An entertaining new ad from Foot Locker showcases the rookie experience in the NBA through a comedic take on a meeting between Karl Anthony-Towns, Devin Booker, D’Angelo Russell, and Ben Simmons, the player projected to go first overall in the upcoming draft.
As he prepares to join the NBA, Simmons consults with his other players for advise in the commercial. As soon as Russell steps forward, he grabs Simmons’ phone and hurls it into a pool while promising to “trust me.”
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Oddly enough, Azelea and Young split up this week, with Azelea saying she couldn’t trust Young again.
Young apparently tweeted a sardonic reaction, “real funny,” after the Foot Locker ad went viral. This was probably not a coincidence.
If Chris Paul becomes a free agent, the Lakers may try to sign him
аfter the Wаrriоrs’ disаstrоus plаy-in rоund eliminаtiоn аnd the Lаkers’ eаrly plаyоff exit, it’s sаfe tо sаy thаt bоth clubs will be drаsticаlly different fоr the 2024–25 seаsоn.
If Chris Paul decides to become a free agent this summer, he might finally join the Los Angeles Lakers, according to longtime NBA reporter Marc Stein’s newest newsletter.
In the event that Warriors forward Chris Paul becomes a free agency this summer, he has been linked to a number of teams, including the Spurs and the Lakers. The idea of Paul being signed by the Lakers is clearly supported by his longstanding friendship with LeBron James and his well-known desire to be as close to his family in Los Angeles as possible.
If the Warriors trade Paul to a team that decides to retain him or if Golden State does not waive him, his $30 million salary for next season becomes fully guaranteed on June 28. According to sources within the league, the Warriors are presently considering those possibilities.
For a long time, Paul was associated with the Lakers. This includes the infamous transaction that led to his joining the Clippers and was approved by then-NBA commissioner David Stern.
Even though the Lakers won’t receive that specific CP3 version, they would receive a backup that is enough. The Warriors used his 9.2 point, 3.6 rebound, and 6.8 assist per game average in 58 games he played in.
According to Stein, the Warriors will make their decision on whether to waive him or retain him and pay the $30 million on June 28. So, it’s something to keep an eye on, but for now it’s only theoretical, until the scenario is settled.
Regardless of Paul’s deterioration with age, the Lakers might always benefit from a positive point guard. If you compare Paul to the other backups, even a lousy Paul is still a superior choice.
A new head coach, LeBron James’ contract status, and the impending draft are just a few of the many things that Los Angeles needs to address this summer.
So, while the team would like to improve in this area, getting a backup guard isn’t a major priority. If Paul has a similar season with the Lakers as he did with the Warriors last year, he might be able to do that.