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Interesting that the twitter limits even shows up when the tweet is linked to another website.

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They really want us to believe Britney Spears tapped this kid on his shoulder?

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama describes security incident with Britney Spears
ESPN News Services
Jul 6, 2023, 05:52 PM ET

LAS VEGAS -- San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama said Thursday he believes Britney Spears grabbed him from behind as he was walking into a restaurant at a Las Vegas casino, and that the security detail he was with pushed the pop star away.

Wembanyama said he wasn't told that Spears was the person who grabbed him until hours later.

Spears filed a police report claiming she was struck by a security guard while trying to get the attention of Wembanyama, according to TMZ, which first reported alleged details of the incident that took place Wednesday night near a restaurant at the ARIA hotel and casino.

TMZ said Spears was in a group of four trying to enter a restaurant for dinner and that she "was swarmed by fans as she entered the casino."

TMZ said Spears noticed Wembanyama and tapped him on the shoulder in an effort to get his attention; Spears, the site said, wound up being struck in the face and having her glasses knocked off.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department issued a statement to the Los Angeles Times saying officers responded to a "battery investigation" at that address without specifying any individual names. The statement went on to say that "no arrest or citations have been issued" and that "no further details will be provided at this time."

Spears' representatives did not respond to a request by The Associated Press for comment.

Wembanyama said security advised him to not stop for anyone as he walked into the restaurant, mindful that pausing could cause a stir and allow a crowd to build.

"Something did happen, a little bit, when I was walking with some security from the team to some restaurant," Wembanyama said. "We were in the hall. There was a lot of people, so people were calling (at) me, obviously. There was one person who was calling me but we talked before with security.

"I couldn't stop. That person was calling me, 'Sir, sir,' and that person grabbed me from behind," Wembanyama said. "I didn't see what happened because I was walking straight and didn't stop. That person grabbed me from behind -- not on my shoulder, she grabbed me from behind. I just know the security pushed her away. I don't know with how much force but security pushed her away. I didn't stop to look so I could walk in and enjoy a nice dinner."

Wembanyama said he was unaware the situation had made headlines until Thursday.

"I didn't know for a couple hours, but when I came back to the hotel ... I thought it was no big deal, and then security of the Spurs told me it was Britney Spears," Wembanyama said. "At first, I was like, 'You're joking,' but yeah, it turns out it was Britney Spears. I never saw her face. I just kept walking straight."

Wembanyama will make his NBA Summer League debut with the Spurs on Friday night in Las Vegas against the Charlotte Hornets. He signed some autographs for fans at the ARIA on Wednesday night and did the same for a small number of onlookers as he entered a local high school for practice with the Spurs on Thursday morning.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.


https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/379 ... ney-spears

Spears official height is 5'4"
Wembanyama is listed at 7' 5"

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24 inch stilettos? Sure, no problem.
yep, that makes no sense

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Wishing Bronny and his parents the best.

LeBron James’s son, Bronny, out of ICU after suffering cardiac arrest on court
18-year-old said to be in stable condition after emergency
Teenager is one of best young player in the United States


Bronny James was due to play for USC this coming season. Photograph: Gregory Payan/AP

Tom Lutz
@tom_lutz
Tue 25 Jul 2023 11.09 EDT
LeBron James’s eldest son, Bronny, collapsed on court on Monday after suffering a cardiac arrest, a family spokesperson has confirmed.

“Yesterday while practicing Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest,” the spokesperson said in a statement. “Medical staff was able to treat Bronny and take him to the hospital. He is now in stable condition and no longer in ICU. We ask for respect and privacy for the James family and we will update media when there is more information.

“LeBron and Savannah wish to publicly send their deepest thanks and appreciation to the USC medical and athletic staff for their incredible work and dedication to the safety of their athletes.”

The 18-year-old is one of the most promising young players in the US and was due to play for the University of Southern California this year.

LeBron James has been a vocal supporter of Bronny’s basketball career, and often flies to watch his son play during the NBA season.

“I understand how important fatherhood is, just coming from a no-father household,” said James in May. “We always try to support each other in all our endeavors. I’m only as good as my family.”

LeBron and his wife, Savannah, have two other children, son Bryce and daughter Zhuri. Sixteen-year-old Bryce is also considered an elite basketball prospect.

The 38-year-old LeBron has also spoken about his desire to continue his NBA career until he can play alongside Bronny.

“My last year will be played with my son,” James said last year. “Wherever Bronny is at, that’s where I’ll be. I would do whatever it takes to play with my son for one year. It’s not about the money at that point.”

NFL player Damar Hamlin, who suffered a cardiac arrest during a game in January, tweeted his support after the news broke.

“Prayers to Bronny & The James family as well. here for you guys just like you have been for me my entire process,” he wrote.

Another USC player, Vincent Iwuchukwu, suffered a cardiac arrest last July. He went on to play in 14 games for the Trojans last season. The team is due to leave for a pre-season tour of Greece and Croatia next week.


https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/ ... SApp_Other

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Wow. At 18. Hope it will have no further consequences.

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Michelle Beadle explains why ‘TNT dominates ESPN’ in NBA coverage
"That position and that show has never been allowed to marinate and it’s sort of why you continue to see change."

ESPN’s layoffs as of late have been well documented, with the latest coming in the form of longtime NBA analyst Mark Jackson. The company’s NBA coverage next season will look entirely different after this round of layoffs, and is a culprit for why former NBA Countdown host Michelle Beadle believes that TNT is “dominating” ESPN in their NBA coverage.

Beadle famously served as one of the hosts of NBA Countdown from 2016-2019 before leaving the company entirely in the summer of 2019.

She particularly detailed in an interview with Front Office Sports how she believes that NBA Countdown has never been given “a chance to marinate.”

“That position and that show has never been allowed to marinate and it’s sort of why you continue to see change,” said Beadle. “It’s unfortunate and it’s why TNT dominates because they’re allowed to marinate for decades and the product gets better with year after year. So that’s my simple take on what I observed while I was there [at ESPN].”

Beadle certainly has a point when you compare ESPN’s pregame show NBA Countdown to TNT’s Inside The NBA. There have been five NBA Countdown hosts (Maria Taylor, Sage Steele, Doris Burke, Michelle Beadle, and Hannah Storm) that are either no longer employed with the company or simply aren’t involved in the show anymore.

Meanwhile, NBA on TNT has stuck with their cast of regulars including Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley. Ernie Johnson, and Kenny Smith. That group has been together since O’Neal joined the company in 2011.

One of ESPN’s recent layoffs included Jalen Rose, who was a part of the NBA Countdown crew this past season, meaning that the show will yet again have another year of turnover.

https://awfulannouncing.com/espn/michel ... erage.html

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The show was not TNT's challenger. The TNT crew is truly unique.
But it was also not a bum. Burke, Steele and Taylor know their stuff. Burke and Steele are particularly versed on hoops. I forget which NBA player stated that Burke was actually the best basketball commentator in all networks. I enjoyed it when I watched it.

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Shams Charania
@ShamsCharania@sportsbots.xyz
Rockets working to trade Kevin Porter Jr. along with draft compensation in wake of charges of felony assault and strangulation due to alleged attack on girlfriend, per sources.

Details at @TheAthletic@sportsbots.xyz: https://theathletic.com/4861233/2023/0…

This guy has been bad news for a long time it seems.

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And, who will take him? And why?

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Bam Adebayo was like "dude"

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