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• Enes Kanter calls out Turkish NBA players for ignoring him
Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter, an outspoken critic of the Turkish government, revealed that his political stances have made him a pariah amongst fellow Turkish NBA players. During an appearance on The Bill Simmons Podcast on Friday, Kanter spoke at length about the often dangerous and life-threatening persecution he and his family in Turkey have […]
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• Bill Simmons unveils LaVar Ball, Lakers conspiracy theory
Bill Simmons, never one to steer clear of outrageous statements or hot takes, floated a real wild theory earlier this week during an appearance with Mike Francesa on WFAN. Speaking to the remarkably strange radio silence from the notoriously outspoken LaVar Ball of late, Simmons posited that perhaps the Los Angeles Lakers are paying him for his silence, saying, “I have a feeling he’s going to kind...2018
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• Steph Curry won’t leave the Warriors
Stephen Curry doesn’t want to go anywhere.The Golden State Warriors have won three of the last four NBA titles. Curry, meanwhile, has two MVPs to his name as well as five All-NBA selections. He is one of the best guards in the league. Not to mention, one of the best shooters as well. The seventh overall selection (2009) IS Golden State.And he doesn’t want to keep playing with any other team but th...2018
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• Steph Curry wants to be a warrior for life
It’s hard to envision Stephen Curry playing for another franchise and for Warriors fans, it sounds like that’s something they will never have to do.“I love the Bay Area, man,” said Curry on The Bill Simmons Podcast (h/t Ben Rohrbach of Yahoo Sports). Curry added that he doesn’t think about going back to his hometown of Charlotte. “The only reason I go home now is if my sister’s getting married or ...2018
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• Stephen Curry wants to finish his career with Warriors
Even as he’s winning NBA titles and MVP awards with the Golden State Warriors, there’s always been this nagging suspicion that Stephen Curry might want to finish his career with his hometown Charlotte Hornets — the same organization that put his father on the map.Having signed a max contract extension with Golden State last summer, any expectation that he might move on from the two-time defending ...2018
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• Bill Simmons’ Dad Floats Fascinating LeBron James-Pelicans ‘Rumor’
The New Orleans Pelicans aren’t considered serious players in the looming LeBron James sweepstakes. But maybe they should be. with... »...2018
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• Kevin Durant is a fan of LaVar Ball
Many people around the sports world are sick and tired of LaVar Ball, but the outspoken Big Baller Brand founder does have a supporter in Kevin Durant.Durant joined “The Bill Simmons Podcast” for a two-part interview. During the interview, Durant expressed support for Ball and said he was no different from your standard AAU father. And rather than pick on LaVar for talking a big game, he lauded hi...2018
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• Kevin Durant thinks Kyrie Irving is better than Allen Iverson
Kevin Durant thinks his generation has an answer to The Answer.In an appearance on the self-titled podcast of The Ringer’s Bill Simmons on Tuesday, Durant applauded the greatness of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving and compared him to another great combo guard in Allen Iverson.“I was telling some of my friends after Game 2, I was like, Kyrie, he just makes you happy when you watch him play,”...2017
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• Kevin Durant is getting extra security for his return to OKC, and that’s probably a good idea
The Thunder and Warriors play in Oklahoma City on Saturday, which means it’s finally time for Kevin Durant’s awkward return to OKC.And with Thunder fans still extremely bitter over Durant’s departure last summer, the Warriors will travel with three times as much security as they usually do, according to ESPN. Durant’s manager Rich Kleiman will sit next to his mother, and they will be supervised by...2017
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• Kevin Durant on Stephen Curry sneakers: ‘They were bad’
Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry may be teammates on the Golden State Warriors, but that apparently isn’t enough to declare a cease fire in the frequently contentious NBA “Sneaker Wars.”
Durant was a guest this week along with rapper Nas on Bill Simmons’ HBO show “Any Given Wednesday.” Among the myriad topics discussed — including how Durant was “hurt” by the backlash to his free agency decision — w...2016