Tuesday Notes for October 1st, 2024
The Uristocrat Headlines for Tuesday, October 1st, 2024. This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores what we are reading as it relates to cultural stories of the day.
This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores what we are reading as it relates to cultural stories of the day.
Culture
Sneakers
Devin Booker Confirms The Nike Book 2 and More Book 1 Colorways
Devin Booker‘s signature shoe success will continue with the Nike Book 2, confirmed by Booker during the 2024-2025 Phoenix Suns media day ahead of the new season.
“[The] Nike Book 2 is definitely in the works,” he told Nice Kicks during the press conference....
Sports
'Larger than life' Mutombo, 58, dies of brain cancer
Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, the "larger than life" center who played 18 NBA seasons, has died of brain cancer at the age of 58, the league announced Monday.
Embiid drops '25 to 30' with playoff health as goal
Sixers center Joel Embiid, who has lost "25 to 30 pounds" this offseason, said his goal is to make sure he stays healthy for the playoffs. "This year is all about that," he said.
'Who's Karl?': Knicks dance around Towns trade
The Knicks danced around the team's not-yet-official acquisition of Karl Anthony-Towns but acknowledged their enthusiasm at having the star big man join the roster.
'Overlooked' Bucks fueled by Christmas Day snub
The Milwaukee Bucks will not play on Christmas Day, the first time since 2017 the team was not scheduled on, perhaps, the NBA's marquee slate of regular-season games, and forward Khris Middleton told reporters Monday that "we've been overlooked."
Wembanyama nears Year 2 after 'intense' Olympics
As the Spurs gathered for Media Day on Monday in San Antonio, the buzz and the bright lights centered around second-year center Victor Wembanyama and his experience at the Olympics in France, where he experienced pressure unlike anything he'd ever faced.
2024 NBA media day: LeBron, Bronny, and Klay's new threads
Here are the top sights and sounds from around the league on media day.
LeBron refreshed, 'living in the moment' in Year 22
Coming off what he called a "great summer," LeBron James showed up to Lakers media day Monday feeling refreshed and eager to embark on his 22nd season in the league alongside his 19-year-old son, Bronny.
Kevin Durant Talks Nike Relationship, Nike KD 18 After “Winning Isn’t For Everyone” Ad Snub
Kevin Durant had a busy off-season this summer. From becoming USA Basketball’s all-time leading scorer to winning a gold medal,…
Four weeks in, only two unbeaten teams remain: Chiefs and Vikings
The Chiefs and Vikings met in Super Bowl IV in New Orleans. They're both a long way from reuniting in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. Regardless, through 64 regular-season games in 2024, the Chiefs and Vikings are the last remaining unbeaten teams.
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