Friday Notes for June 7th, 2024
The Uristocrat Headlines for Friday, June 7th, 2024. A Look at the NBA Finals Game Recaps and new music from Tems and Kaytranada.
This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores the most significant cultural stories of the day.
Friday New Music Releases
Tems releases "Born in the Wild"
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Kaytranada Releases New Album "Timeless" Featuring Childish Gambino, Tinashe, Dawn Richard, & More
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Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ could be the next great sports anthem
On an early May evening, Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux made his way to the batter’s box in the third inning against the Florida Marlins as rapper Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” blasted from the speakers. As walk-up music goes, the acclaimed Compton, California, lyricist’s KO of Drake — which was punctuated by a deeply personal battle — was eyebrow-raising. Lanier “DJ Severe” Stewart, the Dodgers’ musical director in charge of song placement, was initially apprehensive about playing the bruising song.
Keith Murphy
NBA Finals (Game 1 Recap)
Lockdown defense, 3s and a unicorn: Game 1 revealed Boston's blueprint
With a stifling defense and the return of their game-changing big man, Boston did what it was built for in a near-perfect Finals opener.
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Biggest takeaways from Game 1 between Boston and Dallas
The Finals tipped off with a dominant Celtics win. Our NBA insiders break down what stood out from Thursday night.
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Kristaps Porzingis Is an Existential Threat to the Mavericks
The Boston Celtics are a different beast when their matchup-busting center is spacing the floor and protecting the rim. Can Dallas find any answers to its Porzingis problem?
Rob Mahoney
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Dan Hurley to the Lakers Isn’t As Risky As It Sounds
Don’t let the UConn head coach’s lack of NBA experience fool you. The notion that a college coach can’t handle the pros is woefully outdated. “I always thought it was inaccurate,” says P.J. Carlesimo.
If Dan Hurley—the latest glitzy name to emerge in the Los Angeles Lakers’ coaching search—were to win the job, he would face some potentially daunting challenges: a superstar nearing his 40th birthday, a flimsy supporting cast, a dearth of young talent, and of course the usual soaring expectations that come with a splashy hire.
Howard Beck
Silver: Exploring NBA expansion next on agenda
With the league's new media rights deals nearly done, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday that the focus will shift to potential expansion.
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