Colin Kaepernick and some other NFL players who have recently protested on the field might have the attention of people now but Carmelo Anthony was one of the first high profile athletes to speak out on the issues plaguing our country. Going back to last year’s NBA season, Melo spoke about police brutality and other social issues in a lengthy Instagram post that really got people talking. He followed that up with his speech at the ESPY’s, where he was joined by Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade and Lebron James. With those issues still big as ever, Melo was asked about it again yesterday during the Knicks training camp, where he revealed that it’s hard for athletes to talk on things like this because they are in a “lose-lose” situation.
(Video) NBA: In KD’s First Game With The Warriors, Steph Curry & Andre Iguodala Stole The Show
Last night was the first NBA preseason game of the year and it involved the Golden State Warriors taking on the Toronto Raptors in Vancouver, Canada. It was a reality check that Kevin Durant really did sign with the Warriors and it wasn’t just a bad dream, as he slammed home his first two points as a member of his new team. Aside from that, the highlight of the night belonged to Steph Curry and Andre Iguodala, who connected on an alley-oop to show they are already in mid-season form.
(Video) NBA: Lebron Jumped In The Moshpit During Kanye’s Saint Pablo Tour In Cleveland
Fans of Kanye West got a big surprise last night during his Saint Pablo tour stop in Cleveland. That’s because while they were looking up at the elevated stage watching Ye perform, they found themselves in the midst of a moshpit with Lebron James and other Cavs players. Bron started off the night in one of the suites but couldn’t help but go down to the floor and feel the energy up close. As you might expect, fans went crazy when they saw him down there.
(Video) Boxing: Floyd Mayweather Throws $100 Bills In Crowd While Lil Kim Performs “Get Money”
Lil Kim was in Las Vegas last night with the Bad Boy reunion tour performing her hits from throughout the years and when she did her verse from “Get Money”, Floyd Mayweather joined her on stage just to remind everyone that he does indeed, have money. Some of the fans in attendance were lucky enough to “get money” when Floyd started throwing out $100 bills to the crowd. While it’s not clear how much he blessed members of the crowd with, seeing from the number of bills he threw, it looked like $10,000 easily. I gotta start going to concerts where Floyd will at least be in the vicinity. Might leave with a few racks.
(Video) NBA: DJ Khaled Used To Sell Mixtapes To Shaq When He Was A Ball Boy For Orlando Magic
DJ Khaled has the world in his palms at the moment but it wasn’t always like that. He started out grinding like most dj’s do just by trying to get music into as many hands as possible. He took advantage of his position as a ball boy with the Orlando Magic in the early-mid 90’s by getting his mixtapes in the hands of some influential people, namely Shaq and countless other Magic players. It was a move that would help propel him on the way to stardom.
NBA: Mike Conley Signs With Jordan Brand And Is Happy He Never Has To Wear Chef Curry’s Again
Mike Conley has so many reasons to smile heading into this NBA season. The Grizzlies point guard is the highest paid player in the league after signing his massive $153 million dollar contract this summer. He also is on a team that always finds a way to be competitive, even when you think they won’t. Perhaps what brings the biggest smile to his face at the moment however is the fact he will never have to wear Steph Curry’s Under Armour kicks again after signing with Jordan brand.
