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As the first trade ahead of the NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Japanese star forward Rui Hachimura from the Washington Wizards. In a recent interview with ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith, Lakers owner Jeannie Buss revealed the reasons for Hachimura choosing the number No. 28 for his Lakers jersey."I asked him, have you chosen a number yet? He said, 'Yeah, I'm wearing No. 28.' I said, 'Oh great!' and he said 'Because of No. 2 for Gianna [Gigi Bryant] and No. 8 for Kobe.' I was like, 'This kid is going to do good.' I like where his heart is at," said Buss.Back on the Wizards, Hachimura wore the number 8 jersey after Kobe Bryant, citing the Lakers great as the reason he began playing basketball. Both No. 8 and No. 24 were retired by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2017 in hon...

LeBron James is on the cusp of accomplishing greatness once again. Next Tuesday, James and the Los Angeles Lakers face-off against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. With only 63 points away, fans are speculating that James will break the all-time scoring record that game. The current all-time NBA scoring record is held by legend, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.James currently holds a 33 points-per-game average over his last 14 games, therefore setting the OKC game up for a record-breaking moment. While this is a career-defining moment for James, many fans also understand the significance of James record in basketball history. With that in mind, tickets for the game are selling for high numbers, going as much as $92,000 USD per ticket. Bleacher Report reported the news, indicating that pe...

LeBron James has squashed any rumors of retiring from the NBA soon at the post-New York Knicks interview.Known to be one of the greatest players to be in the league, James has proven time and time again that he wants his longevity to be a part of his legacy. At 38 years old, the player is on track to breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's scoring record. James is set to hold the NBA's all-time scoring record in about three games. Abdul-Jabbar finished his career with 38,387 points. This year, James entered the season with 37,062 points and currently sits just 89 points away from the league record, as of writing. In regards to chasing the title, James said in a post-game interview, "It's not getting heavier. I'm going to do it. I mean, it's just a matter of time when I'm going to do it. It's not he...

A piece of NFL history has officially gone up for auction. An autographed game-worn Colin Kaepernick jersey from the 2013 NFC Division playoffs match between the San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers.Heritage Auctions is selling the Kaepernick-worn 49ers jersey at a starting bid of $10,000 USD. According to reports, the jersey is expected to fetch up to $40,000 USD, if not more. Although his time in the NFL was short, his legacy remains. Kaepernick was a key player with the 49ers, bringing the team to a Super Bowl for the first time since the 1994 season. The game was a defining moment in his career, leading the team to a 45-31 win against the Packers. His personal stats alone are worth mentioning as he finished 17-of-31 for 263 yards, scored two touchdowns and made one interception, a...

NFL legend and GOAT quarterback Tom Brady is saying goodbye to the game, this time "for good" as he announces his official retirement. For the past 23 seasons, Brady has made a name for himself as one of the world's most decorated athletes and NFL players. Brady took to social media to make his announcement in a short video. He said, "I'll get to the point right away. I'm retiring, for good."At age 45, Brady makes his exit from the NFL after 23 years, winning seven Super Bowl Championships, a record in the league. He finishes his career at the top of the list for almost all major passing statistics in his category and until he retired, was the oldest active player in the NFL. He retires as a Tampa Bay Buccaneer, spending three seasons in Florida with his prior 20 seasons with the New Engla...