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Shannon Sharpe Says Victor Wembanyama Will Be NBA MVP In 3-Years

May 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Victor Wembanyama has been named the unanimous rookie of the year and received his much-deserved award. The French big man more than lived up to the enormous expectations that he had. Wembanyama finished the season averaging 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 3.5 blocks per game. He was a force on both ends, and the future looks exceptionally bright for Wemby and the San Antonio Spurs. Active players and folks covering the league are all in on Wemnby’s talent. This morning on First Take, Shannon Sharpe declared that the league would essentially belong to him in just a couple of years.

During a segment, Sharpe and his partner in crime, Stephen A. Smith, discussed Victor unanimously winning the Rookie of the Year award. Both pundits said it was a no-brainer and had glowing praise for how good he was in his rookie season. Shannon Sharpe then declared that Wemby would easily be an MVP of the league in the next few years. To Shannon Sharpe, it’s a foregone conclusion that Victor will be the best player in the league pretty soon.

Shannon Sharpe Claims Victor Wembanyama Will Be MVP By Age 23

Shannon Sharpe has seen enough from the talented rookie to declare he will most definitely be an MVP sooner rather than later. How soon? Sharpe says in three to four years, Wemby will be league MVP. Sharpe says Wemby will easily average over 25 points points per game with at least 12 boards and will average 3 to 4 blocks per game. He does it on both ends and will be such a force that Shannon believes it’s a no-brainer that he will be an MV soon. Stephen A. Smith did not necessarily disagree with Unc but had some doubts. He didn’t doubt what Wemby would produce but what players the San Antonio Spurs will be able to put around him. The only thing holding him back in Stephen A.’s mind is if Sana Antonio can bring in better players.

Even though the Spurs added Wemby, they finished the season with just as bad a record, which earned them the number one pick to draft the Frenchmen. The only thing holding Wemby back from dominating the league is the team around him. If San Antonio can add some solid pieces and another All-Star quality player around Wemby, then the skies are the limit. All in all, Wembanyama will almost certainly be an MVP one day, and it might be sooner than you think.

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Gisele Bündchen Is Not Happy About The Tom Brady Roast

May 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Netflix’s roast of Tom Brady was a hilarious night of mean-spirited jabs at the NFL icon. Roasts are usually brutal affairs, and Tom took most of the jokes pretty well. Throughout the evening, Tom Brady’s divorce from Gisele Bündchen was savagely joked about. The divorce jokes had everyone gasping and laughing. Well, Gisele did not find the jokes funny. Gisele is reportedly very upset by what transpired on Sunday.

The supermodel was reportedly very upset by all the remarks made about her breakup with the NFL star in Sunday night’s episode of “The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady” on Netflix. Everyone joked about the infamous split, including Brady’s former teammate Drew Bledsoe, comedians Nikki Glaser and Kevin Hart. The majority of the comedians in attendance cruelly teased Brady for being replaced by jiu-jitsu teacher Joaquim Valente. When Gisele learned about the jokes, she was reportedly assisting relatives in dealing with the recent disastrous floods in Brazil. The jokes seemed to have compounded what was already a difficult time for Gisele.

Gisele Upset At Divorce Jokes At Tom Brady’s Roast

A source close to Gisele told PEOPLE that Gisele Bündchen was “deeply disappointed” by the disrespect toward her and her family. The source said, “As always, [her] priority is to support her children who were affected by the irresponsible content that was broadcasted.” Brady did not seem super bothered about the jokes, as he went along with and laughed at most of them. Nikki Glaser has since explained that the only topic that was off-limits was Tom Brady’s children.

Tom Brady did take issue with one joke. Comedian and roast master Jeff Ross made a joke about New England Patriots Owner Robert Kraft. This was a serious matter as Kraft was facing first-degree misdemeanor charges for soliciting prostitution at a day spa called Orchids of Asia in 2019. Brady got up and told Jeff Ross never to joke about that again. Tom Brady’s Will Smith moment came in defense of his former boss, not his wife. Overall, Gisele Bündchen seems to have taken the roast much worse than Brady.

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Iman Shumpert Commented On Teyana Taylor’s Met Gala Look

May 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Teyana Taylor turned plenty of heads at the Met Gala last night with her incredible look. Her estranged husband, Iman Shumpert, made sure to let it be known that he liked her Met Gala look. Months after it was revealed that the singer and actress had filed for divorce, the former NBA basketball player seemed to give Taylor some social media props for her sultry appearance at this year’s Met Gala.

For the yearly fashion show, Taylor donned a red gown with a thigh-high split embellished with flowers. She completed the spectacular outfit with some gold shoes. She donned her blonde hair with a ton of David Yurman accessories, which comprised chunky gold bracelets and big dangling earrings. It’s safe to say she did her thing, and her outfit was a special one. “Yeah you ate…but I ain’t tellin you that s—,” to his estranged wife around 9:35 p.m. after Taylor had just arrived at the Met Gala.

Iman Shumpert Seemingly Compliments Teyana Taylor

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Iman Shumpert could not help but comment about how good Teyana Taylor looked at the Met gala. She looked incredible, but he also made sure not to be overly positive, saying he was not personally going to tell her that. Very petty from the soon-to-be-divorced Shumpert, who seems to want his wife back. Teyana responded to reports on Instagram in November 2023 that she had filed for divorce from the former Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard in January 2023, following seven years of marriage. She confirmed the news as it became a rumor in the public.

Teyana Taylor is currently filming the upcoming Paul Thomas Anderson-directed film, in which she stars alongside Leonardo DiCaprio. A few weeks ago, there were rumors that Teyana and Leo were dating. Iman Shumpert was benign, half messy, half genuine to Teyana Taylor. The two are still set to go through with their divorce, so hopefully, he moves on and stops the half compliments. Shump is currently making music and doing a whole host of other ventures now that his NBA career is over. Taylor has talked about moving forward as co-parents by maintaining a unified front with her ex. Hopefully, they continue to have a positive relationship despite the divorce.

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Jamal Murray Throws Heat Pack At Ref During Blowout Loss To The Timberwolves

May 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Minnesota Timberwolves put a beating on the Denver Nuggets last night. The Wolves, led by Anthony Edwards, completely outplayed the defending champions. They were everywhere. Their physical play and relentless defense made the Nuggets seem pedestrian in comparison. Anthony Edwards and Karl Anthony-Towns combined for 54 points to make the series 2-0 Wolves. The OWlves were without their anchor on defense, Rudy Gobert, who missed the game for the birth of his first child, but it didn’t matter. The Nuggets were irate throughout the game, and it felt like the referees were against them. Jamal Murray got so heated at a call that he threw a heating pack at a ref while he was seated on the bench.

In the first half of Game 2, Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets did not have the best of time. Denver got blasted by the No. 1 defense and couldn’t react, so Jamal Murray and some other Denver players started taking it out on the officials. During the second quarter, as tempers continued to flare, the cameras caught Jamal Murray tossing something at the ref from the bench area. Jamal Murray, upset with a no-call on Karl Anthony Towns, chucked a heating pad at one of the officials.

Jamal Murray Went After The Refs

In the second quarter, cameras caught Murray, who appeared to have thrown a heating pad at official Mark Davis. Jamal Murray is an emotional player in a good way most of the time, but it seems like his emotions get the better of him. A generous reading of the situation is that the pad slipped out of his hand, which is entirely possible. However, with his behavior and the rest of the Nugget’s behaviors towards the refs last night, it would make sense that it was on purpose. Murray was also seen giving a gesture to the refs that they were cheating later in the game. All in all, it’s a bad look for Jamal.

Murray’s coach, Mike Malone, was surprisingly not given a technical foul for running on the court and getting in Mark Davis’ face, cruising the official out. Davis showed immense restraint at that moment and allowed Malone to go back to his bench unscathed, which was when he could have easily tossed him out of the game in the first quarter. It is not going to get easier for the Nuggets. They have to find a way to get Nikola Jokic going and learn how to cope with the Wolves’ defense. Overall, the defending champs are in serious trouble.

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Angel Reese Stuns At The Met Gala: “I’ve Always Dreamed Of This Moment”

May 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Angel Reese, NCAA champion and the 7th overall pick in the WNBA draft participated in her first Met Gala last night. The LSU star made one of her dreams come true by attending the prestigious fashion gathering that features a who’s who of A-list celebrities. Consensus is the newest member of the Chicago Sky’s outfit, and it was, of course, a slam dunk. Reese also celebrated her 22nd birthday as she strutted the red carpet in her 16Arlington by Marco Capaldo gown. Angel’s outfit was a glittery mint-green dress with a lot of detail and was sure to turn heads at the function.

Reese, also known as the “Bayou Barbie,” has been gaining recognition in the fashion world through her various sponsorships and stylish personality. The forward, who the Chicago Sky selected with the seventh pick in the WNBA draft in April, made an impressive debut at the Met Gala with her incredible dress. The shimmering black and silver gown was a sight to behold. The WNBA has plenty of stars about to debut in the league, and it’s a big deal that Angel Reese is getting this type of recognition off the court at such a prestigious and popular event.

Angel Reese’s Met Gala Look

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Angel Reese tweeted before the big event, “Training camp in the morning, Met Gala at night, preseason game tomorrow. Just another day in the life of Angel Reese.” The rising star is in the middle of preparing for the WNBA season. The Chicago Sky played their first preseason game last Friday against the Minnesota Lynx. Reese had 13 points on 2-of-8 shooting with nine rebounds in 24 minutes. Reese looked comfortable on a WNBA court, and Chicago Sky fans are excited about her and her fellow rookie South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso.

Unfortunately, Cardoso suffered a shoulder injury that will keep her out for several weeks. It’s an unfortunate development, but hopefully, her recovery goes well, and we will get to see her and Angel Reese on the court together. All in all, Angel Reese is looking to become a superstar on and off the court, and we are here for it.

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Paul George Rejects Contract Offers From Clippers

May 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Los Angeles Clippers were eliminated from the first round of the NBA playoffs by the Dallas Mavericks. The Clippers and the Mavs seemingly go up against each other in the playoffs every season. The Clippers were without Kawhi Leonard and were thoroughly outplayed by the Mavericks in the final two games. Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic both put on clinics and led the team over the Clippers. The Clippers have a roster of aging stars. They want to keep James Harden, Paul George, and Kawhi Leonard together, but that’s going to mean someone taking a pay cut. Reportedly, Paul George isn’t going to be the guy who rejected the Clippers’ initial contract offers.

This offseason, the Los Angeles Clippers hope to keep both Paul George and James Harden, but they have thus far attempted to do it at a reduced cost. Kawhi Leonard has already inked a three-year, $152.4 million discounted deal with the Clippers. Their ballooned salary is getting out of hand. If Pual Goegre and James Harden both take less than they command in the market, the Clips might be competitive next season. The keyword is “might.” Paul George doesn’t want anything less than the max.

Paul George Will Become Free Agent For Max Deal

The Clippers have made multiple contract offers to Paul George below the max, which he will not accept, per @ShamsCharania on @RunItBackFDTV.

Los Angeles wants to keep George, but he appears heading towards unrestricted free agency this summer. pic.twitter.com/jVNqaPBxkI

— Evan Sidery (@esidery) May 6, 2024

Lawrence Frank, president of basketball operations for the Clippers, commented on the Clippers star’s future. He said Monday, “We’d like to be able to bring back and retain Paul and James.” He continued, “We’re hopeful we can, but also understand and respect the fact that they’re free agents. Paul has a decision with his option. James will be an unrestricted free agent, so our intent is to bring him back, but also realize that they’re elite players and they’ll have choices.” George has made it known that he wants his contract extended. If the Clippers had offered him a max deal, he probably would have signed it by now. It appears that they haven’t so far. It’s a strange move for an organization with not a lot of leverage.

Retaining Paul George is the most important objective for the Clippers. With Paul George, they have one of the best wings in the league. Without him, they go from being an old but competitive team to an old team that’s not competing. It’s vital they stay competitive also because their new arena is opening up in LA soon. Overall, the situation in LA is up in the air, and The Clippers have a lot to take care of this offseason.

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Shawn Michael’s Has Made An Offer To Drake And Kendrick Lamar After “Sweet Chin Music” Reference

May 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Over the past few days, Kendrick Lamar and Drake have been going at it with some intense diss recordings. In his song “Not Like Us,” Kendrick Lamar alluded to the iconic finisher from WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels, “Sweet Chin Music.” Now, Shawn Michaels is offering the two beefing rappers a chance to settle things in the ring. Shawn Michaels suggests Kendrick Lamar and Drake settle their beef in NXT. Michaels invited Drake and Kendrick to this week’s WWE NXT show via social media, even offering to mediate their ongoing dispute.

Shawn Michaels is a WWE Hall of Famer and one of the best to ever step in the ring. He is currently the head of NXT, the WWE’s developmental promotion, where they train and build up the next generation of WWE superstars. Hearing that one of the parties mentioned his signature finisher in an ongoing mega rap beef, Shawn Michaels thought about the business first. He extended his offer hilariously on Twitter.

Shawn Michaels Wants Drake And Kendrick Lamar On NXT

A little Sweet Chin Music goes a long way.@kendricklamar, you and @Drake are formally invited to #WWENXT to settle this thing. I’m even offering my services to mediate. https://t.co/tN02NLq36X

— Shawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels) May 6, 2024

Shawn Michaels wrote, “A little Sweet Chin Music goes a long way,” he then invited Kendrick Lamar and Drake to NXT’s next show to settle their beef. Michales even said he would mediate when they hash things out. Kendrick rapped about Michaels’s finishing move on “Not Like Us.” Kendrick rapped, “Put the whole label on me, I’m a get ’em dropped, Sweet Chin Music, and I won’t pass the aux.” Although it seems improbable that Drake and Kendrick would accept Michaels’ offer, a WWE match would be an incredible and hilarious thing to see.

Shawn Michael’s is no stranger to beefing with Canadians. One of professional wrestling’s most famous rivalries and personal beefs was between Michaels and Canada’s own Brett “The Hitman” Hart. The apex of their feud occurred when Micahels lost his championship during the infamous Montreal Screwjob. Overall, Shawn Michaels knows how far beef can go, and it’s never pretty. Maybe his offer to settle it in the ring will be cleaner than continuing to drop diss tracks.

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Pat Riley Tells Jimmy Butler To “Keep His Mouth Shut” Over Celtics Comments

May 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Jimmy Butler missed the Miami Heat’s first-round playoff matchup with the Boston Celtics after suffering an injury in the Play-in against the Sixers. The Miami Heat went on to get eliminated by the Celtics 4 games to 1 as they struggled to generate any offense. The Heat were the 8-seed once again. Last Year, they were the 8-seed and went all the way to the NBA finals, ultimately losing to the Denver Nuggets. Jimmy Butler has recently made some comments about the playoff field, saying if he was healthy, it would be a different story. Miami Heat boss Pat Riley thinks Butler shouldn’t be talking.

Butler made some comments over the weekend about the Boston Celtics. Butler said of the number 1-seed in the east, “If I was playing, Boston would be at home.” He continued calling out the New York Knicks, saying, “New York damn sure would be (expletive) at home.” It’s tough talk from Butler, whose MCL injury sidelined him in the playoffs. Pat Riley, not one for nonsense or woulda-coulda-shoulda talk, did not like the comments at all.

Pat Riley Says Jimmy Butler Should Be Quiet

Asked about Butler’s remarks on Monday, Riley made it clear he did not think the comments were funny at all. “For him to say that, I thought, ‘Is that Jimmy trolling, or is that Jimmy serious?’” Riley said during his end-of-season press conference. “If you’re not on the court playing against Boston or on the court playing against the New York Knicks, you should keep your mouth shut.” It’s unnecessary comments that only serve as fuel for the other teams. Pat Knows that the important talking goes on on the court, and Jimmy Butler isnt playing, so he should be quiet.

The Jimmy Butler era in Miami might be over. There is speculation that his time is up in Miami, and with teams looking for an all-star wing, he is wanted elsewhere. Butler could reunite with Joel Embiid in Philadelphia. All in all, Miami doesn’t do funny business. Pat Riely doesn’t allow players to become distractions. No one is bigger than the organization, and this is a firm reminder of that.

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Anthony Edwards Wants The Michael Jordan Comparisons To Stop

May 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Anthony Edwards, a rising star in the NBA, has made a significant impact. After leading his team to a sweep against his favorite player, Kevin Durant, and the Phoenix Suns, the young 2-guard now faces the defending champs. Edwards and the Timberwolves made a bold statement by winning game 1 against Nikola Jokic. Edwards’ 43 points in the win marked a significant milestone, making him the second 22-year-old to score back-to-back 40-point games since Kobe Bryant. Such rare achievements are why Edwards is receiving high praise.

Anthony Edwards has been drawing comparisons to arguably the greatest layer of all time, Michael Jordan. It’s easy to see why. Edwards is a ridiculous athlete. He is relentless on the court with an unmatched drive to win. He has all the same moves Jordan has. Additionally, he

looks like MJ, which many fans have pointed out. Edwards sets the court ablaze with his play and is compared to the greatest ever to do it. Ant is saving, and everyone should pump the brakes on the MJ comparisons.

Anthony Edwards On The Micheal Jordan Comparisons

Anthony Edwards wants everyone to stop the MJ comps

“I want it to stop. He’s the greatest of all time. I can’t be compared to him.”

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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) May 6, 2024

Anthony Edwards wants the Michael Jordan comparisons to stop. He said, “I want it to stop. He’s the greatest of all time. I can’t be compared to him.” It’s a humble answer from a player whose game is far from humble. Ant is right, in a sense. People can get carried away with comparisons, and then when players don’t meet their expectations, they turn on them. So, if Edwards comes up short, fans can say, “he is not MJ!” when they are the ones who make that comparison to him.

It is not just fans and reporters who compare Edwards to MJ; players are, too. Patrick Beverley said it two years ago. If Edwards beats the Nuggets and somehow wills his team to a chip this year, then those comparisons might be too conservative. Overall, Edwards is a young, exciting player, and the Wolves Nuggets series is going to be incredible.

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Kendrick Perkins Says He Wishes LeBron James Would Retire

May 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Los Angeles Lakers, led by LeBron James, were eliminated from the playoffs by the Denver Nuggets. Following their playoff exit, the Lakers fired head coach Darvin Ham after two seasons with the team. During First Take, the firing of Ham and LeBron’s part in it became the subject. The argument was that LeBron doesn’t take responsibility after losses, and the coach usually has to take the fall. LeBron has had 9 coaches in the NBA and will be receiving his 10th head coach in his two decades in the league. LeBron is one great player who hasn’t had a long tenure with a great coach, as Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins, and Shannon Sharpe discussed.

Former NBA player and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins has made the audacious and divisive suggestion that LeBron James, who is considered to be among the game’s best players of all time, should retire in order to preserve his legacy. The statement has given fans mixed feelings for both his co-hosts and fans. Big Perk thinks all the drama and blame game after failed seasons are hurting how we ultimately view LeBron James and his GOAT status. It’s an interesting take and one that only Perkins could cook up.

Kendrick Perkins Says LeBron Should Retire To Protect His Legacy

Kendrick Perkins is at his breaking point with LeBron. Perk says the coaching careful around LeBron is, in fact, hurting his case for being the greatest of all time. He said he is now questioning his position of LeBron Being the greatest over Jordan. Perkins says LeBron has never taken accountability for falling short. He then says Darvin Ham’s firing makes him look bad. Big Perk goes on to conclude his take, saying, “I wish LeBron James would retire… The more LeBron James continues to play the game of basketball, the more it’s going to hurt his legacy and the more it’s going to continue to hurt his GOAT argument.”

LeBron is a lightning rod for discourse because he is one of the greatest, if not the greatest, to do it. The Laker’s future is up in the air, and so is Lebron’s. LeBron has a $50 million dollar player option next season. The 39-year-old star’s basketball life is about to end. Maybe Perk is right, and LeBron should retire to preserve his status as one of the two greatest players ever. Overall, the balls are in Lebron’s court.

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