Danny Green says the Lakers' ring in 2020 was "by far" the hardest championship he had to achieve
"That was an iconic, legendary team... I think we would have won regardless if it was the bubble or not"
Full video: https://t.co/7CZqJCrKY0
Iraqi footballer Aymen Hussein issued a statement after being detained and questioned for seven hours upon entering the United States:
“If America is so hostile towards foreign nationals, why is it hosting the #2026WorldCup?”
The documentary 20 years from now about how a Knicks team had the chip in their hands, then Trump showed up for game 3 at home and it all crumbled …
It’s going to be amazing.
The problem is, the "good" officers should be the ones calling out the "bad." You're not good if you stay silent and allow people's rights to be trampled. You are also bad.
We need to talk about a reality that a lot of people are too uncomfortable to address: The "rules for thee, but not for me" mentality in law enforcement has got to stop.
Just like in any other profession, there are individuals who enter the field for the wrong reasons, take things entirely too far, and power-trip behind a badge. But when a regular citizen abuses power, they get fired. When someone trusted with a gun and a badge abuses power, it threatens lives and erodes the entire foundation of community trust.
Let’s be entirely clear about two things at the exact same time:
The Reality: There are thousands of deeply credible, fiercely brave, and genuinely heroic officers out there who put their lives on the line every single day to keep us safe.
The Problem: Those incredible officers are getting the bad rap because a select few think their job title makes them untouchable.
When accountability is ignored, the actions of a few ruin it for the rest. It is a massive shame that the bravery of good cops is constantly overshadowed by the reckless behavior of those who think they are above the very laws they swore to uphold.
Safety & Respect Go Both Ways
A badge is a symbol of public service, not a license to do as you please.
True authority doesn't demand respect through fear; it earns it through integrity.
We need to prioritize collective safety, mental well-being, and absolute accountability. If you are wearing the uniform, you should be held to a higher standard, not given a free pass.
Let's protect the communities we live in and support the good officers who actually want to do their jobs right by calling out the ones who don't.
What are your thoughts? How do we fix the trust gap?
I put this loss on me. The Lakers went up 13-14 points in the first quarter, and I went and got me a bowl of celebratory sherbet cause I knew it was a wrap. Then AI lost his fucking mind and won the game. Damn! lol
June 6, 2001: Allen Iverson finishes with 48 PTS/6 AST/5 STL in Philadelphia's 107-101 (OT) win over the Lakers in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Also for the Sixers, Dikembe Mutombo had 13 PTS/16 REB/5 BLK. Shaquille O'Neal led Los Angeles with 44 PTS/20 REB/5 AST.
It doesn’t look good.
But if there’s a team that can fight back and make history it’s this team.
They just need the razor thin of the thinnest margins to straighten out in their favor.
The 2012 veteran Spurs started 2-0 and then lost 4 straight to a young OKC team in the WCF.
The gap is razor thin if any between these two teams despite the missed shots/bad fouls/turnovers.
Just get game 3. Take it one quarter at a time.
Put pressure back on them.
This was his "Tragic Johnson" moment. It will definitely be in the 30 For 30, or Netflix, or whatever the fuck streaming platform docu-series in 25 years. Hope I'm still alive to see it lol
Let's discuss all the ways this final Wemby turnover went wrong.
1) You can see the three Spurs (Vassell, Harper, Castle) identify there's going to be no timeout and run their fastbreak lanes. It's a pretty standard practice of spacing the floor properly with the primary ball-handler De'Aaron Fox on the floor, who is just off the screen to the left. While Castle does look back in this exact moment, if you run the video....he turns his head forward immediately after this frame. As he should! Busting his ass down the floor, ahead of the action, to get to his assigned spot that is discussed lord knows how many times in the film room. That pass should never ever happen to someone running the sideline, and Wemby alluded to this in his postgame press conference comments.
2) Let's just say Castle somehow catches the pass. He is full steam ahead downhill, with no idea what is in front of him because he's looking backwards. Waiting for him is the NBA leader in charges taken. He was set up perfectly to take yet another right here.
3) Wemby chasing after the incomplete pass to make up for his error and barreling into Jalen Brunson, who would have fallen over if a fart hit him let alone a 7'5" guy. The moment was chaotic, and these guys are tasked with making split-second decisions, but to see him double-down and put Brunson at the line was a self-inflicted wound that they make 30-for-30s for. The turnover may have given the Knicks the ball back, but there was no guarantee it would have resulted in points ... and you head to overtime. Now you might have to hear that piano with a guy softly narrating "What if I told you...Area 51 has no secrets?"