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NBA star Gian Thiago Antetokounmo is among the best and most popular. In addition to leading his club to victory, he was named the most valuable player in the playoffs in 2021 and received two league MVP awards. The 29-year-old’s parents are from Nigeria, but he has never been there. Greece was his upbringing.

Now is the right moment.Check out Ugo: A Homecoming Story, a brand-new short documentary from WhatsApp. It follows the singer on his first trip to Nigeria, when he fully immerses himself in the family, culture, and nation he had only previously known from afar. The documentary is directed by Rick Famuyiwa (Dope, The Mandalorian, The Wood) and follows Antetokounmpo as he travels to towns, markets, and beaches. Viewers will learn about Nigeria’s unique culture from Nigerian designers, artists, and other sources along the route.One of the most famous pictures is of Antetokounmpo exiting his vehicle in the middle of the busy Balogun Market to haggle with a vendor to buy a replica of his own Milwaukee Bucks jersey.Antetokounmpo has been a brand partner of WhatsApp ever since he starred in the app’s first worldwide commercial in 2022. He had already discussed his long experience with the product with Fast Company. At first, he travelled alone from Greece to the US to play in the NBA, and his only way to stay in touch with people back home was via WhatsApp. “It had a significant impact on my life because it gave me the opportunity to connect with those people,” Antetokounmpo said.The movie makes just a few passing allusions to its message product in its branding. On multiple instances, Antetokounmpo has been seen using WhatsApp to share pictures and videos with his family. As new scenes are presented, two small checkmarks that resemble the ones that appear when a WhatsApp message has been read or seen appear at the bottom right of the movie titles. This is a kind gesture that honours such characteristic. It continues WhatsApp’s branding efforts by highlighting the company’s commitment to fostering human connections, particularly among those who live across the globe.Antetokounmpo has had a busy week away from the court. The NBA player and former ESPN pundit Jay Williams unveiled Improbable Media. Gian𝒗is: The Marvellous Journey, a full-length documentary about his life story, will debut on Prime Video on February 19 and represent the company’s first major project.

 

NBA star Steph Curry issued an official opposition to the development of a row of affordable housing units that are slated to be build behind his multi-million dollar mansion.

The Golden State Warriors star and his wife, Ayesha, sent a letter to the town of Atherton opposing the project, which would see up to 16 three-story townhouses spring up in the middle of his uber-wealthy California neighborhood.

The Currys said the housing project would pose as a threat to ‘safety and privacy’ of them and their kids, nothing that the location and height of the townhouses residents leering views into their $31million mansion.

Their neighbors have also spoken out against the project, with some saying building affordable-minded homes in a town where single acres go for $8million made no sense.

Steph Curry pictured with his wife Ayesha. They have opposed the project to build 16 three-story townhouses in the middle of their uber-wealthy California neighborhood

16 three-story townhouses might be built in the middle of Curry’s uber-wealthy California neighborhood

In a letter sent to the town on January 18, the Currys expressed concerns over the new homes ‘looming’ over theirs.

‘As Atherton residents… we have been following along with the housing element updates with special interest in the 23 Oakwood property,’ they wrote.

‘We hesitate to add to the ‘not in our backyard’ (literally) rhetoric, but we wanted to send a note before today’s meeting. Safety and privacy for us and our kids continues to be our top priority and one of the biggest reasons we chose Atherton as home.’

At the minimum, the Currys requested that plans for the new homes include taller fences and extensive landscaping which would block views into their property.

Atherton’s city council decided to develop the lot behind the Currys after facing pressure to comply with the state’s affordable housing plan, which is developing 348 units in communities across different income levels over the next eight years.

The town opted to do the building at 23 Oakwood Boulevard – the 1.52 acre plot alongside the Currys’ – at the request of the property owner, David Arata.

Arata inherited the property from his mother almost three years ago, and said the townhouses would resemble a ‘little village’ instead of a housing complex, as some critics have characterized it.

At the minimum, the Currys requested that plans for the new homes include taller fences and extensive landscaping which would block views into their property

The Currys said the housing project would pose as a threat to ‘safety and privacy’ of them and their kids, nothing that the location and height of the townhouses residents leering views into their $31million mansion

At the minimum, the Currys requested that plans for the new homes include taller fences and extensive landscaping which would block views into their property

In their letter, the Currys supported the housing program, but asked that Atherton build the units elsewhere. The city council will hold its final vote on the project on January 31

‘It would be more a little village than a big apartment building,’ he told The Almanac. ”Housing element’ when you mention that people snap; they think it’s going to be low income and it’s going to massive buildings stuck together.’

The city council will hold its final vote on the project on January 31.

In their letter, the Currys supported the housing program, but asked that Atherton build the units elsewhere.

‘We kindly ask that the town adopts the new housing element without the inclusion of 23 Oakwood,’ they wrote. ‘Should that not be sufficient for the state, we ask that the town commits to investing in considerably taller fencing and landscaping to block sight lines onto our family’s property.’

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 Steph and Ayesha Curry bought their Atherton home in 2019. The three-story mansion sits at the end of a long driveway and is barely visible from the street

Steph and Ayesha Curry bought their Atherton home in 2019. The three-story mansion sits at the end of a long driveway and is barely visible from the street.

Little is known of the house beyond rough renderings, which show tall glass windows on the contemporary structure, and lush greenery all around, and a pool and patio.

 

Steph Curry is Ƅack at it.

The Warriors superstar knocked down the go-ahead 3-pointer with 5.5 seconds left in Golden State’s 116-115 preseason win oʋer the Sacraмento Kings at Chase Center.

After the final Ƅuzzer sounded, Curry walked off the court doing his patented “night night” celebration.

Curry started unleashing that celebration during the 2021-22 NBA season. He broke it out in the clinching gaмes of each playoff series that suммer, putting the Denʋer Nuggets, Meмphis Grizzlies, Dallas Maʋericks and — finally — the Boston Celtics to sleep en route to his fourth NBA chaмpionship.

The “night night” celebration wasn’t seen often last season, as the Warriors journeyed through a tuмultuous caмpaign and lost in the second round of the playoffs to the Los Angeles Lakers. But it appears Curry will Ƅe bringing it Ƅack this year.

Curry wasn’t the only hooper to break out the “night night” Wednesday, either. The Las Vegas Aces celebrated their second consecutiʋe chaмpionship Ƅy putting the New York LiƄerty to sleep, a reference to Sabrina Ionescu’s celebration that she adopted froм Curry.

Curry’s celebration was the perfect way to end one of the мost entertaining Warriors preseason gaмes in recent мeмory. The 35-year-old scored 27 points on 9-of-17 shooting in 31 мinutes on the floor.

The Warriors’ hard-fought preseason win appears to Ƅe a sign of good things to coмe. There should Ƅe plenty of nights this season that end with Curry bringing out his signature “night night” celebration.

 

Famed NBA marksman Stephen Curry appears more comfortable with 3-point daggers than 3-story developments.

Along with his influencer wife Ayesha, Curry has objected to the establishment of multi-family housing on a property next to his sprawling California mansion, according to reports.

In an email, the couple told officials in Atherton — one of the nation’s most exclusive enclaves — that the three-story town houses would encroach on their privacy.

Routinely vocal on matters of social justice, the Bay Area power couple indicated that joining the well-heeled chorus of objection made them uneasy.

“We hesitate to add to the ‘not in our backyard’ (literally) rhetoric, but we wanted to send a note before today’s meeting,” they wrote on Jan. 18. “Safety and privacy for us and our kids continues to be our top priority and one of the biggest reasons we chose to live in Atherton.”

Home to tech moguls, athletes and international business titans, Atherton officials will reluctantly submit a plan to the state this week outlining their efforts to increase housing density.

Stephen and Ayesha Curry are opposing a multi-unit residence that abuts their home.Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
The parcel in question — which abuts the Curry residence — is set to be rezoned in order to accommodate several multi-family units sought by the owner.

“With the density being proposed for 23 Oakwood, there are major concerns in terms of both privacy and safety with three-story townhomes looming directly behind us,” their email read.

The couple noted that the development would not add to low-income housing to the area, only increase density.

If their municipal buzzer beater falls short, the Currys asked the town to erect “considerably taller fencing and landscaping to block sight lines onto our family’s property.”

23 Oakwood Ave. in Atherton, Calif.Google Maps
The couple recently sold their prior Atherton home for $31 million and bought their current 17,000 square foot spread for $30 million, according to reports.

Other local heavyweights — including billionaire investor Marc Andriessen — have previously lobbied against the introduction of more affordable housing into the area.

With a median home price of more than $7 million, Atherton ranked first on Forbes’ priciest zip code list last year.

 

Stephen Curry’s Injury has a vast history. The Golden State Warriors Star player had been injured multiple times. He broke different parts of his body during his career. Stephen Curry, who is regarded as one of the shortest players in NBA history, is known for his shooting skills. Curry is regarded as the best shooter in the National Basketball Association.

Due to Stephen Curry’s Injury to his right ankle and foot, Curry was forced to sit out a significant portion of the 2011–12 NBA season, missing a total of 40 games. Because of an injury, Curry was only able to participate in the first half of Games 1 and 4 during the 2016 postseason, but the Warriors were still able to go past the Houston Rockets and into the second round.

Stephen Curry injury update: pic.twitter.com/a7Wtm5t044

— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) February 9, 2023 What injuries has Stephen Curry had?

Due to Stephen Curry’s Injury to his right MCL, he was unable to participate in the first three games of the second round. Curry broke Danny Green’s record of 27 made three-pointers in a Finals, although his play in the Finals was inconsistent in comparison to how it had been before he returned from injury against Portland. Curry broke Green’s record of 27 made three-pointers in a Finals.

On December 4 of the previous year, Curry suffered an injury to his right ankle, which caused him to miss 11 games. In the end, he returned to action on December 30 and led the Memphis Grizzlies to a 141-128 victory with 38 points on the scoreboard, including a season-high 10 three-pointers made.

What injuries has Stephen Curry had? Looking at some of Stephen Curry’s Injury

After Curry was forced to leave the game with a groin injury in the third quarter on November 8, 2018, the Warriors went on to suffer a defeat at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks by a score of 134-111.

The Warriors have dropped to 12-7 since the loss of Curry on November 21, marking the first time since March 2013 that they have lost four consecutive games.

Barring injury, Stephen Curry plans to make his return Sunday against the Lakers, per @ChrisBHaynes pic.twitter.com/UPSpmAWe0E

— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 3, 2023 What injuries has Stephen Curry had?

The Warriors concluded the month of November with a record of 15-8, even though Curry missed 11 consecutive games due to a strained left groin.

On October 30, 2019, during the fourth game of the season, Curry drove to the basket and collided with Aron Baynes of the Phoenix Suns as Baynes attempted to take charge. This made Stephen Curry injured as a result of the collision. After Baynes landed on Curry’s left hand, the second metacarpal was shattered, and he required surgery to have it repaired.

It was believed that he would be out of commission for at least three months. After Stephen Curry’s Injury, On March 5, 2020, Curry made his return to the court against the Raptors. Despite the Warriors’ loss to the Raptors by a score of 121-113, Curry ended the game with 23 points, six rebounds, and seven assists.

 

While the NBA is still on hold due to the coronavirus, the college basketball season is over. The NCAA season was cut short prior to the iconic 68-team tournament.

With no March Madness in 2020, Warriors Wire is highlighting worthy performances from current members on the Golden State squad. Draymond Green, Jordan Poole and Eric Paschall all recorded significant achievements in March. However, one Warrior was apart of an unforgettable upset run through the big dance.

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Before he was splashing three-pointers on his way the Most Valuable Player award, Stephen Curry was a key piece for the 10th seeded Davidson Wildcats.

March 28, 2008

Behind a pair of jaw-dropping shooting displays against Gonzaga and Georgetown, Curry’s wildcats traveled to Fox Field in Detroit for the Sweet 16.

Davidson met up with the third-seeded Wisconsin Badgers in the Midwest Regional Final. Bo Ryan’s 30-5 Badgers boasted a rotation with three All-Big Ten players. Wisconsin’s guard Joe Krabenhoff was named to the Big-Ten All-Defensive Team. After two 15-point victories, the Badgers coasted into the Sweet 16.

No matter the accolades, it wasn’t enough to slow down Curry. The second-team All-American toasted the defensive combo of Krabenhoff and Michael Flowers for 33 of Davidson’s 73 points en route to the Elite Eight.

The future lottery pick drilled six shots from beyond the arc while adding four assists, four steals and three rebounds. Curry’s 33 in the Sweet 16 was his fourth straight 30-point effort in the NCAA Tournament.

Watch highlights from Curry’s dazzling performance in the Sweet 16 via YouTube:

However, Curry’s magical tournament run ended two days later in the Elite Eight to the future champion Kansas Jayhawks.

Along the way, Harden won many other awards and went from being Sixth Man of the Year with the Oklahoma City Thunder to MVP with the Houston Rockets.

Harden is now in his 17th season as a professional basketball player. He has been signed to some huge deals in the past, including a $228 million extension with the Rockets in 2017.

 

The NBA star bought a $10 million home in Houston with a small portion of that amount of money.

For now, he lives in Los Angeles with the Clippers. However, it should be easier for him to get home than it was when he played for the Philadelphia 76ers.

He bought the house in 2019 and it’s called Memorial Modern.

It is 26,000 square feet and sits on 3.5 acres of land in Houston’s Rivercrest neighborhood.

 

Forbes talked to Kevin Frankel, co-president of the building company that made the house, and he said that Harden was the best person to buy it.

Frankel said, “We weren’t surprised that Harden bought this house.”

“Harden has a different job than the previous owner, but he probably has the same energy and taste for the fun, resort-style vibe that this house was built around.”

“It’s interesting that Harden was reported as saying that the house was “just him.” It goes along with the way he acts in general.

The mansion looks more like a modern art gallery than a house. The outside is mostly white and has a long, curved entrance and carport, as well as several terraces.

The house also has a lot of steel that is left out in the open to contrast with the mostly white design.

It’s crazy how much steel this house has, Frankel said.

“This is not about covered steel.” You don’t usually see exposed steel that has been bent in residential construction.

Two white marble islands stand out in the kitchen, which also has white cabinets and black tools to balance things out.

It leads to the pool, which has purple cabanas all around it.

The master room has vaulted ceilings and a unique fireplace with different textures. It’s different from the rest of the house’s style because it has hardwood floors.

The master bathroom is right next to it, which fits in with the modern art museum style. There are white marble floors and other white features in the bathroom.

Along the roof, there are pieces of wood, and there is even a barber chair for Harden to use at home.

His home also has a full bar, a full wine room, and an in-home theater, among other cool features.

On Friday, LeBron James’s son Bronny became the legal age to begin his first year at the University of Southern California (USC). It should come as no surprise that the King spoke with his firstborn child via Instagram.

The sight of it thrills you. During the summer, Bronny was involved in a terrifying incident when he experienced cardiac arrest during a Trojans practice. The youngster shows encouraging signs of improvement and may return to action this season. During this week’s Media Day, LeBron gave an upbeat report on his son’s health:

 

He is working hard in rehab to rejoin his USC Trojans colleagues on the court this season. His operation went quite well. His fortunes are looking up.

After everything he’s been through, LeBron James says he’s going to dedicate the 2023–24 NBA season to his child. The 2022–23 Lakers nearly won the NBA championship before being eliminated by Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals.

The extent to which Bronny participates in the upcoming college season will determine whether or not he is selected in the 2024 NBA Draft despite his health concerns. He is projected to be picked late in the first round in most drafts.

LeBron has made it clear that he wants to play alongside Bronny in the NBA before Bronny retires, and he is willing to do whatever it takes to make that happen. That includes making roster swaps if necessary.

 

Seeing a dad and his kid play basketball together would be something out of the ordinary.

In a gesture that transcends the boundaries of friendship and luxury, Anthony Davis quietly presented LeBron James with a custom Ferrari 458 Spider worth more than €550,000 on his 39th birthday. This silent expression of gratitude and camaraderie between the two basketball icons became an instant sensation, making headlines and sparking admiration among fans and enthusiasts alike.

Friendship Beyond the Court*: Anthony Davis’ choice of a custom Ferrari 458 Spider for LeBron James goes beyond the realms of professional basketball. The custom touches on the luxurious vehicle become a personal tribute, symbolizing the depth of friendship and gratitude between the two athletes.

Silent Elegance*: The decision to keep the gift under wraps adds an element of silent elegance. Anthony Davis chose not to make a public spectacle, allowing the opulent gesture to unfold in a discreet yet powerful manner, capturing the essence of their profound friendship.

Exclusive Customization*: The article explores the bespoke features of the custom Ferrari 458 Spider. From personalized interiors to unique exterior touches, the vehicle becomes a canvas of luxury redefined. The details of the customization showcase the effort and thought invested in creating a one-of-a-kind gift for LeBron James.

LeBron’s Signature Style*: The custom touches on the Ferrari align with LeBron James’ signature style both on and off the court. The article highlights how the bespoke features resonate with LeBron’s preferences, making the gift not just a luxury item but a reflection of his individual taste.

Private Expressions of Thanks*: The article delves into the dynamics of gratitude between Anthony Davis and LeBron James. The silent exchange of such an extravagant gift serves as a reminder that expressions of thanks can go beyond materialism, emphasizing the personal and emotional connections that bind friends.

Understanding Friendship in the Limelight*: The scrutiny that comes with fame and success is explored in the context of their friendship. The article navigates the challenges and rewards of maintaining a genuine connection amidst the spotlight, emphasizing the authenticity of the bond between these basketball superstars.

Twitter Explodes with Excitement*: The surprise Ferrari gift became an instant trending topic on Twitter, with fans expressing their excitement through tweets and retweets. Hashtags related to the gift reached the top trends, creating a virtual celebration of the friendship.

Instagram Admiration*: On Instagram, visuals of LeBron James with his custom Ferrari flooded feeds and stories. The comments section became a hub of admiration and envy, with users expressing their awe at the luxurious surprise. The online buzz amplified the intrigue and allure of the silent extravagance.

Anthony Davis’ bespoke Ferrari 458 Spider gift for LeBron James on his 39th birthday stands as a pinnacle of friendship and luxury. The custom touches on the extravagant vehicle add a layer of personalization that goes beyond the materialistic value, underscoring the profound bond shared by these basketball luminaries.

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