🎙️🚨 Zlatan Ibrahimovic after South Africa beat South Korea to qualify to the next round
🗣️ “I think this is a message to FIFA, they need to bring more African countries to the World Cup. Nigeria should be here too. Africa’s football is different. They don’t play unnecessary passes. when they get the ball, they attack you immediately. That’s the kind of football we want.
Europe’s football is boring, too many back passes and too many tactics. Morocco and South Africa have qualified to the next round. Morocco is the best Africa team in having possession. South Africa is the best in counter attack.
I think an African team will reach the semifinals this year. I’m happy,they deserve it. Africa should be the best, Mbappe should be playing for Cameroon, Olise should be playing for Nigeria and same for Vini too. I wish the whole of Africa luck in this tournament”. 👏
The Charlotte Hornets exist solely to stain the reputation of the glorious state of North Carolina which would otherwise be the most elite basketball state on the planet
Latest on Kawhi Leonard, per @JakeLFischer:
- Clippers are determined to keep Kawhi, and his first choice is remaining with the team
- Raptors have genuine interest should Leonard become available
- Kawhi wouldn't have interest in signing an extension with the Pistons or Heat if they traded for him; would only consider signing extension with the Raptors or Spurs if traded
- Clippers feel they "still have avenues to fortify their roster around Leonard and remain in Western Conference contention"
CHA scored 132 points per 100 possessions in 800+ minutes with LaMelo, Kon, & Brandon on the floor for a team that ranked 2nd in guard screens per 100. Unless there’s something else at play beyond attempting to sell high, not really understanding the urgency to break that up.
Before our next story drops, it’s just so clear how the combination of last year’s Luka Doncic blockbuster plus the increased feeling of parity across the NBA has emboldened every front office to pursue major additions they believe moves their team within a puncher’s chance of the title.