<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 18px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 16px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: #0000FF;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 16px;    text-decoration: none;}ul {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 16px;}ol {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px;    font-size: 16px;    border-left: 2px solid black;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 12px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;    background-color: #EFEFEF;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article><header><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/LeBron-James-Kevin-Love-Lakers-Cavaliers-Naomi-Osaka-The-Shop.jpg"></figure><h1>LeBron James teases next The Shop episode with former beloved teammate</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2021-09-20T20:51:25-07:00">September 20th, 8:51pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2021-09-20T20:51:25-07:00">September 20th, 8:51pm</time><address><a>Paolo Mariano</a>Paolo is a freelance writer, TV producer, and news editor based in Manila, Philippines.  He will debate anyone to death that Penny Hardaway is the real GOAT, and he will work for pizza.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is a busy man. Aside from preparing for the upcoming NBA season, with training camp just a few days away, he’s also promoting his talk show The Shop on HBO.</p><p>Created by Paul Rivera in 2018, The Shop features LeBron and his business partner Maverick Carter chatting with guests from different fields. The King has always been a curious guy, so expanding his knowledge to a multitude of subjects is something he likes to do.</p><p>With a new episode dropping on Friday, LeBron posted an Instagram Story to tease their upcoming guests, including comedian Wanda Sykes, rapper Jadakiss, tennis star Naomi Osaka, and LBJ’s former teammate Kevin Love.</p><figure><video><source src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/242378061_1822486987937930_7670251557177839850_n.mp4?_=1" type="video/mp4"></source></video></figure><p>Of course, LeBron and Love won a title together with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016, coming back from a 3-1 deficit against the 73-9 Golden State Warriors. While the two forwards definitely had some spats, including Love calling LeBron <a href="https://www.sportscasting.com/kevin-love-admitted-that-a-passive-aggressive-lebron-james-tweet-bothered-him/">a passive-aggressive person</a>, they will forever be linked with each other.</p><p>Osaka, meanwhile, has also grown close to LeBron in recent years. The four-time NBA MVP even <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-lebron-james-two-word-reaction-on-new-naomi-osaka-documentary-series-on-netflix/">produced a documentary</a> series about the tennis sensation on Netflix.</p><p>Both Love and Osaka are huge advocates of the importance of mental health among athletes and it’s safe to assume that they talked about it with LeBron and the other people on the episode.</p><p>With Kevin Love growing a bit dejected with his stint with the Cavaliers, spending time to chat with his good friend LeBron James might rejuvenate him for the upcoming season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

LeBron James teases next The Shop episode with former beloved teammate

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 18px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 16px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: #0000FF;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 16px;    text-decoration: none;}ul {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 16px;}ol {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px;    font-size: 16px;    border-left: 2px solid black;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 12px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;    background-color: #EFEFEF;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article><header><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/LeBron-James-LA-make-huge-100-million-announcement-ahead-of-new-season-1.jpg"></figure><h1>LeBron James, Lakers make huge $100 million announcement ahead of new season</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2021-09-20T20:23:53-07:00">September 20th, 8:23pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2021-09-20T20:27:29-07:00">September 20th, 8:27pm</time><address><a>Paolo Songco</a>A father of two over-energetic boys, Pao has been a writer for ClutchPoints for many years. His passion lies in all things NBA and he has a knack for speaking his mind in his articles -- even when at times it gets him into trouble with the fans. Controversial? Maybe. Excellent writer? Definitely.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Los Angeles Lakers have spent and will continue to spend a whole lot of money to fund their sensational <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-lebron-james-la-signing-former-rockets-wing/" rel="noopener">summer overhaul</a>. It only makes sense that they make some of that dough back, and apparently, this will come in the form of a huge $100 million deal with new shirt sponsor, Bibigo.</p><p>The Lakers made the announcement on their Twitter account, wherein they revealed their new partnership with the South Korean-based lifestyle company. Naturally, it was team superstar LeBron James who first dawned the latest variant of the iconic Purple &amp; Gold jersey:</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Lakers 🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/bibigoUSA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">@bibigoUSA</a></p><p>We’re proud to introduce our new patch partner and first ever global marketing partner. <a href="https://t.co/xwxUPQOgtV" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/xwxUPQOgtV</a></p><p>— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) <a href="https://twitter.com/Lakers/status/1440141535916425230?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">September 21, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="und"><a href="https://t.co/Bmj5BXQp7f" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/Bmj5BXQp7f</a></p><p>— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) <a href="https://twitter.com/Lakers/status/1440141544686645260?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">September 21, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>The Lakers also released an official statement via <a href="https://www.nba.com/lakers/lakersxbibigo?iid=PROD-lakers_social-tw-patch_launch">NBA.com</a> wherein they provided this company profile for Bibigo:</p><blockquote>Bibigo is a global company created by CJ, Korea’s #1 lifestyle company. The brand takes 5,000 years of delicious cuisine and revamps the recipes to fit today’s modern, non-stop lifestyles.Their name, Bibigo, combines the Korean word “bibim,” from a long cultural tradition of “mixed” flavors, with the English word “go.” Brand offerings include a full assortment of snacks and appetizers, including Mandu, the brand’s signature dish.</blockquote><p>Bibigo will replace the Lakers’ sponsor from last season, Wish. According to the <a href="https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2021-09-20/lakers-bibigo-100-million-jersey-patch-sponsorship-deal-korean-foodmaker">Los Angeles Times’ Bill Shaikin</a>, this new deal will net the team over $100 million over the span of five years.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

LeBron James, Lakers make huge $100 million announcement ahead of new season

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 18px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 16px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: #0000FF;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 16px;    text-decoration: none;}ul {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 16px;}ol {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px;    font-size: 16px;    border-left: 2px solid black;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 12px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;    background-color: #EFEFEF;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article><header><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/lakers-mac-mcclung-chaundree-brown-austin-reaves-joel-ayayi.jpeg"></figure><h1>These rookies could make an impact for the Lakers this season</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2021-09-20T17:48:51-07:00">September 20th, 5:48pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2021-09-20T17:50:07-07:00">September 20th, 5:50pm</time><address><a>Michael Corvo</a>Los Angeles Lakers beat reporter and writer for ClutchPoints. Aspiring Shane Falco. NYC native, LA resident, USC grad. Tennis Fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nba/los-angeles-lakers/news">Los Angeles Lakers</a> did not make a selection in the 2021 NBA Draft. Instead, they traded their lone pick — No. 22 overall — to the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nba/washington-wizards/news">Washington Wizards</a> in the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/the-winners-and-losers-of-the-russell-westbrook-to-lakers-trade/">package for Russell Westbrook</a> (Washington flipped the pick to the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nba/indiana-pacers/news">Indiana Pacers</a>).</p><p>Yet, the Lakers didn’t come away from the draft empty-handed. Los Angeles signed two undrafted free agents — Oklahoma’s Austin Reaves and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-draft-news-lakers-sign-jalen-suggs-teammate-joel-ayayi/">Gonzaga’s Joel Ayayi</a> — shortly after the proceedings. Both prospects <a href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2021/7/30/22602702/lakers-rumors-austin-reaves-joel-ayayi-turned-down-chance-get-drafted-sign-two-way-contracts">reportedly turned down</a> the chance to go in the second round in favor of two-way deals with the league’s most famous franchise.</p><p>You can understand Reaves’ and Ayayi’s (and their representatives’) logic. The Lakers are <i>the Lakers, </i>and the organization’s developmental track record over the past half-decade <a href="https://theathletic.com/2726868/2021/07/28/inside-the-lakers-recent-draft-success-and-their-preparation-for-the-no-22-pick/">has been stellar</a>.</p><p>Reaves and Ayayi were mildly impressive in Summer League. Reaves, a 6’5 wing who put up 18.3 points per game for Oklahoma in 2020-21, was the Lakers’ best all-around player in Las Vegas (and Sacramento). He displayed a smooth all-around feel on offense and produced the highlight of the week:</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">AUSTIN REAVES WITH THE GAME-WINNING PUTBACK 😤 <a href="https://t.co/Y0Z03iGjsn" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/Y0Z03iGjsn</a></p><p>— ESPN (@espn) <a href="https://twitter.com/espn/status/1424590759043416066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">August 9, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">This boy Austin Reaves is CONFIDENT <a href="https://t.co/zdF2gyXYHx" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/zdF2gyXYHx</a></p><p>— Nicole Ganglani (@nicoleganglani) <a href="https://twitter.com/nicoleganglani/status/1426378703798341634?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">August 14, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Devontae Cacok and Austin Reaves are in attack mode 👊 <a href="https://t.co/av45HnCgp2" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/av45HnCgp2</a></p><p>— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) <a href="https://twitter.com/Lakers/status/1423144987286380546?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">August 5, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>Ayayi, also 6’5, showed tremendous growth over four seasons for the Bulldogs. He began as a raw prospect and ended up as a scrappy 3-and-D who excels at the little things. Wherever his ceiling ends up at the next level, Ayayi’s impact will probably be more consistently evident in film study and via eye test than in the box score.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Joel Ayayi, from Gonzaga, has signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers 👀🔥</p><p> <a href="https://t.co/xeoPnRKHrI" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/xeoPnRKHrI</a></p><p>— The Laker Files (@LakerFiles) <a href="https://twitter.com/LakerFiles/status/1420970586159910913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">July 30, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>By nature of their two-way deals (which were <a href="https://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/lakers-sign-joel-ayayi-austin-reaves-two-way-contracts">formally announced</a> on Aug. 3), Reaves and Ayayi will be invited to participate in Lakers’ training camp (beginning Sept. 28), then can shuffle back-and-forth between the G League’s South Bay Lakers and the pro team throughout the season. They will not count on the 15-man active roster.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nba/players/talen-horton-tucker/9eaf090f">Talen Horton-Tucker</a>, still somehow just 20 years old, has already secured an NBA championship ring and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-la-re-signs-talen-horton-tucker/">a bag</a> since embarking on a similar path. Their Summer League teammate, Devontae Cacok, earned sparse minutes for the Lakers during his two years as a two-way — though he did net a ring and, recently, a deal with the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nba/brooklyn-nets/news">Brooklyn Nets</a>. (Horton-Tucker’s insertion into important playoff situations during Round 2 in the bubble was a rarity.)</p><p>Reaves and Ayayi are eligible to play up to 50 games for the (NBA) Lakers in 2021-22, per the stipulations of two-way contracts. However, considering the experience, depth, and star power up and down the active roster, it’s hard to imagine either one of them making a true impact in the title chase.</p><p>But, lest we forget: the Lakers are old, injuries occur, and it’s plausible that Miles Simon’s <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/all-the-mysterious-staff-moves-the-lakers-made-this-offseason/">new gig</a> as head coach for South Bay while remaining on Vogel’s bench will help streamline players’ ability to transition between squads.</p><p>Reaves and Ayayi are not the only relevant rookies associated with the 2021-22 Lakers. Two other undrafted free agents and Summer League participants, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-draft-news-lakers-invite-former-viral-dunking-sensation-mac-mcclung-to-training-camp/">Mac McClung</a> and Chaundee Brown (both of whom, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/the-lakers-worked-out-6-more-2021-nba-draft-prospects-heres-what-to-know/">like Reaves</a>, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-host-more-2021-nba-draft-prospects-for-workouts/">worked out</a> for the Lakers pre-draft), have <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-draft-news-lakers-sign-free-agent-chaundee-brown/">signed</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1420976989918441472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1420976989918441472%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.silverscreenandroll.com%2F2021%2F8%2F10%2F22619289%2Flakers-free-agency-news-chaundee-brown-mac-mcclung-training-camp-invites-exhibit-10-nba">training camp deals</a> with Los Angeles (we believe McClung’s contract is an Exhibit-10).</p><p>Exhibit 10s are essentially training camp invites with the option to be converted into two-way deals later on. (Los Angeles also <a href="https://twitter.com/_michaelcorvo_/status/1438595745188220935">inked</a> former Houston Rockets forward Cam Oliver to an E10.)</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Mac McClung and Chaundee Brown Jr. are officially LAKERS!! <a href="https://t.co/NCCcQxMOSd" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/NCCcQxMOSd</a></p><p>— michael corvo (@_michaelcorvo_) <a href="https://twitter.com/_michaelcorvo_/status/1425248821198548992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">August 11, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>McClung and Brown visibly went all-out at Summer League. McClung — the former viral dunking sensation — is an undersized two-guard with undeveloped point guard abilities. He plays with an undeniable verve and innate offensive confidence.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Mac McClung with a NICE finish in his first Lakers action 👀 <a href="https://t.co/xE721FZCml" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/xE721FZCml</a></p><p>— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/1422721189156433920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">August 4, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>Brown became a vital super-sub in Michigan’s run to the Final Four thanks to his hounding wing defense and hustle (I doubt he’s lost many 50/50 balls in his basketball life), including energized offensive rebounding for his position. Both players bring reckless abandon to the hardwood.</p><p>Brown, with his defensive aptitude and size (6’5), might be more immediately useful on an NBA court, though McClung arguably has a higher ceiling.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Lakers have signed Michigan prospect Chaundee Brown to a 10 day contract.</p><p> <a href="https://t.co/cesfVmTuRs" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/cesfVmTuRs</a></p><p>— The Laker Files (@LakerFiles) <a href="https://twitter.com/LakerFiles/status/1420985947752222720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">July 30, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>Brown and McClung are likely destined for South Bay. The Lakers have <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-5-best-candidates-la-final-roster-spots/">two open spots</a> on the active roster, at least one of which will go to a midseason buyout candidate. Considering the team’s “Win-Now” nature, filling a spot with a developmental project (who isn’t a high draft pick) doesn’t make a ton of sense, regardless of the impression one might make in the preseason.</p><p>After all, there are only two two-way contracts up for grabs.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">6 second clip of a scrimmage that happened at Lakers facility Tues that included among others: THT, Monk, Nunn, Chaundee Brown, McClung, Reaves, and… yes, we confirmed that Darren Collison was there (hard to identify him but he’s in this clip) 👀🔥 <a href="https://t.co/1w6hUmd11p" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/1w6hUmd11p</a></p><p>— #Lakers Hoops (@HashtagLakerPod) <a href="https://twitter.com/HashtagLakerPod/status/1435778719256387587?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">September 9, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>However things pan out in 2021-22, for these four neophytes, the next few weeks will provide an invaluable chance to run, learn, and train alongside an All-Star cast of hoopers, and an essential opportunity to impress the Lakers brass — and the rest of the NBA.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

These rookies could make an impact for the Lakers this season

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 18px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 16px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: #0000FF;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 16px;    text-decoration: none;}ul {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 16px;}ol {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px;    font-size: 16px;    border-left: 2px solid black;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 12px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;    background-color: #EFEFEF;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article><header><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/nba-rumors-lebron-james-ex-lakers-teammate-being-linked-to-warriors-heat.jpg"></figure><h1>RUMOR: LeBron James’ ex-Lakers teammate linked to Warriors, Heat</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2021-09-20T16:11:53-07:00">September 20th, 4:11pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2021-09-20T16:20:01-07:00">September 20th, 4:20pm</time><address><a>Paolo Songco</a>A father of two over-energetic boys, Pao has been a writer for ClutchPoints for many years. His passion lies in all things NBA and he has a knack for speaking his mind in his articles -- even when at times it gets him into trouble with the fans. Controversial? Maybe. Excellent writer? Definitely.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>We’re now less than one month away before the new NBA season begins, which means that training camp is set to commence in one week. A number of squads still have roster spots available for the upcoming campaign, which has resulted in the name of ex-Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley being linked to a couple of big-market teams.</p><p>Both the Golden State Warriors and the Miami Heat have recently been linked to a potential move for Bradley, who currently still remains a free agent. According to NBA insider <a href="https://twitter.com/MarcJSpears/status/1439996348909064195">Marc J. Spears</a> of ESPN, Bradley will be working out with the Dubs this week, along with two other former teammates of the Lakers’ LeBron James:</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Warriors are working out free agent guards Isaiah Thomas, Avery Bradley &amp; ex-Warrior Quinn Cook among others this week, sources told <a href="https://twitter.com/TheUndefeated?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">@TheUndefeated</a>. Warriors would like to sign a big man &amp; 2 guards for camp. Workouts will include 5-on-5 games with a diverse group of free agents.</p><p>— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarcJSpears/status/1439996348909064195?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">September 20, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>Bradley’s spot with the Warriors is anything but guaranteed. He will be going up against a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/warriors-news-isaiah-thomas-bold-claim-amid-dubs-workout/">high-profile name</a> such as Isaiah Thomas, as well as a former Golden State player in Quinn Cook.</p><p>The Miami Heat is another team that has been rumored to be interested in Avery Bradley, but at this point, it looks like a reunion is not imminent:</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Per source, Bradley was very much open to a Heat return, but Heat was not interested in that, at this time. <a href="https://t.co/NYeVaFH3tH" target="_blank">https://t.co/NYeVaFH3tH</a></p><p>— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) <a href="https://twitter.com/flasportsbuzz/status/1439995489810800649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">September 20, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>Bradley signed as a free agent with the Heat prior to the start of the previous season, but Miami traded him to the Houston Rockets a few months later. He failed to make an impact on the team, which is probably why the Heat aren’t interested in bringing the ex-Lakers guard back to Miami right now.</p><p>Bradley, 30, was part of the Los Angeles Lakers’ title-winning squad in 2020 (although he did not join them in the bubble). He is also a two-time All-Defensive team player.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

RUMOR: LeBron James’ ex-Lakers teammate linked to Warriors, Heat

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 18px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 16px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: #0000FF;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 16px;    text-decoration: none;}ul {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 16px;}ol {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px;    font-size: 16px;    border-left: 2px solid black;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 12px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;    background-color: #EFEFEF;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article><header><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Carmelo-Anthony-reveals-career-changing-advice-from-Michael-Jordan.jpg"></figure><h1>Lakers’ Carmelo Anthony reveals career-changing advice from Michael Jordan</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2021-09-20T15:22:27-07:00">September 20th, 3:22pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2021-09-20T15:26:11-07:00">September 20th, 3:26pm</time><address><a>Paolo Songco</a>A father of two over-energetic boys, Pao has been a writer for ClutchPoints for many years. His passion lies in all things NBA and he has a knack for speaking his mind in his articles -- even when at times it gets him into trouble with the fans. Controversial? Maybe. Excellent writer? Definitely.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>It cannot be denied that new Los Angeles Lakers <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-carmelo-anthony-reveals-lebron-james-as-true-gm-who-got-him-to-la/">recruit</a> Carmelo Anthony is one of the most gifted scorers this game has ever seen. As it turns out, one of the main propellers behind his unbridled ability to get buckets is none other than the great Michael Jordan.</p><p>Melo recently opened up about how MJ had such a significant impact on his career. Apparently, Jordan once imparted his brilliance on Anthony, and that same advice has stuck with Melo through all these years:</p><blockquote>“Say you average about 28, there’s an easy way to get it,” Anthony said (h/t <a href="https://fadeawayworld.net/nba-media/carmelo-anthony-reveals-how-michael-jordan-helped-him-become-better-scorer">Nico Martinez of Fadeaway World</a>). “He [Jordan] said, ‘break down 7 points a quarter. That’s 2-3 layups, 2-3 free throws. You get hot one quarter, you might have 11, 12, 13 (points) one quarter, now second quarter you can pace, you get your 14 (points) in two quarters.’So, I’m like, ‘that’s crazy’ and I’m thinking about that in the games. So, next season I have almost 30 (PPG).”</blockquote><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">"Break down seven points a quarter"</p><p>Melo learned how to watch film the right way through the help of Michael Jordan and averaged about 30 points a game the next season </p><p>Presented by <a href="https://twitter.com/NewAmsterdam?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">@NewAmsterdam</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/barstoolsports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">@barstoolsports</a> <a href="https://t.co/m8CV1tVjCT" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/m8CV1tVjCT</a></p><p>— MILLION $ WORTH OF GAME (@mworthofgame) <a href="https://twitter.com/mworthofgame/status/1439743247883149326?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">September 20, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>It isn’t surprising how Michael Jordan’s legacy continues to live on through all-time greats such as Carmelo Anthony. It also isn’t shocking at all that MJ is so willing to impart knowledge to the younger generations. For his part, Melo took Jordan’s advice to heart and the results have been nothing short of outstanding.</p><p>We’re not exactly sure when Carmelo Anthony received this bit of genius advice from the Chicago Bulls legend, but it could be sometime before Anthony’s unforgettable 2012-13 season with the New York Knicks. The 10-time All-Star ended up leading the league in scoring that season with an average of <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/a/anthoca01.html#all_per_game-playoffs_per_game">28.7 points</a> per game, and apparently, MJ had his fingerprints all over that one.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Lakers’ Carmelo Anthony reveals career-changing advice from Michael Jordan

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 18px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 16px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: #0000FF;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 16px;    text-decoration: none;}ul {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 16px;}ol {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px;    font-size: 16px;    border-left: 2px solid black;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 12px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;    background-color: #EFEFEF;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article><header><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/LeBron-James_-new-coach-reveals-revenge-plan-for-infamous-2012-dunk.jpg"></figure><h1>LeBron James’ new Lakers coach reveals savage revenge plan for infamous 2012 dunk</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2021-09-20T14:57:50-07:00">September 20th, 2:57pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2021-09-20T14:58:53-07:00">September 20th, 2:58pm</time><address><a>Paolo Songco</a>A father of two over-energetic boys, Pao has been a writer for ClutchPoints for many years. His passion lies in all things NBA and he has a knack for speaking his mind in his articles -- even when at times it gets him into trouble with the fans. Controversial? Maybe. Excellent writer? Definitely.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>In case you missed it, the Los Angeles Lakers recently brought in John Lucas III as a new assistant coach for the squad. In case that name rings any bells, it’s probably because of his <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-lebron-james-has-infamous-history-with-new-la-coach/">history</a> with LeBron James.</p><p>John Lucas III, who used to play for the Chicago Bulls, was once dunked on so savagely by LeBron that the memory of that moment still resonates to this very day. Even Lucas himself can’t help but bring up that disrespectful slam as he revealed his savage revenge plan on the Lakers superstar:</p><blockquote>“Man it just hit me that I will be coaching LeBron James, the very man who jumped over me in a game,” Lucas said (h/t <a href="https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1440054018059878405?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1440054018059878405%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Fnba">Bleacher Report</a> on Twitter). “He going to have to do extra laps in practice for this.”</blockquote><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">John Lucas III hasn't forgotten about LeBron dunking on him 😅 <a href="https://t.co/2LGOXoYeoE" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/2LGOXoYeoE</a></p><p>— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1440054018059878405?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">September 20, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>Lucas was clearly just joking around, but what cannot be denied is that this moment has stuck in the memory of the new Lakers coach through all these years. I mean, who could forget about an opponent literally jumping over you for a dunk:</p><figure class="op-interactive"></figure><p>These are the types of plays that you can watch over and over again and you still marvel at it every single time. LeBron has had some utterly disrespectful dunks throughout his decorated career, but this one has got to be right up there with the best of them. It looks like there are going to be a few awkward conversations for the Lakers once training camp starts.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

LeBron James’ new Lakers coach reveals savage revenge plan for infamous 2012 dunk

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 18px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 16px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: #0000FF;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 16px;    text-decoration: none;}ul {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 16px;}ol {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px;    font-size: 16px;    border-left: 2px solid black;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 12px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;    background-color: #EFEFEF;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article><header><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/lebron-james-tom-brady-goats.jpeg"></figure><h1>Lakers’ LeBron James reacts to Tom Brady making first NFL trip to Los Angeles</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2021-09-20T14:32:27-07:00">September 20th, 2:32pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2021-09-20T14:32:27-07:00">September 20th, 2:32pm</time><address><a>Michael Corvo</a>Los Angeles Lakers beat reporter and writer for ClutchPoints. Aspiring Shane Falco. NYC native, LA resident, USC grad. Tennis Fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>From one GOAT to another: <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nba/los-angeles-lakers/news">Los Angeles Lakers</a> star <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nba/players/lebron-james/b1a9094f">LeBron James</a> took to Twitter on Monday to give an early welcome to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/news">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> quarterback Tom Brady ahead of, remarkably, the QB’s first-ever trip to L.A. to play an NFL game.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Yessir!! The 🐐 coming to town!</p><p>— LeBron James (@KingJames) <a href="https://twitter.com/KingJames/status/1440053504958091273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">September 20, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>The Bucs (2-0) will visit the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nfl/los-angeles-rams">Los Angeles Rams</a> (2-0) in a marquee Week 3 matchup at SoFi Stadium that may end up doubling as an NFC Championship Game preview.</p><p>James was on-hand at SoFi this past Sunday for the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nfl/los-angeles-chargers/news">Los Angeles Chargers</a>‘ home opener. At the game, the Lakers forward took a moment to catch up with another sports GOAT, fellow Lakers star and mogul Magic Johnson — allowing Johnson an <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-magic-johnson-marvels-at-his-lebron-james-awesomeness-after-chargers-game-meeting/">opportunity to self-marvel</a> at their combined NBA accolades.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Combined we have 19 NBA Finals appearances, 9 NBA Championships, 7 League MVPs and 7 Finals MVPs…crazy! 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/4AO0qF3Dmh" target="_blank">https://t.co/4AO0qF3Dmh</a></p><p>— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) <a href="https://twitter.com/MagicJohnson/status/1440010848647319567?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">September 20, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>In June, Brady <a href="https://www.boston.com/sports/tom-brady/2021/06/25/tom-brady-the-shop-free-agent-quarterback/">appeared on James’ HBO show, “The Shop”</a>, though LeBron was not present for that episode.</p><p>Brady, at 44 years old and coming off his seventh Super Bowl ring, is lighting it up through the first two weeks of the 2020 season — his second with the Bucs.</p><p>After throwing for 379 yards and four touchdowns in Tampa’s opening night victory over LeBron’s <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/examination-new-dodgers-fan-lebron-james-ever-changing-mlb-allegiances/">formerly favorite NFL team</a>, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/news">Dallas Cowboys</a> — who beat the Chargers on Sunday — the GOAT QB <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/buccaneers-news-tampa-bay-qb-tom-brady-makes-bold-claim-after-the-dominating-performance-vs-falcons/">tossed five more TDs</a> in Week 2. Tampa took down the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nfl/atlanta-falcons/news">Atlanta Falcons</a>, 48-25.</p><p>Obviously, there were no NFL teams based in the Los Angeles area for the majority of Brady’s career, as the Rams relocated back to L.A. in 2016 and the Chargers moved from San Diego one year later. Still, the notion that Brady, a 22-year (!) veteran, has never played a regular-season game in America’s second-biggest city sounds a bit strange.</p><p>Beware: Brady may return in February, as Super Bowl LVI will be played at SoFi.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Lakers’ LeBron James reacts to Tom Brady making first NFL trip to Los Angeles

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 18px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 16px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: #0000FF;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 16px;    text-decoration: none;}ul {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 16px;}ol {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px;    font-size: 16px;    border-left: 2px solid black;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 12px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;    background-color: #EFEFEF;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article><header><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/lebron-james-magic-johnson.jpeg"></figure><h1>Lakers legend Magic Johnson marvels at his, LeBron James’ awesomeness after Chargers game meeting</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2021-09-20T11:51:50-07:00">September 20th, 11:51am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2021-09-20T11:52:28-07:00">September 20th, 11:52am</time><address><a>Michael Corvo</a>Los Angeles Lakers beat reporter and writer for ClutchPoints. Aspiring Shane Falco. NYC native, LA resident, USC grad. Tennis Fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Magic Johnson remains impressed by his own accomplishments with the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nba/los-angeles-lakers/news">Los Angeles Lakers</a>. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nba/players/lebron-james/b1a9094f">LeBron James’</a> trophy case isn’t too shabby, either.</p><p>On Sunday, Johnson and James met up at SoFi Stadium, where they were in attendance to watch the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nfl/los-angeles-chargers/news">Los Angeles Chargers</a>‘ home opener against LeBron’s <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/examination-new-dodgers-fan-lebron-james-ever-changing-mlb-allegiances/"><i>other</i> favorite NFL team</a>, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/news">Dallas Cowboys</a>.</p><p>As Johnson pointed out in his quote-tweet re-sharing the photo of the two Lakers stars that James initially posted, the basketball icons have racked up a decently impressive share of accolades over the course of their NBA careers.</p><blockquote>“Combined we have 19 NBA Finals appearances, 9 NBA Championships, 7 League MVPs and 7 Finals MVPs…crazy,” Magic wrote.</blockquote><p>Right you are, Magic!</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Combined we have 19 NBA Finals appearances, 9 NBA Championships, 7 League MVPs and 7 Finals MVPs…crazy! 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/4AO0qF3Dmh" target="_blank">https://t.co/4AO0qF3Dmh</a></p><p>— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) <a href="https://twitter.com/MagicJohnson/status/1440010848647319567?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">September 20, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>The image of LeBron and Magic seemingly getting along in a public forum is significant for reasons beyond their historic indent in the NBA record books.</p><p>As Silver Screen and Roll’s Harrison Faigen recalled, the moguls had not been spotted together since Johnson <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-magic-johnson-steps-down-as-las-president-of-basketball-operations/">abruptly resigned</a> as co-president of the Lakers minutes before the regular-season finale of 2018-19 — LeBron’s first season in purple-and-gold. James — who had been successfully “recruited” by Magic to Los Angeles (not that he needed to be), and who <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-magic-johnson-waited-outside-lebron-james-home/">memorably met with Magic</a> shortly after midnight at the onset of 2018 free agency — was not thrilled about Johnson’s decision to jump ship.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Believe this is the first time LeBron and Magic have been seen together since his reaction to Magic's, uh, abrupt resignation.</p><p>LeBron made it clear he was not thrilled with how all that went down, but time and championships heal all I guess<a href="https://t.co/JdTcipYCPR" target="_blank">https://t.co/JdTcipYCPR</a> <a href="https://t.co/Pb5SQAiChr" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/Pb5SQAiChr</a></p><p>— Harrison Faigen (@hmfaigen) <a href="https://twitter.com/hmfaigen/status/1439725970802438148?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">September 19, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>However, despite the rocky exit, the vibes seem to be all good between Magic and LeBron — whose games are often compared, as 6’9 orchestrators that are both amongst the greatest passers in NBA history. Johnson, of course, continues to be a vocal supporter (and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-magic-johnson-fires-strong-message-at-la-gm-rob-pelinka/">sometimes critic</a>) of Rob Pelinka, Jeanie Buss, and the Lakers organization.</p><p>The only remaining question is: how did LeBron’s recent <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-lebron-james-spotted-hanging-out-with-elton-john-in-italy/">Mediterranean-based superyacht trip</a> compare with Johnson’s <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/a-history-of-magic-johnsons-absurd-summer-yacht-vacations/">epic summer jaunts</a> through the high seas and high cuisines of Europe?</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Lakers legend Magic Johnson marvels at his, LeBron James’ awesomeness after Chargers game meeting

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 18px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 16px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: #0000FF;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 16px;    text-decoration: none;}ul {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 16px;}ol {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px;    font-size: 16px;    border-left: 2px solid black;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 12px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;    background-color: #EFEFEF;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article><header><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Kobe-Bryant-subtly-criticized-by-former-teammate-over-Penny-Hardaway-comparisons.jpg"></figure><h1>Kobe Bryant subtly criticized by former Lakers teammate over Penny Hardaway comparisons</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2021-09-20T00:02:27-07:00">September 20th, 12:02am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2021-09-20T00:02:27-07:00">September 20th, 12:02am</time><address><a>John Tan</a></address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Former Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic power forward Horace Grant has taken a subtle dig at Kobe Bryant while discussing the comparisons between the late NBA legend and Penny Hardaway.</p><p>Horace Grant had the opportunity to play alongside some of the greatest shooting guards of all time, including Penny Hardaway and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-kareem-abdul-jabbar-hilariously-clowns-kevin-durant-with-bizarre-lebron-james-meme/">Los Angeles Lakers</a> icon Kobe Bryant.</p><p>Indeed, Bryant and Hardaway had a lot of things in common, particularly in terms of offensive arsenal, and Grant can’t even identify who’s superior to whom.</p><blockquote>“[In terms of] Talent? Oh man, that’s very tricky,” Grant said of Hardaway and Bryant during a recent interview with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45nO7px2n4M">The Universe Galaxy</a> YouTube channel. “They’re both right there. I can’t say one is more talented.”</blockquote><p>Throughout his stellar NBA career, Bryant made a name for himself through his <a href="https://tv5.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/15202045/kobe-bryant-final-game-flurry-jump-shots-glory">countless ways of scoring</a> the basketball. For Grant, barring injuries, Hardaway would’ve also become as dominant as Bryant as he also had that in him during his playing years.</p><blockquote>“Without a doubt,” the four-time NBA champ said when asked if Hardaway could’ve also enjoyed his career like Bryant did. “I’m talking about 6’7”, 6’8” can see the floor, three-pointers, drive to the basket, assists, you name it. All-around game.”</blockquote><p>However, Grant hinted that despite the significant resemblance, Hardaway makes a better teammate as the late Lakers legend was more of a ball hog.</p><blockquote>“They were both fine with me man,” he stressed. “If I had to pick, I would say Penny. Penny, you can go up and say, ’Yo, Penny, I need a couple of shots, man.’ [he’ll be like] ‘Ok, alright, imma get you the ball.’ [while] Kobe would say, ‘Hey, get it off the rebound’.”</blockquote><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Kobe Bryant subtly criticized by former Lakers teammate over Penny Hardaway comparisons

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 18px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 16px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: #0000FF;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 16px;    text-decoration: none;}ul {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 16px;}ol {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px;    font-size: 16px;    border-left: 2px solid black;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 12px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;    background-color: #EFEFEF;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article><header><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/image_2021-09-20_140058.png"></figure><h1>Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hilariously clowns Kevin Durant with bizarre LeBron James meme</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2021-09-19T23:24:57-07:00">September 19th, 11:24pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2021-09-19T23:26:40-07:00">September 19th, 11:26pm</time><address><a href="https://medium.com/@rpsalao">R.P. Salao</a>Check out my best stuff on Medium - medium.com/@rpsalao.I also post quality NBA YouTube content - tinyurl.com/SalaoYouTube.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is considered one of the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-kareem-abdul-jabbar-truth-bomb-on-michael-jordan-vs-lebron-james-goat-debate/">greatest to ever play</a> in the NBA. His basketball IQ on the court was undeniable. But at the end of the day, he’s still a boomer trying to get a good grasp of how best to use the internet.</p><p>Kareem recently posted an odd meme on Instagram featuring current Lakers star LeBron James and his Brooklyn Nets rival Kevin Durant. The post was meant to advertise <a href="http://Kareem.substack.com">Kareem’s free substack</a>, which we’ll also plug out of respect, but the accompanying meme didn’t exactly make too much sense with it.</p><p> </p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="instagram-media"><div style="padding: 16px;"><p> </p><div style="display: flex;"><div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div><div style="display: flex;"><div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div><div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div></div></div><div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div><div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div><div style="padding-top: 8px;"><div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div></div><div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"></div><div style="display: flex; margin-bottom: 14px;"><div><div></div><div></div><div></div></div><div style="margin-left: 8px;"><div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 20px; width: 20px;"></div><div></div></div><div style="margin-left: auto;"><div></div><div></div><div></div></div></div><div style="display: flex; margin-bottom: 24px;"><div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"></div><div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; width: 144px;"></div></div><p> </p><p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CUAojK1pExO/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" rel="noopener" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (@kareemabduljabbar_33)</a></p></div></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>The post understandably drew a number of puzzled reactions from fans wondering what was up with the Lakers icon’s post.</p><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Screen-Shot-2021-09-20-at-2.14.26-PM.png"></figure><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Screen-Shot-2021-09-20-at-2.14.35-PM.png"></figure><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Screen-Shot-2021-09-20-at-2.14.41-PM.png"></figure><p>Was the Lakers legend hacked? Perhaps Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a closet memelord just testing out his material before posting on the dank web? Or maybe this was his plan all along to generate buzz for his substack and get people talking about it by sharing his peculiar post? If it was the latter, then touché Mr. Abdul-Jabbar.</p><p>Hopefully someone asks Kareem what his post is all about the next time the Lakers center gets interviewed.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hilariously clowns Kevin Durant with bizarre LeBron James meme

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 18px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 16px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: #0000FF;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 16px;    text-decoration: none;}ul {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 16px;}ol {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px;    font-size: 16px;    border-left: 2px solid black;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 12px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;    background-color: #EFEFEF;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article><header><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Lakers-Anthony-Davis-Russell-Westbrook-LeBron-James-Jared-Dudley.jpg"></figure><h1>5 classic moments that went down at Anthony Davis’ wedding, according to Lakers Twitter</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2021-09-19T22:50:15-07:00">September 19th, 10:50pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2021-09-19T22:50:15-07:00">September 19th, 10:50pm</time><address><a>Nicole Ganglani</a>Nicole is a passionate basketball writer from Manila, Philippines.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Mini-Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony David earned his second ring on Saturday during his posh wedding held in Beverly Hills, California. Davis tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend Marlen P. and based on all the social media posts of those who attended, it seems like Mr. and Mrs. Davis’ wedding was a classic. </p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/AntDavis23?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">@AntDavis23</a>!! <a href="https://t.co/IWVyQXxHIt" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/IWVyQXxHIt</a></p><p>— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) <a href="https://twitter.com/UKCoachCalipari/status/1439416809095053313?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">September 19, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>From LeBron James’ drip, to Adele and Rich Paul showing up together, to Davis dancing his heart out and getting his first assist from new teammate Russell Westbrook and more, here are five moments social media was able to capture from AD’s special night. </p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Congratulations to Anthony and Marlen! <a href="https://t.co/If8fREoDvJ" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/If8fREoDvJ</a></p><p>— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) <a href="https://twitter.com/UKCoachCalipari/status/1439553300198735874?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">September 19, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><h2><b>An (what seems) intoxicated Anthony Davis singing live with Johnny Gill</b></h2><p>One of the first few snaps (<a href="https://twitter.com/qcook323?lang=en">thank you, Quinn Cook</a>) that surfaced from Davis’ special night was him singing his heart out to the song “All Mine” along with Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill. What made the video hilarious was that Davis seemed like he’s had too much alcohol (rightfully so, it’s his wedding after all) and he was just all over the place—which Lakers fans always love to see. </p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">drunk AD is my favorite AD 😂😂😂😂 <a href="https://t.co/5K74MMhHQM" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/5K74MMhHQM</a></p><p>— Nicole Ganglani (@nicoleganglani) <a href="https://twitter.com/nicoleganglani/status/1439483774983557122?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">September 19, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Found it, it’s crazy hilarious 😂😂😂 <a href="https://t.co/wmUOqsl0Y2" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/wmUOqsl0Y2</a></p><p>— Nicole Ganglani (@nicoleganglani) <a href="https://twitter.com/nicoleganglani/status/1439488021741522946?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">September 19, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><h2><b>LeBron James showing up for his co-superstar’s big night</b></h2><p>LeBron and Davis haven’t been seen together since they were eliminated by the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the NBA Playoffs (The King has been busy with Westbrook, according to the internet) so looking at the two reunite was a delight for many Lakers fans. LeBron was seen <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-lebron-james-caught-getting-lit-at-anthony-davis-wedding/">having himself a good time</a> with a few of his famous dance moves during the reception. </p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">at least Bron knows his lyrics 😂🙏🏽 <a href="https://t.co/KxqKiIANcP" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/KxqKiIANcP</a></p><p>— Nicole Ganglani (@nicoleganglani) <a href="https://twitter.com/nicoleganglani/status/1439496173685919744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">September 19, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>LBJ, who went to The Brow’s special night with Brodie, looked proud and happy for then All-Star forward. LeBron was also <a href="https://twitter.com/nicoleganglani/status/1439766145125412873">spotted giving Davis a fist bump</a> after the latter tied the knot and walked down the aisle. There’s no question that the bond between the two superstars is genuine and brings a smile to Lakers fans. With Westbrook (who’s also adored by many of his peers) now joining the party, the trio’s off-court chemistry will definitely be a must-see.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">This pic🔥🔥 <a href="https://t.co/O6ZCU53040" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/O6ZCU53040</a></p><p>— Pre Season Soon LakersvsHaters (@notlakersgm) <a href="https://twitter.com/notlakersgm/status/1439729919085342720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">September 19, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><h2><b>The Big Three finally have a photo together…Not </b></h2><p>Since the Westbrook trade to the Lakers transpired, there has yet to be a photo of him together with Davis and LeBron. The former MVP has been working out with The King but the trio hasn’t been seen together, at least on social media. On Davis’ big night, former Lakers forward Jared Dudley posted a photo of himself with Brodie and AD, unintentionally teasing the Lakers fanbase further. </p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">when are we getting the first big three photo maaaan 😂 bron probably took this one <a href="https://t.co/zTA0Mn8AfD" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/zTA0Mn8AfD</a></p><p>— Nicole Ganglani (@nicoleganglani) <a href="https://twitter.com/nicoleganglani/status/1439492426243084290?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">September 19, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>But don’t worry, the team’s training camp and media day are just one week away from now. Hopefully, a classic LeBron-Davis-Westbrook photo finally surfaces. </p><h2><b>Rich Paul and Adele make it Instagram official </b></h2><p>LeBron’s agent Rich Paul shocked the NBA community when he first brought singer Adele to watch the NBA Finals last July. On Saturday, the couple further publicized their relationship after finally going Instagram official. Adele posted her first photo with Paul on Instagram after the party and it’s great to see the couple happy. </p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Yasssss, Adele showing off her mansss Rich Paul! 🥰 <a href="https://t.co/LbLWrdcEl0" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/LbLWrdcEl0</a></p><p>— TheShadeRoom (@TheShadeRoom) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheShadeRoom/status/1439637032674938880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">September 19, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">not adele getting sturdy to some dembow 😭 <a href="https://t.co/srujiEvZQX" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/srujiEvZQX</a></p><p>— jay (@sawcjxy) <a href="https://twitter.com/sawcjxy/status/1439646963058741249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">September 19, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><h2><b>Russ might have just given AD his first assist as his new teammate</b></h2><p>The Brodie and The Brow <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/russell-westbrook-is-the-key-to-unlocking-anthony-davis-mvp-season/">connection</a> on the court has been talked about by many fans all offseason and it seems both have already gotten a head start off the floor. Westbrook was seen fixing Davis’ polo right before the latter performed a sexy dance to his wife. This may have been another one of Russ’ many classic assists but obviously, this one won’t count on the NBA’s record books.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Russ😩😭<br><a href="https://t.co/NyA4nXYBMU" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/NyA4nXYBMU</a></p><p>— Mimi (@ItsShowTimeMimi) <a href="https://twitter.com/ItsShowTimeMimi/status/1439655328463872001?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">September 19, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Our new salsa 👑 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/adswedding?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">#adswedding</a> <a href="https://t.co/9rmTh4l2mw" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/9rmTh4l2mw</a></p><p>— Mimi (@ItsShowTimeMimi) <a href="https://twitter.com/ItsShowTimeMimi/status/1439638842168971265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">September 19, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>Regardless, it’s nice to see Westbrook, LeBron, and especially Davis (who’s poised to have a revenge season) enjoy their offseason together and built camaraderie. A huge season is in store for the Lakers’ new Big Three and it’s only a matter of a few days until we see them on the NBA hardwood together for the first time. </p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

5 classic moments that went down at Anthony Davis’ wedding, according to Lakers Twitter

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Salao</a>Check out my best stuff on Medium - medium.com/@rpsalao.I also post quality NBA YouTube content - tinyurl.com/SalaoYouTube.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Carmelo Anthony of the Los Angeles Lakers has been <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-carmelo-anthony-reveals-lebron-james-as-true-gm-who-got-him-to-la/">making the media rounds of late</a>, appearing on various programs and podcast while dishing on everything Melo.</p><p>The Lakers star’s latest appearance on the <i>Million Dollaz Worth of Game</i> podcast was eye-opening in that Melo revealed an ominous threat made against him by former NBA commissioner David Stern. This was following Anthony’s 15-game suspension back in 2006 for an <a href="https://tv5.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=2701228">in-arena brawl that broke out</a> between his Denver Nuggets and his future team the New York Knicks.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">How Carmelo Anthony found out that David Stern and the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">#NBA</a> was part of the Feds (after his 15-game suspension – December 2006, Knicks-Nuggets brawl)😳👀</p><p>(🎥 via <a href="https://twitter.com/mworthofgame?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">@mworthofgame</a>) <a href="https://t.co/plVmtcj6LC" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/plVmtcj6LC</a></p><p>— NBA Analysis Network (@HoopAnalysisNet) <a href="https://twitter.com/HoopAnalysisNet/status/1439442918360580096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">September 19, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><blockquote>“‘I know who you with. I know where you live at,” the Lakers star claimed Stern said to him about his group of friends. ‘I know where they live at. I know when you close your eyes. I know when you wake up. And I know what they doin,’ he’s telling me.”“And I’m like damn, how the f—? That’s when I knew NBA was part of the feds. He told me, ‘I gotta make an example out of you.’ That’s a fact. He said, ‘I know everything. I know your whole crew. I know who’s doing what.’</blockquote><p>Despite the wild truth bomb that Carmelo dropped, he wasn’t exactly combative of the power David Stern flexed against him. The Lakers veteran simply admitted that it was the cost of being part of a league that pays him handsomely to play basketball</p><blockquote>“I get it. If I’m giving you $100 million, I need to know everything.”</blockquote><p>Whether David Stern truly wielded that power or not, you have to admit that it was a pretty baller move over one of the league’s best players, that’s still stuck with him to this day.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Lakers’ Carmelo Anthony spills huge conspiracy theory on David Stern, NBA

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Carmelo Anthony reveals LeBron James as true GM who got him to Lakers

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DJ, who played for the Los Angeles Clippers in 2015, was set to sign with the Dallas Mavericks. However, at the last moment, he reneged on the deal and decided to stay with the Clips.</p><p>What followed was a crazy night of “<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/3cmmum/broussrard_sources_cuban_is_beside_himself/">driving around Dallas</a>,” emoji subtweeting, and a legendary chair. That night was immortalized in NBA Twitter as one of the funniest things to happen on the platform. Blake Griffin, who himself took part in the shenanigans, certainly thinks that way, too.</p><p>While talking about that hilarious night with former Clippers teammate JJ Redick on the latter’s podcast, Griffin had this to say (<a href="https://thesportsrush.com/nba-news-that-was-the-funniest-day-on-nba-twitter-blake-griffin-comments-on-deandre-jordan-and-his-2015-free-agency-saga-including-chris-broussards-beggin-thru-texts-tweet/">via Fadeaway World</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag9Fk7eIgTI">Old Man and the Three podcast</a>)</p><blockquote>“That was so much fun. Once he was like ‘Yeah, I’m coming back [to the Clippers],’ it was just free rein to think of whatever you could to keep this thing going. I think that was the most fun. I guess I’m biased because I’m involved but that was the funniest day on NBA Twitter.”</blockquote><figure class="op-interactive"></figure><p>Griffin, if you recall, was the author of this <a href="https://twitter.com/blakegriffin23/status/618960135050825729">out-of-context tweet</a> that sent NBA Twitter laughing on the floor.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Don't agree with the furniture layout but I'm not an interior designer. <a href="http://t.co/23PNgQB88z" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/23PNgQB88z</a></p><p>— Blake Griffin (@blakegriffin23) <a href="https://twitter.com/blakegriffin23/status/618960135050825729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">July 9, 2015</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>What makes everything funnier, though, was the fact that Blake Griffin and all the Clippers players knew what Jordan’s final decision was. Instead of staying mum about it though, Griffin–the resident comedian of the NBA–decided he’d stir the pot a bit by sending that tweet. After that, the rest was history.</p><p>DeAndre Jordan would eventually leave the Clippers three years later to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mavs-rumor-ready-forget-deandre-jordan-betrayal/">finally join the Mavs</a>, but that fateful day in July will forever be remembered by hardcore NBA fans as the funniest night in NBA history.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Former Clipper Blake Griffin breaks silence on DeAndre Jordan, Mavs infamous free agency fiasco

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 18px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 16px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: #0000FF;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 16px;    text-decoration: none;}ul {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 16px;}ol {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px;    font-size: 16px;    border-left: 2px solid black;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 12px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;    background-color: #EFEFEF;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article><header><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/LeBron-James-hit-with-major-disrespect-by-Skip-Bayless-amid-MVP-poll-snub.jpg"></figure><h1>Lakers star LeBron James hit with major disrespect by Skip Bayless after MVP poll snub</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2021-09-19T16:52:56-07:00">September 19th, 4:52pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2021-09-19T16:52:56-07:00">September 19th, 4:52pm</time><address><a>Angelo Guinhawa</a>Angelo Guinhawa is a basketball and soccer/football editor/writer. He uses his background in digital marketing to make sure you get to read his work. He has previously worked for FOX Sports PH and a number of reputable sports media outlets. If he's not writing or watching sports, he's likely scouring online for his next NBA card purchase.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Skip Bayless remains one of LeBron James’ biggest critics, so it’s not surprising when the FOX Sports commentator went at the Los Angeles Lakers superstar again and even compared him to Kevin Durant.</p><p>In the recent episode of <a href="https://youtu.be/JYwhv-EjWT8?t=242" rel="noopener">Undisputed</a>, Bayless had some scathing remarks about LeBron while he and his co-host Shannon Sharpe discussed their latest MVP and NBA Champions poll for 2021-22. In the said poll, Durant and the Brooklyn Nets topped the voting as the favorite to win the MVP and title, respectively. As for the Lakers star, he didn’t crack the Top 5 and placed seventh.</p><p>Bayless, as usual, saw it as an opportunity to diss at LeBron, noting that he is not even on the same level as KD.</p><blockquote>“Today, all I know is what I’ve been saying for many, many, many days on this show, which is ‘Kevin Durant is the best player on the planet,'” Bayless exclaimed. “I’ve been telling you that for three years, you said, ‘No it’s the GOAT, the phony GOAT LeBron James.’ It’s not, it’s screaming at you once again. He [Durant] ran away with the MVP calculations here–45 points to LeBron’s 7 points among the voters.“That means he’s not even in the same stratosphere with Kevin Durant.”</blockquote><p>While LeBron James is certainly used to the criticisms from Skip Bayless, there is no doubt it will just fuel him further to silence his doubters. The Lakers have been on the receiving end of several hate, basically saying they are a washed team. Skip’s sentiments are the same, but at Year 19, LeBron surely doesn’t look like he’s slowing down any time soon.</p><p>LeBron James might not be the MVP favorite heading to the 2021-22 season; however, there is a reason the Lakers are considered one of the strongest contenders to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nba/los-angeles-lakers/records" rel="noopener">win the title again</a> after a down year in 2020-21.</p><figure class="op-interactive"></figure><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Lakers star LeBron James hit with major disrespect by Skip Bayless after MVP poll snub

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 18px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 16px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: #0000FF;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 16px;    text-decoration: none;}ul {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 16px;}ol {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px;    font-size: 16px;    border-left: 2px solid black;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 12px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;    background-color: #EFEFEF;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article><header><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Lakers-Nets-and-other-dream-2022-NBA-Finals-matchups.jpeg"></figure><h1>Lakers-Nets and other dream 2022 NBA Finals matchups</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2021-09-19T13:37:10-07:00">September 19th, 1:37pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2021-09-19T16:32:59-07:00">September 19th, 4:32pm</time><address><a>Mason Bissada</a>Mason Bissada is an associate editor at ClutchPoints. He's also a contributor for Sports Illustrated, covering the LA Clippers. He's written for the Orange County Register, LA Daily News and Martinez Tribune.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The 2021-22 NBA season still doesn’t officially tip off for another month, but that time away from the hardwood only encourages fans to fantasize about potential battles between contenders. Prior to the season, before injuries inevitably occur and trades shift the landscape of the league, the possiblities are endless. Here’s a fun mental exercise for die-hards that are going through withdrawals without hoops: pick a team at random from each conference and run an NBA Finals simulation in your head. Go through the positional matchups, the coaching adjustments and identify the rivalries that would define the series. The following are three of the most enticing hypotheticals that we’ve currated to get the ball rolling.</p><h2>Los Angeles Lakers vs. Brooklyn Nets</h2><p>Where to even begin? Let’s start with the heavyweights—it’s LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant. The two greatest players of the last decade-plus, duking it out for the fourth time on the biggest stage. Durant is 2-1 all-time against James in the Finals, failing as a young member of the Oklahoma City Thunder before walloping James’ Cleveland Cavaliers in back-t0-back years as the co-MVP of arguably the most unstoppable team in NBA history in the Golden State Warriors. James would no-doubt love an opportunity to settle the score.</p><p>Speaking of the Thunder, it would be a reunion of that young OKC core that looked to be the team of the decade before James Harden was tragically dealt to the Houston Rockets in the summer of 2012 following their first Finals run. Russell Westbrook vs. his old buddy/nemesis Durant (<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-news-kevin-durant-embarrasses-davis-bertans-russell-westbrook-revenge/">they’re good now, right?</a>), with Harden as the latter’s running mate. Perhaps old wounds resurface?</p><p>Now let’s circle back to those Cavaliers teams: James would be staring down old buddy Kyrie Irving, who requested a trade from the Cavs after being the Robin to James’ Batman for three straight Finals appearances, with a title sandwhiched in the middle year.</p><p>It would be a Charlie-Day-evidence-board of former-teammate storylines, but the actual games would be fascinating as well (go figure). Anthony Davis is a problem the Nets would have trouble solving on both ends, particularly when he’s playing center. However, the Lakers will have their own defensive struggles trying to contain the seemingly-endless amount of threats the Nets have on the perimeter. Despite the energy it would burn, James would probably have to guard Durant for stretches, but who’s checking Harden? Who’s checking Irving? Head Coach Frank Vogel would lose sleep trying to devise a scheme that can contain Brooklyn’s big 3, which we still have yet to see at full strength.</p><h2>Denver Nuggets vs. Philadelphia 76ers</h2><p>Old school fans rejoice. For viewers who grew up in the ’90s watching Shaquille O’Neal battle Hakeem Olajuwon in the post, this is about as close as we’d get to a modern-day version of that matchup. Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid are the two most skilled centers we have in the league today, both offering finesse and power in the post along with the ability to stretch opponents out with their jump shots. But that’s where the comparisons stop; Jokic is arguably the greatest passing center of all time, offering a playmaking ability that Embiid lacks. However, Embiid is a perenial Defensive Player of the Year candidate when healthy, whereas Jokic can be a bit of a traffic cone on that end of the floor. How the two counter each other would be fascinating.</p><p>The point guard battle in this matchup is a huge question mark on both sides, given that Jamal Murray is going to spend an undetermined amount of time recovering from a torn ACL and that <a href="https://sixerswire.usatoday.com/2021/09/18/new-trade-suggestion-has-sixers-sending-all-star-ben-simmons-to-hawks/">Ben Simmons and the Sixers seem to hate each other at the moment</a>. The Sixers could look entirely different by next June if and when Simmons is traded, and if Denver can’t get their no. 2 option back and healthy before the postseason begins, the chances of them making the Finals are slim.</p><h2>Golden State Warriors vs. Milwaukee Bucks</h2><p>Everyone loves a reigning champ trying to defend his crown. Giannis Antetokounmpo was spectacular in the 2021 Finals earlier this year against the Phoenix Suns, exceeding heights many thought he couldn’t reach. In this matchup, he’d have to deal with former Defensive Player of the Year Draymond Green hounding him, and he’d likely have to switch onto the deadliest backcourt in NBA history in Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. It’d be quite the test for the Greek Freak, and it would be thrilling to watch him attempt to overcome it.</p><p>It would also be great just to see Steph Curry back to playing games that matter. After five straight Finals runs, the last two seasons have resulted in just one postseason game for the two-time MVP, and that’s a technicality since the play-in tournament exists in a strange, nebulous space between regular season and postseason. Whether or not the Warriors return to relevancy largely depends on how Klay Thompson looks after missing the past two seasons with ACL and achilles injuries. If he’s the same Klay he was two years ago, the Warriors can once again set their sights on a title. Picture Jrue Holiday, widely viewed by his peers as the best guard defender in basketball, having to check one of Curry or Thompson for 40+ minutes a night.</p><p>This matchup would be pure theater, headlined by two of the more nature-defying superstars of the century in Curry and Antetokounmpo.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Lakers-Nets and other dream 2022 NBA Finals matchups

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 18px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 16px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: #0000FF;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 16px;    text-decoration: none;}ul {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 16px;}ol {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px;    font-size: 16px;    border-left: 2px solid black;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 12px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;    background-color: #EFEFEF;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article><header><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/image_2021-09-20_010716.png"></figure><h1>Lakers star LeBron James caught getting lit at Anthony Davis wedding</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2021-09-19T10:13:41-07:00">September 19th, 10:13am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2021-09-19T10:13:41-07:00">September 19th, 10:13am</time><address><a href="https://medium.com/@rpsalao">R.P. Salao</a>Check out my best stuff on Medium - medium.com/@rpsalao.I also post quality NBA YouTube content - tinyurl.com/SalaoYouTube.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Los Angeles Lakers are working on their chemistry, starting with some team-building efforts off the court. Anthony Davis <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-anthony-davis-gets-second-ring-and-its-better-than-his-first/">recently tied the knot</a>, and of course superstar teammates LeBron James and Russell Westbrook were invited for the said occasion.</p><p>King James and Russell Westbrook <a href="https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1439397360522596352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1439397360522596352%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fclutchpoints.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost-new.php">rode together</a> on their way to AD’s big day. The Lakers tandem was straight up vibing on the trip over there.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">.<a href="https://twitter.com/KingJames?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">@KingJames</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/russwest44?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">@russwest44</a> suited up 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/uNt4kzjFdG" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/uNt4kzjFdG</a></p><p>— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1439397360522596352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">September 19, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">.<a href="https://twitter.com/KingJames?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">@KingJames</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/russwest44?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">@russwest44</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/JaredDudley619?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">@JaredDudley619</a> pulled up to AD's wedding 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/UZ3G7tko9v" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/UZ3G7tko9v</a></p><p>— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAonTNT/status/1439441382519627777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">September 19, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>It was festive night for the Lakers both old and new. LeBron James definitely got the memo, as he was caught on camera getting turnt by his ex-Lakers teammate Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">My guys <a href="https://twitter.com/CaldwellPope?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">@CaldwellPope</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KingJames?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">@KingJames</a> 😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🕺🏼🕺🏼🕺🏼🕺🏼 <a href="https://t.co/q7IMCe4Pf4" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/q7IMCe4Pf4</a></p><p>— Maxisnicee (@maxisnicee) <a href="https://twitter.com/maxisnicee/status/1439507029983260672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">September 19, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>The Lakers stars were showing off their versatility throughout the event. Anthony Davis even flexed his vocal chops as he confidently rocked the mic for his bride.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Anthony Davis SINGING at his wedding 🎤<a href="https://twitter.com/AntDavis23?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">@AntDavis23</a> (via <a href="https://twitter.com/Timfraz23?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">@Timfraz23</a>) <a href="https://t.co/6xVRYgjPom" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/6xVRYgjPom</a></p><p>— Overtime (@overtime) <a href="https://twitter.com/overtime/status/1439439458932117511?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">September 19, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>The Los Angeles Lakers have had no shortage of critics ever since they made the trade to acquire Russell Westbrook. There are obvious concerns about how it all fits on the court. But while they wait to address their doubters on the court, they’ve made the most to build chemistry off of it.</p><p>Russell Westbrook has fully embraced his Lakers teammates, and the franchise as a whole. Seeing them all vibing throughout the offseason is the exact energy you want as training camp nears.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Lakers star LeBron James caught getting lit at Anthony Davis wedding

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 18px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 16px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: #0000FF;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 16px;    text-decoration: none;}ul {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 16px;}ol {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px;    font-size: 16px;    border-left: 2px solid black;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 12px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;    background-color: #EFEFEF;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article><header><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Broncos-Jaguars.jpg"></figure><h1>Jacksonville Jaguars: 4 bold predictions for Week 2 vs. Broncos</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2021-09-19T09:56:13-07:00">September 19th, 9:56am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2021-09-19T09:56:13-07:00">September 19th, 9:56am</time><address><a>Kousha Kangarloo</a>Based in Washington D.C., Kousha Kangarloo loves playing sports (basketball, volleyball, football, golf and tennis) and working out. He loves music (Calvin Harris, Wu-Tang Clan, The Strokes), traveling bothdomestically and internationally, and he enjoys a good stand-up comedyshow. Lastly, he really enjoys outdoor recreation (hiking, biking,paddle boarding, etc.) and he absolutely nerds out about James Bond,Star Wars, Marvel, True Detective, and Jurassic Park.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Mini-Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Despite throwing for 332 yards to go along with three touchdowns during the Jaguars Week 1 match-up against the Texans, Trevor Lawrence is probably more focused on avoiding having another game throwing multiple picks against the Broncos on Sunday. Especially considering this hard-nosed Denver team is coming in hot after a dominant performance last Sunday against the Giants.</p><p>With the Jaguars hoping for a better outcome and Urban Meyer still seeking his first win as an NFL head coach, there’s a lot on riding this game for Jacksonville. With all this at stake and an exciting game ahead, let’s now take a look at four bold predictions for the Jacksonville Jaguars Week 2 match-up against the Denver Broncos.</p><h2><b>Jacksonville Jaguars: 4 bold predictions for Week 2</b></h2><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/image_2021-09-11_122343.png"></figure><p><b>4. Trevor Lawrence will have a more efficient game against the Broncos </b></p><p>Even though he <a href="https://tv5.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/_/gameId/401326310">threw for over 300 yards</a> and three touchdowns to go along with that, he also threw three interceptions that proved to be very costly to the Jags in Week 1. Against the Broncos, Lawrence will look to be more efficient with his passes when moving the ball around. In an attempt to redeem last week’s tough loss, Lawrence will be ready to prove himself as a rising star in the NFL.</p><p>Granted he’s only a rookie and it was the first game of the 2021 NFL season, but considering how long of a playoff drought the Jags have had, they’re hoping that a stellar performance from Lawrence will improve their chances of getting back into the thick of the AFC wild card race this season. With Trevor Lawrence ready to bounce back and lead the Broncos to a surprise win, lookout for him to light up the scoreboard and stat sheet once again.</p><p> </p><p><b>3. Carlos Hyde and Lavisk Shenault Jr. will form a potent rushing attack for the Jags </b></p><p>After a quiet day against the Texans last weekend, the Jags may be looking to better utilize their running game. Especially with the talent they currently possess in the backfield. Between Carlos Hyde and Laviska Shenault Jr., they’ve got a great mix of rookie veteran talent that could prove to be highly beneficial to their rushing attack and give them an edge in their Week 2 match-up against the Broncos.</p><p>Between the two of them, they could definitely make things difficult for the Broncos defense and give Jacksonville a more versatile offensive game plan. Looking to move on from a quiet Week 1 showing, Carlos Hyde and Laviska Shenault Jr. could both be difference makers for the Jags on Sunday.</p><p> </p><p><b>2. D.J. Chark and Marvin Jones will put up big numbers against the Broncos </b></p><p>Fresh off a highly productive game against the Texans, D.J. Chark and Marvin Jones are ready to take things up a notch and have a big showing against the Denver Broncos. With Lawrence’s accuracy and deep arm threat and the speed and agility of Chark and Jones, this explosive receiving duo will definitely have no problem picking apart the Broncos secondary while scoring multiple touchdowns in the process.</p><p>If there’s one thing Denver should be worried about, then it’s the Jags booming receiving corps that will undoubtedly make things difficult for them all game long. So watch out for these two trouble makers to have another big game for Jacksonville in their Week 2 match-up against the Broncos.</p><p> </p><p><b>1. The Broncos will beat the Jaguars in Week 2 </b></p><p>In spite of all their potential and everything Jacksonville currently has going for them, Denver will prove to be a more complete team on both sides of the field and will overwhelm them all game long. Teddy Bridgewater will have another dominant performance and the Broncos defense will be able to lock down the Jags dynamic offensive unit.</p><p>Not to say it’ll be an easy win for the Broncos, but in the end they will hail victorious and start off their season with back-to-back road wins and a 2-0 start in 2021. This match-up will definitely be a close one though, so watch out for this exciting showdown between two new and improved teams this Sunday afternoon.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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Salao</a>Check out my best stuff on Medium - medium.com/@rpsalao.I also post quality NBA YouTube content - tinyurl.com/SalaoYouTube.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Rumors have been swirling about Adele and her relationship with NBA powerbroker and LeBron James agent Rich Paul. With the pop singer’s latest Instagram post, the two seem to have gone IG official.</p><p>Check out Adele’s latest photo set posted on Instagram, with a sneaky third photo of her with Paul. The simple heart emoji caption is a nice little detail, too.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="instagram-media"><div style="padding: 16px;"><p> </p><div style="display: flex;"><div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div><div style="display: flex;"><div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div><div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div></div></div><div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div><div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div><div style="padding-top: 8px;"><div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div></div><div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"></div><div style="display: flex; margin-bottom: 14px;"><div><div></div><div></div><div></div></div><div style="margin-left: 8px;"><div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 20px; width: 20px;"></div><div></div></div><div style="margin-left: auto;"><div></div><div></div><div></div></div></div><div style="display: flex; margin-bottom: 24px;"><div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"></div><div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; width: 144px;"></div></div><p> </p><p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CT_s4RMASgx/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" rel="noopener" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Adele (@adele)</a></p></div></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>The Rich Paul-Adele buzz had been circling for months. The two <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lebron-james-agent-rich-paul-adele-spark-dating-rumors-amid-nba-finals-sighting/">made their first public appearance</a> during Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks. Check out the two looking cozy together</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Rich Paul and Adele? Not even mad <a href="https://t.co/4oZ24XP78M" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/4oZ24XP78M</a></p><p>— Stephen Dacres (@stephendacres) <a href="https://twitter.com/stephendacres/status/1416587279972421633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">July 18, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>Even months before that, Adele and Paul had already been rumored to be “hanging out”. During a May feature from the New Yorker, <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/06/07/lebron-james-agent-is-transforming-the-business-of-basketball">one excerpt</a> from Isaac Chotiner’s encounter with Rich Paul detailed that he was spending time with a certain “major pop star”.</p><blockquote>One afternoon in Beverly Hills, Paul and I walked into his living room with Mendelsohn. “She was over yesterday,” Paul said. Mendelsohn clarified whom he meant, dropping the name of a major pop star. “Doing what?” he asked. “Hanging out,” Paul replied.</blockquote><p>Adele and Rich Paul are both giants in their own respective industries. May this power couple thrive together.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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However, he has already been making smart investments outside basketball. Among them, was the 2% ownership stake he acquired in English Premier League club <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/liverpool-news-jurgen-klopp-hits-thiago-with-the-ultimate-praise-following-first-season-at-anfield/">Liverpool FC</a>, a club valued around the region of $2.2 billion, with $613 million in annual revenue as of 2019, <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/peek-inside-lebron-james-lucrative-220059506.html#:~:text=James%20has%20his%20own%20production,%2C%20NBC%2C%20ABC%20and%20ESPN.">Yahoo Finance</a> reported.</p><p>With the sporting world hit by the pandemic, Liverpool is among the soccer clubs still recuperating from the financial crisis and one effective way to cash-in is through advertisements.</p><p>Unlike other teams, Liverpool is being backed by big-name sponsors such as Nike. With James also among the part-owners, it does make sense that collaboration between the aforementioned figures could generate a substantial amount of money.</p><p>Looking at Liverpool’s current roster, the team is stacked with some of the most celebrated soccer stars in the world, including Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah.</p><p>According to Liverpool Echo journalist Matt Addison, the said idea will definitely do all parties involved good and a project should be done sooner rather than later.</p><p>Based on Addison’s assessment, through adverts starring Salah and James, it will just be a matter of time before Liverpool can “catch up in revenues” with its London rivals Manchester United, who has Cristiano Ronaldo on its squad.</p><blockquote>“There’s almost a bit of me that wonders if Liverpool have got enough out of him [Salah] commercially, marketability wise in all sorts of countries,” Addison said on the <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/user/12250300/liverpool-com-14sep-mixdown">Liverpool.com podcast</a>. “We talk so often about the Nike kit deal, one of the areas in which Liverpool can help them catch up in revenues with Manchester United. They could’ve made even more of Salah given the status he rightly holds.”“The fact we haven’t seen an advert with Mohamed Salah and LeBron James is criminal,” he pointed out. “I think we can talk about this global phenomenon a little more about [Salah] as a man as well, that’s the thing that really did have an impact on how people felt about him. He was always seen as a very positive character, a very happy guy.”</blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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