Thursday Notes for May 9th, 2024

Thursday Notes for May 9th, 2024

This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores the most significant cultural stories of the day.

Culture

J. Cole’s Beach Is Better

J. Cole’s Beach Is Better
There’s a war going on outside no man is safe from—except the one guy who tapped out as soon as the alarm blared.

Sports

Source: Pacers file complaint over 78 calls at MSG

Source: Pacers file complaint over 78 calls at MSG
The Pacers have submitted 78 plays to the NBA office that they felt went against them incorrectly during Games 1 and 2 against the Knicks, a source told ESPN.

Jokic wins 3rd NBA MVP; SGA, Doncic finish 2-3

Jokic wins 3rd NBA MVP; SGA, Doncic finish 2-3
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic became the NBA’s ninth three-time MVP, easily beating out the Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Mavs’ Luka Doncic on Wednesday.

Hornets hire Charles Lee as head coach: Celtics lead assistant coach gets 4-year deal, per report

Hornets hire Charles Lee as head coach: Celtics lead assistant coach gets 4-year deal, per report
The 39-year-old Lee was an assistant for Bucks before joining Celtics

Sneakers

Candace Parker Named adidas Women’s Basketball President
Candace Parker is making history with adidas. Learn more about Candace Parker becoming adidas Women’s Basketball President on Nice Kicks.

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