E-40 and Sacramento Kings Share Statement After Rapper Was Ejected From Game: ‘Unfortunate Misunderstanding’
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50 Cent Hopes To Avoid Getting Treated Like E-40
50 Cent is a massive basketball fan who is a fan of numerous teams at this point. Overall, he seems to support the teams that carry his Sire Spirits brand. For instance, he loves the Indiana Pacers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and even the Sacramento Kings. Although two of these teams are in the postseason, he is putting his weight behind the Kings. This seems like a good idea when you consider how the Kings have been the better team and by a very wide margin.
In fact, the Kings are currently up 2-0 on the Golden State Warriors. Subsequently, they are expected to win the series. However, this has not come without any controversy. In Game 1, Warriors superfan and legendary rapper E-40 was kicked out of the arena by Kings security. This then led to accusations of racial bias against the Sacramento organization. Consequently, there has been a lot of talk about the security practices at these games Now, 50 Cent is taking notice, and is taking it all in consideration.
50 Cent Speaks
In the Instagram post above, Fif noted that he is likely not going to attend Game 3 in San Francisco. Although he was at the first two games, the potential to be treated as E-40 did proves to be a bit of a deterrent. “I was thinking about jumping on this jet to the Bay Area for game 3 but the KINGS kicked E40 out, They might want to kick 50 out the Chase center. LOL,” 50 Cent said. However, it should be noted that the Chase Center seems to be a lot more tolerant of opposing fans. Regardless, it is easy to see why Fif feels this way.
Besides, this series might be over already. Draymond Green was recently suspended for his stomp on Domantas Sabonis. This is a huge loss for the Warriors, and it may just be too much for them to overcome. If the Kings can go up 3-0, then surely, this season is over for the defending champs. Be sure to keep it locked to HNHH for the latest news from around the NBA world. We will always keep you informed.
E-40 Claims “Racial Bias” After Being Kicked Out Of Warriors-Kings Game
E-40 says a “racial bias” was the cause of his ejection from the Warriors’ game against the Kings, Saturday night. The legendary Bay Area rapper addressed the incident in a statement shared on Sunday morning. The Kings ended up taking Game 1 of their first-round playoff matchup with a 126-123 win over the Warriors.
“On Saturday night, I was subjected to disrespectful heckling over the course of the Warriors-Kings game in Sacramento,” E-40 said in a statement. “During the fourth quarter, I finally turned around and addressed one heckler in an assertive but polite manner. Yet, shortly thereafter, Kings’ security approached me, assumed that I instigated the encounter and proceeded to kick me out of the arena.”
Security Escorts E-40 Out Of The Arena
E-40 further alleged that a “racial bias” played a role in his ejection. He called on the Kings’ organization to investigate the “appalling conduct that transpired.” “Unfortunately, it was yet another reminder that — despite my success and accolades as a musician and entrepreneur — racial bias remains prevalent. Security saw a disagreement between a Black man and a white woman and immediately assumed that I was at fault. I’ve attended countless NBA games throughout my life and have always prided myself in my professionalism, so this experience has been jarring. I was absolutely humiliated by the Kings’ security team and I’m calling on the franchise to investigate the appalling conduct that transpired.”
Mercury News reports an eyewitness at the arena saw a female Kings fan repeatedly yell at E-40 throughout the game. Eventually, things heated up between the two and they used profanity, resulting in security tossing the rapper out. The Warriors will take on the Kings again on Monday at 10:00 PM, ET. They’ll then return to their home arena later in the week for games three and four.
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Andrew Wiggins Situation Gets An Update From Anonymous Warriors Player
Andrew Wiggins has been through a lot with the Golden State Warriors. Following his vaccine status last season, now Wiggins is dealing with personal family matters. So far, the situation has been tight-knit, but the Golden State Small Foward has missed 13 games in a row. Others within the organization have spoken out about Wiggins and the real situations he has been going through. It was confirmed by an anonymous player who described it as “some real s**t” in a recent report from The Athletic’s Marcus Thompson II.
Steph Curry spoke out on Andrew Wiggins’ absence, Curry was well respective of Wiggins, by not giving out specific details about his situation or a timeline for a return date for the 28-year-old star player. “Friend to friend, teammate to teammate. Just sending him support. This is a tough situation in terms of him being away for so long but necessary. Life is bigger than basketball. Whatever he and his family are going through, that’s all that matters. … I’m sure he’s missing the vibe and being with us, and we miss him too,” said Curry.
The Andrew Wiggins Absence
The Warriors are in need of an extra boost on the defensive end of the floor. Without Wiggins, the Warriors may not be themselves, but the team understands the difficulties of life. “If we’re fine with it,” one player said, “and the people who pay him understand, then so should everyone else.” Still, teammates and coaches are hopeful for Wiggins to return this season. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr indicated that Andrew Wiggins’ return this season is not guaranteed.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr told reporters before Golden State’s 125-116 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday at Chase Center that the team is hopeful Wiggins can return but will continue to give him space and did not provide any further update. “Life is bigger than Basketball” has been the theme in the Warriors locker room. One thing for sure is that Andrew Wiggins has the support from not only his teammates but his coaching staff all the way to the leaders at the top of the Warriors organization.
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E-40, Too Short, & Sway Calloway Visit White House With Warriors
E-40, Too Short, Sway Calloway, and Mistah F.A.B. all visited the White House on Tuesday. The group celebrated the Golden State Warriors’ 2022 NBA Championship with the team. All four are regulars at The Chase Center where they’ve supported the team for years.
The star-studded group posed for pictures with V.P. Kamala Harris and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. TMZ reports that Harris was excited to meet E-40 and Too Short, being an Oakland native herself.
“As a proud daughter of Oakland, it’s always a good day when Dub Nation is at the White House,” Harris wrote on Instagram. “Especially with a trophy in tow.”
The group also met up with former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.
Warriors star Stephen Curry, who won the Finals MVP award last year, used his time at the White House to thank the Biden administration for helping bring WNBA star Britney Griner home from Russia.
“It means a lot to know that she’s here and all the work that went on behind the scenes to make that a reality,” he said on the podium. “So I just want to say thank you there.”
Curry further added that the visit was a “great opportunity for us from the basketball community to thank President Biden and his staff for all their hard work and diligence on getting Brittney Griner home, who is a big part of our basketball family.”
Check out pictures from the visit below.
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LeBron James Could Be Traded To The Warriors, Says NBA Exec
LeBron James has been at the center of numerous rumors. With the Lakers struggling to become a true title contender, some believe that LeBron wants to be traded. Of course, this would be one of the biggest trades in the history of the league, and no one knows what it would even look like.
Overall, LeBron doesn’t seem to be feeling these rumors. He has stated that his allegiance to the Lakers, although who knows how long that will last? If the Lakers miss the playoffs again, it seems possible that James would request a move. Additionally, with just a few years left in the league, LeBron wants that fifth title.
LeBron James To The Warriors?
In a report from Sean Deveney of Heavy.com, an anonymous NBA executive made a wild assertion. Essentially, they believe there is a world in which James goes to the Warriors. However, it would take numerous pieces to make it happen. Regardless, the executive thinks the Warriors are the best option to make a trade happen.
“If there is a bidding war going on at some point [for LeBron], the Warriors are in a great position because they can give you the young guys – [James] Wiseman or [Jonathan] Kuminga or [Moses] Moody, or [Pat] Baldwin, whoever the Lakers want,” the exec said. “But you have to add either Poole or [Andrew] Wiggins, and that’s not easy. But if they want to win now, you can give up Poole if you are getting back LeBron, right? If they keep Draymond [Green] and come back with Steph [Curry], Klay Thompson, Draymond and LeBron, that would be a fun, fun team to watch.”
If LeBron ends up in Golden State, he will surely contend for that fifth title. Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and LeBron would be an unreal combination. Although, it does seem pretty absurd to think about.
Let us know what you think of this latest rumor, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from the NBA.
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Draymond Green Accuses Fan Of Hurling Death Threats
Draymond Green is one of the more polarizing players in the entire NBA. Fans of the Golden State Warriors love him, however, fans around the league have a much less favorable view of him. Unfortunately, this leads to some fan reactions that are simply unacceptable.
If you’ve been watching the NBA since the bubble, you would know that fans have gotten bolder. Some of them are simply out of pocket, and subsequently, we’ve seen an uptick in lifetime bans. Overall, it is a hostile environment for players like Green.
Draymond Green Gets Fan Ejected
Last night, Draymond was in Milwaukee where he took on the Bucks alongside his Warriors teammates. As you will see in the clips below, he was met with some jeers from a fan who was courtside at the baseline. Overall, Green was not happy with what was being said.
This ultimately led to him going up to the referee and pointing to the man. Eventually, the ref called security over and the man was promptly ejected.
Draymond had this fan ejected from the Bucks-Warriors game
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Following the game, Green told reporters that the man had made death threats. When made aware of this, the ref felt as though action needed to be taken immediately.
“There are no real consequences,” Green said. “Yeah, you can’t come back to the game, or even if you get arrested, nothing really happens … you just hope it gets to a point where these leagues can work with legislators to implement laws because that’s the only thing that’s really going to correct the issue.”
Needless to say, Green is not too optimistic about what is going to happen, moving forward. This is just a bad situation for everyone, and it will be interesting to see what kind of punishment that fan receives.
Stay tuned to HNHH as this is currently a developing story.
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Steph Curry Reveals If Viral Shot Video Was Fake
Steph Curry is easily the greatest shooter in the history of the NBA. Even if he were to retire right now, he would be able to keep that designation. For now, however, he is still very much in the league, and he is killing it at that. Overall, it is a good time to be Curry.
Unfortunately, his team hasn’t been spectacular. The championship hangover is in full effect, and the Warriors dynasty is starting to come to an end. Despite all of this, Curry is definitely impressing on the court. He’s running up his numbers, and his record will be hard to beat.
Steph Curry Goes Viral
Recently, Curry went viral with the video down below. As you can see, he can be seen chucking up and nailing five full-court shots in a row. This is a feat that seems to be pretty impossible, however, Curry was able to pull it off, or at least people thought. Subsequently, internet sleuths began to challenge the validity of the clip.
Recently, Curry admitted that this was faked as part of some video content with Sports Illustrated. While he did make a couple of shots, there was no way this was legitimate.
“I’ll let them be the judge of that,” Curry said. “But it’s an ultimate compliment to probably be amazed by it but not think it’s outlandish that it could be or couldn’t be real. We had some fun with it. The Sports Illustrated team coming with some heat.”
The fact that the video was believable truly is a testament to just how spectacular Curry is. Unfortunately, his most loyal fans will have to admit that their hero isn’t as otherworldly as they may have thought.
Let us know what you thought of the video, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports world.
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