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Carmelo Says The ‘Thrill Is Back’ Since Joining OKC Thunder
Kobe Bryant Says He Would Kneel For Anthem If He Were Still Playing
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ELIZABETH
With real unlimited beauty comes this week’s feature, Eliza- beth. Now you may think Elizabeth is full of energy, and is defi- nitely going somewhere in life. Her very presence invites people who want to get closer to her, but she’s very careful about who she lets into her inner circle. With maturity that defies her years, Eliz- abeth is able to navigate her way through the most deepest of con- versations, and she also knows how to remain humble and let others feel comfortable around her. Congratulations to Elizabeth as this week’s Beauty Unlimited feature.
Colin Kaepernick has another prominent ally from the basketball world in his na- tional anthem protest move- ment: The Black Mamba.
In an appearance this week on The Hollywood Reporter’s “Awards Chatter” podcast, re- tired LA Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was asked in a rapid- fire Q&A segment what he would do during the national anthem if he were still playing.
“Kneel,” replied Bryant, per Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.
The five-time NBA cham- pion was then asked what he would say if he could give a di- rect message to President Donald Trump right now.
“Focus on serving, not leading,” said Bryant.
Cop That Forcibly Handled Pro Tennis Player Suing Him
Pro Tennis Player, James Blake was tackled and de- tained in case of mistaken identity. Now he is being sued for defamation by cop that attacked him.
James Blake is being sued by the NYPD officer who forcibly tackled and detained him in a case of mistaken identity.
The New York police offi- cer who forcibly handled James Blake in a mistaken arrest is suing the former pro- fessional tennis player for defamation.
In the lawsuit, James Frascatore claims that Blake depicted him as an “out of control and corrupt officer” in the athlete’s book Ways of Grace, which details the incident.
In 2015, Blake was tack- led and detained outside of a Manhattan hotel by cops who mistook him for a suspect in a credit card fraud ring. Once the officers realized that they wrongfully identified Blake, they let him go. The en- counter left Blake with cuts and bruises.
KOBE BRYANT
It’s an interesting develop- ment to say the least, espe- cially after the NBA’s recent memo regarding proper an- them protocol. Bryant did hint in June that he would lean towards visiting the Trump White House if he won the NBA title, but it’s un- clear where he stands on that now after Trump called on NFL owners last month to fire any “son of a b—” who didn’t stand for the anthem.
Floyd Mayweather Pays Off $22 Million Tax Lien
Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
has put some of his earnings from the Conor McGregor fight to good use.
According to The Blast, Mayweather has paid off his $22.2 million tax lien using his McGregor earn- ings.
Reports this summer said federal tax liens filed in April showed Mayweather owed $22.2 million in back taxes for 2015. Mayweather in July filed for a temporary re- prieve because he was set to make hundreds of millions in August after his fight with McGregor.
The Blast says a release was filed by the government last month.
FLOYD MAYWEATHER
Mayweather has dealt with previous issues with the IRS in the past. McGregor even recently said he thought Mayweather’s spending habits would result in the boxer needing to fight him again to make more money.
Carmelo Anthony, right, poses with his superstar teammates, Paul George and Russell Westbrook.
der.
Per the New
York Post, An- thony shared his outlook on his new home and the reju- venating feeling that has set in.
“I’m born again a little bit. I feel like I’m in college again. My second college campus being around in a city with a college
The NBA regular season is almost upon and there has been a major shift of star play- ers from one team to the next during the off season.
One athlete in particular that will receive a mountain of attention this season is Carmelo Anthony, who de- parted from the New York Knicks in September to play for the Oklahoma City Thun-
feel,” he said. “The energy and joy is back with the game of basketball. I can feel it when I wake up. That energy is differ- ent. I think you’ll see some- thing special.”
He also added that playing alongside teammates like Russell Westbrook and Paul George reminds him of his days playing in the Olympics.
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