In case you missed it, this past weekend featured exciting revelations from Warriors legend Draymond Green, Ja Morant’s relentless poster dunk double, the WNBA’s blockbuster trade, and Nikola.・Jokic dominated the game and scored the winning goal, and LeBron James made even more history. And he is slowly approaching the all-time scoring record.
Here’s what happened in the NBA and WNBA over the weekend. Let’s get it!
Draymond Green speaks candidly in interview with Taylor Rooks
draymond green sat down recently With Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks. The Warriors legend dropped some revealing gems during the interview. green admitted “The writing on the wall” When asked about leaving the Warriors as a free agent.
Both teams have had incredible success with four championships and record-setting regulars from 2015 to 2016, but they have had public altercations with head coaches Steve Kerr and Kevin Durant. He was at a low point during a controversial altercation with teammate Jordan Poole. Of that ignominious moment, Green said: Their relationship is “work in progress.” And he’s willing to do the work because he was wrong.
He also said they are “definitely making progress” and are seeing “improvements day by day, week by week, month by month.”
Tomorrow🎥🎥🎥 pic.twitter.com/avHPFxt6MV
— Taylor Rooks (@TaylorRooks) January 13, 2023
Ja Morant’s challenge to all rim protectors: “If you want to spread it, jump with me.”
Do not confuse. Ja Morant will never back down. The former No. 2 overall pick became a symbol for many rim protectors. Few, if any, were as memorable as Morant’s yum about Jalen Smith. That incredible win was interrupted on Sunday when Memphis beat Indiana 130-112 for its ninth straight win.
After the game, Morant admitted that his incredible dunk was his toughest challenge. Morant was so happy with this that he challenged all the rim protectors to jump with him if they wanted to spread out.
“It’s what we’ve all been waiting for. It’s finally here.”
If you want to spread the word, please jump with us 😮💨 https://t.co/3ESSiC3A1w
— Ja Morant (@JaMorant) January 15, 2023
Jonquel Jones heads to New York in blockbuster trade
Jonquel Jones is on the move! The 2021 MVP is part of a three-team deal that sends her to the New York Liberty, while Rebecca Allen and Natasha Howard will be sent to the Connecticut Sun and Dallas Wings, respectively. The Wings also acquired Liberty guard Crystal Dangerfield, with Kayla Thornton heading to New York and Ty Harris heading to Connecticut.
Connecticut will also have the No. 6 overall pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft.
From Jonkel to Brooklyn?!
Welcome to free agency 🤯 @RachGall @Winsidr pic.twitter.com/PpZqvW1hgn
— WSLAM (@wslam) January 15, 2023
Nikola Jokic’s winner sinks Orlando
Nikola Jokic scored the game-winning goal on a step-back, defeating the Orlando Magic 119-116. The back-to-back MVP finished with 17 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists on 8-11 shooting from the field and 1-4 from beyond the arc.
“He dropped back, got some space and took a shot over the top,” teammate Aaron Gordon said. Per ESPN. “It was a very beautiful shot.”
Every angle of Nikola Jokic’s step-back game winner 🎬 pic.twitter.com/007JQYDLas
— NBA (@NBA) January 16, 2023
LeBron James inch closer to history with 38,000 career points
King is the second player to reach 38,000 career points and is 364 points away from breaking Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s career scoring record. james accomplished a historic feat After making a three-point shot from the top of the arc. The four-time MVP had 35 points, eight rebounds and eight assists in the Lakers’ 113-112 loss to the 76ers.
LeBron tonight:
35 points
8 Lev
10 ASTSecond player in NBA history to score 38,000 career points 👑 pic.twitter.com/W7DvUvFB7s
— NBA (@NBA) January 16, 2023
