LeBron James’ offseason was maybe highlighted by his shock exhibiting within the Drew League, the place he took the ground with Chicago Bulls guard DeMar DeRozan on the MMV Cheaters.
It was the Los Angeles Lakers star’s first look on the L.A.-based pro-am summer season basketball league in over a decade and he posted a 42 level, 16 rebound statline en path to a 104-102 win.
His offseason stays a well-liked matter, as he made an Instagram submit of a exercise he accomplished on the Lakers’ follow facility together with his sons, Bronny and Bryce.
James has been vocal about his want to play together with his oldest son. Bronny is ready to start his senior season at Sierra Canyon Excessive College within the fall, and Bryce shall be a sophomore.
“My final 12 months shall be performed with my son,” James mentioned to The Athletic in February. “Wherever Bronny is at, that is the place I will be. I’d do no matter it takes to play with my son for one 12 months. It isn’t in regards to the cash at that time.”
The video confirmed the three of them finishing varied drills, together with a trio of dunks.
However James is not the one NBA participant with attention-grabbing offseason actions. From star-studded nuptials to film premieres and extra, gamers across the affiliation have been fairly busy this summer season.
Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry
Curry continued the break from his day job with a aspect gig internet hosting this 12 months’s ESPYS.
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Steph Curry teases LeBron James in his opening monologue on the ESPYS.
“I’ve had the pleasure of attending The ESPYS however by no means imagined I would have the privilege of internet hosting this particular occasion,” Curry mentioned in an announcement. “As somebody who loves the intersection of sports activities and leisure, I look ahead to delivering an thrilling present for the followers whereas we have a good time the athletes who created the highest moments of the 12 months.”
He’s the ninth athlete to host the award present.
Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics
Brown’s aquatic exercise is an attention-grabbing method to put together for the season.
👀 JB’s summer season exercises aren’t any joke
🎥@FCHWPO pic.twitter.com/9d4tQ6CGUx
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) July 23, 2022
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
On June 24, “Rise,” an unique movie that paperwork Antetokounmpo’s household’s journey, was launched on Disney+.
The premiere was additionally a household affair. Brothers Francis, Thanasis and Kostas have been alongside the six-time All-Star.
DeMar DeRozan, Chicago Bulls
The participant from Southern California, a Drew League staple, scored 39 factors in his debut for the summer season pro-am league and later joined James on the MMV Cheaters.
A summer season custom since he was 14 years outdated, Compton’s @DeMar_DeRozan made his season debut at #TheDrew for the MMV Cheaters at the moment. pic.twitter.com/DlcSCE1loY
— Drew League (@DrewLeague) July 3, 2022
Myles Turner, Indiana Pacers
In one of many extra area of interest actions, the 6-foot-11 middle constructed a life-size Lego statue of himself as Darth Vader from Star Wars. Turner went viral for his hobby in March.
100,000 Items I current to you…Darth Myles 🤓 pic.twitter.com/9KloKgC6si
— Myles Turner (@Original_Turner) June 3, 2022
Kevin Love, Cleveland Cavaliers
Love tied the knot with Canadian mannequin Kate Bock, and teammates current and previous have been in attendance.
Chris Paul, Phoenix Suns
Paul was again in New Orleans, the place he was drafted in 2005, to attend the Essence Competition. The NBA vet and HBCU advocate mentioned Season 3 of the ESPN+ sequence Why Not Us, which premieres Aug. 11 and can comply with the Southern College Fabulous Dancing Dolls.