Summary: In this year’s 2016 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers selected Ben Simmons with the first overall pick. On September 30th, Simmons rolled his right ankle during a training camp scrimmage. After receiving an MRI of his foot and ankle, Simmons was diagnosed with a broken metatarsal in his right foot. Simmons is expected to recover from surgery to repair the Jones fracture in just three months but rumors are saying that he might sit out the entire 2016-2017 NBA season. Bob Cooney of the Daily News has cited a source telling him that the 76ers might be forced to allow Simmons sit the entire season based on the recommendation of his agent, Rich Paul. Bob Cooney stated that, “ I just got off the phone with someone I trust who said there’s no way his agent will let him play this season.” Rich Paul’s Klutch Sports Group represents players like LeBron James and John Wall. Paul is asking the 76ers to sit Simmons for the season to protect his client’s long-term health. This past summer, Nike signed Simmons to a five – year, $20 million endorsement contract. Performance bonuses could push the deal to over $40 million. Rich Paul sees the potential in Simmons becoming the face of Nike once he hits his prime. This particular injury …show more content…
If Simmons is cleared by the team’s medical staff to play this January, I see no reason for him not to play. If the team allows an agent to dictate whom the team plays, it creates an ugly precedent allowing this to happen again in the future. The 76ers fan base are starved for good basketball and if Simmons sits the entire season, it will be demoralizing as they already dealt with the same scenario with Nerlens Noel and Joel Embiid from years past. It would be a rip off to the fans that paid good money to see Simmons play if he is sitting on the bench fully healthy this
This decision has to be almost solely on the very real possibility that Ball lost his college eligibility when his shoe was released due to the money he would be making as a college athlete off of the shoe, although the brand he’s apart of, Big Baller Brand, is a family brand. However, it was a much more heartbreaking reality for UCF kicker Donald De La Haye, who lost his NCAA eligibility because of the money he made off of his Youtube videos. They only consisted of him showing off his amazing kicking skills, but his career unfortunately had to pay the ultimate price. If these young ADULTS can’t make their own money in case of injury, then how will they make a living in the future?
Simmons also talked about the temptations he faced in college from agents and shoe companies, which we hear a lot about when it comes to star athletes.
This worker met Ms. January Hollins in the children hospital. Privacy practices and Tennessen notices were reviewed and signed. The interview was recorded.
Lamar Odom has improved enough that it he will soon have to leave the Cedars-Sinai Medical Hospital according to Radar Online, Jan 8, 2016. It is reported that in the next couple of days, he will be discharged and then transferred into a rehabilitation facility.
As Lamar Odom fights for his life from an apparent drug overdose, his father, and his two children join the Kardashians at his hospital bedside. According to CNN News, Oct. 15, 2015, Lamar’s condition is still critical, he is in a coma and on a ventilator. The Reverend Jesse Jackson also reported that he was on life support. So far, no news has been verified from hospital staff, only by sources and people who have visited the NBA star.
Gordon Hayward, an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Boston Celtics, was arguably the most talked about NBA player during the opening nights of the season. Sadly, he was talked about, because of his season ending injury. Five minutes into his first game as a Celtic, Hayward lands awkwardly, fractures his left tibia and dislocates his left ankle. Silence fell as the crowd witnessed this gruesome injury.
Another year, another early playoff exit by point guard Chris Paul and the Los Angeles Clippers. This is what people expect from the Clippers now and they always seem to deliver. It is crazy that Chris Paul has never made it to the Conference Finals in his career. At age 32, he has to make the choice whether to give it another go with the Clippers or try his luck elsewhere.
Joel Embiid's Contract has to be the craziest sports move in history. You give a guy 148 million dollars, but he only played 31 games in 3 years. He has been injury prone ever since he came into the league and for you got to be the craziest organization in history. I'd rather give Ben Simmons 148 million dollars then Embiid. In my opinion, Ben Simmons is the next Lebron James. Embiid is a decent player, but he's not going to be great being restricted to 27 minutes a game for the rest of his career. Joel will be a good offensive player and a decent defensive player, but he will be worth 148 million dollars in my book. With that being said that is how I feel about this crazy situation. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please make
on Saturday February 24, 2018 rapper NBA YoungBoy was arrested for a felony warrant for kidnapping and other alleged charges. NBA Youngboy was caught on camera body slamming his girlfriend Jania in a hotel hallway in Waycross, Georgia. Police were called when a guest heard the commotion from the couple and called to alert the front desk.
The Toronto Raptors will be trying to grab their first ever ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals when they visit the Miami Heat for the Game 6 of their best-of-seven Second Round series on Friday night at AmericanAirlines Arena and push the host team to elimination.
Mark Cuban was born July 31, 1958 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His parents are Shirley (Feldman) and Norton Cuban. Mark was always a businessman, since he was 12 Mark was selling garbage bags from door to door. The trash bags helped him pay his way through college at Indiana University, and then his junior year he used chain mail to pay for college. Two years after finishing his degree, Mark moved to Dallas and got a job selling personal computers. It didn't matter that he didn't know anything about them because Cuban taught himself by reading the manuals. After convincing a customer to loan him $500, he launched Micro Solutions, a reseller of local-area network and connectivity products.
This article is about what kind of player Brandon Ingram will be when he starts his rookie season with the Lakers. He is not going to cause as much drama as D’Angelo Russell did last season. During his introductory news conference on Tuesday, he did not anticipate how he might play this season instead he promised that he would be coachable. He said this same word three times as he was questioned at the Lakers’ practice facility with second-round draft pick Ivica Zubac. He said that he will be coachable enough to listen to the coach. He just expects to work hard and show up every day aggressive. He also pointed out that no one can replace Kobe Bryant and that as long as his coach is happy, he is happy. This sounded a little prepared and cheesy,
In regard to Simmons, the comparison between himself and James is nothing more than a joke. First, Simmons does have excellent court vision and displayed his outstanding passing skills in the 2016 summer league. But in terms of scoring and athleticism, Simmons will likely never come close to James, one of the top five players in NBA history.
The newly acquired seven-time All-Star forward Joe Johnson of the Eastern Conference Southeast Division leading team Miami Heat said that he wanted to finish his playing career with the Micky Arison-owned basketball organization on Tuesday.
It has been a few months since the renowned basketball player, Lamar Odom recovered from a coma due to overdose of a drug. Thats when he indulged in activities that got him into trouble. A few weeks back, Lamar was caught on video while he was on drugs and that was one shameful event.