I feel like if one were to go through the lawbooks of their state you would find many odd things you didn’t know were criminal. Conversely, you may also find unusual punishments for a crime. Typically, these laws and punishments are mildly amusing at best. In the case of Minnesota, well, not so much.
Making a splash in a nationally televised contest can do wonders for you! The Miami Heat’s Derrick Jones Jr. receives a sneaker deal with PUMA after winning a controversial dunk contest at last weekend’s NBA All-Star Game, according to ESPN.
Jones, who is averaging 8.7 points and 4.2 rebounds per game, was involved in a highly contested and much talked about dunk contest against Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic. Jones, who wore a white and pink Puma Clyde Hardwood sneaker, wasn’t the only one to land a deal due to the excitement of the contest. Earlier in the week, Gordon landed his own high-profile sneaker deal, signing with Chinese brand 361 Degrees.
It was a perfect birthday gift to the Miami Heat player, who won the dunk contest on his 23rd birthday.
Jones posted about the signing after officially becoming part of the PUMA family, “It was an honor to rep PUMA while winning the brand’s first-ever dunk contest. Excited to officially join the #pumafam.”
Jones played one season of college basketball with the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels before declaring for the draft, where he wasn’t selected. But on Sept. 25, 2016, Jones signed with the Phoenix Suns for training camp and played on the team that season. After being waived by the Suns on Dec. 7, 2017, he eventually signed with the Miami Heat on Dec. 31, 2017, where he is still currently playing.
Jones won the Slam Dunk Contest over Gordon during the 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago. The two players received perfect scores in their first two dunks in the second round, forcing an overtime round. After they both earned perfect scores on their initial dunks, Jones won the contest by scoring a 48 after taking off just past the free-throw line to complete a windmill dunk; Gordon received a 47 after dunking over 7-foot-5-inch Boston Celtic player Tacko Fall.
It’s Friday, so you know what that means? It means that it’s the last day of the work week and that also means it’s that time again for a Russia report. Ready? Russia is going to punch America’s democracy in the face and steal the election, again, to help Trump win in 2020.
Making a splash in a nationally televised contest can do wonders for you! The Miami Heat’s Derrick Jones Jr. receives a sneaker deal with PUMA after winning a controversial dunk contest at last weekend’s NBA All-Star Game, according to ESPN.
Jones, who is averaging 8.7 points and 4.2 rebounds per game, was involved in a highly contested and much talked about dunk contest against Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic. Jones, who wore a white and pink Puma Clyde Hardwood sneaker, wasn’t the only one to land a deal due to the excitement of the contest. Earlier in the week, Gordon landed his own high-profile sneaker deal, signing with Chinese brand 361 Degrees.
It was a perfect birthday gift to the Miami Heat player, who won the dunk contest on his 23rd birthday.
Jones posted about the signing after officially becoming part of the PUMA family, “It was an honor to rep PUMA while winning the brand’s first-ever dunk contest. Excited to officially join the #pumafam.”
Jones played one season of college basketball with the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels before declaring for the draft, where he wasn’t selected. But on Sept. 25, 2016, Jones signed with the Phoenix Suns for training camp and played on the team that season. After being waived by the Suns on Dec. 7, 2017, he eventually signed with the Miami Heat on Dec. 31, 2017, where he is still currently playing.
Jones won the Slam Dunk Contest over Gordon during the 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago. The two players received perfect scores in their first two dunks in the second round, forcing an overtime round. After they both earned perfect scores on their initial dunks, Jones won the contest by scoring a 48 after taking off just past the free-throw line to complete a windmill dunk; Gordon received a 47 after dunking over 7-foot-5-inch Boston Celtic player Tacko Fall.
Almost a year after his death, rapper Nipsey Hussle’s alleged killer could be going on trial as soon as next month.
During a pre-trial hearing, Judge Robert Perry told Nipsey’s accused killer, Eric Holder, that he wanted to get the trial “done” by April 14. It is estimated that the trial will take two weeks.
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“Mr. Holder, as you know, this is an important case and a serious case. These cases take time to get ready for trial. You have the right to a speedy trial,” Perry told Holder, according to the New York Daily News. Holder appeared in a yellow prison jumpsuit and was shackled from the waist, the newspaper reported.
“Are you OK that we continue this case, and you come back on March 18 and we do our best to start your trial within 30 days. Are you OK with that?” Perry asked Holder.
“Yeah,” Holder replied.
Hussle, 33, was murdered in front of his Marathon Clothing store in Los Angeles on March 31, 2019. Hussle was born Ermias Asghedom and was really starting to make a name for himself as a conscious rapper.
Last May, Holder was indicted on one count of murder, two counts of attempted murder and one count of possession of a firearm by a felon by a grand jury, according to XXL Mag. He has since been indicted on two additional counts of assault with a firearm.
Holder’s impending trial comes months after his lawyers tried to have his two attempted murder charges dismissed. These charges were slapped on for two other victims whom Holder allegedly shot at the time of Nipsey’s death, prosecutors say.
If Holder’s trial starts next month, it would coincide with the one-year anniversary of Nip’s death. Perry continued the matter until March 18 but said the court would try to start the trial within 30 days.
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If convicted, Holder faces life in prison. According to news accounts, Holder is also attempting to share his story after his trial. Hot New Hip Hop reports that Holder contacted The Real Whirl Podcast’s Terrell Foster and told him although he couldn’t speak at the moment since his case is headed to trial “Imma keep your number, Imma call you after this go to trial.”
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