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USA Today
28-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Lakers guard on how LeBron James could've become the G.O.A.T.
Former Lakers guard on how LeBron James could've become the G.O.A.T. Even though they won the NBA championship under very unusual circumstances, the 2020 Los Angeles Lakers seem to hold a special place in the hearts of the franchise's fans. The team started to establish itself as the best basketball team in the world early that season and cruised to the best record in the Western Conference. It then convincingly won it all inside the Walt Disney World Bubble and held a 3-1 lead in each playoff series it was involved in. However, that squad got dismantled shortly afterward, leading to a period of purgatory that lasted until the franchise landed Luka Doncic in that massive trade nearly four months ago. Guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was one of three viable role players who were shipped out for Russell Westbrook in the summer of 2021. That was the trade that sunk the Lakers for the duration, and Caldwell-Pope felt that the team had plenty more left in the tank. During an appearance on "Above the Rim with DH 12," he said it would've won two more rings had it been kept intact. "That team, we had a lot of moments where everything just clicked for us," Caldwell-Pope said. "Off the court, on the court, inviting to each other's houses, we were just hanging out with each other. Those were my brothers, I spent more time with my team than my family… I think if we kept that team together, we would've run off two more." In fact, he said that keeping that squad intact would've helped make LeBron James the undisputed greatest of all-time (G.O.A.T.). "… There would be no more G.O.A.T. talk, that would've put [LeBron] at six,' the guard added. James won his fourth NBA championship that year, as well as his fourth finals MVP. While an increasing number of people seem to think he's the greatest player in league history, more seem to still believe that honor belongs to Michael Jordan, the Chicago Bulls legend. James is a poor 4-6 in the NBA Finals, while Jordan won six rings and never lost in the championship series. However, the 40-year-old could have a great shot at getting his fifth ring next season with Doncic now by his side. Caldwell-Pope was a key player on that 2020 Lakers team due to his deadly 3-point shooting, disruptive team defense and ability to score in transition. He found his way onto the Denver Nuggets for the 2022-23 season, where he won another championship, and he now plays for a rising Orlando Magic team.
USA Today
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Michael Jordan is more likely to be like Tom Brady than Charles Barkley on NBC
Michael Jordan is more likely to be like Tom Brady than Charles Barkley on NBC One of the worst trappings of our culture is nostalgia, and how we ceaselessly appeal to it. Nostalgia is how real cultural growth never happens. Nostalgia is how we get stuck in the "good old days" of an interest without ever looking in the front view mirror. Nostalgia is how Disney initially tries some radical ideas in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, only to resurrect Emperor Palpatine (?) as a central piece of its nonsensical plot line with no shame in one of the biggest cinematic messes of all time. Enter NBC and its nostalgia-heavy plan for its upcoming NBA coverage, with the arguable G.O.A.T., Michael Jordan, now at the forefront. On Monday, the network announced that the six-time NBA champion, six-time NBA Finals MVP, and five-time MVP will be a "special contributor" when TV's most famous peacock restarts its once-legendary NBA broadcast coverage this coming fall. My pal Michael Sykes is understandably very excited about Jordan joining the live NBA television fray. Personally, I don't know that I can echo these reasonable sentiments that I imagine many other people are also considering about Jordan on NBC: Could Jordan host an alt-cast similar to ESPN's Manning cast? Just picture it: Michael Jordan shooting the breeze with the stars of today's game while watching hoops. That would be incredible. Can you imagine MJ chatting it up with Anthony Edwards? He'd probably just tell him his Adidas are trash and that he needs to switch companies ASAP. An MJ betting segment would be kind of wild considering the (debunked!) history there, but I can definitely see it happening. That might be fun. You know what else would be fun? A Charles Barkley link-up. This won't happen — Barkley will still be with the NBA on TNT crew next season. But (if they're friends again!) a Michael Jordan-Charles Barkley segment would feed families for generations. Let's really think about this for a second. Outside of his fiery Basketball Hall of Fame induction speech and the sublime perfection of The Last Dance, has Jordan ever been known to be controversial? Jordan has been in the public eye for over four decades. As a public figure, not a competitive basketball player, you can count on one hand the number of times he's said something that pushed any boundary, any at all. He has no meaningful social media presence (which is not necessarily a bad thing, mental health-wise, but is notable when many other legends do). He has seldom appeared on live television connected to the NBA. This is the same man who, of course, declined to directly involve himself in a Senate race in his native North Carolina because "Republicans buy sneakers, too." Ever since he became one of the most famous people on the planet, everything about Jordan's personal brand has been meticulously curated and finely combed. He does not and has not "stepped out of line" for a good reason. He's relentlessly protected his bottom line, and I don't blame him for that, but still. In other words: all-time greats like Jordan do not color outside the lines because they have calculated that they have a lot more to lose by doing so than their less-accomplished peers. Full stop. To be fair, we don't yet know exactly how Jordan will contribute to the new NBA on NBC. So, could I see Jordan showing more personality on live television (assuming he's not sending in pre-taped segments)? Perhaps. It'd be fun to see an icon like him let loose in the unfiltered chaos of 2025 sports media. But it does not feel likely. At all. I understand NBC is appealing to what some feel is the golden era of the NBA by bringing in the basketball superstar who became synonymous with its broadcasts. I know the network feels like Jordan is another huge draw in bringing back older hoops fans who have soured on the modern league lately (in good and bad faith, however). I would urge NBC to lean much more into earnestly selling the current generation of special hoopers like Nikola Jokić, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Dončić, and Victor Wembanyama because that is more sustainable long-term, but that's just me. That's because Jordan won't be doing the equivalent of "The Shrug" on live television again. We won't be getting something like "The Flu Game" or the "Double Nickel" with Marv Albert squealing in delight in the background. Jordan's iconic stature will always rest on his tremendous, memorable basketball accomplishments, not the mild-mannered public person he has routinely projected off the court. It's fun to dream about the loads of fun Jordan might have on NBC during the next NBA season. But that thought process is not grounded in reality.
Chicago Tribune
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Michael Jordan to join NBC's team for NBA broadcasts during the 2025-26 season
The G.O.A.T. is headed to the broadcast studio. NBC Universal announced Monday that six-time NBA champion and Hall of Famer Michael Jordan will join the studio's coverage of the NBA this fall. The Chicago Bulls legend will be a 'special contributor' to NBC's broadcasts beginning in October. NBC made the announcement during an Upfront presentation at Radio City Music Hall, mimicking Jordan's legendary announcement of his return from retirement by flashing a message on the screen: 'I'm back.' 'I am so excited to see the NBA back on NBC,' Jordan said in a statement. 'The NBA on NBC was a meaningful part of my career and I'm excited about being a special contributor to the project. I'm looking forward to seeing you all when the NBA on NBC launches this October.' Decades after his final retirement, Jordan's presence is still inescapable throughout the NBA. He was a majority owner in the Charlotte Hornets before selling in 2023 and drove discourse during the release of ESPN's 10-part documentary 'The Last Dance' in 2020. His shoe brand remains the standard bearer for the league. But the former Bulls star has never dabbled in sports media. At 62, Jordan will be making his debut as a broadcaster. NBC has not shared details of how Jordan will contribute, including whether he will be in a studio, arena or working remotely from home. NBC was one of the NBA's primary broadcasters for the prime years of Jordan's career, including his six-trophy run in the 90s. But the company has not held broadcast rights for the league since 2002, paving the way for TNT to take over. That changed this year, when the league entered into a new exclusive rights deal with Amazon, ESPN and NBC. The final game of the Eastern Conference Finals will be the last game broadcast on TNT.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sweet Messages for Mom Because the Woman is a Saint
Mother's Day is officially here, and while there's still time to bake a sweet treat for mom or even run to the store for a special gift, we all know that what she wants is a special note from you. (Okay, and maybe a massage gift certificate.) Before you sit down to watch a Mother's Day movie together, put pen to paper for a thoughtful message. If you're having trouble thinking of just the right words, peruse our list and find just the right sentiment. Send her a card or add it to a gift tag, or make it the caption of your Mother's Day Instagram post. We've selected a variety of kind and funny messages for all moms, as well as stepmoms, grandmas, mothers-in-law, and more, plus quotes and Bible verses too. Use these positive messages as a prompt to help craft your own heartfelt message letting her know how much she means to you. And now for those Mother's Day messages... Today I hope you feel as supported, believed in, and loved as you have made me feel every day of my life. Your love as been there for me, always. What an incredible gift! Of all the memories I hold dear, the ones I treasure most are the ones with you. You bring so much sunshine to my life, and my greatest is hope is to in turn share that sunshine with others (and you too of course). You deserve for every day to be Mother's Day. If there's anything good that I have become, it's because of you. Thank you! I hope you know how incredibly loved you are, Mom. You've always been my number one fan, and it's given me the confidence I needed to step into hard things in life. I'll value that always! I admire all you did to raise me so well. Thanks, Mom! As a child, I didn't fully grasp all big and small things you did to care for me and the excellent example of how to live life you gave me. The more I grasp it, the more grateful I am for you. No matter how old I get, I will forever and always need my mom. I can't imagine life without you. You are my rock and my hero. Thanks for always having my back! You've loved me as long as I've lived, and I have loved you my entire life. Happy Mother's Day to you! Your love speaks to all of us in just the way we need it. It's incredible! Home is wherever your mom is. Thanks for being mine! Your kindness, love, and strength are an inspiration to me every day, Mom. Moms are like glue—they hold everything together. Thank you for teaching me how to be a good woman, mom, and human through your example. Happy Mother's Day! Of all the moms in the world, how did I luck out to get you as mine? Mom, if I'm even half the mother to my kids that you are to me, then I know I'm doing a great job. I am the person I am today because of your guidance, Mom. I love you. Happy Mom's Day to the personification of love, patience and dedication. Everyone is always talking about the G.O.A.T. these days, but there's no doubt you're the greatest Mom of all time! I hope your special day is as wonderful as you are, Mom. You gave me the best childhood and continue to brighten my days just by being you. Thank you for year after year of endless support and love. I'm not only grateful today but every single day that you're my mom. You're not only the best mother, you're my best friend. The greatest compliment anyone can give me is to say that I'm just like you. Happy Mother's Day from the world's luckiest daughter. Happy Mother's Day to the woman I admire most in the world. From drying my tears to celebrating my triumphs, you have always been there for me. Thank you, Mom. I wish more than anything we could be together on this Mother's Day, but know that I'm holding you in my heart, Mom. I appreciate you even more now that I'm a mom. Thanks for being the best Mom ever! I wouldn't be here without you—literally! Why can't you buy a mom at a Mother's Day sale? Because moms are priceless. I'm so grateful you never put me up for adoption, though I'm sure there were times you were seriously tempted! Happy Mother's Day! Happy Mom's Day to my best friend, biggest influence, and cheapest therapist. Happy Mother's Day from your favorite child. Roses are red, violets are blue. There's no other mother near as wonderful as you! It's not easy being a mom. If it was, Dad would do it. I love you Mom, but I'm never accepting your friend request. Mother (n). One person who does the work of 30. For free. See also: Wonder Woman. I was searching for the perfect Mother's Day gift for you, but then I realized you already have me. Hope you like your gift! If not, I'll keep it for myself. Happy Mother's Day, even though we all know the dog is your favorite. Thank you for all you have done to bring two families together into one. I'm grateful for you. Being a mom is more about love than DNA. I'm grateful for how you show me that. I might not have known you from the start, but I'm happy I will know you to the end. Your love has shaped me in lasting ways I'll always be thankful for. Thank you for all the ways you have listened to me and loved me as your own! I'm so glad I have you as my 'bonus mom.' You never tried to replace anyone—you simply offered me more love and shared your unique strengths with me. For all of that, I'm grateful. You are a bright light in my dad's life and in mine. Thanks for being you! I'm grateful for all you taught me and for all the things you taught my mom that she now teaches me. Thank you for showing me what unconditional love looks like. You bring so much fun and so many treats into my life, Grandma! Thanks for being you. You spoil me, and I love every moment of it. Thank you! Your strength is the foundation we all stand on, Grandma. Your love is unconditional. Thanks for all the hugs and all the ways you've nourished me! Best Mother's Day wishes to the best grandma! I feel like I have the blessing of having two moms since I have you in my life. Thanks for raising an amazing person for me to marry and for treating me like I am one of your own. You are the heart and soul of our family. We love you! I hope to be half as amazing as you one day. Thanks for all you do for our family! You always know what to do and what to say and what to bring. Teach me your ways! You're taught me so much about how to love and raise my own kids well. Thank you! Thank you for everything you do for me and your grandchildren. You are an amazing mom to our kids each and every day. Thank you for all the ways you love them well and make sacrifices for them. I can't imagine parenting without you by my side. We make a great team. It's been an honor to watch you become a mom and do it so well every moment since. I love you. You are the light of my life and our kids' lives. What an incredible gift! I truly don't know what we'd do without you, my dear. Happy Mother's Day to you! You hold all of us together. Thanks for going above and beyond for our family! Have I told you how much I admire your strength, resilience, and patience in motherhood? Thanks for being our rock. Let today be a reminder of just how wonderful you are, and how loved. 'Motherhood: All love begins and ends there.'—Robert Browning 'I realized when you look at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know.' —Mitch Albom 'A mother's arms are made of tenderness and children sleep soundly in them.'—Victor Hugo "If evolution really works, how come mothers only have two hands?" —Milton Berle 'My Mother: She is beautiful, softened at the edges and tempered with a spine of steel. I want to grow old and be like her.' —Jodi Picoult 'Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children.' —William Makepeace Thackeray 'All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.' —Abraham Lincoln 'A mother's arms are more comforting than anyone else's.' —Princess Diana 'A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.' ―Washington Irving 'We are born of love; love is our mother.' —Rumi 'If I know what love is, it is because of you.' —Hermann Hesse "When someone asks you where you come from, the answer is your mother." —Anna Quindlen "God couldn't be everywhere so that is why he invented mothers." —Daphne Wilder 'A mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend.' —Amit Kalantri "Mother is the heartbeat in the home; and without her, there seems to be no heart throb." —Leroy Brownlow "When you are looking at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know." —Charley Benetto "Youth fades; love droops; the leaves of friendship fall; A mother's secret hope outlives them all." —Oliver Wendell Holmes "Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." —Robert Browning "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one." —Jill Churchill Proverbs 31:25-28: She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: Proverbs 1:8-9: Listen, my son, to your father's instruction; don't neglect your mother's teaching; for they are a graceful wreath on your head, and beads for your neck. Deuteronomy 6:6–7: And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. 1 Peter 3:4: You should be known for the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God. Isaiah 66:13: As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you. Proverbs 31:25: She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. .. 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India Today
09-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
GOAT Narendra Modi: Ravi Shastri as India stands united amidst rising tensions
Former India cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri praised the Indian government led by Narendra Modi amidst rising tensions between India and Pakistan. Shastri took to X on Friday, May 9 and called PM Modi the GOAT – greatest of all time. Shastri added that he had never seen the country so united in his entire escalated rapidly on May 8 as Pakistan launched drone and missile attacks on multiple locations in India. India successfully thwarted the attacks, preventing large-scale damage and loss of have seen many united outfits in my sporting life, but this is the first time I am seeing a 1.5 billion-strong India united take the field, led by our magnificent Armed Forces and captained by the G.O.A.T., Narendra Modi Ji and his government. Take a bow. Jai Hind," Ravi Shastri said on X on Friday. Operation Sindoor: May 9 Live Updates Pakistan's provocation came just a day after India carried out precision strikes on terror camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack. As tensions flared, Pakistan attempted to strike back by launching a barrage of missiles and deploying drones across the Line of Control and international only Ravi Shastri, but Suryakumar Yadav also took to X to post a special message for the Indian Army. Suryakumar said that he was 'massively proud' of the Indian Armed Forces and their resilient show against Pakistan."Massively proud of our forces and their resilience. You are the reason we stay unharmed, at our homes. Big salute to your strength and determination in protecting us at borders. We thank you. Jai Hind," Suryakumar Yadav said. Meanwhile, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has been suspended "with immediate effect for one week," BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed in a statement issued Friday afternoon. The decision comes in the wake of rising cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan and aims to prioritise the safety and well-being of all involved. While the suspension is temporary, the BCCI has assured that a revised schedule will be announced in 'due course.'Must Watch IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
