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Time of India
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
LeBron James' former teammate reveals hardest part of playing with NBA megastar
LeBron James' former teammate reveals hardest part of playing with NBA megastar (Image Credit: Getty Images) Lebron James is one of the biggest names in the NBA , who has been idolized by many since the time he broke into the business and changed it. Moreover, there have been many aspirants who grew up watching James and even dreamt of one day playing alongside him. One of those was Richard Jefferson. But to the surprise of many, he told ESPN that it was not a good experience being his teammate. A similar sentiment has now been echoed by another player who dribbled alongside The King. Lebron James' teammates spoke about playing alongside him in the NBA In an interview with ESPN, Lebron James's Cleveland Cavaliers teammate, Iman Shumpert, gave his view on Richard Jefferson's statement. He revealed there is an insane amount of pressure that comes when you are playing on the team of The King, and players had to develop a win-now mindset with James as their cohort, with major emphasis on having perfection. He said, 'I'm going to piggyback off Richard's statement in saying there's a ridiculous amount of pressure that comes with it because you have to be in a win-now mindset every time you play on his team.' The CONS of playing with LeBron 👀 + 2025 ESPY for NBA player of the year 🏆 | NBA Today Furthermore, Shupert also stated that it was hard for him as a NBA player, especially during his young days." It was a hard pivot for me to swallow as a player. To hear that when I'm young and trying to get my stuff off. I'm like, 'Man, I really want to get better.,' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo said Iman Shupert. Iman Shupert and Lebron James played together for four years Iman Shupert played alongside LeBron James in the Cleveland Cavaliers. They were on the same team from 2015 to 2019. In 2016, the Cavaliers won the NBA championship under the charge of King James, with Shupert etching an important accolade to his NBA career. Playing alongside one of the greatest NBA players of all time gave Shumpert good playoff experience and attention in front of the audience. This proved extremely beneficial for his career and would certainly be for a rising NBA talent to play and learn alongside the great. While he had a two-fold opinion about Lebron James, it can be said that he has nothing but deep respect for Lebron James and his legendary career. Also read: NBA Free Agency Rumors: Golden State Warriors predicted to re-sign $12.8 million veteran guard to support Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Opinion - Traveling in the Trump era: No, you don't have to apologize for being American
President Trump's return to the White House has revived a familiar media genre — columns lamenting how 'ashamed' Americans supposedly feel when traveling abroad. USA Today's recent headline blared, ''I didn't vote for him': How American tourists are navigating global perceptions.' It tells the story of how a couple actually canceled their overseas vacation out of fear they'd be mistaken for Trump supporters. The BBC followed with, ''People might treat us differently': Trump era leaves U.S. tourists in Paris feeling shame.' A Boston Globe columnist also chimed in: 'Trump's behavior makes me embarrassed to be an American.' To quantify the hand-wringing, a recent survey found that 72 percent of 'experienced' U.S. travelers worry they might feel unwelcome abroad. The underlying assumption is clear: Foreign distaste for Trump taints every U.S. passport holder. But that anxiety reveals more about the worldview of those making the claim — usually progressive, elite, Western — than it does about how Americans are actually received overseas. It also reveals how media narratives shape public expectations. Of course Americans fear being unwelcome — after all, the media keep telling them they will or should be. In the time since Trump won last November, I have spent significant time in Greenland, Vietnam, England, Panama and Mexico — countries that have all been in Trump's crosshairs in some way. Not once did I experience hostility. After traveling through dozens of countries on five continents under both Republican and Democratic presidents, I have found the fretting about being American abroad to be wildly overstated — a projection of domestic political angst, not a reflection of global reality. Yes, most foreigners know who our president is, especially when he is as headline-grabbing as Trump. And yes, they often have opinions — don't we all? But the idea that everyday Americans are routinely shunned, judged, or made to feel unwelcome abroad because of Trump is a fantasy born of our own political obsessions. In truth, Americans are generally welcomed abroad. And when we aren't, it has less to do with politics than with other things — for example, our cultural obliviousness, our sheer numbers traveling, or the pressure that affluent travelers inevitably place on their local housing markets. Sure, some people abroad dislike Trump and may judge Americans accordingly. But most are preoccupied with their own politics, lives, and problems and understand that a president doesn't define his entire population. Yes, Trump is a globally recognized figure — so are Lebron James and Taylor Swift. Recognition is not reverence, nor is it revulsion. If you include the entire population, about 23 percent of American citizens voted for Trump. The odds are good that any American you meet abroad did not. And more to the point, most foreigners — like most Americans and even most Trump supporters — hold nuanced views about Trump. Last month in Nuuk, Greenland, I met an EU bureaucrat who said she had been alarmed by Trump's 2016 election, since his 'rocket man' tweets about North Korea initially had her fearing nuclear war. But after watching his unexpectedly cordial summit with Kim Jong Un, she reconsidered. 'Don't just look to where Trump is hitting the ball,' she said of Trump's approach to foreign affairs. 'It will ricochet a couple of times and then perhaps fall in the pocket.' She, like others I have met abroad, holds a view of Trump that is simultaneously skeptical and strangely admiring — a nuance absent from the editorial pages of most American newspapers. In Greenland, I met some who despised Trump and some who genuinely admired him. Most responded to Trump's talk of purchasing Greenland with wry amusement. Some even gave a grinning, shrugging acknowledgment that at least he'd put their country on the map. All the while, a thousand think-pieces back home were insisting that everyone in Greenland loathed him. In Hanoi, a woman told me she initially admired Trump's unconventional approach to adversaries. She said she has grown more skeptical as his tariffs have hurt her country. That's not blind praise or a knee-jerk rejection — it's nuance, the kind many reporters fail to register even among Americans. Just as often, the response is indifference. When I asked a Peruvian friend in Lima what she thought of Trump voters, she replied flatly: 'I don't.' When I visited Peru, I didn't know the name of its president — why should she be consumed with ours? The U.S. wields outsized global influence, but it is narcissism to assume the world is constantly thinking about us. Maybe we should get over ourselves. Many liberals feel compelled to grovel, to disavow Trump the moment they leave U.S. soil. I never have, any more than I expected praise during earlier travels because global media darling Barack Obama was our president. I don't buy into reflected glory any more than I do reflected shame. Americans reluctant to travel while Trump is president should not let pundits and alarmists talk them out of seeing the world. A U.S. passport is one of the greatest privileges of being American, opening nearly every border, often visa-free. Yes, being American might at times make you a target. Far more often, though, you will find respect, curiosity, and kindness. Most people abroad aren't interested in judging strangers for their country's politics. They are more likely to judge you for how you behave. So, to my fellow Americans: Use that passport proudly. Be ambassadors for the best of American values: our openness, our generosity, our eagerness to learn. That is what people abroad will remember most — not our president, but us. Daniel Allott, the former opinion editor at The Hill, is the author of 'On the Road in Trump's America: A Journey into the Heart of a Divided Country.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
12-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Traveling in the Trump era: No, you don't have to apologize for being American
President Trump's return to the White House has revived a familiar media genre — columns lamenting how 'ashamed' Americans supposedly feel when traveling abroad. USA Today's recent headline blared, ''I didn't vote for him': How American tourists are navigating global perceptions.' It tells the story of how a couple actually canceled their overseas vacation out of fear they'd be mistaken for Trump supporters. The BBC followed with, ''People might treat us differently': Trump era leaves U.S. tourists in Paris feeling shame.' A Boston Globe columnist also chimed in: 'Trump's behavior makes me embarrassed to be an American.' To quantify the hand-wringing, a recent survey found that 72 percent of 'experienced' U.S. travelers worry they might feel unwelcome abroad. The underlying assumption is clear: Foreign distaste for Trump taints every U.S. passport holder. But that anxiety reveals more about the worldview of those making the claim — usually progressive, elite, Western — than it does about how Americans are actually received overseas. It also reveals how media narratives shape public expectations. Of course Americans fear being unwelcome — after all, the media keep telling them they will or should be. In the time since Trump won last November, I have spent significant time in Greenland, Vietnam, England, Panama and Mexico — countries that have all been in Trump's crosshairs in some way. Not once did I experience hostility. After traveling through dozens of countries on five continents under both Republican and Democratic presidents, I have found the fretting about being American abroad to be wildly overstated — a projection of domestic political angst, not a reflection of global reality. Yes, most foreigners know who our president is, especially when he is as headline-grabbing as Trump. And yes, they often have opinions — don't we all? But the idea that everyday Americans are routinely shunned, judged, or made to feel unwelcome abroad because of Trump is a fantasy born of our own political obsessions. In truth, Americans are generally welcomed abroad. And when we aren't, it has less to do with politics than with other things — for example, our cultural obliviousness, our sheer numbers traveling, or the pressure that affluent travelers inevitably place on their local housing markets. Sure, some people abroad dislike Trump and may judge Americans accordingly. But most are preoccupied with their own politics, lives, and problems and understand that a president doesn't define his entire population. Yes, Trump is a globally recognized figure — so are Lebron James and Taylor Swift. Recognition is not reverence, nor is it revulsion. If you include the entire population, about 23 percent of American citizens voted for Trump. The odds are good that any American you meet abroad did not. And more to the point, most foreigners — like most Americans and even most Trump supporters — hold nuanced views about Trump. Last month in Nuuk, Greenland, I met an EU bureaucrat who said she had been alarmed by Trump's 2016 election, since his 'rocket man' tweets about North Korea initially had her fearing nuclear war. But after watching his unexpectedly cordial summit with Kim Jong Un, she reconsidered. 'Don't just look to where Trump is hitting the ball,' she said of Trump's approach to foreign affairs. 'It will ricochet a couple of times and then perhaps fall in the pocket.' She, like others I have met abroad, holds a view of Trump that is simultaneously skeptical and strangely admiring — a nuance absent from the editorial pages of most American newspapers. In Greenland, I met some who despised Trump and some who genuinely admired him. Most responded to Trump's talk of purchasing Greenland with wry amusement. Some even gave a grinning, shrugging acknowledgment that at least he'd put their country on the map. All the while, a thousand think-pieces back home were insisting that everyone in Greenland loathed him. In Hanoi, a woman told me she initially admired Trump's unconventional approach to adversaries. She said she has grown more skeptical as his tariffs have hurt her country. That's not blind praise or a knee-jerk rejection — it's nuance, the kind many reporters fail to register even among Americans. Just as often, the response is indifference. When I asked a Peruvian friend in Lima what she thought of Trump voters, she replied flatly: 'I don't.' When I visited Peru, I didn't know the name of its president — why should she be consumed with ours? The U.S. wields outsized global influence, but it is narcissism to assume the world is constantly thinking about us. Maybe we should get over ourselves. Many liberals feel compelled to grovel, to disavow Trump the moment they leave U.S. soil. I never have, any more than I expected praise during earlier travels because global media darling Barack Obama was our president. I don't buy into reflected glory any more than I do reflected shame. Americans reluctant to travel while Trump is president should not let pundits and alarmists talk them out of seeing the world. A U.S. passport is one of the greatest privileges of being American, opening nearly every border, often visa-free. Yes, being American might at times make you a target. Far more often, though, you will find respect, curiosity, and kindness. Most people abroad aren't interested in judging strangers for their country's politics. They are more likely to judge you for how you behave. So, to my fellow Americans: Use that passport proudly. Be ambassadors for the best of American values: our openness, our generosity, our eagerness to learn. That is what people abroad will remember most — not our president, but us. Daniel Allott, the former opinion editor at The Hill, is the author of 'On the Road in Trump's America: A Journey into the Heart of a Divided Country.'
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lakers Fans Excited After Chris Paul's Message on Thursday
Lakers Fans Excited After Chris Paul's Message on Thursday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Chris Paul doesn't have much time left in the NBA. At 40 years old, much like anyone else, Paul has plenty of miles on his odometer. He's impressively good enough to still play at an NBA level, but not much longer. Advertisement There's no timetable for how much longer he will play before he retires, but he knows it's coming. All that remains is knowing where his last destination will be. Paul could try to play for a title team or try to play closer to home. Or potentially both. Paul himself honestly admitted where he wants to play before his retirement during his appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show." In short, he wants to play where his family lives. San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3)Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images Paul revealed that he wants to play closer to his family because he's played away from them for so long. Note that his family lives in Los Angeles. "I talked to my family about it," Paul said. "My son is 16. My daughter is 12. The past six seasons, I have lived without them. I've been away from them for the last six years. That's the conversation." Paul didn't reveal which Los Angeles-based team he wanted to play for, but Los Angeles Lakers fans had strong reactions to Paul's desire to play in LA. Advertisement "Lakers for the minimum and can play with his buddy Lebron," said one. "CP3 on the vet min to be the backup to Luka," said another. "Can also help Austin improve more on his playmaking." "Vet min right there for the takin," one added. "Even at his age he would be way more productive than Gabe Vincent has in the last 2 seasons." NBA guard Chris Paul (3), Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and guard Bronny James© Kiyoshi Mio—USA TODAY Sports These reactions have continued to come in. "If you trade Gabe you get CP as a back up ball handling PG," said one. "If we can get him for the minimum you do it. His relationship with JJ and Bron. Plus he's Rondo like. Competitive and will hold Luka and Bron accountable during the season. And he can still be a pest on the court." Advertisement "Welcome to the lakers," said another. Paul was traded to the Lakers before the league vetoed it in 2011. He was then traded to the Clippers, with whom he played from 2011 to 2017. Related: Chris Paul Blames NBA for Lakers Trade Decision Related: NBA Star Sends LeBron James Message After Being Traded by Lakers This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
India.com
27-05-2025
- India.com
47 Injured After Car Hits Liverpool Fans, Police Rule Out Terrorism
The celebration during Liverpool FC's 20th top-flight English League title win took a tragic turn on Monday (local time) when a car drove into fans during their open-top bus parade on Water Street in Liverpool's city centre, injuring 47 people, including four children, as reported by the New York Times. The incident took place close to the end of the 10-mile-long parade route. According to the NYT, citing emergency services, 27 of the injured 47 have been hospitalised, with two, one of them a child, seriously injured. The remaining 20 others were treated at the scene. A paramedic on a bike was also struck but wasn't seriously hurt, while four individuals, including a child, were temporarily trapped under the car, as reported by the NYT. Earlier on Monday, the Merseyside Police received calls around 6 PM (local time) about reports of a vehicle striking pedestrians. A suspect in the incident, a 53-year-old man from the Liverpool area, has been arrested, which the police believe to be have behind the wheel at the time of the crash. As per the NYT, Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims, during a Monday night press conference, said that the police consider this an isolated incident and are not looking for any additional suspects. Authorities are not treating the act as terrorism. Following the incident, the football club issued a statement expressing their thoughts and prayers to the victims affected by the incident. "We are in direct contact with Merseyside Police regarding the incident on Water Street which happened towards the end of the trophy parade earlier this evening. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident. We will continue to offer our full support to the emergency services and local authorities who are dealing with this incident," the club stated on X. NBA legend and a stakeholder in the club, Lebron James, also issued a statement on X. "OMG!!!! WTH. My deepest thoughts and prayers goes out to everyone affected that attended LFC Premier League trophy parade today! Such a senseless act!" he stated. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer also took to X, condemning the gruesome act, saying that the scenes at the site were "appalling". "The scenes in Liverpool are appalling — my thoughts are with all those injured or affected. I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident. I'm being kept updated on developments and ask that we give the police the space they need to investigate," the UK PM said. Liverpool FC lifted their second Premier League Trophy on Sunday and were celebrating their incredible season with an open-top bus parade before the incident took place. This title win comes in the very first season under new manager Arne Slot, who took over the reins following the departure of Jurgen Klopp in 2024. "This is by far the number one - it's beyond what you can expect, what you can dream of…You can't imagine what this is like - I've won a few things before but you can't compare them to this. Young, old, every age is here - look them in the eyes and it says it all… You can hardly believe there are [still] more citizens of Liverpool [for us to see later on the route]. All through the route there's been so, so many people - it's beyond my dreams," Club head coach Arne Slot said during the parade as quoted by the Premier League.
