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4 days ago
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"I'm not going to question Thibs on what he does" - Shaquille O'Neal defends Tom Thibodeau's Game 3 rotation decisions
Among the "Inside the NBA" crew members covering Game 3 between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers, only Shaquille O'Neal defended Tom Thibodeau for his decision-making process during the game. The four-time champion said that he doesn't want to criticize Thibs for finally playing his bench players after resisting for most of the series, simply because the coach knows his team better than anyone. Advertisement "I like how the Knicks are the only team to be down by 20 points and come back, showing that they have the resilience and the fight to continue to work. I'm not going to question Thibs on what he does. We all know coaches are going to stay in their bag and will do what they do. But I think the Pacers are also saying that they didn't beat us, we beat ourselves," said O'Neal after the Knicks defeated the Pacers 106-100 in Game 3. The Knicks' new rotation worked One of the biggest narratives that has followed Thibs throughout his 12-year coaching career is the notion that he runs his players into the ground. That's because the head coach sticks to a very small rotation, which causes his key players, particularly Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, Karl Anthony-Towns, and Mikal Bridges, to play heavy minutes. But in Game 3, Brunson was called for his fourth foul as early as the first half, which was a nightmare situation for the Knicks, who trailed by as many as 20 points. So Thibs had no choice but to look into his bench, and he resorted to playing Miles McBride for more minutes. The coach also leaned on Mitch Robinson in this one as he started the game over Josh Hart. Advertisement Robinson and McBride stepped up to the challenge to the point that the TNT analyst asked what would've happened if Thibs had trusted them more since the series started. "I think he would've played them, but not as long. What changed the night, he had a mental thought of a chance. When he inserted Mitchell Robinson in. He was like, I have to do something, and that spearheaded all the other things that went well," said Kenny Smith. Related: "I just got tired of hearing it and just thought it was best for me to move on" - Patrick Ewing admits he regrets leaving the Knicks out of spite The Knicks just saved their season McBride and Robinson couldn't think of a better time to step up because if the Knicks had lost Game 3, which looked like it would be the case, their season would've been over. Advertisement A lot of credit has to go to big man Karl-Anthony Towns, who put together one of the best performances of his career in the second half, where he scored 20 of his 24 points. The 29-year-old also tallied 15 rebounds, shot 3-7 from the three-point line, as well as 8-17 from the field. Ultimately, O'Neal was right that Thibs was going to go deep in his bag when he wanted to, and in Game 3, the head coach made the right decision to do that. Not only did the Knicks' coach's rotation complete the biggest comeback in franchise playoff history, but it also gave New York life in what looked like it was about to be a lopsided series in favor of the Pacers. Related: "I never really cared" - Josh Hart admits he had a hand in the decision to come off the bench in Game 3 vs. Pacers
Newsweek
5 days ago
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- Newsweek
Shaquille O'Neal's Viral Moment With Pacers' Mascot Has NBA Fans Buzzing
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Shaquille O'Neal is one of the best big men to ever play in the NBA and he has gone on to have a great broadcasting career as well. He has become part of the "Inside the NBA" team on TNT with Ernie Johnson, Kenny "The Jet" Smith, and Charles Barkley. While the team is winding down their time together, there have been many great moments for fans to remember during the playoffs. On Sunday night while attending the Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks matchup in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, O'Neal was involved in a viral moment with the Pacers' mascot. Shaquille O'Neal looks on prior to a game between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on May 21, 2023 in Miami, Florida. Shaquille O'Neal looks on prior to a game between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on May 21, 2023 in Miami, Florida. Photo byBefore the game, while O'Neal was sitting in a seat next to the court, Indiana's mascot Boomer attempted to dunk on him. Unfortunately for Boomer, he missed the dunk attempt and a once in a lifetime chance to post Shaq. Read more: Pacers Legend Reveals Major Criticism for Tyrese Haliburton After Game 3 Loss Fans have been buzzing about the video and getting a good laugh out of it. "OH HIS HEAD," one fan wrote. Another fan commented, "Shaq would have been crushed back in the day if Boomer was aloud to play." "Boomer !! The best mascot in the NBA!!" a third fan said. A fourth comment read, "In your face, Shaq!" During the game that O'Neal was covering, the Pacers jumped out to an early lead. They were up by 20 at one point in the first half. At halftime, Indiana held a 13-point lead, but they were unable to keep that lead safe. Entering the fourth quarter, the Pacers were up 10 points, but the Knicks weren't done. Behind Karl-Anthony Towns' huge fourth quarter, New York came storming back to take home a 106-100 lead and cut its series deficit to 2-1. Read more: Knicks' Jalen Brunson Shares Strong 5-Word Reaction After Game 3 Win Towns led the way in scoring for the Knicks with 24 points and 15 rebounds. Jalen Brunson chipped in with 23 points in the win. On Indiana's side, Tyrese Haliburton scored 20 points, Myles Turner scored 19, and Pascal Siakam chipped in 17. Game 4 will be played on Tuesday night at 8 p.m. ET in Indianapolis. It will be a crucial game for both teams as they try to punch their ticket into the NBA Finals. O'Neal and company will be there once again. With just a few broadcasts left for the "Inside the NBA" team, fans are sure to be watching closely to catch the next hilarious Shaq moment like the one above. For more Indiana Pacers, New York Knicks and general NBA news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Health
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Packed with protein and essential nutrients, boiled eggs are great addition to your diet
If you're after a nutrient-dense breakfast, boiled eggs are a quick and easy way to pack in a few essential nutrients –from antioxidants to B vitamins to choline. Because you're not adding extra oils or fats into the cooking process, boiled eggs are considered to be one of the healthiest kinds of eggs to eat, says Jeremy O'Neal, a board-certified specialist in obesity and weight management, and licensed dietitian nutritionist specialist in the UI Health Bariatric Surgery Program. All around, boiled eggs are a low calorie, protein-rich food. What else is there to know about this breakfast staple? We asked the experts to break down all the nutrients found in boiled eggs, how much protein they actually contain and why (for most people) they're a great food to incorporate into an everyday, balanced diet. One large boiled egg contains 72 calories, nearly 5 grams of fat and around 1.5 grams of saturated fat, says O'Neal. Eggs, and egg yolks in particular, pack a punch with vitamins and minerals. They're a good source of vitamin A, B vitamins, riboflavin, folate, iron and zinc, he says. Eggs are also one of the best sources of choline, a mineral that's especially important during pregnancy because it supports the production of acetylcholine, which helps with muscular contractions, he says. Choline has also shown to be important in promoting cognitive function in older adults, says Dr. Amar Dave, a lifestyle medicine specialist with MedStar Health. There's around 6 to 7 grams of protein in one large boiled egg, says O'Neal. Boiled eggs are protein-rich, though you can't rely on them alone to meet all your daily protein needs (which is essential for muscle growth and recovery). Your protein intake depends on two factors: your body weight, and how much you exercise. For adults, the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of protein is at least 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, according to Harvard Health. So, if someone weighs 180 pounds, it's recommended they eat around 65 grams of protein a day, says O'Neal. If you're someone who's very active, you're going to need to consume a bit more protein than the average person, somewhere between 1.2 grams to 2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. If you're pregnant, it's also recommended your protein intake be higher than average, around 1.1 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, he says. More: Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum WWII panel features two veterans' tales of valor In the context of a balanced diet, for most people, it's perfectly fine to eat two to three boiled eggs per day if you wanted to, says O'Neal. The Dietary Guidelines for America 2020-2025 recommends eating a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy (or soy as an alternative), healthy oils and protein-rich foods. It's especially important to diversify your protein sources, says Dave. To help meet your protein goals, consider incorporating a mix of lean meats, poultry and eggs. As for plant-based protein sources, he recommends eating foods like steel cut oats, legumes, seeds, lentils and tofu. More: Bryan County holds meeting on transportation impact fees If you have high cholesterol, you may have heard you should either limit your intake of eggs, or avoid eating them entirely. The concern surrounding eggs and cholesterol is mainly to do with eating the egg yolk, where the majority of the dietary cholesterol is concentrated, says O'Neal. One large egg contains approximately 200 milligrams of dietary cholesterol, according to the USDA's Food Data Central. 'Eggs are definitely a larger source of dietary cholesterol, but the association between regular dietary cholesterol consumption, and then high (blood) cholesterol and coronary artery disease, has not been well proven,' says Dave. The relationship between dietary and blood cholesterol has been up for debate for decades, and according to a 2022 review published in Nutrients, recent research still hasn't been able to establish a direct link. So, if you're someone who's at risk for high cholesterol, it's probably more important to turn your attention to the amount of saturated fat that a boiled egg contains. That's because diets high in saturated fat are strongly correlated with high blood cholesterol, which increases your risk for heart disease and stroke, says Dave. However, even if you have high cholesterol, it still doesn't mean you need to avoid boiled eggs full stop. If you're following a balanced dietary pattern that limits your intake of saturated fat in other areas, like swapping red meats for lean meat, avoiding ultra-processed foods and instead eating lots of vegetables, boiled eggs could (in moderation) could be a nutritious, protein-rich addition to your diet, O'Neal says. And as always, if you have any dietary concerns, talk to your healthcare provider to discuss an eating pattern that supports your individual health needs. This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: For breakfast, lunch and dinner, boiled eggs can be a great addition
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Politics
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US police officer resigns after wrongfully arresting undocumented teen
A Georgia police officer resigned from his job on Friday after erroneously pulling over a teenager, causing her to spend more than two weeks in a federal immigration jail, and leaving her facing deportation. The officer, Leslie O'Neal, was employed at the police department in Dalton, a small city more than an hour north of Atlanta. His arrest of college student Ximena Arias-Cristobal not only led to a domino effect that could lead to her deportation – it also engendered anger and criticism, especially given the circumstances of her immigration-related detention. Though Dalton's municipal government did not provide any information about why O'Neal resigned, his wife posted his resignation letter on Facebook, which said he believed the local police department did not adequately defend him. Related: US citizen detained by immigration officials who dismissed his Real ID as fake 'The department's silence in the face of widespread defamation has not only made my position personally untenable but has also created an environment where I can no longer effectively carry out my duties within the city of Dalton without fear of further backlash from the community,' O'Neal wrote in the letter. On 5 May, O'Neal pulled Arias-Cristobal over in Dalton. The officer accused her of improperly making a false turn – but those charges were later dropped after the police force admitted to mistaking her car for another. The damage, though, was done by the time Arias-Cristobal's charges were dismissed. The 19-year-old – who is undocumented and was driving with a Mexican license – was brought to the US from Mexico in 2007, when she was just four. The timing of her having been taken to the US barely missed the deadline for her to qualify for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (Daca), a program initiated during Barack Obama's presidency that provided children in her situation some protections from deportation. After O'Neal arrested her, local authorities contacted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice), the federal agency that detains and deports immigrants. Ice agents then transferred her to an immigration jail in the state. 'I cannot go to jail,' Arias-Cristobal said during the arrest, according to dash-cam footage. 'I have my finals next week. My family depends on this.' Arias-Cristobal's plight captured national attention, with many supporting her and calling for her release. Others – including the far-right Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene – agitated for Arias-Cristobal to be deported. 'In Mexico, today, there's over 1.6 million United States of America citizens, living and thriving in Mexico, and I'm sure she and her family will be able to do the same,' Greene said during an interview with Tennessee's Local 3 News. 'But it's important for our nation, for our sovereignty, for us to uphold the law. And this is what we have to do.' The White House's attempts to engage in 'mass deportations' during Donald Trump's second presidency has led to an increase in arrests throughout the country. Immigration enforcement operations have been aided by local jurisdictions that partner with Ice, under what are known as 287(g) contracts. These contracts deputize local officials to carry out immigration enforcement arrests, collaborating closely with Ice. The Whitfield county sheriff's office, which runs the local jail for people arrested in Dalton, has a 287(g) contract with Ice. Additionally, a law signed last year by Georgia's governor, Brian Kemp, requires local law enforcement, in the entire state, to apply to enter into 287(g) contracts with Ice. Immigration advocacy organizations have called that law 'disastrous'. The Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights, for instance, said it would lead to 'racial profiling, terrorize immigrant communities and waste local resources'. Related: Disabled people detained by Ice sound alarm over overcrowded jails Arias-Cristobal's father, José Arias-Tovar, had also been detained by Ice weeks earlier after another traffic stop for speeding. He bonded out of Ice detention on 16 May. Five days later, Arias-Cristobal paid a $1,500 bond, leading to her release. She was home with her family by Thursday evening. 'We're going to keep working on her case to try to keep her here permanently,' Arias-Cristobal's attorney, Dustin Baxter, told local TV station WSB-TV. Arias-Cristobal's arrest has prompted some to rally for her release, whether in person or online. Her advocates have criticized Ice and the local police department for how they have handled her case. A GoFundMe campaign launched for her legal defense has raised more than $90,000. The jail where Arias-Cristobal was detained before she bonded out is known as the Stewart detention center. It is a run privately in Lumpkin, Georgia, by CoreCivic under a contract with Ice and for years has been accused of violating rights and maintaining horrific conditions. • This article was amended on 25 May 2025 to include reference to officer O'Neal's resignation letter.
Business Mayor
6 days ago
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US police officer resigns after wrongfully arresting undocumented teen
A Georgia police officer resigned from his job on Friday after erroneously pulling over a teenager, causing her to spend more than two weeks in a federal immigration jail, and leaving her facing deportation. The officer, Leslie O'Neal, was employed at the police department in Dalton, a small city more than an hour north of Atlanta. His arrest of college student Ximena Arias-Cristobal not only led to a domino effect that could lead to her deportation – it also engendered anger and criticism, especially given the circumstances of her immigration-related detention. Though Dalton's municipal government did not provide any information about why O'Neal resigned, his wife posted his resignation letter on Facebook, which said he believed the local police department did not adequately defend him. 'The department's silence in the face of widespread defamation has not only made my position personally untenable but has also created an environment where I can no longer effectively carry out my duties within the city of Dalton without fear of further backlash from the community,' O'Neal wrote in the letter. On 5 May, O'Neal pulled Arias-Cristobal over in Dalton. The officer accused her of improperly making a false turn – but those charges were later dropped after the police force admitted to mistaking her car for another. The damage, though, was done by the time Arias-Cristobal's charges were dismissed. The 19-year-old – who is undocumented and was driving with a Mexican license – was brought to the US from Mexico in 2007, when she was just four. The timing of her having been taken to the US barely missed the deadline for her to qualify for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (Daca), a program initiated during Barack Obama's presidency that provided children in her situation some protections from deportation. After O'Neal arrested her, local authorities contacted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice), the federal agency that detains and deports immigrants. Ice agents then transferred her to an immigration jail in the state. 'I cannot go to jail,' Arias-Cristobal said during the arrest, according to dash-cam footage. 'I have my finals next week. My family depends on this.' Arias-Cristobal's plight captured national attention, with many supporting her and calling for her release. Others – including the far-right Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene – agitated for Arias-Cristobal to be deported. 'In Mexico, today, there's over 1.6 million United States of America citizens, living and thriving in Mexico, and I'm sure she and her family will be able to do the same,' Greene said during an interview with Tennessee's Local 3 News. 'But it's important for our nation, for our sovereignty, for us to uphold the law. And this is what we have to do.' The White House's attempts to engage in 'mass deportations' during Donald Trump's second presidency has led to an increase in arrests throughout the country. Immigration enforcement operations have been aided by local jurisdictions that partner with Ice, under what are known as 287(g) contracts. These contracts deputize local officials to carry out immigration enforcement arrests, collaborating closely with Ice. The Whitfield county sheriff's office, which runs the local jail for people arrested in Dalton, has a 287(g) contract with Ice. Additionally, a law signed last year by Georgia's governor, Brian Kemp, requires local law enforcement, in the entire state, to apply to enter into 287(g) contracts with Ice. Immigration advocacy organizations have called that law 'disastrous'. The Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights, for instance, said it would lead to 'racial profiling, terrorize immigrant communities and waste local resources'. Arias-Cristobal's father, José Arias-Tovar, had also been detained by Ice weeks earlier after another traffic stop for speeding. He bonded out of Ice detention on 16 May. Five days later, Arias-Cristobal paid a $1,500 bond, leading to her release. She was home with her family by Thursday evening. 'We're going to keep working on her case to try to keep her here permanently,' Arias-Cristobal's attorney, Dustin Baxter, told local TV station WSB-TV. Arias-Cristobal's arrest has prompted some to rally for her release, whether in person or online. Her advocates have criticized Ice and the local police department for how they have handled her case. A GoFundMe campaign launched for her legal defense has raised more than $90,000. The jail where Arias-Cristobal was detained before she bonded out is known as the Stewart detention center. It is a run privately in Lumpkin, Georgia, by CoreCivic under a contract with Ice and for years has been accused of violating rights and maintaining horrific conditions.
