Steph Curry Says He Could Beat Michael Jordan If The Game Was On The Line Yes, the Golden State Warriors are the reigning NBA champs and 22-0 this season, but there will be many people who look at Steph Curry ‘s recent comments to ESPN’s Sam Alipour and scream “PUMP YOUR BRAKES, YOUNG MAN!” Via HuffingtonPost In terms of who would come out on top, Chicago or Golden State, Curry was quick to hedge — “It’s hard to compare the teams,” “it’s an impossible debate,” “we want to keep getting better” — but in terms of who would best the other, him or Jordan, in the contest’s final moments, Curry was just as quick to provide the play-by-play of how exactly he would beat No. 23. “Right to left, step back. I knock it down,” Curry said, referencing a move he executes and a jumper he hits virtually every night these days. That’s a striking prediction when you remember that Jordan has been considered untouchable for about two decades now. But Curry went even further, questioning even Jordan’s seemingly innate ownership of the title of Greatest Of All Time. “It’s a high mountain to climb, but I’m pretty motivated to take on the challenge,” he told Alipour. “Whatever that means, however you got on that mountain, why not try to climb it? … Why else would I be playing [if not to try to top Jordan]?” “You want to be the best you can be. And if the best you can be is better than him, then why not?” he added. What do you think? Is Steph feelin’ himself a lil’ too much, or does he have the goods to pay it off? Image via AP
Steph Curry Says He Could Beat Michael Jordan If The Game Was On The Line Yes, the Golden State Warriors are the reigning NBA champs and 22-0 this season, but there will be many people who look at Steph Curry ‘s recent comments to ESPN’s Sam Alipour and scream “PUMP YOUR BRAKES, YOUNG MAN!” Via HuffingtonPost In terms of who would come out on top, Chicago or Golden State, Curry was quick to hedge — “It’s hard to compare the teams,” “it’s an impossible debate,” “we want to keep getting better” — but in terms of who would best the other, him or Jordan, in the contest’s final moments, Curry was just as quick to provide the play-by-play of how exactly he would beat No. 23. “Right to left, step back. I knock it down,” Curry said, referencing a move he executes and a jumper he hits virtually every night these days. That’s a striking prediction when you remember that Jordan has been considered untouchable for about two decades now. But Curry went even further, questioning even Jordan’s seemingly innate ownership of the title of Greatest Of All Time. “It’s a high mountain to climb, but I’m pretty motivated to take on the challenge,” he told Alipour. “Whatever that means, however you got on that mountain, why not try to climb it? … Why else would I be playing [if not to try to top Jordan]?” “You want to be the best you can be. And if the best you can be is better than him, then why not?” he added. What do you think? Is Steph feelin’ himself a lil’ too much, or does he have the goods to pay it off? Image via AP
SMH… Men Steal $41,000 Worth Of Chicken Wings Remember when we told you about those Georgia warehouse workers who stole $65,000 worth of chicken wings ??? Well not to be outdone, there’s a father/son duo out of New York who pilfered $41,000 worth of bird. Why? To sell on the street and to competitors of course. Syracuse.com reports: Two employees of a Syracuse restaurant are accused of stealing more than $40,000 in chicken wings and selling them to other restaurants and “on the street” for a poultry sum, according to the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s office spokesman Jon Seeber said Paul Rojek, 56, and Joshua Rojek, 33, of Syracuse, billed approximately $41,000 of chicken-wing orders to the Twin Trees Two restaurant’s business account between February and late November. The father-son pair was employed there as cooks, Seeber said. The pair would pick up the orders and re-sell them on the street or to other local establishments for a reduced price. They would later destroy and withhold the sales transactions receipts for those orders, Seeber said. They’re facing charges including grand larceny in the third degree and falsifying business records in the first degree. They appeared in court Nov. 24 where a judge set their bail at $2,500 cash or bond. So is this like black market bird??? Really??? What do YOU think about this father/son stealing wings???
SMH… Men Steal $41,000 Worth Of Chicken Wings Remember when we told you about those Georgia warehouse workers who stole $65,000 worth of chicken wings ??? Well not to be outdone, there’s a father/son duo out of New York who pilfered $41,000 worth of bird. Why? To sell on the street and to competitors of course. Syracuse.com reports: Two employees of a Syracuse restaurant are accused of stealing more than $40,000 in chicken wings and selling them to other restaurants and “on the street” for a poultry sum, according to the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s office spokesman Jon Seeber said Paul Rojek, 56, and Joshua Rojek, 33, of Syracuse, billed approximately $41,000 of chicken-wing orders to the Twin Trees Two restaurant’s business account between February and late November. The father-son pair was employed there as cooks, Seeber said. The pair would pick up the orders and re-sell them on the street or to other local establishments for a reduced price. They would later destroy and withhold the sales transactions receipts for those orders, Seeber said. They’re facing charges including grand larceny in the third degree and falsifying business records in the first degree. They appeared in court Nov. 24 where a judge set their bail at $2,500 cash or bond. So is this like black market bird??? Really??? What do YOU think about this father/son stealing wings???
Fan Bites “The Walking Dead” Star Norman Reedus At Meet-And-Greet Event As we’ve mentioned before, we’re fans of AMC’s The Walking Dead , but not enough to try to Evander Holyfield one of the series’ biggest stars! At a TWD meet-and-greet event in New Jersey this past weekend, an unnamed, delusional, die-hard “Darryl” stan posed for a photo with actor Norman Reedus and proceeded to tell him everything she had ever fantasized about. She told him how she like to pretend that they were married and were living a happy life together. Yeah, that should have been the red flag right there. Unfortunately for Reedus, he doesn’t have Darryl’s penchant for sensing a threat and dealing with it accordingly. Shortly after sharing the story of their matrimony, the fan tried to bite Norman’s chest and was promptly removed from the property. The fan was spared the further embarrassment of having charges pressed against her, Reedus opted out since the out of control walker woman didn’t draw blood. Crazy heffa hopped on Instagram later to apologize: Some of the fans of these shows are some REALLY weird people. Image via AMC/Gene Page
Must-See Reactions To Kim K’s Baby Name Reveal It’s official: Kanye & Kimmy’s newborn bundle of swirly joy is named Easton Saint. Like Lil’ Saint from You Got Served but not really. And yes, Twitter is going CRAZY over the not-very-game-changing name that certainly didn’t disappoint. Hit the flip for the best (and funniest) reactions to newborn baby Saint’s name.
Lebron James Signs Liftetime Deal With Nike Lebron James is living up to his jersey number, signing the first ever lifetime endorsement deal granted from Nike. Even though the specifics of the deal have not been released to the public, rumor has it that Lebron just came up on some SERIOUS cash , and will likely be dealing with Nike long after his retirement. Via ESPN : Nike has signed Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James to a lifetime deal in what one source familiar with the negotiations said is the largest single-athlete guarantee in company history. “We can confirm that we have agreed to a lifetime relationship with LeBron that provides significant value to our business, brand and shareholders,” Nike said in a statement. “We have already built a strong LeBron business over the past 12 years, and we see the potential for this to continue to grow throughout his playing career and beyond.” “I’m very humble, man,” James said to reporters after Monday’s practice. “It’s been an unbelievable time for myself and my family, and I’m just grateful that Nike and [Nike founder] Phil Knight and everyone over there just believed in a skinny-old, skinny 18-year-old kid from Akron, Ohio, and I’m happy to be a part of such a great company.” A source close to the deal told ESPN that it easily surpasses the 10-year, $300 million deal Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant signed with the world’s largest shoe and apparel brand last summer. Nike has made more versions of James’ shoe than for any other athlete outside of Jordan, who is on his 30th Air Jordan. Both James and Nike’s business has grown exponentially since 2003, when Nike signed James on the eve of the NBA lottery to a seven-year, $90 million deal, its largest athlete deal ever at the time. Nice! Make some space in your closet for more Lebrons… Instagram
Donald Trump Calls To Ban Muslims From Entering US Has Donald Trump finally made a statement that not even his most rabid supporters would get behind? Donald made it clear that he firmly stands for discrimination based on country of origin , and now based on religious grounds, stating that the US needs to shut down immigration to all Muslims entering the US, whether for long-term immigration or short-term tourism — including Americans of Islamic faith who currently happen to be out of the country and are looking to return home. Via MailOnline : Donald Trump today called for ‘a total and complete shutdown’ of Muslim immigration into America. In a dramatic intervention in the wake of the San Bernardino massacre, the Republican frontrunner claimed the country was at risk of ‘horrendous attacks by people that believe only in jihad’. Citing one poll that found that 25 percent of Muslims ‘agreed that violence against Americans here in the United States is justified as a part of the global Jihad,’ Trump said hatred by Muslims toward Americans ‘is beyond comprehension.’ Immigration needed to be halted ‘until our country’s representatives can figure out what is going on,’ the campaign wrote. Trump, and many of his GOP rivals, had already called on the Obama Administration to halt bringing in 10,000 Syrian refugees during the aftermath of the Nov. 13 ISIS attacks in Paris. At the time, Trump said he would prefer to just take in Christian refugees. And as for the millions of practicing Muslims already living here… Trump has also talked about increasing surveillance of mosques and creating a database for Muslims [already] living in the country. This new statement is taking it a step further, suggesting that all Muslims be banned from entering the United States. When asked to articulate who would be included in this plan – Muslim immigrants or American Muslims who are currently abroad – Trump spokeswoman Hope Hicks told The Hill: ‘Mr. Trump says, “everyone.”‘ Tourists and those seeking immigration visas would also be told no. Hmmm… first no Mexicans…now no Muslims. Donald sure is working his way through the spectrum of brown people. We suspect it’s only a matter of time before he trickles on over to his master plan for Black folks… Funny how we haven’t heard his plan for all the radial “Christian” white men that attack this nation with domestic terror at frightening rates. Either way, even other Republicans are saying this idea is bigoted at best, and dumb as all hell at worst. Does this mean we are FINALLY finished with Donald the Clown??
Spike Lee’s bizarro soul-burner Chi-Raq is the best film of 2015 that elevates Black cinema to bold new heights. OK, I’m lying. But it’s definitely not as unwatchable, exploitative and culturally aloof as the trollish trailer suggests. Splashed with stunning visuals, infectious energy and powerful performances, Chi-Raq actually works (sometimes) as one big shake of the post-racial table that punches viewers in the face with ugly inner-city realities. Based on the ancient Greek play Lysistrata (where a brave revolutionary convinces the women of Greece to withhold sex to end a war), the never boring Chi-Raq delves into Chicago’s bullet-torn streets with a fearless gusto rarely seen in widely released films. Held together by an incredible cast, the film centers around impossibly gorgeous stunner “Lysistrata” (Teyonah Parris) who looks like a million IG likes and reluctantly leads the “No Peace, No P*ssy” revolution after an innocent girl is shot dead in the streets. Jennifer Hudson plays the slain girl’s grieving mother (“Irene”) beautifully in a courageous role that gives the film depth and purpose. There’s also a lean-sippy, trap-rappy gang leader “Chi-Raq” (Nick Cannon), white megachurch pastor “Father Corridan” (John Cusack), one-eyed weirdo gang leader named “Cyclops” (Wesley Snipes), steely neighborhood matriarch “Miss Helen” (Angela Bassett) and a hilarious cameo by Dave Chappelle. A giddy Samuel L. Jackson (“Dolmedes”) narrates the film with strangely profound prose in a colorful array of stolen Steve Harvey suits. He’s hilarious. His suits deserve an Oscar nomination. None of this makes sense in the trailer but somehow comes together in the actual film where Chi-Raq leads the Spartan gang (when he’s not shirtless and rapping terribly) in an ongoing war with the Trojan gang lead by Cyclops (who giggles and wears bedazzled eyepatches). If this sounds corny, it absolutely is, along with everyone speaking in rhyme (which you’ll either hate or…hate). Why Spike chose this “edgy” dialogue style, we may never know, but it’s mostly aggravating and deflates key scenes. I blame Empire . Spike, why mayne? The warring Trojans and Spartans represent the gun violence plaguing the city that Lysistrata hopes to end with her global sex strike. Lysistrata is also Chi-Raq’s boo. Imagine a Trap Dr. Suess. That’s how Chi-Raq speaks to Lysistrata with fire in his eyes. Relationship goals. But, naturally, things get complicated. “Miss Helen” serves as Chi-Raq ’s loudest voice of reason who inspires “Lysistrata” to lead the revolution. White pastor “Father Corridan” adds to Spike’s looming message with a must-see sermon that completely breaks down inner-city gun violence. Both characters, along with “Lily” (Jennifer Hudson), drive Spike’s uncomfortably potent points home. Overall, Chi-Raq is a beautiful trainwreck oozing with Black excellence. Angela Bassett, Teyonah Parris and Jennifer Hudson are excellent. The cinematography and costume design are phenomenal. Nick Cannon is shockingly tolerable as “Chi-Raq” proving that anything is, indeed, possible. Many will HATE Spike’s “mid-life masterpiece” filled with one-dimensional caricatures, sloppy “satire” and throngs of objectified women while others will leave the theatre with a newfound urge to fight gun violence in their community (or at least discuss it). It’s classic Spike—heavy-handed, poignant and completely ridiculous with daring scenes that confront the purple elephants in the room. For the past several weeks, various thought leaders have expressed serious concerns based on a 2-minute trailer and vowed to boycott the movie. A “problematic” movie that no one in Hollywood would touch for obvious reasons. A “problematic” movie that’s also a must-see. At no point is Spike disrespectful to Chicagoans furious with the film’s controversial title that’s addressed in an unforgettable scene where Angela Bassett fiercely dismantles the upsetting nickname to its bitter core. Throughout Chi-Raq , Spike shows the gritty elegance of a city ravaged by violence and connects victims—some confined to wheelchairs and others the parents of slain children—to an audience that, honestly, needs to see this. There are mentions of everything from Black Lives Matter to Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof sprinkled in a film where cops ask why they should care about us if we’re killing each other and shut down in a way that’s worth the price of admission alone. Spike has been dragged to oblivion over his controversial comments about “Black-on-Black crime” and its devastating impact on our community. And yes, “Black-on-Black crime” is a handy-dandy deflection tactic that derails discussions. But Spike, like many before him, has a point (kinda) that boils over in Chi-Raq . When will we, as a people, be open to discussing gun violence in our community? Not mythical “Black-on-Black crime” but actual violence tearing families and communities apart. Every day, hundreds march to protest gun violence in gang-riddled cities but is that enough? Why boycott a film that at least pushes this conversation to the forefront? We can discuss institutional racism, the prison industrial complex and police brutality but never solutions to a growing epidemic? This past May, there were a record-breaking 43 homicides in Baltimore . 43. In one month. And, according to the film, 7,356 in Chicago from 2001 to date. Is it really wrong (and deflective) to question why there’s no outrage over this? The same level of (understandable) outrage that fuels the Black Lives Matter movement when racist cops murder innocent young men and women? Why is even asking these questions (especially on social media) so contentious? Spike may not have the answers (I counted 0) but he sparked an essential debate with an important film (if nothing else) that everyone should see for themselves in a truly incredible year for Black film.
