Richard Jefferson

Richard Jefferson Scorches Memphis Grizzlies After Latest Actions

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Richard Jefferson is the latest media personality to share frustrations with the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies have become a hot talking point with their actions in back-to-back losses. After the Game 4 loss, Dillon Brooks and Ja Morant declined to speak to the media. Jefferson took the two stars to task on Tuesday’s edition of NBA Today. The NBA veteran didn’t hold back on his feelings toward the Grizzlies stars. Claiming that Brooks and Morant have to be able to handle these moments.

“You can’t talk the talk and then not walk the walk. … If you’re not going to talk to the media after two straight games, that to me is cowardice. And I don’t believe either of them are cowards.” Jefferson’s words are for sure to make headlines in the Memphis era. While he may not have come out and said that Morant and Brooks were cowards. However, Jefferson did mention that their actions were cowardly. Hold to separate the two terms with the way Jefferson laid out the situation.

Richard Jefferson Wants To See Grizzlies Handle Losses

The Grizzlies have become a team of trash-talkers this season. Brooks and Morant have led the charge with their firey personalities on the court. However, things are starting to look bleak for the young team. But that shouldn’t give them the mindset of shutting down when times are tough. Jefferson is looking for the Grizzlies to grow from this situation. However, putting your head down and not responding to the current situation is refusing to grow in the areas they need to grow.

The Grizzlies season could be over after their next game. The Lakers will be looking to end Memphis’ hopes of an NBA Finals run in the first round. However, the Grizzlies can overcome this deficit. But time is running out on if the comeback can actually happen. Do you believe the Grizzlies can win the series against the Lakers? Do you agree with Richard Jefferson on his thoughts on the issues in Memphis? Let us know what you think about the current state of the Grizzlies in our comment section. For the latest NBA news, keep it right here at HNHH.

Paul Pierce Takes Shot At Richard Jefferson

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Paul Pierce has had a few viral moments this week. In an interview with the I AM ATHLETE Podcast, Pierce discussed a lot of major moments from his career. One of the bigger moments from his interview was the topic of his firing from ESPN. The former Celtics star still doesn’t understand how his actions led to his firing from the network. The incident that led to Pierce’s firing involved the former all-star sharing an NSFW video on his Instagram page. Pierce doesn’t believe ESPN deserves an apology from him. However, Pierce did apologize to his family, that had to deal with the situation.

However, the latest viral moment from the interview is more lighthearted. But Richard Jefferson may not feel that way. When asked about who was the best player Pierce played against in his career, one name came to mind. Pierce said Carmelo Anthony was the toughest battle every time he had to play against him. The former NBA All-Star mentioned that the physicality that Melo brought to the court was the biggest factor. After discussing the best, the debate of the most overrated came into play. That’s when Pierce answered Richard Jefferson with a big laugh.

Paul Pierce Says Richard Jefferson Is Overrated

Pierce and Jefferson were involved in a great rivalry early in their careers. Jefferson’s Nets and Pierce’s Celtics always had great battles. Including a few in the playoffs. Jefferson has become a key analyst for the NBA on ESPN. A position that Pierce once held. Maybe the answer to Jefferson being overrated is coming from more than just one place. However, Pierce didn’t seem all that serious when name-dropping Jefferson in the interview. Of course, Jefferson’s name may not be one of the first you think of when speaking of overrated.

It seems as if Paul Pierce may have just been having fun with Jefferson. It would be a hard task to call someone overrated in a public space. Pierce knows how hard it is to make it to the league. With Jefferson’s long tenure in the league, Pierce was probably just having a little fun at his expense. What are your thoughts on Pierce’s comments? Do you believe that the jab was a little fun at Jefferson’s expense? Let us know how you feel in the comment section. For the latest news on the NBA, keep it right here at HNHH.

Richard Jefferson Reveals Greatest Play He Has Ever Seen

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Richard Jefferson has been a strong addition to the NBA on ESPN crew. Jefferson is open about every topic. The former Nets star is educated on each discussion during the show. Recently on JJ Redick’s podcast The Old Man & The Three, Redick asked Jefferson about the greatest play he has ever seen. Jefferson is a former NBA champion and has been a part of many memorable moments. However, the one play that stood above the rest is the same exact one you may think it is.

Jefferson said that LeBron’s block in the 2016 NBA Finals is the greatest one play he has ever seen. “The greatest play that I’ve ever saw— it’s the block. That’s Game 7, he’s played every minute, it’s the last possible game, it’s the last possible minute, and he does an athletic feat of sprinting back.” How could it be any other answer? That play is the reason Richard Jefferson is an NBA champion. The block that was heard around the world. Mike Breen’s “Blocked by James!” is heard during the majority of NBA Finals commercials.

Richard Jefferson Crowns’ “Blocked By James” Greatest Play Ever

The block by LeBron may be the greatest play in NBA Finals history. We’ve seen many iconic moments. Jordan’s jumper in Utah is one that comes to mind. However, we had and have not seen a defensive play decide such a massive moment. The block sealed the Cleveland Cavaliers the 2016 NBA title. Also, finishing the promise James made to bring a championship to Cleveland. Not only was it a great moment, but it was a story book ending for a franchise and their chosen son.

LeBron’s block will forever stand the test of time. It is one of the many plays that sums up the greatness of the Lakers star. Jefferson’s retelling of the play just puts it into perspective. However, James is currently not thinking of the play that changed his life. The future Hall-of-Famer has his thoughts on making one more run to the NBA Finals. Does LeBron have one more Finals moment left in the tank? Let us know what you think the greatest play in NBA history is in the comment section. For the latest NBA news, keep it right here with HNHH.

Richard Jefferson Comments On LeBron’s Supposed Weight Loss

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Richard Jefferson knows what the game of basketball means to LeBron James. Jefferson was teammates with James during his second stint in Cleveland. The pair were a part of Cleveland’s NBA title run in 2016. Jefferson recently had the chance to discuss James and his Los Angeles Lakers making another run to the finals. During his discussion about the Lakers, Jefferson spoke about LeBron’s play since returning from injury. Jefferson claims he has noticed a little difference in the Lakers star.

Monday, on ESPN’s Get Up, Jefferson and Mike Greenberg discussed the recent success of the Lakers. During the conversation, the two discussed the theory that LeBron has lost over 10 pounds since his return. Jefferson believes that James has changed the way he is approaching the game. In the interview, Jefferson said, “It looks like he’s trying to take weight off of that foot to make him a little bit lighter, make him a little bit quicker.”

Richard Jefferson Believes In The Lakers

The Lakers bandwagon continues to grow, and Richard Jefferson will gladly board the ride. How can anyone blame him? The former NBA star knows how great LeBron can be. The Lakers seem to be heating up at the right time. However, the biggest question may not be LeBron’s health. The biggest question will be if Anthony Davis can stay healthy. There’s no question that when Davis is healthy, the Lakers are a different team. Being at full health could make the Lakers a viable threat.

The NBA is just days away from the playoffs. A very exciting time of the year for basketball fans. The media is creating their arguments on who will be the teams to watch in the coming months. For many, the Lakers seem to be a shoo-in on making the Western Semi-Finals. Do you believe the Lakers are good enough to win any first-round matchup? If not the Lakers, then which team should everyone keep an eye on? Let us know in the comment section below your thoughts on the NBA Playoffs. For the latest on the NBA, stay here with us at HNHH.

Richard Jefferson Offers Ja Morant A Positive Outlook

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Ja Morant is currently the biggest newsmaker in the entire NBA. Of course, this isn’t exactly a good thing when you consider what the news is. Overall, Morant’s future in the NBA is in a bit of jeopardy. After flashing a gun on social media, Morant has taken an indefinite leave of absence from the Grizzlies. Ultimately, there is no telling when he will return. Moreover, he could very well face some legal repercussions as police in Colorado are investigating his actions. This is all very bad, and the Grizzlies are very concerned about their star.

Subsequently, there have been all sorts of hot takes in relation to Morant. ESPN has certainly been a source of a lot of these takes. Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins, and a whole host of others have been scolding Morant for his actions. However, there are some people who want to take a more positive approach. One of those people is Richard Jefferson, who was recently approached by TMZ. In the clip down below, it is clear that Jefferson is optimistic about Ja.

Richard Jefferson Talks Ja Morant

“Him and his family are good people,” Jefferson said. “I believe in him. I believe that he’ll kind of turn things on. And, look, we’ve seen men come through worse and come out on the other side.” Jefferson is certainly correct in his assessment. There are players who have come back from worse. Moreover, based on Morant’s most recent statement, it is clear that he understands how bad this looks. He has hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts and endorsements, and he cannot afford to lose that.

For now, Morant will have to continue his hiatus from the game. He has a lot of work to do, and the Grizzlies will only reinstate him once they feel like he has learned his lesson. Overall, it is going to be a difficult process, but it is certainly a necessary one given how last week went. At the time of writing this, the Morant situation is a developing story, so stay tuned to HNHH for updates. Additionally, let us know what you think of all this, in the comments down below.

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