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[IAMMONARAE @IamMonaRae]

This young man got 200 million dollars fully guaranteed. The only thing he needs to do is get on the court, do his job, have fun, and help his team win games.

[Fullcourtpass @Fullcourtpass]

Pistons owner Tom Gores made a promise yesterday to Jalen Duren and his family that he would help provide a more positive Pistons experience, per @sam_amick

(https://t.co/7wt1J2sznG)

[IAMMONARAE @IamMonaRae]

Nike has never been good to international athletes. Even when they have great international athletes, they promote them way less than their American counterparts. Mainly focusing on American athletes to find the next Jordan. The rest of the brands have managed to keep pace.

[Aakash Gupta @aakashgupta]

Nike signed Messi when he was 14. They lost him over a few hundred dollars worth of tracksuits, a mistake now estimated at $10 billion in brand value.

In 2005, Messi's father Jorge asked Nike for some extra tracksuits for his son, a routine request from the family of an 18-year-old who had just broken into Barcelona's first team. Nike's Iberian and South American offices both ignored it. He never got a reply.

Adidas was paying attention. They offered around $1 million a year, and Nike refused to match because they didn't want a bidding war over a teenager. They were busy building their 2006 World Cup campaign around established stars.

Once the Adidas deal leaked, Nike panicked and sued in Spanish court, claiming a binding contract. The judges found all Nike had was a "commitment letter" with no legal weight. Messi signed with Adidas in February 2006, and in 2017 they gave him a lifetime deal.

So when he walks out at El Monumental on October 6 for his final Argentina match, in front of 84,000 people, the gold-lettered farewell jersey he revealed today will carry three stripes.

Twenty years, 125 international goals, a World Cup, and every shirt sold along the way. All of it went to Adidas because someone at Nike didn't answer an email about tracksuits.

[IAMMONARAE @IamMonaRae]

You’re telling me Detroit couldn’t get off a pick to go out and try to get him as a running mate beside Cade. Sometimes you don’t need a big name like Giannis. I think Zach would be great alongside Cade.

[Brett Usher @UsherNBA]

This Zach LaVine shot-fake hesi/cross

[IAMMONARAE @IamMonaRae]

Someone has to say it! A slow-footed big man betting on himself on a qualifying offer is so dangerous. Young man, you can sign two more big contracts in your career. As my Jamaican granny used to say “first water hog see him wash”. Do with that as you may, Jalen Duren.

[Jack Cousins @jackcuz5]

A 22 year old player is offered 35 million a year over 4-5 years and is gonna turn that down to play on the qualifying offer (9.6 million for 1 year) just to “bet” on himself again. Someone in Jalen Duren camp needs to tell him this is really stupid. What happens if he blows his knee or achilles out? Take your 35 million per year and get another deal when you are 26-27 years old

[IAMMONARAE @IamMonaRae]

Exactly what my mother told me. She also said I shouldn’t walk and pick up any garbage as punishment because I am not a janitor.

[🎃 Spooky White Walker ❄️ @WineGirlAba]

Fay Simpson Prep or Andrews Prep or Ardenne High, my father told me each time that if I needed to use the bathroom and the teacher tell me “no”…. I must walk out and go bathroom, he’ll handle it from there 😭

[IAMMONARAE @IamMonaRae]

How can we get Caitlin, Angel and Rhyne on the same team in the WNBA.

[IAMMONARAE @IamMonaRae]

Someone get Aliyah Boston back her colored braids she lost that dawg in her. Also get off that podcast that's for the off-season.

[IAMMONARAE @IamMonaRae]

1 of 1. 🐐 1 Bunny Shaw

[Manchester City Women @ManCityWomen]

Bunny 🤩

[IAMMONARAE @IamMonaRae]

Haaland ????

[IAMMONARAE @IamMonaRae]

They must pick up a first or two if they trade both guys. Does Trail Blazers plan to play meaningful ball this season? How about a trade that centers around Sharpe for PJ with third team.

[APHoops @APH00PS]

The Dallas Mavericks have been consistent in asking for a first-round pick in trade talks for each of PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford, per @JakeLFischer.

(via @BleacherReport)

[IAMMONARAE @IamMonaRae]

Everyone keeps on saying the pressure is on the players, namely Embiid. However, I think it’s on Nick Nurse. His coaching has been abysmal over the last 2 seasons. Take away that Boston series his coaching has lack creativity and consistency. That’s the huge hurdle for the team.

[NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA]

“LeBron James is going to be 42 years old, like you cannot expect to run LeBron out there for 82 games out of the season."

@VinceGoodwill on the biggest hurdle for the Philadelphia 76ers winning a title ��

[IAMMONARAE @IamMonaRae]

This man has no shame two failed World Cup qualifiers and still has his position. Anyone with even a modicum of self-respect would leave the organization. There has been no growth or development under his administration. #JFF

[Nationwide90FM @NationwideRadio]

President of the Jamaica Football Federation, JFF, Michael Ricketts expects FIFA to face significant resistance from several member associations over its proposal to seek private investment in its competitions, including the FIFA World Cup.

READ MORE HERE: https://t.co/GQ6e9j5ELJ

[IAMMONARAE @IamMonaRae]

My all time favourite player 🇪🇸

[TC @totalcristiano]

This is pure class. 😮‍💨

[IAMMONARAE @IamMonaRae]

This Spain team desperately needs a Jude Bellingham.

[IAMMONARAE @IamMonaRae]

Start this game FIFA!!!!!

[IAMMONARAE @IamMonaRae]

Oh, who will grace the cover of the British paper tomorrow? One can only hope it’s the coach.

[IAMMONARAE @IamMonaRae]

Christian Pulisic cannot be your number 1 option if you’re trying to win a World Cup. Look at the number 1 option for the top 5 teams in the FIFA ranking.

[IAMMONARAE @IamMonaRae]

You can never ever get me to hate Romelu Lukaku.

[IAMMONARAE @IamMonaRae]

Football God will always reign supreme

[IAMMONARAE @IamMonaRae]

Infantino's integrity is called into question; he should step down following this World Cup. FIFA is compromised.