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Fox News
a day ago
- Business
- Fox News
NBA star Jonathan Isaac weighs in on Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese rivalry
The rivalry between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese continues to ignite the sports world. Clark committed a flagrant foul against Reese earlier this month during the Indiana Fever's first 2025 matchup with the Chicago Sky. The on-court feud between the two basketball stars dates back to their time at the college basketball level. Over the past couple of years, countless sports figures have debated whether the rivalry is beneficial. Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac said he ultimately believes it helps bring attention to women's basketball. "I think it's truly great for basketball. Obviously, the reason it's being pitted like this is because it's great for TV. It sells tickets," Isaac told Fox News Digital on behalf of his Christian apparel brand UNITUS. According to the company's official website, UNITUS' mission "is to inspire and empower people to live in greater unity, freedom, strength, and purpose." Isaac acknowledged the outside factors that are often associated with the Clark-Reese rivalry, but he said it all boils down to what takes place on the basketball court. "Some things I do think get out of hand with some of the commentary on the white vs. the black. I understand there's nuance to that and there's a reality to that as well. But, I think at the basic level it's basketball and rivalries are good for basketball. I think it's been amazing for women's sports. Because of the rivalry, because of Angel Reese, because of Caitlin Clark… [there's been an uptick in the] interest in women's basketball that wasn't completely there before. I'm happy for that. I want to see it play out. I want to see them continue to grow their careers and be the best female basketball players they can be." Reese set the WNBA record for consecutive games with a double-double last season. Clark received WNBA rookie of the year honors last season after averaging 19.2 per contest and appearing in all 40 regular season games. The Fever's game against the Washington Mystics on Wednesday marked the first time in Clark's WNBA that she was listed as inactive. Clark watched the Fever's 83-77 loss from the bench. She is expected to miss the next two weeks due to a left quadriceps strain, the team said. Isaac is familiar with overcoming injuries. He tore his left ACL in Aug. 2020. In March 2023, he had surgery to repair a torn left adductor muscle. He was then forced to sit out for the remainder of 2022-23 season. Isaac was ultimately able to bounce back and appeared in 71 games this past season. Isaac said he's dealt with an onslaught of injuries throughout his NBA career. "The ACL injury was supposed to be a one-year (setback). But one, I had complications. Once everything got patched up, for some reason my hamstring… there's a muscle called the biceps femoris and I tore that and for some reason my hamstring wasn't getting stronger, but my knee was and my quad was. And then in the midst of that I tore my right hamstring while I was sprinting, because I was overcompensating. I came back to the league for 11 games and then tore my groin. Isaac credited his faith, family, and support system for helping get past the string of injuries. "(I) was able to get through it. My faith is a huge part of that, the people I have around me… my wife, my church family, just everyone encouraging me to just stick with it. And this past season I was able to play in 70 games." Isaac, who famously stood for the national anthem while his other colleagues knelt before a game in the bubble in 2020, reportedly agreed to a contract extension in July 2024. Isaac and the Magic agreed to a five-year, $84 million contract extension, ESPN reported at the time. The deal ties the forward with the Magic through the 2028-29 season. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Finextra
4 days ago
- Business
- Finextra
Digital Asset appoints Jonathan Isaac as chief marketing officer
Digital Asset, pioneers in institutional blockchain infrastructure and creators of the Canton Network, today named Jonathan Isaac as Chief Marketing Officer. 0 Isaac will lead global marketing efforts across brand, product marketing, and communications, with a focus on growing awareness and adoption of the Canton Network, an emerging infrastructure layer for financial markets. 'What drew me to Digital Asset is simple: they've built something real,' said Isaac. 'The Canton Network is already live, and I see it as a game-changer for global finance. My time at CoinMarketCap gave me a front-row seat to everything happening in crypto, and this feels like the next chapter. I'm excited to join a world-class team with exceptional technology, partners, and investors, and help bring this story to the right people.' 'Jonathan has developed a reputation as a bold, visionary leader with a proven ability to scale brands and develop communities,' said Yuval Rooz, Co-Founder and CEO of Digital Asset. 'He brings the expertise, energy, and creativity we need to take our story to the world and show why what we've built matters.'' Isaac brings over two decades of experience in brand transformation, product marketing, and creative leadership. Most recently, he served as CMO at CoinMarketCap, the world's most visited crypto website. He was previously Head of Marketing at the crypto exchange Gemini. Earlier in his career, Isaac held senior strategy and marketing roles at global agencies and media companies, including JWT, Anomaly, Digitas (LBi), Lagardère, Goodby Silverstein and Barbarian, transforming marketing for brands such as the BBC, Sony, HP, GE, Coca-Cola, Disney, J&J, and Metlife. He has also advised fintechs, biotech firms, and luxury brands as a fractional CMO focused on brand reinvention and growth.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jaylen Brown scores 36 as Celtics beat Magic without Jayson Tatum
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives to the basket against Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (1) during the first half in game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff basketball series, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 36 points and 10 rebounds, Kristaps Porzingis returned to the game after getting a bloody gash to the forehead and finished with 20 points, and the Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Magic 109-100 in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on Wednesday night. Boston took a 2-0 series lead while playing without All-Star Jayson Tatum, who has a bone bruise in his right wrist and missed a playoff game for the first time in his career. Advertisement Boston led by 15 points in the second half, then held off a late push by Orlando. The Celtics hit 12 3-pointers and went 25 of 33 from the free-throw line. Derrick White and Brown had 17 of Boston's 28 points in the final period; White finished with 17. Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 32 points and nine rebounds. Franz Wagner scored 25 points. CAVALIERS 121, HEAT 112 CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, and Cleveland held on for a victory over Miami Heat on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series. The top-seeded Cavaliers set an NBA playoff record with 11 3-pointers in the second quarter and had 22 for the game. However, Cleveland had to hold off a second-half charge by Miami. Advertisement Tyler Herro scored 33 points for Miami, which hosts Game 3 on Saturday afternoon. The Cavaliers had a 19-point lead with under 3 minutes remaining in the third quarter before the Heat made their run to get within 105-103 lead with 3:11 left. Mitchell, who also had six rebounds and six assists, then put the game on his shoulders. He scored Cleveland's next eight points, including a pair of 3-pointers, during an 8-2 run to give them some breathing room. Evan Mobley had 20 points and Darius Garland 19 for the Cavaliers.
Fox News
06-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Fox News
Honoring God With Every Step
NBA player for the Orlando Magic and founder of UNITUS, Jonathan Isaac, is using his Christian apparel brand to share his love of God. Throughout his successful career, Jonathan has acknowledged that while he loves the game of basketball his true identity is in Christ. He also shares how God helped bring his idea of the shoe brand, UNITUS to fruition. Emphasizing that the product speaks to something specific in the marketplace at a time when people want to purchase from an organization they morally support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
