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"With LeBron, it was more like the little homie" - Kevin Garnett on why many players don't view LeBron James the same as Michael Jordan
"With LeBron, it was more like the little homie" - Kevin Garnett on why many players don't view LeBron James the same as Michael Jordan originally appeared on Basketball Network. It's been said before, but coming from Kevin Garnett, it lands a little heavier. This is a man who went to war for 21 seasons, left everything on the floor every night and never held back when it came to giving credit or talking trash. So when Garnett draws a line between Michael Jordan and LeBron James, it's less about stats or GOAT debate and more about legacy as seen from within the fraternity. It's about presence. It's about how one man redefined the game and another reengineered how long one could stay great. Jordan, the ultimate GOAT In his prime, Jordan was more than just a revolutionary player. He was a force of nature. Before James was crowned The Chosen One, Garnett, like nearly every teenager with a hoop dream in the '90s, saw Jordan as the blueprint. Not just the player to beat, but the one who seemed untouchable. "It's a different level of respect," Garnett said of how players categorize Jordan. "[...] he was my version of what basketball looked like. And with LeBron, it was more like the little homie. Here's the little homie growing up and man, little homie is getting better than everybody." "God damn ... I definitely talked some s— to him. I've definitely said some crazy s— to him. He's definitely said some crazy s— back to me," he added. This was the truth of that era. Garnett came into the league in 1995, just as Jordan returned from baseball and reclaimed the league like he never left. The Chicago Bulls were the apex predators and Jordan was the engine. Garnett entered that world as a teenager straight out of high school, wide-eyed but unafraid and found himself playing against his childhood idol. But James' story took a different arc. Drafted in 2003, eight years after Garnett, he was never the mythic figure lurking in the distance; he was the new kid coming in, learning on the fly, growing under the spotlight. And Garnett, still very much in his prime in the mid-2000s, saw James differently. He wasn't an untouchable figurehead, but as someone to test, to talk trash to, to try and shake. To Garnett, Jordan was the summit, James was the climber and from his vantage point, the reverence for Jordan wasn't just about talent, it was about timing, dominance and impact. Jordan's era had fewer distractions, less noise and more mystery that made him the undisputed all-time great in the eyes of weight of legacy Still, while Garnett places Jordan in a singular space of a status that is simply unattainable for most, he doesn't shy away from giving James his flowers, particularly when it comes to longevity. That's where Garnett, who played until 40, understands exactly what it takes to survive in the league for two decades, let alone remain the face of it. "You've gotta have that in you to be able to have those shoulders to carry it," the Hall of Famer said of James. "No man is perfect in this s— and there ain't no telltale book on how to do this s—. He's done a great f—ing job. I just felt like it was only right to give him that respect." Garnett battled with James in multiple playoff series, from the heated Boston Celtics–Cleveland Cavaliers rivalry to the Miami Heat–Celtics wars that defined the late 2000s and early 2010s. Garnett was never interested in befriending opponents, especially not those trying to dethrone him. But even in the fire, he saw the growth. The Kid from Akron became the Iron Man of the NBA. Jordan's dominance may have felt absolute, but it lived in an age of limited access and one-dimensional coverage. James has existed in 24/7 news cycles, constant social media surveillance and shifting expectations. And yet, over two decades in, he's still putting up numbers and rewriting what it means to be elite at 40-going-on-41. Garnett, who played against both, seems to understand that perhaps greatness isn't one thing; it morphs depending on the story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jul 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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Sarah Michelle Gellar Wants to Bring Back Every Dead Buffy Character in Reboot — Who Do You Want to Return?
The Chosen One has shared some fresh teases about Hulu's highly anticipated reboot of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. During the Filming Italy Sardegna Festival, Sarah Michelle Gellar let a few new details slip as to what fans can expect from the forthcoming series. 'It will be lighter than the last few seasons of the original,' the actress said at the festival, per Vanity Fair. 'We will try to find a balance between new and old characters. My dream is to bring back everyone who has died, but space will have to be made for new stories as well.' More from TVLine Meet the Buffy Reboot's New Slayer: Ryan Kiera Armstrong to Play The Chosen One Opposite Sarah Michelle Gellar A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Sequel Series Would Make Our Current Hellmouth a Little Easier to Face Wimbledon 2025: How to Watch the Tennis Matches Live Online Dead characters? Returning?! Guess anything goes if you're living on a Hellmouth. Gellar also discussed the creative team's attempt to modernize the series for today's social media-obsessed world. 'One of the surprising aspects of Buffy is that it's always been a crossover series,' she added. 'We're trying to figure out how to modernize the themes of the series, especially what it means to feel like an outsider in a world dominated by social media. What we want to explore are the space-time boundaries that affect society today.' Gellar was lured back into Buffy's knee-high leather boots by Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao (Nomadland), whose original pitch forms the reboot's basic premise. 'For so many years, I said no to a possible return of the series,' said Gellar. 'I didn't want to reintroduce something we had already seen. I waited for the right time to come. Then Chloé, a big Buffy fan, proposed the project to me and I accepted. The gestation was long. It's been three years and we're still working on it.' The Buffy follow-up was officially announced back in February with Nora Zuckerman and Lilla Zuckerman (Poker Face) attached as writers, showrunners and executive producers. Zhao is attached to direct and executive-produce, with additional EPs including Gellar, Gail Berman, Fran Kuzui, Kaz Kuzui and Dolly Parton. (Berman, the Kuzuis and Parton all executive-produced the original series.) Gellar will reprise her former role in a recurring capacity rather than a leading one. In May, Ryan Kiera Armstrong was announced as the series' new slayer. Armstrong's character's name was not released. In March, TVLine exclusively reported that the character was a brainy and cerebral teen named Nova, though we noted that the intel was preliminary and subject to change. So, let's talk, Scoobies. Which characters to be back for 2.0? Let us know all of your thoughts by dropping some comments below! Buffy's 20 Best Episodes, Ranked! View List Best of TVLine 'Missing' Shows, Found! Get the Latest on Ahsoka, Monarch, P-Valley, Sugar, Anansi Boys and 25+ Others Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More Solve the daily Crossword
New Straits Times
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Singaporean actress Kimberly Chia shares 'embarrassing' reason behind hospitalisation
SINGAPORE: Actress Kimberly Chia has openly discussed the surprising and "embarrassing" cause of her recent hospital visit. In a recent Instagram post, the 29-year-old artiste revealed she experienced intense back pain that unexpectedly worsened one morning. "I had been having a dull, bearable backache which I ignored," she shared alongside a video of herself being wheeled into a hospital on a stretcher. "Then on Thursday morning, while getting ready for work and brushing my teeth, I gagged while cleaning my tongue and suddenly bent forward." That sudden movement triggered a sharp pain in her back. "I felt something snap, and it was so painful I saw stars. I blacked out briefly, though I was still conscious. I screamed for my husband, and he helped me lie down. "I was crying and couldn't move. Every attempt to get up was excruciating, so we called an ambulance." Chia, who is married to 37-year-old businessman Vincent Yeo and is a mother to a three-year-old son, was kept overnight for observation. "Everything looked normal, but the pain was intense. I was on strong painkillers, yet the pain didn't ease," she wrote. "I couldn't sit up or move. It's still painful now, but I'm feeling better and can move slowly." Laughing at the situation, she added: "I was reluctant to share the real reason because it's so embarrassing?! Haha." Best known for her role in the 2011 crime drama 'On The Fringe', Chia recently made a cameo in the 2024 horror-comedy 'The Chosen One'. In an interview with Lianhe Zaobao published on July 21 after her discharge, Chia said she is now recovering and plans to begin physical therapy, as well as undergo an orthopaedic assessment. Although she maintains a regular fitness routine and has no history of back problems, the injury has temporarily limited her movements. "I can walk, but I can't bend over or make large movements, and I have to turn slowly," she explained. "I can't drive either. Pressing the accelerator or brake affects my back. But other than that, I'm okay."
The Star
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Actress Kimberly Chia hospitalised due to back pain after brushing her teeth
The 29-year-old says she will undergo physical therapy and arrange for an orthopaedic examination. Photo: Kimberly Chia/Instagram Singaporean actress Kimberly Chia has revealed the 'embarrassing' reason for her recent hospitalisation. She also clarified that her condition was probably caused by a muscle pull or strain and not a slipped disc. 'I was already having back pains. An achy back pain that was bearable which I ignored,' the 29-year-old wrote on Instagram on July 18, posting a video of herself on a stretcher and being sent to hospital. 'Then came Thursday morning, when I was preparing for work and brushing my teeth. I had a gag reflex while brushing my tongue and bent forwards in a jerk.' Chia, who is married to 37-year-old businessman Vincent Yeo and has a three-year-old son, said that was when she felt something 'snap'. 'It was a sharp pain that made me see stars. Blacked out but still conscious,' she wrote. 'I shouted for my husband and he brought me to lie down. I was crying and I couldn't move. Tried to get up, but it hurt so badly. So, we decided to call the ambulance.' 'All was normal, but it still hurts. I was given some pretty heavy painkillers, but my pain score didn't drop,' Chia wrote. 'Couldn't move, couldn't sit up. So, I had to stay one night for observation. It's still painful now, but I feel better and can move about, albeit slowly.' 'Reluctant to share the real reason because so embarrassing?! Haha,' she added. Chia, who rose to fame after starring in the crime drama On The Fringe (2011), made a cameo in horror-comedy film The Chosen One (2024). She told Lianhe Zaobao in an interview that was published online on July 21 after she was discharged from the hospital that she is feeling better. Chia said she will undergo physical therapy and arrange for an orthopaedic examination. The actress, who exercises regularly, said she did not have any previous back injuries. 'I can walk now, but I can't bend over or make big movements, and I have to turn around slowly,' she told the Chinese-language newspaper. 'I can't drive either, because stepping on the accelerator and brake will affect my back. Everything else is OK.' – The Straits Times/Asia News Network
New Paper
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Paper
'Embarassing': Actress Kimberly Chia hospitalised after injuring back while brushing her teeth
Home-grown actress Kimberly Chia has revealed the "embarrassing" reason for her recent hospitalisation. She also clarified that her condition was probably caused by a muscle pull or strain and not a slipped disc. "I was already having back pains. An achy back pain that was bearable which I ignored," the 29-year-old wrote on Instagram on July 18, posting a video of herself on a stretcher and being sent to hospital. "Then came Thursday morning, when I was preparing for work and brushing my teeth. I had a gag reflex while brushing my tongue and bent forwards in a jerk." Chia, who is married to 37-year-old businessman Vincent Yeo and has a three-year-old son, said that was when she felt something "snap". "It was a sharp pain that made me see stars. Blacked out but still conscious," she wrote. "I shouted for my husband and he brought me to lie down. I was crying and I couldn't move. Tried to get up, but it hurt so badly. So, we decided to call the ambulance." The NoonTalk Media artiste said she was admitted to hospital and got an X-ray. "All was normal, but it still hurts. I was given some pretty heavy painkillers, but my pain score didn't drop," Chia wrote. "Couldn't move, couldn't sit up. So, I had to stay one night for observation. It's still painful now, but I feel better and can move about, albeit slowly." "Reluctant to share the real reason because so embarrassing?! Haha," she added. Chia, who rose to fame after starring in the crime drama On The Fringe (2011), made a cameo in horror-comedy film The Chosen One (2024). She told Lianhe Zaobao in an interview that was published online on July 21 after she was discharged from the hospital that she is feeling better. Chia said she will undergo physical therapy and arrange for an orthopaedic examination. The actress, who exercises regularly, said she did not have any previous back injuries. "I can walk now, but I can't bend over or make big movements, and I have to turn around slowly," she told the Chinese-language newspaper. "I can't drive either, because stepping on the accelerator and brake will affect my back. Everything else is okay."
