Miami Heat All-Star center Bam Adebayo gave his mom the birthday present of a lifetime on Sunday. After years of struggling while living together in a single-wide trailer, Adebayo bought his mom, Marilyn Blount, a home she can call her own.San Antonio Spurs Face Masks
Towns and Russell, who first met when they played against each other in high school, were selected first and second, respectively, in the 2015 NBA draft by the Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers. Early in their careers, the two bonded like brothers despite playing in different cities.
First, there will be only 72 games, down from the typical 82. While teams are still scheduled to play at home and away against every team in the opposite conference, they will play only three times against each team in their own conference. Typically, teams play four games against 10 opponents in their own conference and three against the other four.
With the coronavirus pandemic ongoing, the league is facing decisions about how to undertake a campaign outside the relative security of a bubble. The NBA circulated a 134-page guide about health and safety protocols last week, but it has outstanding concerns to address.
"The kid gets a signature shoe from Nike, which we know there's a small [group]. I mean, out of all the players that's played in our league, out of all the players that's been with Nike, there's not many signature guys," James said. "And I was like, 'That is a signature guy. Because not only is it his ability, what he does on the floor. Not only with his size. And his handle. His handle -- kids love that. He's going to have a following. That is a signature guy.' So I was like, I told my guys at Nike, 'Yes, if this is what you guys are thinking, stop f---ing thinking. He's a signature guy. There's nothing to think about.'"New Orleans Pelicans Face Masks
LeBron James Jr. came off the bench for Sierra Canyon High School as a freshman last season. Cooper Neill for ESPN
It remains to be seen how Bronny develops as a professional prospect in the next few years or if the NBA's collective bargaining agreement will be amended to allow players to be drafted straight out of high school once again, an option the league did away with in 2005.Orlando Magic Face Masks Face Masks
New best friend Goran Dragic scored 27 flashy points of his own, shooting a whopping 60 percent from the field (including 40 percent from downtown) and knocking down all seven of his free throws. He also grabbed six rebounds and dished out five assists, hitting everyone with a friendly reminder of what it truly means to be a well-rounded point guard.Atlanta Hawks Face Masks