@JoshuaEHBanks@Nick_AleChoosey To be honest both of y’all are going thru a structured rebuild which will take at least an additional season to see any real benefits. I will say that Miami is now an attractive destination for role players
The Atlanta Hawks have some doubts about Onyeka Okongwu long term, per @KellyIko
“The Hawks, according to conversations with rival executives, agents and former players, are unsure of the long-term prospects of Onyeka Okongwu and Mo Gueye at center from a contention standpoint. Atlanta is an average defensive team (16th in defensive rating, per Cleaning the Glass), but a core featuring Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Johnson and Davis has enough versatility and optionality to rewrite a narrative that would have been otherwise impossible with Young as the centerpiece.”
(Via https://t.co/wFua5wYwXp)
LeBron James thinks Jalen Johnson could be the next Scottie Pippen
“As far as talent you look at the long arms, 6’9, runs like a deer. Super athletic, he’s improved his outside touch. His ability to guard 1-5. I see that he’s going to continue to improve”
(Via @mindthegamepod)
Russell Westbrook reportedly grew tired of LeBron’s “fake” behavior during their time in L.A, per @YaronWeitzman
“I hate that fake sh*t, I just can’t do it.” 😳
• LeBron quietly pushed for a reunion with Kyrie Irving — a move that would’ve required trading Westbrook, despite publicly denying it.
• LeBron often said “Let Russ be Russ” in interviews but didn’t actually support him behind the scenes.
• During a Lakers team event where Will Smith came to speak, LeBron and AD suddenly walked out before he arrived. Minutes later, they returned acting overly friendly—LeBron dominated the talk, asking questions and quoting movie lines.
Westbrook, watching in disbelief, told a teammate after:
“I hate that fake sh*t. I just can’t do it.”
• Westbrook saw multiple examples of LeBron misrepresenting himself — like claiming The Godfather was his favorite movie but not knowing a single line, carrying The Autobiography of Malcolm X to interviews without being able to discuss it, and even saying he predicted Kobe’s 81-point game. These moments made Russ view LeBron as inauthentic.
(Via https://t.co/NptrsuyOXr)