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Isaiah Thomas Scolds Russell Westbrook For Not Taking Open Shot

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Isaiah Thomas recently took to Twitter to address Russell Westbrook not taking an open shot during a Clippers versus Warriors game. Westbrook, who plays for the former, faced Draymond Green as his defense opponent on the court, but he left him open to shoot from the three-point line. Instead of taking the unguarded chance to shoot, Russ kept possession and passed it off after some long seconds. While NBA Twitter blew up with takes and disappointed remarks about his shot, Thomas pointed out how time and place have a huge effect.

“Come on Russ we gotta step in and shoot that,” the former Boston Celtic tweeted. “That ain’t coo! OKC Russ is firing that even if he 1/10. Mindset and confidence is everything.” Later, he responded to someone suggesting that Russ didn’t have to shoot for three. Instead, he could’ve gone further down for a mid-range shot, which Thomas agreed with. “Ain’t talking about the 3,” he replied. “Step in and shoot the mid range pull up.” While Russ has had some great nights (and subsequent inexplicable long-term benches) with the Clippers so far, this wasn’t one of them for many fans.

Isaiah Thomas Gives Russell Westbrook A Shooting Tip

Still, Westbrook’s reputation as a star player overshadows a single shot with ease. In fact, it’s his experience and rapport with other players that reportedly got him involved with the Clippers in the first place. “The Clippers are pretty much admitting Paul George drove this decision,” Brian Windhorst said. “And from what I understand, they were internally against it at the start. Paul pushed for it publicly and privately. Kawhi {Leonard} supported it. And they looked more into it, and they were like ‘Well, you know, there are some things he can potentially help us with.’”

Meanwhile, a faulty run with the Clippers could put a question mark on his career. But if one thing’s for sure, it’s that he’ll remain a highly discussed, often polarizing, but nonetheless impactful basketball player. With all that said, who better to give him advice than his peers on opposing sides of the court? Regardless of whether it’s good or bad, check back in with HNHH for the latest on Russell Westbrook.

South African Rapper AKA Fatally Shot

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South African rapper AKA passed away on Friday (February 10) after a shooting in his home country. According to various reports circling around the media, AKA and another unidentified person sustained multiple gunshot wounds outside of a nightclub in Durban. Moreover, police haven’t identified a motive for the shooting, although they gave a bit more details. “I can confirm that two men were killed and one of them is a well-known rapper,” said police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda said, per New24. “Police will not [release] any names of the victims yet until a full investigation is completed.”

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA OCTOBER 02: (SOUTH AFRICA OUT) South African rapper AKA during the exclusive launch of AKA Beam World App powered by Vodacom at the Pivot, Montecasino on Johannesburg, South Africa. AKA officially launched his much anticipated personal app in partnership with the mobile communications at an event attended by family, friends and business partners. (Photo by Oupa Bopape/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

AKA, real name Kiernan Forbes, passed shortly after culprits gunned him down near a popular nighttime spot. ALS paramedic Garrith Jamieson spoke to TimesLIVE about what occurred when medical assistance got to the scene. “On arrival, paramedics met total chaos and a scene where two men, believed to be in their late 30s, sustained multiple gunshot wounds,” he stated. “Paramedics assisted the men and unfortunately the first male sustained multiple gunshot wounds and showed no signs of life and declared deceased at the scene.”

Furthermore, paramedics found the second victim in critical condition and were unable to save them. This news is all the more tragic when you consider Forbes had much to look forward to in life. For example, AKA planned to release a new album titled Mass Country on February 24th. Also, his work included collaborations with the likes of Burna Boy and Nasty C during his career. The late rapper lives on through his music and his daughter, Kairo. While he never became the biggest star, he was well on his way to breaking into the U.S. markets. Moreover, Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur recently voice his sadness for the loss and reflected on an interview they did for AllHipHop.

“I cannot believe they took AKA from us,” Jigsaw wrote on Twitter. “He was such good energy. He was one of the few rappers I let my daughter meet when she was young. When he came to the states, I made sure I interviewed him for @AllHipHopcom. He was incredibly dope. #RIPAKA.”
Rest In Peace AKA.

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