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Kobe Bryant ending retirement to play with LeBron James would be ‘dope,’ says Matt Barnes
Kobe Bryant ending retirement to play with LeBron James would be ‘dope,’ says Matt Barnes lebron james, kobe bryant, lebron kobe, kobe unretire, kobe retirement, lebron lakers, los angeles lakers, nba, basketball, kobe lakers https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd4_4MPV20qVj80Rm_cQHOw?sub_confirmation=1 Well, Lakers fans can dare to dream, right? (Mark J. Terrill/Associated Press) Following the announcement that LeBron James was joining the Lakers, the team’s further moves in free agency, including adding Rajon Rondo, Lance Stephenson and JaVale McGee, struck many as, well, unexpected. But what if that was all a prelude to Los Angeles bringing aboard a certain recently retired franchise icon? Okay, Kobe Bryant almost certainly won’t be setting aside his new, Oscar-winning career as an entertainment industry entrepreneur to once again don the purple and gold and help James take on the Warriors. But if he did — man, that would be dope. At least, that was Matt Barnes’s take on the hypothetical scenario, when presented with it recently by a roving TMZ Sports reporter. Told that “L.A. is calling for Kobe to come out of retirement to play with LeBron,” and asked for his thoughts, the former Lakers teammate of Bryant’s said, “I think that’d be dope.” “Don’t know if it’ll happen,” Barnes added, before repeating his “dope” sentiment. He agreed that it sounded “like a big stretch,” if only because, with Bryant and himself both out of the NBA and nearing 40, “It’s not as easy to get that engine started anymore.” [LeBron James mural in Los Angeles quickly defaced, then restored] However, more than a few Lakers fans are hoping that the improbably does come to pass. That group includes LaMelo Ball, the youngest brother of Los Angeles point guard Lonzo Ball, who took to Twitter last week to wonder if it had been “planned [for] a long time” that Bryant would “come out of retirement to play [with] Bron.” Bryant, who retired from the NBA in 2016 after winning five championships and going to 18 All-Star Games with the Lakers, fanned a flame or two himself last week, when he said of James, “Whatever he needs, I got him.” Well, a glance at the team’s roster reveals that James could use an experienced teammate with perimeter defense and scoring skills, and as Paul George is staying in Oklahoma City, Bryant might just fit that bill nicely. For the Black Mamba, having a teammate of James’s caliber would make up somewhat for the final couple of years of his career, when he was miscast as the grizzled leader of a team otherwise featuring the very young likes of D’Angelo Russell, Julius Randle, Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance Jr. In addition, wouldn’t Bryant, who famously idolized Michael Jordan, relish a chance to make one last run at tying the six NBA rings won by His Airness? Of course, if he were to help James win another championship (just to continue the suspension-of-disbelief portion of this article), Bryant would be pushing a rival superstar that much deeper into his own solid argument for GOAT status, and Bryant might well think twice about that. In any event, the Mamba said last month that he definitely wasn’t going to acquiesce to his friend Ice Cube’s multiple requests that he suit up for the Big3 league, so at least we know that’s not happening. Bryant ma
Paul George: Winning a title 'most important thing' in free agency decision
Paul George: Winning a title 'most important thing' in free agency decision agency, decision, thing, love, important, city, george, jersey, play, opportunity, thunder, contract, title, paul, kobe, im, free, winning https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd4_4MPV20qVj80Rm_cQHOw?sub_confirmation=1 Paul George has reportedly told the Oklahoma City Thunder he is opting out of his contract and will be an unrestricted free agent. To George, the pursuit of a championship opportunity is the driving focus in whatever choice he makes. And in expressing this in the second of his three-part ESPN special, George doesn't seem to rule out a return to the Thunder -- or perhaps a move back to his hometown Los Angeles Lakers. "I'm going to get paid what I deserve off of what I bring to the table," George said. "That's not my concern.The most important thing is winning a championship." George opens up talking about his love for Los Angeles, the Lakers and former star Kobe Bryant drove him to succeed as a basketball player. “I love LA.This is home.I grew up watching Kobe," George said."When I first fell in love with the game and I’m outside playing in front of the house, I’m not picturing myself in an Indiana jersey or picturing myself in a Thunder jersey, I picture myself in a Lakers jersey. Everyone in the league would say that they would love to go back home and play for their city. It’s just something about representing home.In addition, he talks about entering free agency as a milestone moment of sorts in his career. "This is what you play for in your career is this opportunity .to ultimately pick where you want to go play at," George said. George's agent, Aaron Mintz, features prominently in the episode and explains George's various contract options, including how re-signing with Oklahoma City would give George significantly more money than any other team can offer. Paul George Conflicted Between L.A. and OKC in Free Agency.Paul George says he’s conflicted between choosing the Lakers and Thunder during his free agency this summer. George tells Dwyane Wade he always dreamed of wearing the Lakers’ Purple and Gold, but at the same time, he feels good about continuing to go to war with Russell Westbrook in OKC. The 28-year-old superstar can ink either a short-term deal with OKC or sign a five-year max contract paying him roughly $176 million. Per The Oklahoman (via PG’s ESPN series “Paul George: My Journey”):.“I want to be a champion,” George told Wade as the two sipped wine in Los Angeles. “In a way, it’s like, I want to come here, I want to play for the home team and put a Laker jersey on. That’s always gonna be something that I want to fulfill. But at the same time, it’s like, what’s the best move, though? I know who I am as a player. I just want to help the team win. And I feel comfortable doing so with Russ (Westbrook). ”.George listed other possibilities — Boston and the Clippers — but the seven-minute episode focused largely on his love for the Lakers and the pursuit by the Thunder to keep him in Oklahoma City. “When I first fell in love with the game and I’m outside playing in front of the house, I’m not picturing myself in an Indiana jersey or picturing myself in a Thunder jersey,” said George, who played his first seven seasons for the Pacers
Man Utd missed out on Hummels and Muller, says Van Gaal
Louis Van Gaal says Manchester United came close to signing two huge Bayern Munich stars during his spell at the club.United wanted to do deals for defender Mats Hummels and attacker Thomas Muller, says Van Gaal, who managed United between 2014 and 2016.However both moves fell through, with Hummels - at Borussia Dortmund at the time United were interested - returning to Bayern, and the Bundesliga champions rejecting any bids for Muller.Van Gaal told Bild: 'I wanted to sign Hummels for Manchester United, but because at that time he was coming out of a poorer season, we didn't do it in the end.'I can confirm that I wanted Muller, but there was nothing we could do.FC Bayern made it clear that they would not sell him.' Van Gaal, who has been highly critical of United ever since he was sacked the day after winning the FA Cup in favour of Jose Mourinho, also hit out at his successor's treatment of Bastian Schweinsteiger.Schweinsteiger joined United in 2015, but fell out of favour under Mourinho before being allowed to join MLS side Chicago Fire, having been frozen into the reserve team.He said: 'Schweinsteiger was older, of course, but not too old.Still, his body was not able to keep up with the high demands of Premier League.Bayern sold him to us as fit player, but, in reality, physically he had reached the end.'How Mourinho treated him after me, Schweini did not deserve this.But it also explains how things were with Schweinsteiger.'It's a shame because he is a player like Luis Enrique, Mark van Bommel or Philipp Lahm, a character always present on the pitch.
Mesut Ozil enjoys coffee with Prince Ali of Jordan
Arsenal's Mesut Ozil appears well enough to take on Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final after going out for a spot of coffee in London on Friday.Ozil missed Thursday's Europa League defeat to Ostersunds through illness and there were concerns that the playmaker could have also been absent for Sunday's Wembley showdown.However, the German international has since eased these worries after enjoying a drink of coffee with Prince Ali of Jordan in the English capital.Ozil took to Instagram on Friday afternoon to post a photo of him looking fresh and well while hanging out with Prince Ali at 39 Steps Coffee Haus in Soho.The 29-year-old picked up the illness at the beginning of the week and had been confined to his bed, missing training on both Monday and Tuesday.But earlier on Friday, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger gave an encouraging update to the fans after admitting he was confident that Ozil would be fit for Sunday along with Aaron Ramsey.Wenger, speaking to the media, admitted 'I think he (Ozil) will be alright' for the highly-anticipated Wembley showdown.Meanwhile, Ramsey could be set to feature against City after being sidelined recently with a groin strain.Wenger claimed: 'I have to make a decision on Aaron Ramsey on Saturday and he hopes to be available but he has another [fitness] test today.
Leicester 1-1 Stoke: Butland's own goal gifts Foxes point
An error by Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland gifted Leicester City a share of the spoils in an entertaining Midlands derby at the King Power Stadium.Butland spilled a cross from Marc Albrighton into his own net in the 71st minute for what at the time was an unlikely equaliser to cancel out Xherdan Shaqiri's seventh goal of the season.The keeper, captain in the absence of Ryan Shawcross, atoned for his howler by producing stunning saves to deny Riyad Mahrez and Harry Maguire while Matty James headed against the post as Claude Puel's side pulled out all the stops to chase a winner.The draw kept Stoke in second bottom spot in the Premier League, a point from safety, while Leicester moved up a place to seventh, on goal difference above Burnley.Leicester winger Mahrez made his first Premier League start since his collapsed move to Manchester City.Shawcross injured an ankle in training earlier in the week with Butland taking the skipper's armband.And there was no place in the squad for Saido Berahino after a tabloid story about his private life, or experienced midfielder Darren Fletcher.Shawcross's replacement, Bruno Martins Indi, and his team-mates were soon busy defending as Leicester forced the pressure.Leicester earned a series of corners almost straight from the kick off, and from one of them, midfielder James curled a first-time effort a foot over the bar.Stoke took a while to settle but when they did, they forced the first save of the game.Shaqiri burst through the middle and his deflected pass fell to Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, who turned inside Mahrez before curling a low shot that Kasper Schmeichel saved diving to his left in the 13th minute.There was an early booking – and what looked like a harsh one too - for Albrighton after the Leicester winger brought down Shaqiri in the 18th minute.Leicester's route to goal seemed to be mainly via set-pieces and following another corner, Mahrez sent a bouncing volley straight at Butland.Mahrez, rather than striker Jamie Vardy, looked to be their biggest threat and the Algerian winger sized up another opportunity on the half hour, cutting inside before firing wide from 20 yards.Shortly afterwards he teased the Stoke defence before his cross just evaded Vardy.But despite Leicester dominating possession, it was Stoke who took an unexpected lead a minute before the break.Shaqiri advanced from right to left before curling a low shot into the bottom corner of the net via the left hand of Kasper Schmeichel after Joe Allen dispossessed Wilfred Ndidi on the touchline.The goal rocked Leicester and it took a while for them to find their feet.In fact Stoke looked the more likely scorers and Shaqiri, who looked to be the best player on the pitch at this stage, almost found the net from 45 yards after Allen intercepted a poor kick from Schmeichel, his audacious effort skidding narrowly wide.The Foxes became increasingly edgy and, as the game wore on, looked less likely to find a way back into the game, Stoke giving
Maradona blacks out photo of Man City star Sergio Aguero
Diego Maradona is still harboring a bitterness towards Sergio Aguero, six years on from the Manchester City striker breaking up with his daughter.The World Cup winner revealed the continuation of their feud after a seemingly innocent pictured was posted on Twitter.Maradona posed for the photo at home with his lawyer but a strange oddity in the family pictures behind suggests all is still not well.Aguero was married to Maradona's daughter Gianinna for four years and had a son but their relationship ended in 2012.Maradona publicly criticised the striker in the fall-out of the break up.As the legend smiles to the camera with Matias Morla, a picture hanging on the wall behind them gives an insight into the on-going family feud.The 57 year-old has seemingly blacked-out Aguero's face in the picture as the now Premier League ace holds Mardaona's grandson, Benjamin.Aguero was pictured while playing for Atletico Madrid.Maradona is currently enjoying life in Dubai in his coaching role for UAE Division One side Al-Fujairah.Meanwhile, Aguero is set to lift the Premier League trophy for the third time as Manchester City sit 13 points clear of nearest rivals Manchester United.He has scored 17 goals in the current campaign so far and is the third top scorer in the Premier League.It seems it will take more than just impressing on the pitch to win back the affection of Maradona though.
Arsenal getting Mesut Ozil to stay was best January deal
How would the transfer window have looked for Arsenal had Mesut Ozil not signed a new £300,000-a-week deal to commit himself to the club until 2021? Alexis Sanchez and Olivier Giroud out, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Henrikh Mkhitaryan in.Time will tell if Arsene Wenger has emerged from the January sales with a stronger squad than he started the New Year with at the Emirates.Either way, persuading Ozil to sign a new contract may prove to be the key piece of business in a season that has seen Arsenal's forward line transformed by the arrivals of Aubameyang, Mkhitaryan and Alexandre Lacazette.It has come at a price.The gifted German playmaker is now one of the biggest earners in the Premier League.But that's what it takes to get, or keep, the star players – as Manchester United found out in gazumping Manchester City to sign Sanchez in a deal worth a total of £600,000 per week including bonuses and image rights.It was imperative that Wenger kept one of his two prize assets.But, whereas Sanchez made no secret of his desire to leave and became increasingly disruptive behind the scenes, Ozil has simply got on with it.If anything, the former Real Madrid star has been even more influential on the pitch for Arsenal in recent months.In the end he 'let my heart decide', although it's safe to say that he was swayed by a significant pay rise as well.Wenger acknowledged the importance of the player's decision, admitting that Arsenal are in a 'tricky period'.Securing Ozil's future after negotiations appeared to have hit a wall last year could tip the balance in their favour.'Many predicted he wouldn't commit and not sign,' added the Arsenal boss.'It's good news for us.If you can keep a player of that calibre, of course it's good news.We expect him to take responsibility to lead the club to success.' All in all, it could herald a bold – and possibly final – chapter in Wenger's time at the Emirates.A last hurrah for the Frenchman who has appeared to be on the brink of leaving the club in recent years.Wenger can only hope that Arsenal emerge from the reshuffle in better shape than they were before.Aubameyang, the club's record signing at £56m, is clearly capable of great things although there are concerns over his temperament.Mkhitaryan is better suited to Arsenal than United, it has been said, and now is the time to prove it.The Armenian had many admirers at Old Trafford.Unfortunately for him, Jose Mourinho was not one of them, and a parting of the ways had seemed inevitable for some time.Unlike Aubameyang, he has 18 months' experience of playing in the Premier League under his belt, and will be expected to hit the ground running.Lacazette has scored nine goals so far, but it's fair to say that more was expected of the Frenchman when he arrived from Lyon last summer for a then record £52.7m.There is still time for Lacazette to be a success this season, and that rather sums up Arsenal's situation at the moment.Sixth in the Premier League, eight points behind Che
Manchester United 'rule out Cristiano Ronaldo return'
Manchester United have 'no interest in re-signing Cristiano Ronaldo', scuppering the Real Madrid forward's hopes of a romantic return to Old Trafford.According to Spanish newspaper Marca, the arrival of Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal has put paid to any chance of the 32-year-old Portuguese star coming back to United.Sanchez will take the No 7 shirt in Jose Mourinho's squad, a number that had been reserved for Ronaldo until this point.The Spanish press reported last week that Ronaldo had grown increasingly frustrated that Real had not acted on a promise to offer him a more lucrative contract following his role in their Champions League triumph last season.They claimed Ronaldo had already told team-mates he was going to leave the Bernabeu and had his heart set on a return to United, where he played with distinction between 2003 and 2009.But with United sealing a deal for Chile forward Sanchez, who will earn £450,000-a-week, the door appears to have closed on Ronaldo.Sanchez will be handed the famous United No 7 shirt, as worn by the likes of George Best, Eric Cantona and David Beckham.The last player to wear it was Dutch winger Memphis Depay, who moved from United to Lyon a year ago after failing to impress.United are not planning any more signings this month and their priorities in the summer will be central midfield and central defence.Marca also report that Mourinho is not interested in Gareth Bale, another key Real player who has been linked with a Premier League return.Sanchez said farewell to his Arsenal team-mates at their team hotel on Friday evening as he prepares to join United.A breakthrough was reached earlier in the day when Henrikh Mkhitaryan agreed to move in the opposite direction, although the Armenian wasn't pleased at how he had been pushed out.
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