israel Adesanya during their Middleweight fight at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Israel Adesanya came into his Middleweight title defense against Alex Pereira with a ton of confidence. After all, Izzy is one of the most entertaining fighters in all of the UFC. Although most fans predicted that he would win, Alex Pereira played spoiler. Anytime you win as an underdog, you have to be considered for a best sports performance list. These two will probably fight again soon, however, Adesanya better prepare himself.
5. Nikola Jokic Channels Wilt Chamberlain
Wilt Chamberlain’s stat lines were truly some of the most absurd we’ve ever seen. Since his time in the league, only a handful of players have been able to match him. Interestingly enough, Nikola Jokic did just that just a few days ago. The performance was so good that we had no choice but to include it here. Against the Charlotte Hornets, the man had 40 points, 27 rebounds, and 10 assists. That is wild by anyone’s standards. If you love basketball, then you have to appreciate this kind of greatness.
4. Joe Burrow Carries Bengals To The Super Bowl
Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals scrambles and runs as he looks to pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. The Rams won 23-20. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
Joe Burrow’s run to the Super Bowl speaks for itself. His offensive line was non-existent and he still showed shades of Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, and Joe Montana. The Bengals have a fantastic defense and they deserve their credit. However, Burrow’s mental toughness helped turn the Bengals from underdogs into a real Super Bowl threat. During the big game, they were only a couple of minutes away from winning. While they didn’t get it done, Burrow will likely deliver that team a Super Bowl before he retires.
3. Leon Edwards Dethrones Kamaru Usman
Leon Edwards punches Kamaru Usman in their Welterweight title bout during the UFC 278 at the Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. (Photo by Alejandro Salazar/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The third-best sports performance on our list goes to none other than Leon Edwards. Edwards was able to dethrone Kamaru Usman for the Welterweight title. Coming into this match, fans thought Usman would coast his way to another belt. Unfortunately for him, it did not go down that way. Instead, Edwards hit Usman with a fifth-round knockout that sent shockwaves throughout the UFC. It was a huge moment for Edwards’ career, and fans loved every single second of it. We can only imagine what their rematch will look like.
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors looks on from the bench during the second quarter of the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on December 20, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
What more can be said about Steph Curry? He won his fourth NBA title this past year and he got his first NBA Finals MVP trophy. Overall, he carried that Warriors team, and making a list of sports performances without him on it would be criminal. He deserves this spot, and he would have been number one if not for the World Cup Final.
1. Kylian Mbappe & Lionel Messi World Cup Final
Kylian Mbappe of France vies with Lionel Messi of Argentina during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Stefan Matzke – sampics/Corbis via Getty Images)
If you watched the World Cup Final, then you know that Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi stole the show. These were the superstars of their respective countries, and they showed up to play. While Argentina won it all, it was Mbappe who secured the golden boot with a hat trick in the final match. Additionally, Messi scored two goals to keep his team together. This was a back-and-forth tilt with France going down by 2 early. However, in just a couple of minutes, Mbappe scored two goals to tie it. From there, Extra Time and the subsequent Penalty Shootout gave us the best dramatics the World Cup has ever seen. If you love sports, you know that these two are deserving of the number one spot. We will remember this showdown for not just years, but decades to come.
Let us know your favorite sports performances, in the comments down below.
Serge Ibaka used to be teammates with Kendrick Perkins on the Oklahoma City Thunder. This was all at a time when Kevin Durant was just 23 and Russell Westbrook, as well as James Harde, were 22. Of course, this team never won a title together, although they probably should have.
Despite this, Perkins seems to have some resentment toward the team. In fact, he made some weird assertion today that Ibaka was lying about his age when he played for the Thunder. Ibaka was 21 at the time, however, that did not stop Perkins from using a racist trope against Africans.
“Kevin Durant is only 23, Westbrook is only 22, Harden is 22, Serge Ibaka is 21, although he was probably 30 at the time because we know how certain individuals lie about their age.”
“Kevin Durant is only 23, Westbrook is only 22, Harden is 22, Serge Ibaka is 21, although he was probably 30 at the time because we know how certain individuals lie about their age,” Perkins said. Many realized that this had some weird racial undertones, including Ibaka.
Serge Ibaka Responds
While taking to Twitter, Ibaka made sure to tell Perkins that he did not appreciate what was said on the air. He noted that it is a negative trope used against African people and that he wishes people would be less ignorant. Furthermore, Ibaka called out Perkins for being a bad teammate.
“I count my blessings every day and I don’t usually react to comments about me. But It’s disappointing to hear someone I shared a locker room with spreading misinformation to be relevant and get views on TV and social media,” Ibaka said. “You can talk about my game If I don’t play well, I will never have a problem with that. But to talk extra for no reason is really not acceptable. It is disrespectful to me and I feel like it is disrespectful to many Africans who have to live with that unfounded accusation.”
You can talk about my game If I don’t play well, I will never have a problem with that. But to talk extra for no reason is really not acceptable. It is disrespectful to me and I feel like it is disrespectful to many Africans who have to live with that unfounded accusation.
Although I am disappointed I am not surprised to see these actions from someone who got his job by breaking the locker room code and by spreading lies about two of his former teammates and brothers like KD and Russ.
I understand everyone needs to do their job and take care of their families, but you are proof not everybody knows how to do it with class and dignity. I have more to say about you but I am not that kind of person, but this time you went too far.
Perkins clearly did not care all that much as he simply wrote back “Bro it was a damn joke. Stop being so damn sensitive.” As you can imagine, this is a comment that did not sit well with fans, who know that Perkins has gone too far on multiple occasions.
Bro it was damn joke. Stop being so damn sensitive.
Shaq is one of the most legendary players in the history of the NBA. Unfortunately, just like many other former athletes, he has gotten out of shape in retirement. Of course, this is par for the course as retired athletes don’t need to maintain their figures anymore.
Overall, Shaq certainly isn’t the worst example of this. His co-host Charles Barkley has certainly been through it more. However, Shaq has still packed on the pounds, which can be concerning for one’s health. As it turns out, Shaq agrees.
Shaquille O’Neal arrives the circuit before the qualifying ahead of the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on November 19, 2022. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Shaq Loses Weight
While speaking to Entertainment Tonight, the legendary Laker revealed that he has lost 40 pounds as of late. This is all because a friend had told them that he weighed too much. The basketball star agreed and began to count calories, all while working harder in the gym. So far, so good.
“A friend of mine called me and said, ‘You’re fat,’ and she gave me this guy’s name, and he did some blood work,” Shaq explained. “He was saying, ‘You can do this, you can’t do that, [eat] more vegetables, [your] iron’s low.’ Once I just started changing those certain things, it dropped. It’s all about eating right.”
DJ Diesel performs onstage at Emo’s Austin on December 08, 2022 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images)
For many, losing weight an be incredibly hard. That said, hearing Shaq’s story could potentially serve as motivation for anyone else who might be thinking about making some lifestyle changes.
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