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Anthony Davis is hot. He must be if he's capable of holding the sun in the palm of his ginormous hand.During Spencer Hawes Jersey a sunrise photo shoot for RedBull, the Pelicans star, dunked, blocked, shot and palmed the flaming ball of Rashad Vaughn Jersey fire and the result was a bunch of phenomenalphotos. Davis is a rising star in the NBA, but the things he can do with a Chris Copeland Jersey rising sun is pretty crazy.MORE: | What we're trying to say is Davis is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Jersey obviously superhuman and his opponents should watch out before he sends us into an age of darkne s.(Source: Dustin Snipes/Red Bull)So, how did they shoot these awesome photos? Check out the behind-the-scenes footage from the set Michael Beasley Jersey .Keep on shining, sunshine.

NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman broke down in tears on CNN while discu singTuesday's historic meetingbetween North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and President Donald Trump."Today is Tobias Enstrom Jersey a great day for everyone," Rodmansaid. "I'm so happy."Wearing a red "Make America Great Again" hat,the five-time NBA champion and longtime friend of Kim Jong Unbecame emotional while sharing hisrole in bringing the two leaders together.Speaking with CNNs while wearing a Make America Great Again hat, former NBA star describes his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his hopes for the country Cuomo Ben Chiarot Jersey Prime Time (@CuomoPrimeTime) I said to everybody, the door will open, said Rodman. When I went back home from North Korea in 2014 , I got so many death threats. I was sitting up protecting everything. And Ibelieved in North Korea butI couldnt even go home.I had to hide out for 30 days.I kept my head highand I knew things were going to change. I knew it. I was the only one.I never had no one to hear me. No one to see me. But I took those bullets, I took Laurie Boschman Jersey all of that. Everybody came at me and Im still standing.MORE: Speakingfrom Singapore, the former Bulls star lashed out at former President Barack Obama.Obama didnt even give me the time of day, Rodman said.I asked him Obama I said I have something to say from North Korea. He just brushed me off. But that didnt deter me."The 57-year-old, who participated on Trump'sreality TV show, "The Celebrity Apprentice," said the White Housethanked him for his role in reaching out to North Korea.Rodman said Trump's secretary called him to say, "Donald Trump is so proud of you, he says thank you."It Jack Roslovic Jersey marks a contrast from 2014, whenTrump tweeted about Rodman being "either drunk or on drugs"in response to the former NBA star's suggestion the two might travel to North Korea together.Dennis Rodman was either drunk or on drugs (delusional) when he said I wanted to go to North Korea with him. Glad I fired him on Apprentice! Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) Crazy Dennis Rodman is saying I wanted to go to North Korea with him. Never discu sed, no interest, last place on Earth I want to go to. Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) "Let's just hope for the best," Rodmansaid. "We don't need a miracle, we just need the doors to be open so we can start freshand Dustin Byfuglien Jersey make this place a better world, baby, that's it."

ESPN analyst MarkJackson has an unusual vantage point forthe Western Conference finals, and it's not because of the seat he Luol Deng Jersey wasgranted as a colorcommentator. As the Warriors continue to ascendin the NBA playoffs, Jackson is forcedto sit and watch the players hementored last springwork to deliver a championship without him in charge.Jackson, fired last Mayafter a 51-31 regular season that was the Warriors' best since 1991-92,looks back on his days in the Bay Area in a positive lightand is encouraged by the progre sion the team has made even after his departure.MORE: | | Im proud of what we were able to accomplish the three years I was there. Jackson said in an ESPN conference call. A lot of handsand a lot of great work by players, by ownership, by management, by my staff, Im so proud of that. Im thrilled that theyre continuing that. Its an unbelievable accomplishment, and its a lot of recognition acro s the board, including the current staff of Steve Kerr and his guys. Its good to see what theyve been able to accomplish.The Warriors once again hired a first-time head coach and TVbroadcasterin Steve Kerr, as Jackson signed a multi-year deal to return to ESPN. Jackson has a respectful relationship with the fellow ex-point guardwho took his seat at the Oracle Arena. In his first year Tyler Ennis Jersey , Kerr guided Golden State to the No. 1 seed in the West and a franchise-best 67-15 record.I have a tremendous amount of respect for him. Jackson said. Hes a cla s guy, and our relationship has always been the same. Nothing but respect and appreciation for one another, and Im happy for him. Theres never been or will be an i sue between Steve and I. We talk every so often, and when I call the games, hes been extremely kind and generous and obviously Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Jersey supportive.Jackson played 17 seasons in the NBA before retiring from basketball after the 2003-04 season. He then made the jump to ESPNin what eventually led to a seven-year mark with the company.Golden State hired him to take over for Keith Smart in 2011, but the hire only lasted three years after the Warriors fired him last May whenthe Clippers eliminated his Warriorsin the firstround.His broadcasting partner, JeffVan Gundy, went through a similar situation with the Rockets, the other team in the Westfinals. General manager Daryl Morey fired Van Gundy in his first season after the Rockets were eliminated inthe first-round of the playoffs for the third time in four seasons. Van Gundy still holds a strong relationship with his former bo s and employees in Houston.Im Wilt Chamberlain Jersey still very friendly with the guy that fired me. Van Gundy joked. I consider him a good friend, and that may seem odd, but we worked together for a year and I really respect him and his work ethic.His a sistant general manager, Ger son Rosas, I consider a dear friend. Hes a great man and a great person.I have great respect for Leslie Alexander as an owner because he has a deep desire to win." Van Gundy said. "He went the anti-tank route when they were struggling and he tried to give his fans in Houston a good product while they were trying to rebuild and find star talent as they ultimately were able to do with Harden and Howard. I have a lot of respect for the people I used to work for there, and their drive to be a championship-caliber team.Van Gundy and Jackson both are among hot names for job openings this offseason. The Pelicans have not contacted Jackson, he said.But Jackson has a 121-109 (52.6percent) career record, improving in each of his three head-coaching seasons. And Van Gundy is 430-318 (57.5 percent) for his career, including reaching the 1999 NBA Finals with the Knicks.Whether either returns to coaching is unclear. But with ABC and ESPN holding broadcast rights, they will be at the games, including the NBA Larry Nance Jersey Finals, no matter who ends up advancing.

InjuredClippers forward Blake Griffin broke his hand in an altercation with a team equipment manager, according to Jean-Francois Jacques Jersey reports.The equipment manager, identified as, and Griffin are friends with a long history of roughhousing. But this time it went too far. forward Blake Griffin injured his right hand after Andrew Ference Jersey hitting a member of the team's equipment staff during an argument in Toronto Michael Eaves (@michaeleaves) MORE: | The altercation started in a restaurant. It proceeded outside where Griffin hit the equipment staffer multiple times. Michael Eaves (@michaeleaves) The fracture doesn't appear to be too serious, as the report says the injury is Bill Ranford Jersey expected to keep him out onlya couple of weeks. He hasn't played since Dec. 26 while.ESPN Mark Messier Jersey sources tell and I that Blake Griffin has suffered suspected broken hand in undisclosed team-related incident Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) The Clippers weren't expecting Griffin back before the All-Star break anyway. Now the question is whether he delayed his return and po sibly earned a suspension, from the team, Patrick Maroon Jersey for his action.Griffin has been selected for the All-Star Game in each of his five NBA seasons. That streak likely will come to an end this season.

Anybody who watches the NBA knows that superstars often get the benefit of the doubt from officials.Its been that way for years, and theres no indication of this dynamic changing Mateen Cleaves Jersey any time soon.Raptors coach Dwane Caseyhas had about enough of it.The Cavaliers, whom Caseys team is battling in the Eastern Conference finals, is replete with stars. Toronto is not. Gue s which way he thinks the refs are leaning?MORE: Complaining about officiating carries more weight after a win. If you do itafter a lo s, it sounds a lot like youre making excuses.The Raptors rolled to a 99-84 Game 3 win Saturday night, and by , Casey afterwardmade at least six different points Detroit Pistons Jersey about what he implied to bebiased officiating.I said it before the game. We have the greatest officials in the league, Casey said. But how you can mi s fouls like that and calls like that. I cant see it. Ive been in this league a long time, in college basketball a long time, but again, theres got to be consistency Jerry Stackhouse Jersey . The same foul on one end has got to be the same foul on the other.Dime Magazine offers this evidence supporting Caseys a sertions: Dime Magazine (@DimeMag) MORE: Casey said Bismack Biyombo, who was a monster in Game Dennis Rodman Jersey 3 with 26 rebounds (!) and fourblocks, gets hit almost on every rebound and put-back there is, and he just doesnt get the calls whether hes rolling to the bucket. Weve just got to have consistency with that.Casey also pointed out the Raptors won the game despite shooting zero free throws in the Joe Dumars Jersey fourth quarter (Toronto outscored Cleveland 19-14 in the fourth). The lack of calls is frustrating, he said, but our guys played through it. So that shows a sense of toughne s, a sense of togetherne s.Its not the first time this series Casey has made his feelings about the refs known. A fine may be forthcoming,even if he does have a point.

Clearly, this is the kind of court Thabo Sefolosha prefers.The Hawks forward, fresh off in a New York trial, on Wednesdayplayed his first game since sustaining abroken right leg and ligament damage Alex Stalock Jersey April 7 while being arrested outside a New York nightclub.MORE: | "Its great to be back,"Sefolosha said, ,afterthe Hawks defeated the Spurs,100-86, in an exhibition game at Philips Charlie Coyle Jersey Arena in Atlanta. "Thats what I love doing. This group is special and its like being around family."He scored five points and added three rebounds in eight minutes, all in the first half Jason Pominville Jersey ."I didnt play heavy minutes, but at the same time it was good just to have a feel for it and be out there,"he said.A New York jury last week found Sefolosha Jason Zucker Jersey not guilty on all three counts against him disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and obstructing governmental administration potentially opening the door for a lawsuit against the New York City Police Department.National Basketball Players Minnesota Wild Jersey A sociation executive director Michele Roberts said Wednesday thatthe union will aggre sively support Sefolosha if he chooses to pursue civil litigation, .

Klay Thompson is at it again., Thompson turned in another memorable performance Monday with 26 points in the second quarter in a 111-107 Brent Burns Jersey Warriors win over the Grizzlies. He had37 points on 14 of 17 shooting and was 7-for-8 from 3-point range after the first half.MORE: | | Thompson was pulled from the game Joonas Donskoi Jersey for good about midway through the third quarter and finishedwith 42 points, six rebounds and three a sists.Coupled with his Jan. 23 showing,Thompson is now the owner of Joe Thornton Jersey two of the three highest-scoring quarters in the NBA this season. The other? A 26-point third quarter completedFeb. 5 by none other than teammate Steph Curry, who merely chipped in 15 points during Monday's win.It probably goes without saying thatThompson is also the only player in the Marc-Edouard Vlasic Jersey NBA with multiple 25-point quarters this season, a feat accomplished last season by only LeBron James.26 points in the 2ndQtr, 37 in total Martin Jones Jersey for the first half for ! 14-of-17 shooting! NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats)

When you put the namesLeBron James and Lance Stephenson together, what is the first thing that comes to mind?A light breeze into the ear, right?MORE: During Game 5 of the 2014 Eastern Conference finals, Stephenson Marco Estrada Jersey blew into James' ear, leaving LeBron Toronto Blue Jays Jersey with an incredulous grin. James ultimately got the last laugh, though, with the Heat eliminating the Pacers in Game 6, but that moment became the defining image of the series.So what made Stephenson try thatbizarre move on James?"I was really trying to get him mad. Really trying Brett Anderson Jersey to win the game, trying to get him unfocused," Stephenson told ."I would try anything."Four years later, the former rivalsare teammates on a new-lookLakersroster. Knowing things will be different this season, Stephenson reflected on that moment and he still doesn't know what was going through his Toronto Blue Jays T-Shirts mind."I don't regret it," Stephensonsaid, "but sometimes I look at it like, 'Why did I do Jaime Garcia Jersey that? What made me do that?'"Those questions are just part of the Lance Stephenson experience. LeBroncan sit back and enjoy the show now.

If its January, theres something wrong in Cleveland.The Cavaliers underwent a rough January that goes beyond the 6-8record (30-20 overall) Brandon Nimmo Jersey they posted. They lost Kevin Love with a hand injury, . Before that, Love mi sed a practice and was . New guard Isaiah Thomas, expected to rescue the team upon his return early in the month, instead has been a dud, averaging 15.4 points on 36.3 percent shooting. And, for good measure, a rumor has popped up suggesting that star forward LeBron James when he hits free agency this summer.MORE: | As a wise cartoon philosopher once said, good grief. With their chemistry problems, defensive problems and problems with competition from Boston and Toronto, things look dire for the Cavs, who have representedthe East for the last three years in the NBA Finals.But history has told us to hold off on the panic button. Cleveland has been here before, undergoing some existential crisis or other that seems to open a pathway for a rival to get past them in the postseason and make their way into the Finals. Yet the Cavs have won out every time, with a daunting 36-5 mark in the East playoffs the last three springs.This season may be different. The problems of this team go much deeper than those of the recent past. But the Cavs have always managed, and theyve now won three of their last four games. Taking a look back at how the Cavs bounced back after each of their low points in the last three years gives some hope, at least, that Cleveland is headed for an upswing. 2014-15 CavsDates: Dec.28-Jan.13Record: 1-9Net rating: minus-14.4 (95.1 offensive, 109.5 defensive)Bounceback: 18-2Net rating: plus-12.3 (112.6 Travis D'Arnaud Jersey offensive, 100.3 defensive)Upshot: This Cavs slump comes with an asterisk because eight of the games came with James sitting out with a foot injury. It was also during this time that Cleveland acquired Iman Shumpert (who was out with a shoulder injury) and J.R. Smith from the Knicks in a three-team trade that sent Dion Waiters, who never really found his place in the rotation, to the Thunder. Shumpert and Smith added depth,and once everyone was healthy, the Cavs hit their stride. 2015-16 CavsDates: Nov.14-Dec.5Record: 5-6Net rating: minus-0.3 (102.5 offensive, 102.8 defensive)Bounceback: 14-2Net rating: plus-10.6 (108.5 offensive, 97.9 defensive)Upshot: There wasnt much that was remarkable about this bad stretch for the Cavs, which started with a double-overtime lo s at Milwaukee in the second half of a back-to-back. It ended after a three-game losing streak, including a lo s at Miami that James skipped New York Mets T-Shirts because of rest. (James created a meaningle s media stir by wearing a "Miami Winners"hat in his postgame interview the previous night.)Cleveland bounced right back to its winning ways after the Miami game, but that was not the end of the intrigue for this season: On Jan.22, after a win over the Clippers brought the Cavs to 30-11, coach David Blatt was fired. Still, the Cavs rallied to win the franchises first championship. 2016-17 CavsDates: Jan.4-Jan.25Record: 4-7Net rating: minus-5.0 (105.4 offensive, 110.4 defensive)Bounceback: 10-2Net rating: plus-10.5 (118.1 offensive, 107.6 defensive)Upshot: This was the most dramatic ofmidseason slumps, because at the tail end of it following a lo s to New Orleans, which was playing without star Anthony Davis James sounded off to the media, complaining that the Gregor Blanco Jersey team was"top-heavy"and lacking enough talent to repeat as champions. He told the teams beat reporters that, This came shortly after the Cavs had wrung out their last few a sets in order to obtain Kyle Korver from Atlanta.The Cavs did play well immediately after their slump, though they continued to struggle into March and April. In the end, they returned Darryl Strawberry Jersey to the Finals and were knocked out by the Warriors in five games. 2017-18 CavsDates: Dec.19-Jan.25Record: 4-11Net rating: minus-8.3 (105.8 offensive, 114.0 defensive)Bounceback: 3-1Net rating: plus-5.3 (106.8 offensive, 101.5 defensive)Upshot: Four games does not quite qualify as a rebound, and the three wins were at home against middling East teams Indiana and Detroit, and a difficult win over the Heat on Wednesday. Cleveland hasa six-game stretch before the All-Star break that should better indicate where the Cavs arebecause theyll have home games against Houston and Minnesota and roadies against Orlando, Atlanta, Boston and Oklahoma City.

Rocketsstar James Harden came in second in last season's NBAMVP race, losing out to the Warriors'Stephen Curry. He feels he was robbed of the honor.I am the best player in the league. I believe that,". "I thought I was last year, too. I Hector Rondon Jersey know I was the MVP. Thats 100 percent given all the things that happened last season."MORE: | Curry received 100 of the 130 po sible first-place votes for MVPbefore leading Golden State to Justin Verlander Jersey an NBA title in June. Harden thinks that, given the hand the Rockets were dealt last year, he and his team worked harder."Credit the Golden State Warriors for an unbelievable year,"Harden said. "They had an unbelievable team, coaching staff, everything. But that award means most valuable to your team. We finished second in the West, which nobody thought we were going to do at the beginning of Jose Cruz Jr. Jersey the year even when everybody was healthy."We were near the top in having the most injuries. We won our division in a division where every single team made the playoffs. Theres so many factors. I led the league in total points scored, minutes played. Like Anthony Gose Jersey I said, Im not taking anything away from Steph, but I felt I deserved the Most Valuable Player.While their individual statistics were similar (Harden averaged36.8 minutes and27.4 Carlos Correa Jersey points per game on 44 percentshooting, while Curry averaged 32.7 minutes and23.8 points on 48 percentshooting), Curry played on a team that finished 67-15 in the regular season.