chris paul
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Hey! Y’all Need to Put Some Damn Respect on My Damn Suns, Dammit
On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors in a back-and-forth duel that was decided by an absurdly clutch three-pointer from LeBron “LeBron James” James. That victory secured them the seventh seed in the NBA Playoffs and will see them go up against the Phoenix Suns, who I am more than happy…
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Maurice Jones-Drew, NFL Player's Association Partner With Goalsetter to Surprise Over 250 Students With Savings Accounts
In our quest to break generational curses, more and more Black folks are going to therapy and embracing financial literacy. I personally have made both a priority during the pandemic—I’m happy to report that my credit score no longer resembles my shoe size—and Black-owned finance app Goalsetter has positioned itself as an excellent resource to…
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Carmelo Anthony Sets Out to Conquer Hollywood With New Venture, Creative 7
NBA heads know all about the infamous Banana Boat Crew, which consists of BFFs LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony. Each has staked their claim on the basketball court, while also expanding their respective brands to include ventures into fashion, social justice, entertainment, philanthropy and even team ownership. Anthony, in particular, has…
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The Day Sports Stood Still Proves Athletes Reserve the Right to Be Human, Too
For as far back as I can remember, I’ve always had a symbiotic relationship with sports. Whether it was throwing the football around in my neighbor’s backyard as a child, or getting clowned at basketball tryouts as an 8th grader because my sneakers had holes in them, or my father chasing me around the house…
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Pandemic Be Damned, Here's Who'll Be Competing in the 2021 NBA Slam Dunk Contest
It’s probably not the brightest idea to proceed with NBA All-Star Weekend considering we’re in the middle of a global pandemic. But since cash “fan engagement” takes precedence, according to NBA commissioner Adam Silver, we’re only a few days away from a basketball extravaganza that nobody asked for. Hell, even its own participants want nothing…
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ESPN's The Undefeated Is Giving Us a Glimpse into HBCU Sports With Why Not Us: North Carolina Central Basketball
When it comes to nailing the intersection of sports, race and culture, ESPN’s The Undefeated has been holding us down since 2016. With its masterfully executed articles, personality profiles and captivating conversations with some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment, it’s a must for every sports head eager to get their fix beyond…
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Chris Paul Leads Thousands in March to Early Voting Site at North Carolina HBCU
NBA star Chris Paul led a march on Tuesday to an early voting site at Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina. According to the Winston-Salem Journal, Paul led almost 2,500 to the polling location as part of the “March to the Polls Part 2” event. Winston-Salem is Paul’s hometown, and the Oklahoma City Thunder point…
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Black, Loud and Proud: Chris Paul Joins Forces With Mov App to Announce 'HBCU Sneaker Tour'
While inside the NBA bubble, Chris Paul made it a point to express his admiration and respect for HBCUs. Whether it was a Howard bomber jacket, Florida A&M t-shirts or shouting out Langston University or Savannah State on his sneakers, the 10-time NBA All-Star was Black, loud and proud at all times. “[I’m] just trying…
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Obama Advised NBA Players to Push for Social Justice Initiatives and Get Back in The Game
Advice from former President Barack Obama helped NBA athletes make their recent decision to return to the playoffs, alongside a suite of social justice initiatives from the organization, days after the Milwaukee Bucks launched an impromptu strike in response to the police shooting of Jacob Blake. According to ESPN, LeBron James and Chris Paul led…