NBA News Roundup: Draymond Green comes to LeBron James’ defense, Brad Stevens happy with Boston Celtics' offseason moves, and more - August 24, 2022
There were plenty of talking points around the NBA on Wednesday. From Draymond Green defending LeBron James on social media to Brad Stevens praising the Boston Celtics' offseason signings, we have you covered.
Draymond Green defends LeBron James
Golden State Warriors defensive stalwart Draymond Green came to the defense of LeBron James on social media. The LA Lakers superstar decided to get a diamond-infused version of his logo installed on one of his teeth. The move was heavily criticized by NBA fans. Draymond wrote:
"Do s–t that nobody else does because he’s who nobody else is…. Grammar and all…. insert y’all hate below.... we winning and ain’t nobody having more fun."
Draymond Green on LeBron James' IG post 😤 https://t.co/gakIEEXsQc
Brad Stevens happy with offseason recruitment of the Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens praised the work done by the franchise's front office over the summer. Stevens specifically pointed out the acquisition of Malcolm Brogdon.
"Since the Brogdon trade, we felt really good about our team. We felt really good about building around these guys that we’ve been building around, trying to accentuate our best players," Stevens said.
New: Brad Stevens spoke today about the Jaylen Brown trade rumors, his recent conversations with the star wing amid those rumblings and much more on @MFMonWEEI: masslive.com/celtics/2022/0…
Udonis Haslem re-signs with the Miami Heat; Pat Riley says Heat will retire Haslem's jersey
Nineteen-year veteran and Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem will be back with the franchise for another year. Haslem, who has spent his entire career with the Heat, signed a one-year deal worth around $2.91 million for the upcoming season.
One more in me for pops.
One more in me for the city.
One more in me for the team. #UD20
@MiamiHEAT // @FTX_Official https://t.co/Lmpdd5Nr5t
After confirming the resigning, Miami Heat president Pat Riley announced that Haslem's jersey will be retired once his NBA career comes to an end. In a statement released by the organization, Riley confirmed that the franchise will retire Haslem's jersey.
"From the first day that I saw him compete, to the last day when we retire his jersey at our FTX home, UD will go down in our team’s history as one of the best to ever play for the Miami HEAT," Riley said.
...and he's as real as they come 💯 https://t.co/TBNMZDD7mz
Shaquille O'Neal arrives in Australia
Four-time NBA champion Shaquille O'Neal has landed in Australia as he returns to land Down Under for the first time in 20 years. It is reported that the former Lakers legend is in Australia for a speaking event. He will interact with Australian Football League great Jonathan Brown and former rugby player and current broadcaster Matthew Johns.
"I’m here in the land down undaa," Shaquille O'Neal tweeted.
I’m here in the land down undaa