American business leader Marc Stad has completed a deal to become the controlling owner and largest shareholder of the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves and WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx by buying the majority of co-owner Marc Lore’s stake at a $4.5 billion valuation, sources tell ESPN.
Giannis:
“If you ask me what do I really want, deep down in my heart? I want to be a Milwaukee Buck for the rest of my career and win here.”
(via @JimOwczarski)
Joel Embiid says he likes paying attention to the hate on social media:
“I like when people tell me I can’t win cause it makes me push myself to be better. I’m probably the most hated guy in the league. I don’t know what there’s to hate about me. That’s the motivation I need.”
(via @TheCheckBall, Reddit u/FultzShoulder)
Another milestone NBA game: Luka Doncic scored 73 points tonight vs. the Hawks.
Doncic’s 73 matches what Wilt Chamberlain and David Thompson once each scored in an NBA game.
We need to talk about what Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle are doing in their last 10 games…
Brunson: 27.1 PPG, 7.9 APG, 3.9 RPG, 47% FG, 37% 3PT, 90% FT
Randle: 28.8 PPG, 8.6 RPG, 3.3 APG, 50% FG, 82% FT
(🎥 @IQfor3 )