Weekly Friday Self-Promotion and Fan Art Thread
The National Association of Black Journalists gives Stephen A. Smith the “Thumbs Down” award for his “recurring public pattern of disparaging public commentary directed at prominent Black women across politics, sports and media.”
Russell Westbrook’s entire 18-year NBA career happened after LeBron had already made his first Finals. LeBron is still playing.
Mike D’Antoni HOF Speech - On Coaching Harden
Klay on his Bill Russell signed ball: “This will stay in my family forever…my most prized possession bc he did so much for the game & also championed civil rights & did so much for black folks in this nation…[He gifted these] to the players he liked the most & that just meant the world to me.”
New Hall of Famer Joey Crawford on his accomplishments and accolades:
“As the great Muhammad Ali once said, it ain’t bragging if you did it… and I did.”
Richard Jefferson on Taking the Heat for NJ Nets Gay Rumors
[Jaylen Brown] “Panopticism: A prison design. So physical authority has shifted to psychological authority. And over time, their behaviors change. This causes dynamic normalization. So in the digital age, the watchtower has transferred through technology, bots, fake viral clips and fake accounts.”
Take away their picks or stop pretending the cap exists
Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant on the bench laughing at Russel Westbrook’s failed attempt to get a triple double
[Pablo Torre Finds Out] If you keep digging, Kawhi Leonard connections sprawl from the governor of Rhode Island and a Clippers “courtside cabana” to the team’s jersey patch sponsor, Visit Rwanda, and… a visit to Rwanda.
08 Celtics Big Three Welcome Doc Rivers to the Hall of Fame
Amar’e HOF Speech - On playing in New York
With all the stuff we know about Kawhi could the messy breakup with the Spurs have been in part due to similar requests that would break salary cap rules?
[Highlight] 38 year old shaq bullies Chris bosh and the raptors dropping 45 points on 20-25 from the field
Dwight Powell is currently not on the Dallas Mavericks roster, which already has 16 guaranteed contracts. If he remains unsigned, this would be the first time since 2013-14 season that he is not a Maverick. He first arrived in Dallas via the Rajon Rondo trade in 2014.
Mike D’Antoni HOF Speech - On time with the Suns
Dion Waiters hits a jumper - final FGM of his career
Is there anything similar to the Seattle SuperSonics/OKC thunder drafting 3 mvps in 3 straight years?
Doc: “To every player who trusted me enough to coach them, I’m sure there was times that I wasn’t easy. I’m sure there was times that I wasn’t right. But I can guarantee you every time my motives were right.”
LeBron now has a YouTube channel!
Mike D’antoni HOF Speech - Reflections on Knicks
Oz The Mentalist pulls a trick on Steph and Ayesha Curry backstage at the ESPY’s
[Pablo Torre] Steve Ballmer claimed Kawhi’s hidden, no-show Aspiration sponsorship was “independent” from the Clippers. But months before that, in 2021, the Clippers were repeatedly prodding Daktronics — who also had a hidden sponsorship deal with Kawhi — to ask him to do something, anything.
Out of Luka, SGA, Jokic, Giannis and Wemby, who’s the easiest player to build around?
Is visiting every nba stadium a thing like in mlb baseball?
Doc Rivers: “When I left Boston and I went to the Clippers I had two goals. One was to turn that franchise into a real freaking franchise. You can make the case I went from the best franchise to the worst. By the time I left, the Clippers were a destination players wanted to go.”
Dwight Powell is a full two years older than Andre Drummond. That is all.
[Highlight] Westbrook yells “AND-1” and gets T’d up. 2/26/2020
McMenamin: “LeBron came out of the shower into the locker room, towel around his waist, slide sandal on his feet, and went right to Ty Lue’s coach’s office for a meeting. Closed the door behind him. Again, he is a 6’8 man, pretty imposing presence, just in a towel.”
Knick T-Mac with the And 1 - his first FGM as a Knickerbocker!
Willie Cauley-Stein says he regrets not being more of a businessman in the NBA: “That’s the thing I regret most: not staying at those little parties. I needed those relationships. I’m still in my prime,32, should still be playing. My house is foreclosed on, living month to month. That shit matters.”
Nazr Mohammad pushes LeBron James down
What is your favorite sounding dunk? I’ll start
[Charania] Just in: The Cleveland Cavaliers are trading Dennis Schroder and cash to the Charlotte Hornets for Tre Mann, sources tell ESPN.
Adam Morrison on Kobe: He publicly defended me numerous times. He knew I really liked Didier DrogbaI..I get a package of an autographed game-worn Drogba jersey. He knew I was in a low point in life, out the league. He sent that as kind of a I’m thinking of you. It’s what he did for a lot of people
The sports director of Provence Rugby talks about Wemby and his visit to the club
Scoot Henderson GOES OFF PLAYOFF CAREER-HIGH 31 PTS (5 3PM) In Game 2 🔥 | April 21, 2026
Westbrook recommends Zubac he box out. He does not listen.
[NYTimes] While Lebron appeared to defend his teammates with media, it felt inauthentic to Westbrook. James’ repeated use of the phrase “let Russ be Russ” bothered Russ. He didn’t feel it was genuine because it didn’t match the attitude behind the scenes. “That wasn’t true, so let’s be honest” -Russ
[Hunterbrook] A group of Ukrainian civilians who were injured by Russian attacks have now filed a new federal civil suit against Memphis Grizzlies owner Robert Pera’s company, Ubiquiti:
Never will I forget
Klay Thompson reveals his ALL-TIME starting five: C — Shaquille O’Neal PF — Tim Duncan SF — LeBron James SG — Kobe Bryant PG — Stephen Curry
Dennis Schroder is one team away from tying Ish Smith for the most teams played by a single player.
Comprehensive summary of nationally televised NBA games
[All-Access] Amar’e Stoudemire shows off his orange jacket after the Class of 2026 Enshrinement Tip-Off Celebration and Awards Gala
[Jaylen Brown] “Today we’re gonna talk about the crossover and intersection between environmentalism, social justice, and education. In combination with raising awareness, leveraging your platform and influence and investing in a sustainable future.”
Nikola Jokic shoves Suns owner Mat Ishbia after fighting for the ball [2023]
[O’Connor] NBA sources confirm that Brandon Clarke’s contract was completely protected for death. The $12.5M is expected to be paid in full through life insurance.