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  • When LeBron James admitted his motivation to go to Miami: “I knew I had to try and get some guys to try and get Boston”

    When LeBron James admitted his motivation to go to Miami: “I knew I had to try and get some guys to try and get Boston”

    LeBron’s Cavs were eliminated by the Celtics in 2008 and 2010.

     

    When the Cleveland Cavaliers made the NBA Finals in 2007, many believed the time had come for The Chosen One to take over the league. But after that season, the Boston Celtics assembled the first super team to prevent ‘The Takeover.’ That led to ‘The Decision.’

    With Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and Rajon Rondo, the Celtics eliminated LeBron James’ Cavaliers in the second round of the 2008 NBA Playoffs. Two years later, the Celtics ousted the Cavs in the 2010 Eastern Conference Finals. Then LeBron took his talents to South Beach.

    Boston’s stars always claimed that they were the reason why King James left The Land, but he always talked about wanting to play with his fellow 2003 Draft batchmates ever since they played together for the Redeem Team.

    Three championship rings later, LeBron finally admitted that it was Boston that forced him to retreat to Miami.

    “I understood then that in order for me to compete for a championship and get to that next level,” said LeBron. “I had to figure out and get with some guys that could be on the same level as Paul, Ray, (Rajon) Rondo, KG and those guys,”

  • LeBron James gets fed up with the media and finds a good way to avoid comparisons

    LeBron James gets fed up with the media and finds a good way to avoid comparisons

    James continues to try and drag the Los Angeles Lakers to better results

    LeBron James.

     

    On Sunday, LeBron James unveiled his frustration with the basketball media, prompting him to embark on his latest venture, the “Mind the Game” podcast alongside NBA player-turned-analyst JJ Redick.

    Addressing reporters following the LA Lakers‘ 150-145 victory against the Indiana Pacers, where he notched 26 points and 10 assists, LeBron expressed his desire to offer basketball enthusiasts content that stays true to the sport’s core values.

    Draymond Green Says he has ‘Bone to Pick’ with LeBron James after podcast launch

    He emphasized the importance of focusing on substance over sensationalism, steering away from incessant comparisons and hypothetical scenarios that often overshadow the essence of the game.

    “I felt like we were drifting away from the fundamental aspects of basketball and its true essence,” LeBron remarked.

    “There’s more to the game than constant comparisons or speculating about legacies. It’s not beneficial for the younger generation.”

    Driven by a desire to provide authentic basketball knowledge to the NBA audience, LeBron aims to foster a genuine appreciation for the game’s intricacies and strategic nuances.

    “Our audience deserves a deeper insight into the essence of basketball, akin to how I fell in love with the sport,” LeBron explained.

    “Teaming up with JJ, who shares a similar passion and intellect for the game, felt like the perfect opportunity.”

    In heralding the launch of their podcast, LeBron emphasized its appeal to “everyone who truly loves our beautiful game.”

    How often will James’ podcast release?

    Moving forward, LeBron James and JJ Redick‘s podcast is set to release weekly episodes, each ranging between 45 minutes to an hour. The inaugural episode featured discussions on specific basketball plays and strategies, offering a critical analysis of tactics like the two-for-one strategy.

    Determined to stand out from conventional basketball podcasts, James and Redick aspire to provide in-depth insights into offenses, defenses, and various basketball strategies. They plan to dissect players’ techniques and how they contribute to the execution of plays effectively.

    As they chart their podcasting journey, LeBron and Redick intend to invite guests to share their perspectives, further enriching the podcast’s mission to enlighten and engage basketball enthusiasts worldwide.

  • LeBron James Opens Up On Why He Started New Podcast

    LeBron James Opens Up On Why He Started New Podcast

    LeBron James and JJ Redick are a dynamic duo.

     

    LeBron James is one of the greatest to ever play the game of basketball. Some will even argue that he is the greatest to ever lace up a pair of shoes. However, after collecting every accolade a player can earn during his career, what is there left for James to do? Well, that answer is easy, start a podcast of course. Alongside NBA veteran JJ Redick, James has started a podcast called Mind the Game. This venture is sure to gain a massive audience rather quickly, and for good reason.

    After the Lakers big victory over the Indiana Pacers James was asked about the podcast, and the idea behind it. Here’s an excerpt of what James had to say. “We was losing the essence of the game of basketball and the true meaning behind the game. I was getting very frustrated with the daily comparisons every single day.” The NBA legend believes the actual game is getting lost behind the comparisons of the greats of every generation. To hear the audio of his comments, check out the video below.

    LeBron James Wants To Focus On The Game In His New Podcast

    Conversations about the game of basketball are more often than not arguments. But it isn’t about debating the game that is currently being played, more of who would be the best at certain position or situation. Educating fans about the game and its history is far more intriguing than arguing why player A or player B having the better career. Which is why bringing in Redick was an excellent choice to help James create a path in the podcast genre.

    This podcast is destined to be a success because fans are starving for more than just a headline. Having one of the greatest to ever play the game and teach the game inside and out would be a fantastic listen. However, can it shake the constant headline-chasing that podcasts do? Do you see yourself listening to James and Redick regularly? If not, tell us why in the comment section. For the latest news in sports and pop culture, stick with us here at HNHH.

  • Why LeBron James is rooting for a Pittsburgh Catholic school in NCAA tournament

    Why LeBron James is rooting for a Pittsburgh Catholic school in NCAA tournament

    Duquesne coach Keith Dambrot sits next to the Atlantic-10 tournament trophy during a news conference Monday in Pittsburgh. Dambrot, who coached NBA star LeBron James in high school, announced that he is retiring after the Dukes’ NCAA tournament run. (Gene J. Puskar / Associated Press)

    LeBron James is a longtime supporter of the Ohio State basketball team.

    The Buckeyes, however, did not make the NCAA men’s basketball tournament this year.

    James’ oldest son, Bronny James, plays for USC, but the Trojans’ season ended with their 70-49 loss to Arizona in the Pac-12 tournament quarterfinals last week.

    Nonetheless, James still has a rooting interest during March Madness. The Lakers superstar appears to be putting his support behind a private Catholic school from Pittsburgh making its first NCAA tournament appearance in 47 years.

    It’s not as random as it may sound. The Duquesne Dukes, surprise winners of the Atlantic-10 Conference tournament last weekend, are led by head coach Keith Dambrot and associate head coach Dru Joyce III.

    As the No. 11 seed in the East Regional, the Dukes defeated No. 6 Brigham Young 71-67 on Thursday and advanced to the second round, where they will face the No. 3 Illinois-No. 14 Morehead State winner Saturday.

    Long before James became the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, Dambrot was his coach and Joyce was his teammate and close friend in Akron, Ohio, first at a youth basketball clinic and then at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School.

    James gave a shout-out to his two old friends Sunday after Duquesne defeated Virginia Commonwealth 57-51 in the Atlantic-10 championship game to qualify for the NCAA tournament for the first time since 1977.

    “YESSIRRR!! Punch that to the Big Dance @DuqMBB!!!” James wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Love you Coach Dambrot & @CoachDruJoyce.”

    James also retweeted a post from Duquesne that showed Dambrot after cutting down the net and was captioned: “Keith Dambrot. Mission Accomplished.”

    “THE BEST!!!!!!” James wrote, along with several raised hand emojis.

    Dambrot told reporters Monday that he received a congratulatory call from James the previous evening.

    “It just shows how much he cares about us,” Dambrot said. “When a superstar like him calls you after a game, that means something, right?”

    On Wednesday, Duquesne tweeted a video of its players each receiving a pair of James’ signature Nike shoes, a gift from the four-time NBA champion.

    “Appreciate it King,” the university’s account wrote, tagging James.

    James replied: “Yessir!! Best of luck guys!!”

    Senior guard Dae Dae Grant scored 19 points Thursday against BYU, as the Dukes won an NCAA tournament game for the first time since 1969. Senior guard Jimmy Clark III, who could be seen wearing the sneakers gifted by James, finished with 11 points, four steals and four assists.

    James tweeted about the win immediately after the game ended. “AYYYYYYYEEEEE!!! First tournament win in 55 years!” he wrote. “@CoachDambrot @DuqMBB. Keep it going.”

    AYYYYYYYEEEEE!!! First tournament win in 55 years! @CoachDambrot 🐐 @DuqMBB 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. Keep it going

    — LeBron James (@KingJames) March 21, 2024

    YEAAAAHHHH @DruOnDemand LFG!!!! Go Dukes @DuqMBB

    — LeBron James (@KingJames) March 21, 2024

    When he first crossed paths with James, Dambrot was several years removed from a scandal that had derailed his once-promising coaching career. In 1993, during Dambrot’s second season as head coach at Central Michigan, he used the N-word during a speech to his team. He is said to have asked for and received permission from his players, most of whom were Black, to use the term in that instance.

    Word got out, however, and Dambrot was fired. He filed (and eventually lost) a wrongful termination lawsuit against Central Michigan citing a too-vague policy against discriminatory language, with every Black player on the team joining the suit in support of their former coach, the Cleveland Scene reported in 2000.

    Unable to find another job in coaching, Dambrot became a stockbroker and started running a youth basketball clinic at a Jewish community center in Akron. That’s where he met a 13-year-old James, who much later wrote about getting to know Dambrot and the circumstances surrounding his firing from Central Michigan before making any judgment about him.

    “According to court records, he said he had used the term to connote ‘a person who is fearless, mentally strong and tough,’ in the same vein that players themselves used the term in referring to one another,” James wrote, along with co-author Buzz Bissinger, in a book excerpt that appeared in Vanity Fair in 2009.

    “At least eight black players on the team subsequently said that Dambrot had always treated them fairly. I believe them, because I got to know Coach Dambrot as well as anybody and never ever did I see him act in any way that was racist. It just wasn’t in the man.”

    James, Royce and their teammates grew close with Dambrot, who landed the coaching job at St. Vincent-St. Mary in 1998. That group joined their coach at the high school the following year and won state titles during James’ freshman and sophomore seasons, before Dambrot left to take an assistant coaching position at his alma mater, the University of Akron.

    “I’m just thankful to have the relationship with him,” Dambrot said of James during Monday’s news conference. “He’s a better — this is a hard statement — he’s a better human being than he is a basketball player, which tells you a lot. He did a lot for our community.”

    Dambrot was named head coach at Akron in 2004 and led the Zips to three NCAA tournament bids (but no tournament wins) over the next 13 seasons. In 2017, he took the head coaching job at Duquesne, where his father had played for the then-national powerhouse Dukes in the 1950s.

    On Monday, the 65-year-old coach announced he will be stepping down when the Dukes’ March Madness run comes to an end.

    He said that he was 80% sure this would be his final season over the summer and then later became 100% convinced when his wife, Donna Dambrot, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Even though Donna is well enough to travel with the Dukes this week, Dambrot told reporters, “I think it’s time” to step away.

    Dambrot informed school officials and his assistants of his plan months ago but told few others. He didn’t even tell his most famous former player during their phone conversation Sunday night.

    Even so, Dambrot said of James, “he knows me well enough to kind of have an inkling that this was going to be it for me.”

  • Here are the CRAZIEST gifts from Lebron James to Savannah James

    Here are the CRAZIEST gifts from Lebron James to Savannah James

    LeBron James, the NBA superstar known for his on-court dominance and off-court generosity, has spared no expense when it comes to showering his wife, Savannah, with extravagant gifts. From luxurious vacations to stunning jewelry, here’s a glimpse into some of the craziest gifts LeBron has bought for his beloved wife.

      Luxury Cars: LeBron is no stranger to splurging on high-end vehicles, and he has gifted Savannah several luxury cars over the years. From sleek sports cars to spacious SUVs, each vehicle is tailored to Savannah’s taste and preferences.
      Custom Jewelry: LeBron has a penchant for surprising Savannah with custom-made jewelry pieces that are as stunning as they are unique. From dazzling diamond necklaces to elegant bracelets, each piece is a testament to their love and appreciation for each other.
      Exotic Vacations: When it comes to romance, LeBron knows how to pull out all the stops. He has whisked Savannah away on countless exotic vacations to breathtaking destinations around the world. From private island getaways to lavish resorts, these vacations are nothing short of magical.
      Designer Fashion: LeBron has a keen eye for fashion, and he loves to spoil Savannah with designer clothing and accessories. Whether it’s a couture gown for a red carpet event or the latest designer handbag, Savannah always steps out in style thanks to LeBron’s thoughtful gifts.
      Dream Home: In perhaps his most extravagant gesture yet, LeBron surprised Savannah with their dream home. Complete with all the amenities and luxuries imaginable, this stunning property is a testament to LeBron’s love and devotion to his wife and family.

    Overall, LeBron James has a knack for going above and beyond to make his wife, Savannah, feel loved and appreciated. From lavish gifts to grand gestures, their love story is nothing short of extraordinary.

  • LeBroп James Stυпs with a $1 Millioп Sпeaker Collectioп: 10 Pairs Each Valυed at $100k

    LeBroп James Stυпs with a $1 Millioп Sпeaker Collectioп: 10 Pairs Each Valυed at $100k

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    The teп most costly sпeakers that NBA players owп10) $4000 Cυstom Nike Ja 1.

     

    The Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Moraпt’s $4000 cυstom-made Nike Ja 1 is raпked No. 10 oп the list.

    The shoe ѕtапdѕ oᴜt from the сгowd simply becaυse of its diamoпd-eпcrυsted versioп of the icoпic Nike emblem.

    9) Aпthoпy Davis’s $30,000 cυstom Nike Air MagsNike Air Mags Cυstomized for Aпthoпy Davis

    Nike Air Mags Cυstomized for Aпthoпy Davis

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    The origiпal shoe models broυght betweeп $10,600 aпd $15,900 wheп they were aυctioпed off. Coпversely, Davis’ versioп was altered to resemble the movie’s DeLoreaп time machiпe vehicle.

    The 2020 NBA champioп said that he hasп’t eveп removed the shoe from its packagiпg to experieпce how it feels oп his feet.

    8) Stepheп Cυrry’s $45,000 cυstom Uпder Armoυr sпeakersStepheп Cυrry’s persoпalized Uпder Armoυr footwear.

    Stepheп Cυrry’s persoпalized Uпder Armoυr footwear.

     

    Stepheп Cυrry’s $45,000 cυstom-made Uпder Armoυr shoes come iп at пυmber eight oп the list.

    The sпeakers were desigпed as a tribυte to the thirty-six iпdividυals who perished iп the Ghоst Ship Oaklaпd fігe oп December 2, 2016. Cυrry ѕсoгed aп ᴜпᴜѕᴜаɩ eight poiпts iп a regυlar-seasoп game аɡаіпѕt the New York Kпicks while doппiпg the pair of shoes.

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    Jimmy Bυtler’s $80,000 Emiпem Carhartt Jordaп 4 sпeakers are пow raпked seveпth.

    Bυtler was able to obtaiп a pair of the shoe becaυse of its ɩіmіted distribυtioп. Iп the regυlar seasoп, the six-time NBA All-Star showed off his electrified sпeakers oп the field wheп playiпg аɡаіпѕt his old team, the Chicago Bυlls.

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    The $100,000 cυstom-made gold Nike LeBroп 15 shoes that LeBroп James is weariпg are the пext item oп the list.

    James became the yoυпgest player iп NBA history to collect 30,000 career poiпts, aпd to celebrate, reпowпed shoe desigпer Shoe Sυrgeoп desigпed a pair of opυleпt sпeakers.

    The specially desigпed Nike sпeakers had crocodile skiп, gold zippers, diamoпds at the eпd of the laces, aпd 24k gold embellishmeпts all over them aloпg with the phrase “world champioпs.”

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    Giaппis Aпtetokoυпmpo’s $126,000 Loυis Vυittoп Nike Air foгсe 1 is raпked пυmber five oп the list.

    The afflυeпt footwear of the “Greek fгeаk” featυres the desigпer braпd’s emblem etched oп blυe Nike Air foгсe 1. It’s oпe of the list’s most fashioпable-lookiпg pairs of sпeakers withoυt beiпg overly fυпctioпal.

    4) Tyrese Halibυrtoп’s $140,000 cυstom Nike Kobe sпeaker with NFT iпspiratioпNike Kobe shoe desigпed by Tyrese Halibυrtoп, iпspired by the NFT

    Nike Kobe shoe desigпed by Tyrese Halibυrtoп, iпspired by the NFT

     

    The пext item oп the list is a pair of $140,000 special Nike Kobe sпeakers desigпed by Tyrese Halibυrtoп aпd iпspired by the NFT.

    After his amicable NFT altercatioп with Kпicks ɡᴜагd Josh Hart regardiпg NFT pυrchases, Halibυrtoп woυld have oпe of his pυrchases pυt oп a Kobe sпeaker by Nike. The NFT desigп is featυred oп the shoes, which made their NBA debυt iп a bυbblegυm piпk aпd blυe hυe.

    The NFT graphic effortlessly complemeпts aпd mixes iп пicely with the sпeaker’s coloriпg.

    $3 millioп is the price of Michael Jordaп’s Air Jordaп 13.The Air Jordaп 13 of Michael Jordaп

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    Li-Niпg Wade, Dwyaпe Wade 4 The Chiпese Moпkey, which costs $4 millioп, is Dwyaпe Wade’s Li-Niпg Wade 4 The Chiпese Moпkey, moviпg υp to пυmber two oп the list.

    It is kпowп that diamoпds, sapphire, aпd 18k gold are embedded tһгoᴜɡһoᴜt the pricey footwear. The Chiпese Year of the Moпkey iпsigпia, which allυdes to пew bυsiпess eпdeavors, is also featυred oп the blυe colorway.

    1) P.J. Tυcker’s $20 millioп collectioп of all sпeakersThe whole footwear collectioп of P.J. Tυcker

     

    The whole footwear collectioп of P.J. Tυcker

    Last bυt пot least, at $20 millioп, P.J. Tυcker’s аmаzіпɡ sпeaker collectioп tops the list.

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  • BREAKING: Commanders Offensive Coordinator Eric Bieniemy Leaving Washington For UCLA

    BREAKING: Commanders Offensive Coordinator Eric Bieniemy Leaving Washington For UCLA

    Eric Bieniemy’s coaching career has been quite the roller coaster…

    The offensive mind who got his start with the Vikings and then returned to college will once again return to the NCAA as the associate head coach and offensive coordinator for UCLA.

    The former Chiefs OC whom many believed should have gotten the opportunity to be a head coach at the highest level, left Kansas City for Washington for the same position with the Commanders in 2023.

    After just one year of his new tenure, Bieniemy is leaving his gig to join the Bruins

  • Tyreek Hill Being Sued By Plus-Size Model, Accused Of Breaking Her Leg During Football Drills

    Tyreek Hill Being Sued By Plus-Size Model, Accused Of Breaking Her Leg During Football Drills

    Miami Dolphins wide receiver has found himself in hot water again.

    This time, Hill is being sued for battery, assault and negligence after allegedly breaking a woman’s leg during a backyard football workout at his Florida home, according to a lawsuit obtained by the .

    Influencer/model Sophie Hall says that Hill charged at her with “crushing force” after she managed to “hold her own” and knock him backward during football drills.

    The hit by Hill knocked her to the ground and resulted in her breaking her leg. 

    The lawsuit adds that Hill signed Hall’s child, who is an offensive lineman, for his football camp last May and the wide receiver eventually flew her out to his Miami home, per the lawsuit.

    Hill advised Hall to act as defensive lineman and rush at him as if she was sacking the quarterback, per the lawsuit. Hall did as she was told and caused Hill to be pushed back and getting laughed at by witnesses who were there, including the defendant’s mother, sister, friend and trainer.

    This angered Hill, who then forced the two to switch positions, having Hall has an offensive lineman and him as a pass rusher. He then, “charged into” her with “crushing force” that resulted in her breaking her right leg, the lawsuit states. She says she needed reconstructive surgery and months of physical therapy on her broken leg.

    The lawsuit adds, per the :

    The 29-year-old Tyreek Hill hasn’t released a statement regarding the allegations.

     

  • BREAKING: Kansas City Chiefs Cut WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling

    BREAKING: Kansas City Chiefs Cut WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling

    Guess you could say…the Chiefs just dropped a WR.

    The Chiefs just won Super Bowl, but they have been one of the most active teams this offseason thus far, making moves like signing Punter Matt Ariza following his rape allegations being cleared, franchise tagging cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, and now saving more on the cap by cutting WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling.

    The 30-year-old receiver, despite having a crucial touchdown catch in Super Bowl 58, did struggling with big time drops all season long.

    He spent two seasons in KC.

  • REPORT: Jets Believe Ex-WR Mecole Hardman Leaked Gameplan To Other Teams

    REPORT: Jets Believe Ex-WR Mecole Hardman Leaked Gameplan To Other Teams

    Mecole Hardman’s season ended on a high note after he caught the game winning touchdown pass in Super Bowl 58 but that doesn’t mean it started on a high note.

    Hardman started the season with the New York Jets after signing a 1-year deal with the club in the offseason. His tenure with Gang Green was short as he was traded back to Kansas City during the trade deadline.

    Despite his short tenure, the Jets believe he learned enough bout the team to leak it to opponents.

    , the Jets believe that Hardman leaked game plans to both the Philadelphia Eagles and to the team he rejoined this season, the Kansas City Chiefs.

    Despite the accusations, the Jets were still able to beat the Philadelphia Eagles, ending their unbeaten streak and while they lost the Kansas City Chiefs, it was Zach Wilson’s best game as a pro.

    Hardman wasn’t with the Jets for long, but it’s clear that he’s made more enemies than friends in New York.