Kyler Korver and his Utah Jazz teammates are talking about racism in the NBA, LeBron reacts to the story, NBA players vote on who is the greatest player of all time and much more.
Utah Jazz teammates on racism and NBA
Utah Jazz players Thabo Sefolosha, Ekpe Udoh, and Georges Niang joined their teammate Kyle Korver in a powerful roundtable concerning racism in the NBA as they are speaking about their own experiences. Check out The Player’s Tribune video here:
.@utahjazz teammates @ThaboSefolosha, @EkpeUdoh, @GeorgesNiang20 and @KyleKorver open up in a powerful roundtable on racism and the @NBA. pic.twitter.com/8LGVohNvcJ
— The Players' Tribune (@PlayersTribune) April 8, 2019
LeBron James praised Korver for his piece on racism in the NBA
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James sent an appreciation tweet to his former teammate Kyle Korver, praising him for his piece on racism in the NBA and the trouble the players are encountering with the hostile crowd.
Salute my brother!! Means a lot. And like you said I hope people listen, just open your ears and listen. 🙏🏾‼️‼️ https://t.co/qBrd2H27x0
— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 8, 2019
Who’s the best NBA player of all time?
According to The Athletic’s latest poll, the NBA players voted on who is the greatest player of all time and here you can see the results. Five former or current Los Angeles Lakers stars made the top five but one individual is a clear GOAT.
NBA players voted on who is the greatest player of all time pic.twitter.com/JxLED7spfd
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) April 8, 2019
NBA and Rap music
The DJBooth wrote an interesting article on 15 most disappointing legacies In rap and their NBA counterparts, and you can check out here who failed most to live up to their potential. There are some rather amusing similarities.
We RANKED the 15 Most DISAPPOINTING Legacies In Rap History — and Their NBA Counterparts https://t.co/JU4A3H5wKM
Words @bradcallas92 | 🎨 @MichaelWalchalk pic.twitter.com/52jEAIZYl4
— DJBooth (@DJBooth) April 8, 2019
Jemerrio Jones reacts to his first career start in the NBA
Los Angeles Lakers rookie Jemerrio Jones didn’t hide his satisfaction as he reacts to his first career start after the Lakers signed him a week ago. Jones had a big game as he recorded 16 rebounds and here you can see him talking about his gratitude for an opportunity to play in the NBA.
🎥 Jemerrio Jones talks about making his first career start, pulling down 16 rebounds, and being thankful of his opportunity in the NBA pic.twitter.com/7RsjtHFG7Q
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 8, 2019