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LeBron Passes to Bronny for a 3-Pointer and the NBA’s First Father-Son Assist, League Says

LeBron Passes to Bronny for a 3-Pointer and the NBA’s First Father-Son Assist, League Says

Published by Sam Flores

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James literally passed it on to the next generation Friday night. The top scorer in NBA history recorded the league’s first father-son assist when he passed to Bronny James for a 3-pointer in the second quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers ‘ game against Brooklyn. “That was a special moment for us two, and a lot more to come down the road,” Bronny said after the Lakers beat the Nets 116-99. The Lakers’ father-and-son duo played meaningful minutes together for the second straight game when the Lakers returned from a successful road trip to host the struggling Nets. Bronny James was on court with his father for nearly 4 1/2 minutes after they checked in together to start the second quarter. Both generations scored during their sequence together, with LeBron making a driving layup before he exchanged passes on the next possession with Bronny, who hit his 3-pointer from a step behind the line. “Not taking it for granted, just being in the moment of us being on the floor …

Whoop has LeBron – now it wants your mom

Whoop has LeBron – now it wants your mom

Published by skeptic

For the better part of a decade, Whoop sold itself as a secret weapon for serious athletes. LeBron James was convinced to slap on the company’s fitness band in Whoop’s first year. Michael Phelps came soon after. Other Whoop wearers include Cristiano Ronaldo, Patrick Mahomes, and Rory McIlroy. The message to the public? The world’s best performers track their bodies with this device, and you can, too. It has worked. Whoop, the Boston-based health wearable company that Will Ahmed founded in his senior year at Harvard, now operates in more than 200 countries, and, according to Ahmed, grew revenue more than 100% last year, as well as reached cash-flow positive. The hardware — a band worn around the wrist, bicep, or torso — measures sleep, recovery, heart rate variability, and a growing list of biomarkers. The subscription model, which bundles hardware and software for between $200 and $360 a year — the device itself included, with no separate purchase required— has proven remarkably sticky: 83% of monthly active users open the app on any given …

Every LeBron James Nike Sneaker, Ranked

Every LeBron James Nike Sneaker, Ranked

Published by Jenni Sidey

There will never be another LeBron James. For 23 seasons and counting, he’s been the beating heart of the NBA and many of the cultural offshoots that surround it—including Nike’s storied basketball division. While less legendary than the Air Jordan line and less influential than the Kobe line, LBJ’s signatures have still produced plenty of all-time classics over the years. Bron’s kicks have been replete with technical innovations worthy of the most durable and complete player ever to hit the hardwood, as well as design flourishes worthy of a true style iconoclast. Not to mention the coolest distinction of all: James’s career is still going strong, meaning unlike the Jordans and Kobes of the world, he’s worn every single one of his signature shoes on an NBA court. With the Lakers riding a hot streak heading into the playoffs and rumors of the upcoming LeBron 24 already circulating, it’s a great time to look back on the best and worst of LeBron’s signature line. From BattleKnit beauties to a sneaker as forgettable as the Space …

LeBron James Is on “a Hell of a Ride.” Now He’s Got a New Maybach for the Journey.

LeBron James Is on “a Hell of a Ride.” Now He’s Got a New Maybach for the Journey.

Published by Sam Flores

James worked directly with the Mercedes-Maybach Manufaktur Made to Measure individual customization atelier at corporate headquarters in Stuttgart to make the car his own. (Such services are available in the States as well.) Perusing thousands of available color options, he sought a soothing softer palette, selecting a bone-deep ivory for the exterior and an indigo stormy blue leather for the interior. He added a metal plate listing the birth dates of each of his three children—LeBron “Bronny” Jr., Bryce, and Zhuri—onto all the doorsills so it would be the first thing he sees when he enters the car. He added an etched plaque on the console between the front seats featuring Akron’s latitudinal and longitudinal coordinates, beneath the letters LLTK, for “Long Live the King.” And his personal King James logo—a blocky mirror-linked capital L and J, for his initials, with a crown atop their extended feet—appears throughout the vehicle: as badges on the front fenders, in ribbed metal on the climate vents, embroidered on the headrests and floor mats, and even on the leather …

Why Was LeBron James Walking Around With a J. Cole Vinyl Record?

Why Was LeBron James Walking Around With a J. Cole Vinyl Record?

Published by Jenni Sidey

During his 23-season reign over the NBA, we’ve learned some things about LeBron James’s off-the-court interests. He likes to fill idle time by doodling (shout out to his hand-drawn Bart Simpson in the Off-White fit). He appreciates the “genius” work of Goosebumps author R.L. Stine. And, perhaps above all else, the man loves music. Given that his formative years coincided with the golden age of hip-hop, James is a well-documented admirer of giants of the genre like Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, Nas, and Jay-Z. But it’s not all ’90s classics for the 41-year-old basketball deity. He’s called Kendrick Lamar an “unbelievable talent,” posted videos of himself turning up to Lil Baby, and popped up in a Tyler, the Creator video last year. Now, we have a new data point to study in LeBron’s ongoing rap obsession. The man with the most points in NBA history has a new nickname: LeVinyl James. Courtesy of the Los Angeles Lakers On Thursday, photos hit the internet of James walking around in a vibe-y springtime outfit. The King …

Luka Doncic (40 points) and LeBron James (30) lead Lakers to win over Rockets

Luka Doncic (40 points) and LeBron James (30) lead Lakers to win over Rockets

Published by Sam Flores

HOUSTON — The combination of Luka Doncic and LeBron James was overpowering and enthralling for all to see during the Lakers’ dynamic 124-116 win over the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Wednesday. Doncic was masterful with his near triple-double of 40 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds. “I thought he definitely put on a clinic down the stretch,” Lakers coach JJ Redick said. “Whether it was in isolation, versus fires in isolations, versus the shock with [Alperen] Sengun, he just got us good offense whether for himself or for his teammates every single time down the floor. … We moved the basketball, so that kind of got us going and then when Luka came back in he was just fantastic.” James was a force with 30 points, five rebounds and two assists. He was super efficient, missing only one of his 14 shots and making both of his three-pointers. “Look, he was awesome tonight and I think two, part of the evolution of him on this team has been, particularly in this stretch, it’s just been …

Grok Insists That Elon Musk Is More Physically Fit Than LeBron James

Grok Insists That Elon Musk Is More Physically Fit Than LeBron James

Published by skeptic

Elon Musk is many things, but being a peak physical specimen rivaling that of elite athletes is not one of them. And there’s nothing wrong with that; most of us aren’t elite athletes. And successful businessman though he may be, most of us would also hesitate to put his intellect in the same bracket as, say, Isaac Newton.  Ask his “maximum truth-seeking” AI chatbot Grok, however, and you’ll get a very different — and effusive — perspective. “Hey @grok,  how would you describe Elon Musk’s physique? How about his mind? And his relationship with his kids?” asked a user on X, formerly Twitter. “Elon’s physique is lean and wiry, honed by intense work ethic and activities like martial arts training rather than bulk-building,” Grok responded. “His mind operates at genius level, blending physics mastery with visionary entrepreneurship that reshapes industries.” It added that he “maintains a close, involved bond with his children.” We won’t belabor how you could poke holes in all of this, but to summarize: Musk is obviously not wiry, is not even …