The Sonora teenager is poised to become the first Mexican-born player to be drafted in the NBA’s first round, a feat that would lift his local celebrity to unlimited heights.
For 30 years, the Oklahoma City bombing — the most devastating act of homegrown terrorism in history — has been seared into the identity of the city. Since 2008, the Thunder have been trying to honor it — and give the fans a new one.
Despite being a 21-time All-Star coming off an All-NBA Second Team selection and playing with no financial commitment from the Lakers down the road, LeBron James said his contract situation will not affect his performance this season.
The Rams and Clippers announced sponsorship agreements with the Rwandan government, which faces accusations of trying to whitewash its decades-long record of human rights abuses.
Kawhi Leonard said that he doesn’t “think it’s accurate” that he performed no actual services for Aspiration, the now-bankrupt green banking company and Clippers team sponsor that he signed a lucrative endorsement contract with.