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After an impressive season with the Boston Celtics, leading the team to win their 18th NBA title and earning Finals MVP honors, Jaylen Brown is showing no signs of slowing down. Although he didn’t make the cut for Team USA’s roster this year, Brown has found a new way to stay motivated and keep his edge.

Jaylen Brown (Image Credit: Instagram/@fchwpo)

Recently, while vacationing in Manama, Bahrain, Brown shared 14 photos on Instagram that quickly went viral. The Celtics star was seen engaging in intense underwater exercises that left fans both surprised and impressed.

Brown is seen in several photos completely submerged underwater. One photo shows him holding a dumbbell in his right hand and a weighted medicine ball in his left.

The images captured the sheer difficulty of his workout, as the resistance of the water added a new level of intensity to his routine. Another photo shows Brown holding himself upside down, pressing two dumbbells against the pool floor.

This isn’t the first time Brown has made waves with his unconventional workouts. Back in 2022, he grabbed attention with a video showcasing his underwater training during the offseason. The video featured him performing some exercises while holding dumbbells underwater.

Fans Weigh on Jaylen Brown’s Intense Underwater Workouts

Jaylen Brown has always been known for his dedication to staying in top shape, but his recent workout routine has truly caught the attention of NBA fans. The unusual approach is part of Brown’s strategy to maintain peak physical condition and keep improving his game.

Fans were quick to react, flooding the comment section with admiration for Brown’s innovative training methods. Many expressed their awe at the intensity of his workouts, praising him for going above and beyond to stay fit.

However, not all comments were purely supportive. Some fans took the opportunity to poke fun at Brown, suggesting that his snub from the Team USA roster might be fueling his intense training sessions.

What’s your take on Brown’s underwater workouts? Share with us in the comment box.

The last three months have been highly eventful for Boston Celtics star forward Jaylen Brown. Despite winning his first-ever NBA championship and NBA Finals MVP award, he was snubbed from Team USA’s roster after Kawhi Leonard’s withdrawal from the Paris Olympics 2024. However, the 27-year-old has made headlines with his recent partnership, setting social media abuzz.

Jaylen Brown (Image Credit: Getty Images)

While the three-time NBA All-Star is currently focused on training for the Celtics’ title defense in the 2024-25 season, he found time to invest in another interest from his busy schedule. The Celtics forward recently announced the release of his debut song, featuring New York-based rapper A$AP Ferg.

The track will be dropped on Friday, August 23, 2024, and fans have taken to social media to react to Brown’s latest update. OnThinIce posted a picture of Jaylen Brown lifting his 2024 NBA Finals MVP trophy. The post shared on X (formerly Twitter) mentioned a collaboration between Brown and Ferg and a release date of August 23.

The picture looked like a poster for a music album or song with a warning label. The song is reportedly named ‘Just Do It.’ Soon, Brown reposted it on his X handle, announcing his music debut.

Social Media Reacts To Jaylen Brown And A$AP Ferg Partnership

As soon as Brown reposted the tweet to his X handle, the social media users flooded the platform with hilarious reactions. Many users noticed the name of the song and linked it with Nike. Considering Brown’s history with the sportswear brand, fans expect a diss track against them.

Brown was snubbed from the Team USA squad selection for the Paris Olympics 2024. After Clippers star Kawhi Leonard left the team, Brown emerged as the favorite to replace him. However, USA Basketball passed on Brown, who later claimed he was not surprised by the decision.

The Celtics forward has been a persistent critic of Nike, believing that the sportswear brand could have influenced his national team selection. Strikingly, his debut song, ‘Just Do It,’ is Nike’s popular tagline. However, it will only be clear after the release whether Brown aimed shots at the sports brand.

Michael Jordan, widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, entertained fans with stellar skills in his 15 seasons career. The legendary player, who was recently compared to LeBron James by a former NBA player, was a crucial part of the Chicago Bulls’ success during his professional career. However, Isiah Thomas isn’t satisfied with Jordan’s legacy

Isiah Thomas and Michael Jordan (Image Credits: Getty Images)

In a recent post on X (formerly known as Twitter), a fan praised the Bulls legend Jordan by pointing out that the Bulls had never won an NBA championship without him. The fan also stated that Jerry Krause, the general manager of the Chicago Bulls from 1985 to 2003, was not great.

In response, Thomas argued that Scottie Pippen and Toni Kukoc were excellent players at the time and might have been able to win one or two championships, but definitely not six. Therefore, he disagreed with the fan’s statement.

I’m sorry. Lucking into the Greatest Player in American sports history because Portland’s FO was delusional doesn’t make Krause great. Sure. He did a good job. But without Michael Jordan. The Bulls have zero titles in their history. Fan wrote.

I disagree Pipin and Kokoc were good enough at that time to win one maybe 2 definitely not 6. Thomas replied.

Jordan led the Bulls to six NBA championships. He was named the NBA’s MVP five times and was also named Defensive Player of the Year in 1988. However, Thomas continues to credit the Bulls’ general manager as the person more responsible for the team’s success than Jordan.

Thomas Attributes The Bulls’ Success More To The General Manager Than To Jordan

Jerry Krause led the Bulls to six NBA championships between 1991 and 1998, with Jordan as the critical player. He was voted NBA Executive of the Year in 1988 and 1996. Thomas noted that Krause’s contributions to the Bulls’ success were crucial and that the team would not have won titles without him.

“This is a bold statement coming: The Chicago Bulls never win a Championship without Jerry Krause. Let it be known.” Thomas replied to another fan who claimed that Krause was as important to the 90s Bulls as Jackson and Jordan.

Thomas believes that personal animosities should not overshadow Krause’s contributions to the Bulls’ success and that his legacy should be honored and remembered.

The Indiana Fever are in the midst of a dream season despite them still being under .500.

Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

We’ll get back to that.

On Sunday, the Fever were home at Gainbridge Fieldhouse to face off against the Seattle Storm for the fourth time. The Fever had lost the three previous games.

That would not be the case on Sunday.

Just before the two teams kicked off their final matchup, the Indiana Fever had some fun with their fans by posing several of them on their version of a kiss cam.

This was an unlikely kiss cam since the fans put on the jumbotron would have their faces put on a Snapchat filter, making their entire facial structure change to a funny face.

Every person who put that Snapchat filter on had a great reaction. They really had no choice but to comply as they looked up to see themselves.

Fans online absolutely loved that the Indiana Fever did this to their fans:

The Indiana Fever would soon come out on the court and make their fan base even happier as rookie phenom Caitlin Clark broke the WNBA rookie assist record and helped the team to a blowout victory.

The Indiana Fever Can Go from Worst To The Playoffs Thanks To Caitlin Clark

The Indiana Fever has a chance to get back to the postseason for the first time since 2016.

The Fever are currently 13-15 and sit in 7th place in the league.

This record already equals their win total from 2023 and has already eclipsed the win totals from the 2022, 2021 and 2020 seasons, per Basketball Reference.

Before Caitlin Clark arrived, the Indiana Fever were the worst team in the league, as they had back-to-back number-one overall picks.

Now, the team is suddenly a threat to go far in the postseason should they continue trending in the right direction.

Caitlin Clark has revealed where her head is at on the possibility of joining rival Angel Reese in new women’s basketball league, Unrivaled.

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark (Getty Images)

The 3-on-3 association, launched by Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty and Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx, will host games during the WNBA’s offseason and has snagged some very notable names, including Reese.

Clark, however, has insisted that she’s focused on her WNBA career and her goals with the Indiana Fever for now.

“Honestly, I’m just focused on this right now,” she told reporters on Tuesday. “One thing at a time. Can’t always just be moving on to the next. My focus is right here.”

Unrivaled Will Have To Wait On Caitlin Clark

Collier disclosed that at least four WNBA rookies will play in her new league. Given the popularity boost experienced by the WNBA, it would be great to have both Clark and Reese there, but the former Iowa star might take some time with her decision.

In the meantime, they have signed UConn’s Paige Bueckers, projected to be the No. 1 overall pick in 2025, securing her involvement through an NIL deal.

Unrivaled was launched as an avenue for WNBA players to earn money during the offseason without going overseas. While it has not announced a salary structure, it is expected to pay the most money in women’s sports.

Also, the first 30 players to join will get an equity stake.

The plan is for ‘Unrivaled’ to have six teams playing an eight-week season, including a playoffs and a final. Each of the teams will have a head coach and an assistant coach.

There are also plans to host a one-on-one single-elimination tournament next February.

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever continued on their winning streak when they picked up their second win following the Olympic break after beating the Seattle Storm 92-75.

Caitlin Clark (Photo via Sporting News/Twitter)

The game did not go off without its fair share of controversy.

The biggest headline from the game was Caitlin Clark breaking the WNBA rookie assist record, but it would become a footnote to what happened to her in the third quarter.

Clark picked up her fifth technical foul on the season after the Indiana Fever star let her frustrations boil over when she struck the backboard after missing 3 in Sunday’s game vs. Seattle.

After the game, Caitlin Clark spoke to reporters and stated that the ref who gave her the technical foul had some harsh words for her.

“I got a technical for basically being mad at myself because I missed a 3, and then I went and hit the backboard, and he told me it was disrespectful to the game of basketball,” Clark said after Indiana’s 92-75 win over the Storm on Sunday, per Indy Star. It reminded me of the technical I got in college, where I said ‘damn it,’ where it’s like a personal frustration. Had nothing to do with my team, had nothing to do with the reffing, had nothing to do with the other team. It’s just because I’m a competitor, and I felt like I should have been making more shots, so…

“But I think he fired me up to continue to play a lot harder. I thought we got a lot better after that. I want to thank him for that. But overall, I thought once we got to that media timeout around 5 minutes in the third quarter, I thought we all kind of took a breath. It was all chaos there for 2 ½ minutes. I think I could have done a better job of regaining my cool, but that’s like the fire and passion that just gets me going, it’s just finding a way to channel that, use that, and I think I did a real good job of that at the end of the third quarter, the start of the fourth quarter.”

Clark, who leads the WNBA in assists at 8.3 per game, had 9 on Sunday and passed Ticha Penicheiro’s previous rookie record of 224 which was set in 1998.

Indiana, seventh in the WNBA standings, is now 13-15 on the year.

Caitlin Clark Facing One Game Suspension

Caitlin Clark might be the Draymond Green of the WNBA, just without the unnecessary violence, and she can actually shoot the basketball.

Indiana Fever has always been known as a fiery player, and this has gotten her in trouble with the refs many times.

On Sunday, her team may have won, but she also received her fifth technical of the year.

Two more technical fouls, and she will trigger an automatic one-game suspension.

That would come at a bad time, as the team is in the thick of things trying to make the playoffs.

Jaylen Brown’s girlfriend, Kysre Gondrezick, made their relationship Instagram official this week, confirming what everybody already knew about them for months.

Kysre Gondrezick and Jaylen Brown (Photos via Getty Images)
Former Chicago Sky guard Kysre Gondrezick recently posted a few photos of her “Life Lately” on social media.

Gondrezick looked stunning as she posed in a purple plunging mini dress while celebrating her birthday at a dinner set in a wine room with blue and red balloons.

Gondrezick shared a photo of her hand with Chanel bracelets beside a man’s arm in those other pictures.

That post was then followed by a picture of her eating cake, with a photo of Jaylen Brown on the frosting.

If that wasn’t good enough, Kysre Gondrezick’s pers also jumped in the comments to confirm their relationship with their comments.

Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese commented, “We love our J’s,” with a blushing face emoji and a hand over the mouth.

Reese, the No. 7 overall pick in this year’s WNBA draft, and Gondrezick became close quickly when the Sky signed her this year.

Just last month, Reese, Gondrezick, and Brown sat courtside together at an NBA Summer League game between the Celtics and the Lakers in Las Vegas.

The month before that, Kysre Gondrezick was with Brown at the Celtics’ championship parade and sat on the team bus.

Kysre Gondrezick Is Happy To Be Out of The Tumultuous Relationship With Kevin Porter Jr.

Kysre Gondrezick is a happy woman, especially after what happened to her in a previous relationship.

Earlier this year, former Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. reached a plea agreement in the assault of his former girlfriend and WNBA player Kysre Gondrezick.

He pled guilty to reckless assault in the third degree and harassment in the second degree.

Porter was facing felony assault and strangulation after allegedly striking his Gondrezick “repeatedly about the face with a closed fist, causing a laceration above her right eye and bruising and substantial pain to her face” at a Manhattan hotel.

Gondrezick initially tried to save him but ultimately backed off from the relationship and moved on.

Only in 2024 could Angel Reese, Jennifer Lopez, and LeBron James all be in the same conversation.

LeBron James, Angel Reese and Jennifer Lopez (Photos via Getty Images)

It somewhat has to do with sports as well as divorce.

The Angel Reese effect has not touched LeBron James as well as Jennifr Lopez.

You may be asking why these three are connected. Well, that has to do with the most insane graphic ever created.

“Basketball Forever” took a picture from the 2023 national title game between LSU and Iowa where Angel Reese could be seen taunting Caitlin Clark at the end of the fourth quarter and photoshopped Jennifer Lopez as Reese while touching her ring finger.

In the picture, Lopez is taunting LeBron James as he looks away from her.

The whole point of the post was to mention that Jennifer Lopez was divorcing Ben Affleck and could now test free agency in hopes of pursuing her fifth ring.

The title of the post is “Race To 5 Rings.”

Here is how social media reacted:

James has four rings, while Lopez has been married four times, her most recent marriage being with Ben Affleck.

They are both looking for that fifth ring before hanging it up forever.

LeBron James Previously Dropped Truth Bomb About Caitlin Clark

Caitlin Clark’s legacy continues to grow with each passing game in the WNBA.

Along the way, she gained millions of new fans and a ton of new haters.

LeBron James previously praised Clark when he called out haters if they don’t actually watch her play the game.

“If you don’t rock with Caitlin Clark game you’re just a FLAT OUT HATER!!!!! Stay far away from them people!! PLEASE,” James wrote in an X post in April.

Novak Djokovic came, conquered, and struck gold, leaving a trail of celebrations that show no signs of fizzling out. Following his triumphant victory and joyous celebrations with the entire nation of Serbia, Djokovic took a well-deserved break. Alongside his wife, Jelena, the couple is now turning heads as the couple enjoys a picture-perfect beach vacation in Montenegro.

Djokovic has made his way back to the Montenegrin beaches, where he started his US Open preparations. He is, however, taking some time to unwind with his family as well, before he returns to his intense training. From the trip, we could see a sensational photo of the pair laughing together and savoring the calm moments, with two having fun in Wibit water sports.

A fascinating video taken from the beach gives an idea of what could be the most amazing morning workout ever seen. Djokovic continued to train despite the oppressive heat, putting up a strenuous effort that demonstrated his unwavering quest for greatness. In a video shared by a fan, one can see the Djoker doing sprinting drills on the beach.

👀 👑 🐊 🥇@DjokerNole spotted this morning prepping for the #USOpen #newRoutine 🏖️ 🏃‍♂️ 🌊 🇲🇪 pic.twitter.com/BX9p2KWmtm

— TRAVEL&Sp🎾rts (@travel__Sports) August 15, 2024

Just a few days ago, Djokovic and the entire Serbian Olympic squad had a lavish welcome home celebration in Serbia following their gold medal win at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Thousands of ecstatic supporters flocked to Belgrade City Hall on Monday night to embrace and cheer for their sportsmen.

He stated, “I have had the honor and pleasure of being on this special [City Hall] balcony several times in my career, but each time you surprise and inspire me more and more. This is the most beautiful feeling that an athlete from Serbia can experience.”

The 24-time Major winner has been spending time with his family in Montenegro even before the 2024 Olympics, enjoying a leisurely yacht cruise to rejuvenate before his next trials. For Djokovic, this serene getaway has grown to be a beloved summertime ritual that offers much-needed relief from the demanding nature of the tennis season.

However, this time, the couple turned heads with their stunning pictures during their family vacation before the Olympics, Djokovic and his wife Jelena took on a heartwarming and unprecedented act for kids.

Novak Djokovic dons a different avatar for his kids 

A video of a man dressed like a fisherman walking through the streets of Montenegro with a large group of people and children surrounding him recently captured the attention of admirers on social media. But when the fisherman took off his disguise, it turned out to be the 24-time grand slam champion, Djokovic. He wore an orange dungaree paired with a red-checkered shirt.

When Djokovic disclosed who he was, his lighthearted attempt to fit in with the throng became a joyful surprise. He then joined the kids in playing some street games. In addition, revealing his humble side, the Serbian tennis star graciously embraced the local culture by posing for pictures with the people of Tivat, proudly celebrating their traditions.

Montenegro is a special place for the Djoker. He has spent many vacations there, married his wife in the country, and even mingled with the locals. It was the obvious choice for a celebration trip or a preparation trip for the upcoming US Open. As he gets ready for the slam, will he be able to acclaim his 25th title?

Novak Djokovic is once again the name on everyone’s lips as the US Open draws near. After his triumphant run at the Paris Olympics, the tennis legend is eyeing his 25th Grand Slam title at Flushing Meadows. With the kind of form he’s in, you’d think he’s ready to take on anyone—but the draw seems to be easing his path this time around. And while that might sound like a dream scenario for Djokovic, it’s stirred up quite a bit of chatter among fans.

Djokovic will be facing one of the players from the qualifiers in the first round. Going ahead, he will face the likes of Jan-Lennard Struff and Alexei Popyrin in the tournament. Remember, all these players are ranked much lower than the 24-time Grand Slam champion in the ATP ranking, which would give him an edge in the tournament. This seems to have created some sort of unhappiness amongst the tennis enthusiasts.

Taking to X, several fans expressed their disappointment over the easy draw that Nole will be subjected to this year. Fans believe that for a player of his stature, the matches could have been difficult as otherwise, he would have an easy run for the finals. Many responded to the post from the official account of the US Open and critiqued the planning.

One step closer.

The US Open men’s singles draw is out! pic.twitter.com/gM38w7oapj

— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 22, 2024

However, as the backlashes continue, it would be interesting to see if the star player can be subjected to some challenges by his opponents in the tournament.

Novak Djokovic’s ‘easiest path’ to US Open finals draws flak from fans

As soon as the US Open’s post went viral, several fans criticized the draw. “Djokovics juj is unbeatable! Another easy draw,” a user wrote. This is not the first time when a draw of Nole received criticism. During the French Open this year, the Serb witnessed very little challenge in his campaign. He faced players ranked much lower than him like Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Lorenzo Musetti. This had made several fans come out to slam the organizers. Nole too was seen using the draw in his favor, as he advanced till the quarters before withdrawing due to a torn medial meniscus in his right knee. The series of backlashes continued.

Easiest path to a final ever for Novak.

— Jamie Webster (@jamiejwebster7) August 22, 2024

Responding to the post, another user wrote, “Easiest path to a final ever for Novak.” While Struff is ranked 36, Alexei Popyrin is positioned at 28 in the ATP rankings. Novak Djokovic is likely to face both of them in the second and third rounds of the tournament, respectively. He might also face Ben Shelton in the fourth round of the tournament. Interestingly, none of the three players have ever won a match against the Serbian Maestro in their professional tour so far. Other users, meanwhile, sympathized with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

“Djokovic’s luck is something else – Sinner & Alcaraz same half for the 3rd slam in a Row 😭😭” a user wrote on X. Both Sinner and Alcaraz have some crucial challenges to overcome this tournament. While the Italian might face players like Tommy Paul and Daniil Medvedev if he advances ahead, Alcaraz might receive challenges from Denis Shapovalov and Alex De Minaur. Besides, both the players might end up facing each other if they manage to cruise through the semi-finals. Nonetheless, surprise over Djokovic’s draw continued.

Another user responded similarly and wrote, “Phenomenal draw for Djoković.  He will cruise to the Final!!” Djokovic is on a sensational run this season. Despite undergoing surgery after limping out of the French Open in June, he made a sensational comeback to win the Wimbledon title. Besides, his grand stature and 24 titles, out of which four came at the American hard courts,  further make him a favorite to cruise past his opponents and reach the finals at the US Open.

Novak is the luckiest stat padder of all time

— Mike 🏁 (@MikeTXXi) August 22, 2024

One more user simply highlighted the luck of the Serb and wrote, “Sinner and Alcaraz cooked in draws. Easy draw for Djokovic as usual.” But the aura of such grand events is not easy. With the high stakes that the US Open involves, it would be interesting to see if Nole can actually outshine his opponents and add the 25th Grand Slam glory to his glorious hat.