Steph Cυrry oп NBA Stars’ Pre-Game Attire: ‘Yoυ Stress Over Oυtfits for Days, Jυst for 30 Secoпds of Wear.

Steph eveп checks his peers oυt to see how their pre-game fashioп game has beeп doiпg.

Admittedly, Goldeп State Warriors star poiпt gυard Steph Cυrry begaп kickiпg his pre-game fashioп υp a пotch wheп he realized that cameras aпd faпs eпsυred that they watched every step he took from the parkiпg lot to the areпa. It happeпed sometime aroυпd 2013, aпd siпce theп, “Chef Cυrry” has made it a poiпt that his oυtfit looks sharp aпd crisp as he makes his pre-game walk.

As Cυrry sees it, pre-game fashioп has become aп importaпt part of their career, aпd most take it very serioυsly.

“Yoυ stress over oυtfits for days, aпd yoυ wiпd υp weariпg it for 30 secoпds wheп yoυ walk from the parkiпg lot to the locker room,” Cυrry told The New York Times iп 2016.

Look good, feel good, play good

Some of Cυrry’s peers like to take their pre-game fashioп to aпother level. For iпstaпce, Rυssell Westbrook oпce showed υp with a skirt aпd υltimately became a meme seпsatioп iп the process. That’s Brodie’s style. Cυrry, meaпwhile, likes to keep it simple yet perfect for the camera.

For Cυrry, who ofteп comes to the areпa with a sweater, jacket or coat, jeaпs, aпd matchiпg sпeakers, the goal is to look, feel, aпd play well.

 

“I’ve got to make sυre everythiпg looks good comiпg oυt of the car,” Cυrry coпfided. “Yoυ doп’t waпt to have a missed bυttoп or a wriпkled shirt. I woυld wear most of this stυff aпyway, especially for the playoffs. Yoυ waпt to feel good for each game.”

Eveп iп fashioп, Cυrry coпfessed that his competitive drive makes him go aпd check oυt what his rivals have beeп υp to.

“Yoυ waпt to see what the other gυys are doiпg [too],” he admitted.

The fυtυre is a bit over the top
Over time, NBA stars have followed aпd started varioυs fashioп treпds. As expected, some fiпd it amυsiпg, while others are left aппoyed.

Iп the 2023 NBA Draft, the leagυe’s fυtυre got the chaпce to showcase their fashioп game iп a special eveпt. Some doппed the traditioпal coat aпd tie, bυt some boasted their jewelry aloпg with more moderп aпd stylish sυits.

Needless to say, the draftees have the liberty to rock whatever oυtfit of their choice bυt accordiпg to foυr-time NBA champioп Johп Salley, those oυtfits were terrible aпd υпbecomiпg for professioпal basketball players.

“I jυst waпt to say that at the draft some of y’all oυtfits are horrible aпd trash. Period. The chaiп with jυst yoυr shirt, aпd yoυr sυit. Cυt it oυt. Yoυ are пot a rapper. Not a rapper. Stop it,” Salley exclaimed. “… Yoυ are holdiпg more thaп jυst yoυ. Yoυ are carryiпg the leagυe aпd yoυr family aпd yoυ. Dress like a professioпal.”

Exciting News: Lakers and LeBron James Reportedly Approaching Lucrative Contract Extension Agreement.

The number one question facing your Los Angeles Lakers this upcoming summer is, “Where will LeBron James go?”

James has a player option in his contract. He could either leave for another squad or opt into his $51.4 million salary. The reasonable and viable option for James is to stick with the Purple and Gold for the rest of his career… assuming they’re open to overpaying him a little.

According to Bobby Marks and Dave McMenamin of ESPN, all signs point to James and the Lakers agreeing on a deal this summer.

 

James has made more than $482 million in salary in his career and will become the first player in NBA history to pass the $500 million mark next season, by either opting in to his $51.4 million salary, signing a new contract with the Lakers or, in a less likely scenario, signing with another team.

There are plenty of options for James and many deciding factors. The most significant deciding factor could be what his son, USC freshman guard Bronny James, decides to do. Will he declare for the draft in 2024 or return to USC for his sophomore year? The four-time MVP has been adamant about wanting to play alongside his son, but it may not be in the cards for the next NBA season.

As for his options outside the Lakers, the only teams with big cash this summer are the Oklahoma City Thunder, Philadelphia 76ers, and Orland Magic. While two of those three are up-and-coming teams, and the 76ers are a threat every season, we don’t see James packing up his bags and leaving for those cities.

The Knicks and the Warriors are also teams that are interested in James. However, with the Warrios case, it could invoke a sign-and-trade. With the Knicks, they have the allure of Madison Square Garden; however, they may also need to trade for The King. The last thign the Lakers want to do is be the franchise who traded hames sop the chances of either of thise team slandign him are pretty dim.

The Lakers are the only team in the NAB that can offer Hames a true no-trade clause. If he opts into his contract, he would be eligible to sign a two-year, $122 million extension with the Lakes starting August 18th. If James signs that deal, he would have spent eight seasons with the Lakers, the most he’s spent with any franchise through one tenure.

James will have until June 29th to decide whether to opt in or become a free agent. All eyes will be on James’ decision months before he turns 40. Who would have thought?

Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James Departs For Locker Room Late In Kings Game

With 3:56 remaining in regulation, All-Star Los Angeles Lakers small forward LeBron James departed LA’s ongoing matchup against the Sacramento Kings. It’s unclear exactly what the ailment was, but he was quickly replaced by point guard Spencer Dinwiddie in LA’s closing lineup, surrounded by James’ fellow starters.

It’s unclear what the ailment was. A grimacing James requested to leave the bout and walked straight to the locker room, without sitting on the bench, as the game was clearly out of reach.

 

The oldest player in the league finishes the game prematurely with 31 points on 10-of-16 shooting from the field (1-of-4 from long range) and 10-of-10 shooting from the foul line, 13 assists, five rebounds, and one steal, and a regrettable-but-not-altogether-surprising -3 plus-minus.

Los Angeles trailed 122-108 at the time, and is now behind 130-116 with 1:35 remaining. The two clubs will meet again exactly one week from today. Barring an absolutely miraculous comeback in these final 95 seconds, Los Angeles will fall to 34-30 on the year, while Sacramento will improve to 35-26. With this presumed victory, Sacramento will now be 2.5 games ahead of LA in the win column.

Missing James for any major period of time could prove disastrous for the ninth-seeded Lakers, who will need every win they can get as they jockey to remain in the thick of the play-in hunt.

NBA Rumors: LeBron James Secretly Pondered Lakers Fans’ Level of Support and Acceptance.

LeBron James has had several iconic moments during his six seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, but the future Hall of Famer wasn’t always sure L.A. fans would embrace him when he originally signed with the team.

Per ESPN’s Bobby Marks and Dave McMenamin, James “privately questioned whether Laker Nation would ever fully embrace him” because of his past matchups with Kobe Bryant earlier in his career.

 

When James decided to join the Lakers in the summer of 2018, there were several stories written about how Bryant’s fans were not prepared to welcome him on the Lakers.

“… If you’re a fan of mine, then you’re a fan of winning; you’re a fan of the Lakers. I bleed purple and gold, so that’s above anything else. I’ve been a Laker fan since I was yay high. That’s never going to change, right. And it’s about winning championships, so they’ll (those fans will) fall in line.”

There was never a proper rivalry between James and Bryant because they never squared off in the NBA Finals. Nike did its best to manufacture a rivalry in 2009 by creating a series of commercials featuring the two superstars as puppets.

Things didn’t work out because James and the Cleveland Cavaliers lost in the Eastern Conference Finals. Bryant led the Lakers to a championship with a victory over the Orlando Magic in the NBA Finals.

James has been able to carve out his own legacy in Los Angeles. He led the franchise to a championship during the 2019-20 season. He surpassed Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer on Feb. 7, 2023.

On Saturday night against the Denver Nuggets, James became the first player in NBA history to score 40,000 points in his career.

Disappointing Turn of Events: LeBron James Departs Early as Lakers Squander 19-Point Lead to Kings.

After the Lakers dominated the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, the modern media take machines asked the only logical questions.

Could the Lakers win the West? Had they turned the corner? Could they somehow finish in the top four in the conference?

You could almost feel the segment producers readying Wednesday night, the Lakers running all over the Kings in a win that would have vaulted them up the standings. The Kings’ high-motor offense had stalled with the Lakers’ replicating the defensive intensity they played with Monday. And the Lakers’ offense rolled — the ball found the open shooter and the open shooter hit all the big shots.

 

They led by 19 points late in the first quarter, their potential impossible to ignore.

But then came all the flaws.

Blown rebounds, inconsistent identity, bad body language, untimely turnovers and, quickly, an opportunity squandered.

In a violent swing, the Kings grabbed Wednesday’s game and flipped it before halftime, turning the 19-point deficit into a 15-point lead before hanging on to win 130-120 at Crypto.com Arena.

And, in a worst-case-scenario turn, the Lakers (34-30) played the final minutes of the fourth quarter with LeBron James in the locker room after the team took a timeout to remove him from the game.

The Lakers’ defense, which has been largely absent since their return from the All-Star break minus small stretches, completely deserted them. The Kings (35-26) made 18 of 23 shots in the second quarter, including 14 in a row.

Their bench, led by former Laker Malik Monk, dominated the Lakers’ reserves, who have struggled to put points on the board since the team settled on having Rui Hachimura, D’Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves in the starting lineup.

The Kings’ run started near the end of the first as Lakers coach Darvin Ham began his substitutions, Sacramento scoring the final 10 points of the quarter to wipe out more than half of the Lakers’ early lead.

It continued as Domantas Sabonis bullied Anthony Davis, of all people, with Davis needing to play through foul trouble. And with his presence at the rim partially negated, the Kings’ guards attacked Reaves, Russell, Taurean Prince and whomever else tried to get in front of De’Aaron Fox and Monk.

Fox scored 44 points, Monk had 26 and the Kings scored 76 points in the paint. Sabonis had 16 points, 20 rebounds and 12 assists.Davis finished with only 14 points and 11 rebounds.

James led the Lakers with 31 points before exiting.

Style Spotlight: LeBron James Delights Fashion Enthusiasts with Striking Fashion Choices.

LeBron James continues to captivate style enthusiasts with his bold and daring fashion choices, effortlessly blending streetwear with high fashion to create head-turning looks. Renowned for his sartorial flair both on and off the court, LeBron pushes the boundaries of conventional menswear, often opting for statement pieces, vibrant colors, and avant-garde designs.

 

Whether he’s seen in tailored suits with unexpected details, oversized coats paired with edgy accessories, or bold patterns and prints, LeBron’s fashion-forward approach consistently garners attention and admiration from style enthusiasts around the globe. His fearless attitude towards fashion not only reflects his confidence and individuality but also positions him as a trailblazer in the world of sports and entertainment fashion.

 

 

4 GOAT-status milestones left for LeBron James to chase down

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has seemingly broken every scoring record that exists, both in the regular season and the postseason.

 

James broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record last year, which was deemed unbreakable, and he recently crossed the 40,000-point mark. Which was also not expected for any player to do.

This speaks to the longevity of James, who has always prided himself on being in elite shape. His conditioning has also been unprecedented, as he’s still playing at an All-NBA level in his 21st season.

Again, this is unheard of.

Since LeBron is clearly ways away from declining, it’s worth looking at which records he could break next. Let’s take a look at the next records ‘Bron could break in the near future.

4 records LeBron James is on the cusp of breaking:

1. Field goals made

James currently sits at 14,687 field goals made in his career, which is good for second place. The aforementioned Abdul-Jabbar ranks first, with 15, 837, which is just 1,150 more than James. Assuming James plays at least 60 games from here on out, he would surely break this record by the 2025-26 season. Which would also be assuming he continues to play that long.

2. Regular season games played

James could also break the NBA record for the most games played, as he currently ranks sixth, with 1,477 games. Robert Parish ranks first with 1,611 games played, which is just 134 more than LeBron. James could also break this record by 2026, although he’d have to play about 68 games per season, which might be a bit of a push. He can still get there though.

3. Postseason assists

James pretty much holds every postseason record. Actually, that’s a bit of an exaggeration, as there are several that he doesn’t hold. But you get the point.

LeBron has the postseason record for games played, points scored, field goals made, free throws made, defensive rebounds, and steals. He’s too far behind in the rebounds column to catch up to Bill Russell, who is 1,600 boards ahead of the 39-year-old.

However, James has a good chance of passing Magic Johnson for the all-time postseason assists record, as he currently has 2,023 postseason assists, while Johnson ranks first with 2,346.

This is arguably the most difficult record to track, as it depends heavily on how far the Lakers go in the postseason (or whichever team James joins in the offseason). Assuming James at least reaches the second round (which might be a push this year), he’d break this record by the 2026 postseason.

4. Minutes played

LeBron currently ranks second all-time in minutes played, behind only Abdul-Jabbar, who has 57, 446 minutes. James has 56, 055 minutes and has never played fewer than 1500 minutes in a season, even when he missed 37 games in 2020-21.

LeBron will surely break this record by the end of the 2024-25 season.

Details Emerge About LeBron James’ Ankle injury

After a couple of big wins over the Los Angeles Clippers and Oklahoma City Thunder recently, the Los Angeles Lakers seemed to be getting back on track as a team that might become a force to be reckoned with once the NBA playoffs got underway next month.

 

Unfortunately, instead of taking a step forward yesterday against the division-rival Sacramento Kings, LeBron James and company took two steps back as they were crushed by De’Aaron Fox and his squad filled with talented young players.

Along with losing a crucial game that will impact the playoff picture for the Lakers, James left the game late in the fourth quarter because he was dealing with some discomfort in his left ankle, which is an injury that has been bothering him all season.

Obviously, seeing James walk off the court and head straight for the locker room was a major concern for the Lakers, but it appears the injury may simply be the product of being 39 years old with a lot of miles on his body, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN

Fortunately for the Lakers, it was just more of the same from James in terms of the injury he’s dealing with, as it may not impact his playing status moving forward unless he injures it further.

On Friday, the Lakers will host the Milwaukee Bucks in what will be another tough game for James and company as this team tries to continue moving up the standings in the Western Conference to improve their seeding for the upcoming NBA playoffs.

Lakers’ LeBron James leaves Kings game with potentially concerning injury

 

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was forced to leave Wednesday’s game against the Sacramento Kings with what appears to be a lower-body injury.

With 3:56 left in the fourth quarter, James suddenly headed to the locker room. No details about his exit were provided, but cameras caught him walking gingerly, appearing to be hurt.

LeBron James didn’t return and ended the night with 31 points, five rebounds and 13 assists. The Lakers also end up losing to the Kings 130-120 despite leading by as much as 19 points early in the contest.

In his postgame presser, head coach Darvin Ham said that they will be evaluating James and provide an update on his status when they have more information. He didn’t disclose the nature of the injury.

Minutes later, however, James also addressed the media and shared that it was his ankle that flared up, per Michael Corvo of ClutchPoints. While the Lakers star doesn’t seem bothered by the health setback, the severity of the issue has yet to be determined.

With the Lakers fighting for a postseason spot, the last thing they want to see and hear is an injury to their best player. Hopes are high that James will not have to be sidelined as a result of the injury, but considering his health and the fact that the postseason is so close, fans shouldn’t be surprised if LA opts to give him some rest and manage his workload moving forward.

For now, the Purple and Gold faithful can only pray for the best for James’ health status.

Lakers, LeBron James Reportedly Nearing Lucrative New Contract Agreement

The number one question facing your Los Angeles Lakers this upcoming summer is, “Where will LeBron James go?” James has a player option in his contract. He could either leave for another squad or opt into his $51.4 million salary. The reasonable and viable option for James is to stick with the Purple and Gold for the rest of his career… assuming they’re open to overpaying him a little.

 

According to Bobby Marks and Dave McMenamin of ESPN, all signs point to James and the Lakers agreeing on a deal this summer. James has made more than $482 million in salary in his career and will become the first player in NBA history to pass the $500 million mark next season, by either opting in to his $51.4 million salary, signing a new contract with the Lakers or, in a less likely scenario, signing with another team. —Bobby Marks and Dave McMenamin, via ESPN There are plenty of options for James and many deciding factors.

The most significant deciding factor could be what his son, USC freshman guard Bronny James, decides to do. Will he declare for the draft in 2024 or return to USC for his sophomore year? The four-time MVP has been adamant about wanting to play alongside his son, but it may not be in the cards for the next NBA season. As for his options outside the Lakers, the only teams with big cash this summer are the Oklahoma City Thunder, Philadelphia 76ers, and Orland Magic.

While two of those three are up-and-coming teams, and the 76ers are a threat every season, we don’t see James packing up his bags and leaving for those cities. The Knicks and the Warriors are also teams that are interested in James. However, with the Warrios case, it could invoke a sign-and-trade. With the Knicks, they have the allure of Madison Square Garden; however, they may also need to trade for The King.

The last thign the Lakers want to do is be the franchise who traded hames sop the chances of either of thise team slandign him are pretty dim. The Lakers are the only team in the NAB that can offer Hames a true no-trade clause. If he opts into his contract, he would be eligible to sign a two-year, $122 million extension with the Lakes starting August 18th. If James signs that deal, he would have spent eight seasons with the Lakers, the most he’s spent with any franchise through one tenure.