US prosecutors are investigating Dodgers owner Mark Walter’s empire for possible financial improprieties at Guggenheim Partners LLC and two insurers, Delaware Life and Clear Spring Life, according to @business.
Federal authorities in Manhattan began probing last year, with the insurers subpoenaed in February over undisclosed private credit ties.
Justin Jefferson could seek out a trade to the Raiders to be reunited with Klint Kubiak, per @HondoCarpenter
"I think you wait and let that Justin Jefferson thing pan out a little bit. Nothing's imminent.
I'm not saying anything is imminent. I just know that there's a potential that he may want to move on and he had his best play with Klint Kubiak. I think and may have reason to believe that he would be amicable if he were to be moved to be reunited... with Klint Kubiak."
30 years ago, the Lakers had arguably their most impactful summer.
-signed Shaq as a free agent
-traded for the draft rights of Kobe
-drafted Fisher with the 24th pick
All time great summer that accounted for 5 Lakers championships and countless memories for me as a Lakers fan. Summer of 1996 lives on forever!
Hey @KingJames,
As the single most respected and beloved Golden State Warriors fan, I speak for all of us when I say I am begging you to stay the fuck away from my team.
Your stans are idiots, the media does nothing but lie to protect you, and Steph Curry beat you three times in the finals.
We don’t want you here.
Go to Cleveland to collect your stats. We’ve got a championship to win.
Sincerely,
100% of Dub Nation, without exception
Jordan after losing to the Pistons in 1989: “𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲.”
Kobe after losing to the Spurs in the 2003 playoffs: “𝐖𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭.” 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠, “𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐦𝐲𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐡𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.”
LeBron looking back at his 2011 finals loss: “𝐖𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬.”
LeBron admits he played bad but then he follows it up with excuses. Jordan and Kobe never made excuses and worked harder and harder until NOBODY could beat them.
Anyone who calls a player who makes excuses like this the GOAT is probably just a wimpy guy. 😮💨
(Via @Jacobtheclipper)
Charles Barkley says LeBron James should finish his career with the Cavaliers—not the Warriors or 76ers
“My biggest criticism of LeBron has always been that he packs his teams.”
“He’s chasing this imaginary Michael Jordan ghost.”
“If he goes to Philly, people are going to say he’s ring chasing.”
“If he goes to Golden State, they’re going to say he’s ring chasing.”
“He has no affiliation with Philadelphia or Golden State.”
“What he does have is his hometown team.”
“The Cavaliers are probably going to be favored to win the East.”
“They’ve got a good team—they’re just lacking leadership.”
“LeBron’s a great leader.”
“To me, it would be the fitting way for him to finish his career.”
“Stop getting greedy too.”
Giannis says he showed up EARLY to work out with Kobe, and the Black Mamba made him pay for it
“Working out with Kobe, I showed up before him. I love that I did it, but it was a mistake”
“Kobe came and said, ‘What are we gonna do?’ I said, ‘Whatever you tell me to do.’ He said, ‘Go right, make 25.’ I usually make four or five. I said, ‘Yeah… make 25.’ I made 25. ‘Okay, go left, 25.’ Then, ‘Go right, two dribbles’”
“We worked out for two hours, intense, and I’m thinking, I shouldn’t have shot before this, I’m tired, I wanted to show him my best version”
“But here’s what players won’t do today: they won’t be vulnerable. They won’t show weakness, or show appreciation to somebody better. If you always think you’re the best, you can never learn”
“I had my notebook, I asked a lot of questions, he answered every single one, and never made me feel like we were running out of time. It was one of the best experience in my career”
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In July 2019, general manager Rob Pelinka finalized a blockbuster trade with the New Orleans Pelicans. The Lakers sent Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, and three first-round draft picks to New Orleans to pair Davis alongside James. 👎🏾
@Lakers Was this WORTH 8 years and 1🏆
In July 2019, general manager Rob Pelinka finalized a blockbuster trade with the New Orleans Pelicans. The Lakers sent Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, and three first-round draft picks to New Orleans to pair Davis alongside James. 👎🏾
@NosebleedHoops Was this WORTH 8 years and 1🏆
In July 2019, general manager Rob Pelinka finalized a blockbuster trade with the New Orleans Pelicans. The Lakers sent Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, and three first-round draft picks to New Orleans to pair Davis alongside James. 👎🏾
@LegionHoops Was this WORTH 8 years and 1🏆
In July 2019, general manager Rob Pelinka finalized a blockbuster trade with the New Orleans Pelicans. The Lakers sent Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, and three first-round draft picks to New Orleans to pair Davis alongside James. 👎🏾
@NycVipers Was this WORTH 8 years and 1🏆
In July 2019, general manager Rob Pelinka finalized a blockbuster trade with the New Orleans Pelicans. The Lakers sent Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, and three first-round draft picks to New Orleans to pair Davis alongside James. 👎🏾
@TheTruth8240@Thechat101 Was this WORTH 8 years and 1🏆
In July 2019, general manager Rob Pelinka finalized a blockbuster trade with the New Orleans Pelicans. The Lakers sent Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, and three first-round draft picks to New Orleans to pair Davis alongside James. 👎🏾