So with that in mind, and thinking fast, some thoughts on existing nicknames: ... head on the team.
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That’s especially the case in the NBA, where teams have so many jerseys. But this Western Conference title also came eight months after Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others died in a helicopter crash. ESPN's Malika Andrews reported Monday that Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brother and teammate, Thanasis, will wear "Equality" on the back of their jerseys. And though LeBron and Kobe had a close relationship, they were never able to meet up... LeBron James lifted the Los Angeles Lakers past the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 on Saturday night, putting up a 38-16-10 in a clinching win which saw off a really exciting Nuggets team.
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People are saying that social justice will be off of everybody’s mind in Orlando. We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like. Photo: Mark D. Smith, USA TODAY Sports / Illustration: Tim McGarry, USA TODAY Sports. That was my family, but now ain’t the time to be playing basketball, y’all. One need only look back to the firestorm created by New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees after he expressed his love and respect for the American flag, saying he “will never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America or our country.”, After intense pressure from other NFL players, including members of his own team, Brees obligatorily trotted out two apologies; the second in which he declared he was wrong, and that he “will do better.”, Paul said players looking for a cause to support will be “offered suggestions.” [Writer rolls eyes.]. Your privacy is safe with us. died in connection to police brutality and following racial violence, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Bucks: "Equality", Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers: "How Many More? (Shouts to Shea Serrano for pointing this out in a tweet, which I'm not embedding here because it's got bad language and this is a family sports blog, but if you don't mind a... Give credit to the Nuggets -- they never went away. ", Lakers guard Danny Green: "How Many More? This is an idea, much like throwback jerseys, that should be used occasionally during the season. Making (and winning) the Finals was the team's goal from the moment Anthony Davis and LeBron teamed up in Los Angeles. 1 of 25 ... when Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler were on the same team, it was a dynamic nickname duo. This past regular season saw 12 teams introduce an NBA ‘Classic’ jersey design, a throwback and a remake of older jerseys from the team’s past. Detroit Pistons: 3 goals for Justin Patton in the 2020-21 season, NBA bubble: 3 teams who enjoyed their time in Orlando, 50 Greatest Players Without a Championship, 50 Greatest Players Not In The Hall of Fame, Most Clutch Player From Each Team’s History, Best Shot Blocker From Each Team’s History, OKC Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the team's future, Lakers list AD as questionable, LeBron as probable for Game 5, Miami Heat: Tyler Herro is the NBA's most compelling paradox. J.R. Smith salivates at the idea. Here's the full list the nicknames for both teams, via the Heat's and Nets' official websites. I’ll go out on a limb and predict that there will be exactly zero “charity messages” on the backs of those Jerseys, come July 30. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on Hoops Habit and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved.
It’s bigger than all of us, and it’s bigger than the game. by Derek Plays Quiz Updated Nov 28, 2018 . The NBA is working on a deal to allow players to replace the names on the backs of their jerseys with statements promoting social justice and racial equality.
He's the f**king enemy!' “We’re just trying to continue to shed light on the different social justice issues that guys around our league continue to talk about day in and day out. For the entire Lakers organization, the emotions were understandably bittersweet. The NBA has announced that when the league begins its shortened 2020 season in Orlando on July 30, players will have the option to replace their name on their jersey with a … They owned the tie-breaker over the Oklahoma City Thunder by winning the regular season head-to-head series, 3–1, and they faced the Golden State Warriors in the first round; the Warriors swept the Pelicans in four games.
This would open up a world of possibilities amongst the 30 teams. Sign up for the For The Win newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. According to Spears, the list, which was agreed upon by both parties, includes, "Black Lives Matter; Say Their Names; Vote; I Can't Breathe; Justice; Peace; Equality; Freedom; Enough; Power to the People; Justice Now; Say Her Name; Sí Se Puede (Yes We Can); Liberation; See Us; Hear Us; Respect Us; Love Us; Listen; Listen to Us; Stand Up; Ally; Anti-Racist; I Am A Man; Speak Up; How Many More; Group Economics; Education Reform; and Mentor.". SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC.