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Jalen Green Makes History as the NBA’s Highest-Drafted Asian-American Player of All Time
Just one day after Jalen Green was seen working out with the Houston Rockets, the team has decided that he would be a great fit for the league. Green quickly became the 2021 NBA Draft‘s top prospect as the Rockets decided to go with the young athlete as their No. 2 selection. Green makes his way to the Rockets as his draft class’s projected top two-guard. In the G-League, he averaged 17.9 points and 46 percent shooting from the field in the 15 games he played. The Rockets have paired their top draft pick with Kevin Porter Jr. to give the team its explosive backcourt powerhouse. Green is expected to be a versatile guard who is capable of scoring inside and out. The explosive player has also made history as the NBA‘s highest-drafted Asian American player in all of the league’s history. He is...
British Gold Medalist Tom Daley Takes You on an a Tour of the Tokyo Olympic Village
Great Britain‘s Tom Daley is an Olympic gold medalist by day and a YouTuber by night. Recently, the 27-year-old hit a career-high and took home a gold medal with teammate Matty Lee in the men’s synchronized 10-meter platform dive. In his off-time, Daley took to his YouTube channel to share what the Olympic Village in Tokyo looks like. Daley begins the video by showing the inside of his four-bedroom apartment which overlooks Tokyo Bay. He also debunks the myth that the cardboard beds are given to athletes as “anti-sex” beds. Rather, Daley confirms that the beds are designed to be eco-friendly. Other items in the room using cardboard are the wardrobes. Each athlete is able to take home the Tokyo Olympics-branded duvets. As well, a Sony PlayStation is included in each apartment for any downti...
Charles Barkley Keeps It All The Way Real, Says People Who Don’t Want To Get Vaccinated Are “A**holes”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Cliff Hawkins / Getty Charles Barkley is not known for biting his tongue, so when it comes to his feelings towards people who don’t want to get vaccinated, the Chuckster didn’t sugarcoat them. Speaking with CNBC, the Hall of Famer wasn’t shy about revealing his vaccination status, sharing that he did indeed get the COVID-19 vaccine and kept it all the way real about the people who still have not gotten the shot. “Everybody should be vaccinated. Period,” he said, before letting the chopper spray adding, “The only people who are not vaccinated are just assholes.” The brutally honest Inside The NBA host also believes that all sports leagues should mandate that athletes have to be vaccinated to play. “Can you imagine if one of these guys that are not vaccinat...
K11 MUSEA Taps 8FIVE2 and SOLEADDICTT for “STREET/PARK” Skate Celebration
As interested in skateboarding has reached a new high thanks to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Hong Kong’s K11 MUSEA has introduced its celebration of skate, “STREET/PARK.” In partnership with HK’s first skate shop 8FIVE2 and sneaker collector SOLEADDICTT, the largest indoor harbourview skatepark investigates multiple facets of skate culture. Self-professed sneakerhead and expert collector SOLEADDICTT, Jeff Cheung, has offered his archive of arguably the world’s largest collection of Nike SB Dunks to illustrate Nike‘s evolution from basketball to skateboarding. Valued at over $2.5 million USD worth of Nike Dunks, the lineup highlights close to 20 years of Nike SB. A selection of exclusive SOLEADDICTT exclusive releases inspired by the legacy of the Nike Dunk will also be available online and on ...
Japan’s Perception of Skateboarding Could Change Thanks to Olympic Wins
For the longest time, Japan has frowned upon skateboarding in public spaces, deeming it to be disrespectful and inappropriate due to its noise levels and disruption and damage to public property. However, since the Tokyo Olympics Japanese skaters have made waves with historic wins in Olympic Street Skateboarding, which saw 13-year-old Momiji Nishiya and 22-year-old Yuto Horigome take home gold wins at women’s and men’s finals respectively. Japanese pro skater Ryo Seijiri hopes that this will change the culture’s perception, “I’m sure skateboarding has a had a bad image up until now, because we do it out in public and people think of it as an inconvenience, but I think that will change now. This moment was the moment they changed their minds.” Other Japanese athletes such as 16-year-old Fun...
A Documentary About the NBA’s “Malice At The Palace” is Coming to Netflix
When it comes to altercations in the NBA, there’s none that come close to the “Malice at the Palace”. On November 19, 2004, the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons matched up in a regular season game, and with under a minute left to go participated in the most notorious brawl that ever took place on the NBA stage. A hard foul by Ron Artest on a driving-to-the-rim Ben Wallace sparked the series of unfortunate events. From there, tussles broke out between various players on both squads including Rasheed Wallace and Stephen Jackson, but things started to get extremely ugly the moment that Artest made his way into the seating sections and proceeded to beat down a fan who had thrown a beer cup on him. Multiple brawls between players and fans then started to take place, the arena was serenaded wi...
Youngest Antetokounmpo Brother Spotted at Pre-Draft Training Workout With Indiana Pacers
The youngest of the Antetokounmpo squad seems like he might be joining his three older brothers in the NBA league very soon. After the 2021 NBA Finals, Giannis, Thanasis and Kostas, have become NBA champions, leaving just their youngest brother Alex, to accomplish this feat. The youngest of the group is a 19-year-old professional basketball player who previously played for UCAM Murcia of the Spanish Liga ACB. However, it appears that Alex is also chasing his dreams of becoming an NBA player, as rumors sparked when he was seen at a pre-draft workout with the Indiana Pacers. Throughout high school, Alex had impressive stats as a first-team all-state selection in his final two years. Throughout the 2019-20 season, he averaged 20 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.6 blocks a game. Many co...
Kawhi Leonard Expected to Re-Sign With Los Angeles Clippers
As free agency is around the corner, many rumors have ignited regarding whether or not Kawhi Leonard will stay with or leave the Los Angeles Clippers. If Leonard decides to decline his player option, then there is a large potential for him to hit free agency in the NBA. ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski recently reported that Leonard is currently in talks with the franchise to decide on a new deal as he recovers from his ACL injury. Leonard is likely re-signing with the Los Angeles Clippers if the terms of the deal are up to standards. The Clippers have an advantage as the most likely contender, however, other franchises may also look to sign Leonard as he is no doubt one of the best players in the NBA. Leonard’s chemistry with Paul George as the Clippers’ dynamic duo is still heavily weighted and...
Naomi Osaka Eliminated From Tokyo Olympics
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka, who also lit the Tokyo Olympic opening ceremony’s torch, has officially been eliminated in the third round of the women’s singles tennis tournament. Osaka lost in straight sets of 6-1, 6-4, to Czech Republic’s Marketa Vondrousova. The stunning upset was a blow to the host country, as Osaka is arguably Japan’s biggest global sports celebrity. She faced her first two matches with ease, showing that she was ready to return to the courts since dropping out of the French Open in June. In the third round, Osaka appeared to struggle from the beginning to keep the ball in play. The athlete committed a total of 20 errors in the set, 14 of which were unforced. Osaka, who is currently the No. 2 player in the world, stunned many of those watching the game as her loss felt...
An Oral History of Skateboarding in the U.K.: Part 1, 1970-2000
When the history of skateboarding is told, the influence of the U.S. is everywhere. From the early days documented in Dogtown and Z-Boys — and the much-told story of California’s long, hot summers — to how Supreme conquered the world from Lafayette Street, skateboarding is predominantly documented as an American activity. Away from the States, however, skateboarding has formed subcultures and communities in countries worldwide — and arguably nowhere more so than across the Atlantic in the U.K. After skating became more widespread in Britain in the late ‘70s, the scene has gone through peaks and troughs, as it rose and fell in popularity and cultural capital. But British skating has become a foundational part of the culture, from Liverpool-born Geoff Rowley winning Thrasher’s Skater of the ...
Simone Biles Withdraws From Olympic Individual All-Around Final
Simone Biles will not compete in her next 2021 Tokyo Olympics event, the individual all-around final, set to take place on Thursday, USA Gymnastics confirmed. Biles on Tuesday withdrew from the team final to prioritize her mental health, and she will not participate in the all-around competition for the same reason. “After further medical evaluation, Simone Biles has withdrawn from the final individual all-around competition at the Tokyo Olympic Games, in order to focus on her mental health,” the USA Gymnastics statement read. “Simone will continue to be evaluated daily to determine whether or not to participate in next week’s event finals.” After further medical evaluation, Simone Biles has withdrawn from the final individual all-around competition. We wholeheartedly support Simone’s deci...
Simone Biles Withdraws From Olympics Team Gymnastics Final
Simone Biles has withdrawn from the women’s team gymnastics final at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics due to a medical issue. Biles pulled out of the event on Tuesday after exiting the arena for trainer evaluation. In a statement, USA Gymnastics wrote, “Simone Biles has withdrawn from the team final competition due to a medial issue. She will be assessed daily to determine medical clearance for future competitions.” Following Biles’ departure, Team USA claimed the silver medal, with a score of 166.096, finishing behind the Russia Olympic Committee, who won the gold medal with 169.528 points. After the event, Biles briefly spoke with Hoda Kotb on NBC’s TODAY show regarding her current condition. “Physically, I feel good. I’m in shape,” Biles told Kotb. “Emotionally, it varies on the time and moment....
