I absolutely LOVE this.
Christian Bale spent roughly 17 years fighting to make this happen.
This week, his foster-care village opened in Palmdale, California: 12 homes built specifically to help keep siblings together when they enter foster care.
Damian Lillard explains why the opinion of others has never affected him
“Because I have a real life. I think that’s the best way to put it. I don’t live my life as Damian Lillard. I go home, I play with my kids. I go to my mom’s house. I hang out with my cousins.”
“I talk to my grandmother on the phone. My uncle calls me and we talk on the phone all night about just regular stuff. I have a life that’s stable and is not based upon who I am as an NBA player. I have real friends.”
“I’m not sitting there watching TV and hearing everything they’ve got to say like, ‘Oh, I probably should do this. I probably should do that.’”
“When my career is over, y’all are not about to be talking about me. Y’all are going to be talking about Luka Dončić, Ja Morant and Jayson Tatum, or whoever. Why am I going to be sitting here overly concerned with everything that every person has to say about me when they don’t know my life?”
“They don’t think about me when they get off that camera. And when I’m done playing, they won’t think about me. So why are they going to be thinking about me? Why would I be concerned with it?”
Wow what a powerful moment after the final whistle of Oregon vs. Boise State… Both teams come together and gather in prayer.
#goducks
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The Portland Trail Blazers organization is deeply saddened by the passing of Rick Adelman, a franchise legend and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer. Rick was one of the most influential figures in franchise history, a member of the inaugural 1970 team and integral coach throughout the 80s and 90s, guiding the team to Finals appearances in 1990 and 1992. Rick's basketball brilliance helped shape multiple eras of Trail Blazers basketball, earning the respect and admiration of the basketball community and cementing his legacy. His thoughtful leadership, integrity, and kindness impacted all those around him on and off the court. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the entire Adelman family, and all those in the world of basketball who were touched by his impact.
The fact that the NBA refused to suspend Victor Wembanyama for Game 5 after viciously elbowing Minnesota Timberwolves’ Naz Reid proves their system of suspension is rigged & subjective.
Wemby playing Game 5 is good for ratings so they won’t suspend him.
Damian Lillard's full answer on if he was considering a return during the playoffs.
Dame says he never told anyone he wanted to return, but the Blazers probably gathered that from the way he had adjusted his routine. Also said people expecting him to be a playoffs hero were unrealistic.
A LOT of good insight in here.
Nikola Jokic says Anthony Edwards is the player he watches and likes most in the NBA right now:
“Edwards is a defensive monster when he wants to be. He’s good, he’s really good. It just somehow happens that I always watch them [Minnesota].”
(Via @XOsChat)
Carmelo Anthony believes Anthony Edwards is the best player in the NBA:
“I think Ant Edwards is the best player in the NBA. I think he brings everything. He brings in intellect, he takes on the challenge. His stats speak for itself. Getting his team as a young player to multiple WCF. His peers are saying this. His peers are saying ‘Ant is the guy right now.’ If you look at trajectory, the energy, the it factor, early success, winning, carrying an organization. I’d have to say, he is that”
(Via @7PMinBrooklyn)
Congratulations to the Super Bowl champion @Seahawks! This defense was special. MVP Kenneth Walker was dominant. And Sam Darnold gave us one of the best comeback stories in a long time. Enjoy the celebration.