Thursday Notes for May 9th, 2024
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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Uristocrat Store
Uristocrat Square Logo Crewneck
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Square Logo Crewneck
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