“SHOCKER: Meghan Markle Stunned as CBS’s Jane Pauley Demands Proof of Her Kids on Live Interview!”

Where are your Kids? Meghan Look Shocked As CBS Jane Pauley Demand Proof Of Kids On CBS Sunday Morning Interview In a highly anticipated interview on CBS Sunday Morning, Meghan Markle found herself in the hot seat as veteran journalist Jane Pauley pressed her for proof of her children’s existence. The Duchess of Sussex, who has fiercely guarded her family’s privacy, appeared visibly shocked and uncomfortable as Pauley demanded tangible evidence that Archie and Lilibet, Meghan’s two children with Prince Harry, are real.

The interview, which was billed as a candid discussion about the Sussexes’ philanthropic work through their Archewell Foundation, took an unexpected turn when Pauley challenged Meghan on the lack of public appearances by the couple’s children. “You and Prince Harry have been very vocal about the need to protect your children from the glare of the media,” Pauley said. “Yet, we’ve seen precious little of Archie and Lilibet. Can you understand why some people might be skeptical and wonder if they even exist?” Meghan, who had previously spoken about the intense scrutiny and online harassment her family has faced, seemed caught off guard by the line of questioning. “My children are very much real,” she responded, her voice wavering slightly. “Archie and Lilibet are the center of our world, and we’ve made the conscious decision to keep them out of the public eye to give them a normal childhood.”

However, Pauley pressed on, citing the lack of photographic evidence and the couple’s reluctance to share updates about their children. “Forgive me, but many of your critics have pointed out that you’ve been quite selective in the images and information you’ve chosen to share. Isn’t that a bit suspicious?”

Visibly uncomfortable, Meghan attempted to defend her family’s privacy, but Pauley continued to push. “Surely you can understand the public’s curiosity and desire for proof. After all, you and Prince Harry have been quite vocal about your children and the challenges of raising them. Wouldn’t it be in the interest of transparency to at least provide a few recent photos?”

The exchange grew increasingly tense, with Meghan appearing to struggle to maintain her composure. “I understand the public’s interest, but my children’s wellbeing is my top priority,” she said. “I won’t subject them to the kind of scrutiny and harassment that I’ve had to endure. Their privacy is non-negotiable.” Pauley, however, remained undeterred. “But don’t you think that by refusing to provide any tangible proof, you’re only fueling the speculation and conspiracy theories?

Surely, you can see how this might come across as evasive or even dishonest.” The interview’s dramatic turn has sparked a firestorm of controversy, with Meghan’s supporters accusing Pauley and CBS of engaging in a “witch hunt” and “bullying” the Duchess.

Critics, on the other hand, have praised the journalist for her tough questioning and have called for Meghan to provide more transparency about her family. “If Meghan and Harry are so committed to protecting their children, then why not simply share a few recent photos or videos?” said one commentator. “Their refusal to do so only serves to fuel the rumors and suspicions surrounding their family.”

Others have pointed to the couple’s history of making controversial claims, such as their allegations of racism within the royal family, as a reason to approach their statements with skepticism. “Meghan and Harry have a track record of making explosive claims without providing concrete evidence,” said another critic. “It’s only natural that the public would want to see some proof when it comes to the existence of their children.”

Charles Barkley On Jayson Tatum And Jaylen Brown: “The NBA Found A Way To Piss Both Of Them Off”

 

Charles Barkley opened up on how the 2024 NBA Championship-winning duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were treated this summer by fans and media, with Brown being snubbed from Team USA and Tatum getting DNPs while representing the USA at Paris 2024. Barkley believes the NBA has never pissed two players off as much as they did Brown and Tatum this summer.

“The NBA found a way to piss both of them off this summer, how about that. Only the NBA can do that, let’s piss off 2 of the Top 10 players in the NBA after they’re coming off a championship. Maybe Isiah Thomas was treated unfairly on the Dream Team, but I can’t think of any other scenario where the NBA pissed off 2 players more than they did this summer with Jayson and Jaylen, I really believe that sincerely.”

Barkley was frustrated at how players like Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton were treated like afterthoughts even though they’re All-NBA players who gave up their summer to represent the national team.

“There’s no reason shouldn’t have been playing or Haliburton. They gave up their summer to represent their country. There’s not going to be a tremendous drop-off like you know what maybe I should put Jayson Tatum in the game. You’re not putting a second-string guy in there.”

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Barkley’s overall sentiment about these two players being treated badly is fair, but I don’t see how the NBA is to blame for that. Grant Hill made it clear that not selecting Brown was a decision made by the national team, while Steve Kerr as the coach of the USA chose not to give Tatum major minutes.

These are all NBA figures, but it seems Team USA are the ones who have pissed the pair off. This should lead to a revenge season for both players who are still fighting to be respected as top players in the NBA despite bringing home a title last season in convincing fashion.

Jayson Tatum Was Not In Rhythm During Paris 2024

The decision to bench Tatum has been debated by fans and analysts since the opening game of the Olympics. While a player of his stature should have a bigger role, Tatum was also not playing good basketball at the time. He’s aware of it as well, claiming he was not in rhythm during the Olympics and struggled mightily because of it.

“I wasn’t moping around. I didn’t have an attitude. I wasn’t angry at the world. I stayed ready and did what was asked of me and I won a gold medal, right? I know I didn’t make a jump shot when I was with Team USA. I don’t know, law of averages. It’s a weird rhythm thing being with Team USA; you never exactly know when you’re gonna get the ball. But that’s part of it. You sign up for that because I’ve done it before (at the Tokyo Games).”

Tatum averaged 5.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.0 steals at Paris 2024 on limited minutes, receiving two DNPs as well. Steve Kerr was criticized by almost everyone for the decision to bench Tatum. All everyone should care about is that the USA went undefeated over five exhibitions and six Olympic matchups and won a Gold medal.

“It’s time!!”: Jayson Tatum’s son Deuce poses with NBA 2K25 editions featuring Celtics superstar on the cover

 

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum shared his excitement for the release of NBA 2K25 by posting a picture of his son, Deuce, holding various editions of the game. Tatum is the cover athlete for the title’s standard edition.

Early access for NBA 2K25 began on Sept. 4, with the official release across all major platforms — PlayStation, Xbox, PC and Nintendo Switch — set for Sept. 6.

Tatum posted an Instagram photo of Deuce holding five copies of the game, showcasing different editions for PlayStation and Xbox.

Jayson Tatum’s son Deuce poses with NBA 2K25 editions featuring Celtics superstar on the cover (Photos from Tatum’s IG stories)

In addition to being the cover athlete for the standard edition, Tatum also appears on the NBA 2K25 All-Star Edition alongside two-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson, who is featured on the cover of the NBA 2K25 WNBA Edition.

The Hall of Fame edition features Vince Carter on its cover.

Back in July, Tatum expressed how being the game’s cover athlete fulfilled a lifelong dream.

“It’s an honor to be named a cover athlete for NBA 2K25,” Tatum said in a statement (via NBA.com). “I’ve been playing NBA 2K since I was a kid, and it’s been a dream to one day be on the cover. Even after coming off an NBA championship, it’s humbling to see this come to life.”

Jayson Tatum sees Deuce as a future NBA forward

Jayson Tatum shared his vision for Deuce’s future in the NBA during a conversation with Kiyan Anthony, the son of NBA legend Carmelo Anthony.

At just six years old, Deuce is already sparking high hopes from his dad, who envisions him playing a role similar to Tatum’s Celtics teammate, Kristaps Porzingis.

“He’s like a stretch…He’s gonna be a stretch 4,” Tatum told Anthony. “He’s gonna be like a smaller Porzingis.”

Born just six months after Tatum was drafted in 2017, Deuce has often showcased his basketball talent, frequently joining his dad for pregame warm-ups.

Since 2017, Deuce has been a familiar face alongside the Celtics, making appearances at press conferences and key NBA events. He even encourages fans to vote for Celtics players during All-Star Games and had the honor of presenting his dad with the 2022 All-Star ring.

The father-and-son duo shared a memorable moment when the Celtics secured the NBA championship in Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals. As confetti fell over TD Garden in Boston, NBA photographer Nat Butler snapped a beautiful shot of the Celtics star holding his son.

In Photos: Jaylen Brown’s girlfriend Kysre Gondrezick looks stylish in fitted sparkly gown at the Fight Night: Million Dollar Heist premiere

 

Jaylen Brown’s girlfriend Kysre Gondrezick dazzled in New York while attending the premier of Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist. The former Chicago Sky star was one of the biggest names on the red carpet.

Gondrezick was seen dazzling in an animal print low-waist gown. She posted a series of pictures on her Instagram posing in different poses.

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Kysre Gondrezick’s IG post

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Kyrse Gondrezick has not played in the WNBA since she was waived by the Chicago Sky on June 28. She has recently been seen with Jaylen Brown at events as the couple have taken their relationship public.

The last time the couple were seen together was on July 17 when they attended the Celtics vs LA Lakers Summer League game. They were accompanied by Gondrezick’s former Sky teammate Angel Reese.

Gondrezick comes from a family of basketball players. Her father Grant Gondrezick was a professional basketball player who once played for the Phoenix Suns. Gondrezick’s mother Lisa Harvey was a national champion for Louisiana Tech University and her elder sister also played basketball for Michigan State University.

Jaylen Brown’s relationship timeline with girlfriend Kysre Gondrezick

Jaylen Brown’s girlfriend Kysre Gondrezick gained public notoriety through her basketball career in the WNBA. She was drafted by the Indiana Fever in the 2021 WNBA draft. She played for a year and was waived by the team in 2022.

Gondrezick lost her father in January 2021. She took a three-year break from the WNBA and returned to the court in 2024. She joined the roster of the Chicago Sky for the 2024 season but was later waived by the team.

She is currently a free agent and is waiting for a call from WNBA teams. It was after she was waived by the Sky that the relationship between her and Jaylen Brown became public. They were first spotted together at the Boston Celtics’ championship celebration earlier this year.

However, it was during the ESPY Awards that the couple seemed to have confirmed their relationshipby attending together. Gondrezick had joined Brown as his date and since then, the couple have been posting pictures with each other on their social media.

In July, Gondrezick and Brown traveled to Brazil for a vacation to celebrate her birthday. In an Instagram post from Gondrezick, Brown made a big gesture for his girlfriend and filled her room with expensive gifts including roses and several items from Chanel and Prada.

$285 million star Jaylen Brown has young kid going nuts after gifting him shoes off his feet

 

NBA champion Jaylen Brown was spotted at Rucker Park in the Harlem neighborhood of New York on Friday. The Boston Celtics guard/forward is currently enjoying the offseason and took some time out to visit one of New York’s most famous playgrounds.

A visit from an NBA Finals MVP will obviously attract a lot of attention, and Brown did not disappoint the group of fans who showed up to watch him in action. After taking a few shots and working on his game, Brown offered fans a chance to win a pair of his exclusive signature sneakers that were yet to be released.

Brown chose to go with a somewhat easy trivia question when quizzing fans and offered the shoes he was wearing to the first person who responded with the correct answer.

“We got some shoes on the line all right,” says Brown. “What famous basketball player with a big afro played here on this court?”

Within a few seconds, one young boy shouted “Dr. J, Dr. J” (referring to NBA great Julius Erving) and bounced off ecstatically with the kicks.

Some of the players and fans on the court surrounded the boy and could be heard saying, “Unreleased, unreleased!” A series of short clips of his visit to Rucker Park were posted on Brown’s Instagram account.

Brown gifts a pair of shoes to a young fan and Rucker Park. Photo Credit: IG account of Jaylen Brown.

Jaylen Brown, who signed a lucrative five-year, $285 million contract with the Boston Celtics last year, was making his first visit to Rucker Park. The court is well-known among basketball fans around the globe. Some of the game’s greatest professional and streetball players have made their name at the playground.

In 2002, Kobe Bryant dazzled New Yorkers with a dominant display at Rucker Park. A few years later, in 2011, Kevin Durant put up a memorable 66-point display at the Entertainers Basketball Classic tournament that is still talked about.

New York legends like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Rafer Alston also mastered their skills at the famous court.

Jaylen Brown will be aiming to make his third NBA finals appearance in four seasons in 2024-25

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown holds the MVP trophy during the 2024 NBA Championship parade in Boston. Photo Credit: Imagn

Over the last four seasons, Jaylen Brown has developed into one of the game’s elite offensive threats. He has been named to the All-Star team in three of the last four years and was an All-NBA second-team selection in 2023. Over eight seasons in the league, he is averaging 18.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists.

The versatile guard/forward helped guide the Boston Celtics to a record 18th NBA title last season, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 4-1 in the finals. Brown was also a member of the 2022 team that won the Eastern Conference before eventually falling just short in the finals against the Golden State Warriors.

With many of their talented stars set to return, the Celtics will once again begin the upcoming season as one of the favorites in the East alongside the Philadelphia 76ers, New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks.

Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese has announced that her WNBA season is over in an emotional post after suffering a wrist injury.

Reese was listed as questionable on the Sky’s injury report, and has since told her fans that she will be done until next season. “What a year. I never would have imagined the last bucket of my rookie season would be a 3 but maybe that was God saying give them a taste of what they will be seeing more of in Year 2 lol,” Reese wrote on X.

“Through it all, I have showed that I belong in this league even when no one else believed. All I have ever wanted was to come into the W and make an impact. I can confidently say I have done that and will strive to keep doing so.

“I’m filled with emotions right now that I have a season ending injury, but also filled with so much gratitude for what is next. Although this is God’s timing and not mine, I am finally able to give myself a physical and mental break.

“‘God gives his hardest battles to his strongest soldiers.’ You’ll still see me being the biggest cheerleader on the sideline! And Unrivaled league, see you soon!”

The regular season is nearly over for Reese and the Sky, with the team currently 12-22 with six games remaining. While Reese’s injury is a major blow for the Sky as they look to finish the season strong, it could have repercussions for the rookie when it comes to individual accolades.

Reese is locked in an intense battle with Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever for the Rookie of the Year award, with both enjoying breakout debut seasons. Reese is averaging 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds this season, and broke the WNBA’s single-season record for rebounds, after recording her 418th during a defeat to the Minnesota Lynx.

Clark is leading all rookies in points and assists, averaging 19 points per game and 8.4 assists, with 5.8 rebounds also a respectable return. It was poetic that Clark and Reese would go head-to-head for the award, continuing their infamous college beef.

Toward the start of the season it was Reese who was leading the way while Clark took longer to find her feet during a disastrous start to the year for the Indiana Fever. Since players have returned from the Paris Olympics the form has been flipped, with Clark finding consistency and helping the Fever move above .500 for the first time in five seasons.

Although there is only a handful of games remaining, it allows Clark to push on and leave Reese in her wake as she chases the ROTY award. Despite the long-lasting beef, which has since cooled slightly in the WNBA, Clark isn’t focused on winning ROTY and claimed that Reese wouldn’t be either.

Caitlin Clark has outscored Angel Reese head to head this season.© Getty

“I think me and Angel would both give you the same answer,” Clark said when responding to the ROTY debate. “You don’t wake up and think about individual awards. I know that’s what all of you think we do. I know we don’t. That’s what everybody wants to make this about.

“Both of our teams are competing for playoff spots, that’s our main focus. That’s a selfish thing to just care about an individual award. And she would give you the same exact answer. I’m sure she has given you the same exact answer. If you’re playing basketball to win individual awards, no matter what level you’re at, you’re doing it wrong.”

WATCH: Jaylen Brown Gives Kid At Rucker Park A Pair Of His Unreleased Shoes

 

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown made his way to Rucker Park in New York City recently and spent some time with kids there. At one point, Brown quizzed them about who the famous player with an afro who played at the park was, with the winner getting his unreleased shoes. One kid correctly went with Julius Erving and was over the moon when the 27-year-old gave him his sneakers.

It’s a day that the boy won’t forget for the rest of his life. I hope he rushed home soon too, because some of those other kids wanted those shoes as well. As for those shoes themselves, not much is known about them just yet.

Brown has been a sneaker free agent since 2021, but once he won Finals MVP after leading the Boston Celtics to the 2024 NBA championship, you felt that wouldn’t be the case for much longer. The 27-year-old was the first winner of the award not to have a shoe deal in nearly 50 years but there’s no word yet on which brand he intends to sign with.

One brand we can probably rule out is Nike, thanks to all the Team USA drama. Brown also appeared to throw shade at Nike executives back in July, so that doesn’t appear to be a partnership that either side would be looking at.

Getting back to Rucker Park, Brown wasn’t the only notable name present there, with rapper ASAP Ferg accompanying him. These two have seemingly spent a good bit of time together this NBA offseason, with Brown releasing a song titled ‘Just Do It’ with ASAP Ferg in August.

Jaylen Brown Says The Celtics Now Have A Target On Their Way

The last team to defend the NBA title was the Golden State Warriors in 2017/18 and the Celtics are looking to match that feat next season. Brown spoke about the Celtics’ quest to defend the title.

“Last year is over, to be honest. We celebrated, we had a good time, it’s been an awesome summer — I’ve been having a great summer, by the way — but it’s over with, and now it’s back to work. Now we got the target on our back, everybody is trying to come after us, and I’m like, ‘Come on.’ It’s back to work and I’m looking forward to next season.”

The Celtics have embraced the fact that they’re going to be the hunted next season, after being a hunter for so long. As of now, I do think they’re favorites for 2024-25, but then again, that was the case with the Denver Nuggets as well, after they won it all in 2023.

Staying at the top has proven to be very difficult in the NBA recently, but the Celtics might just be better equipped to do so than the other recent title-winning teams. Their starting lineup is the best in the NBA and they have so many players who are capable of stepping up and taking over games.

Brown did that fairly often in the postseason and ended up averaging 23.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.6 blocks per game. The three-time All-Star silenced his critics in the process and it’ll be interesting to see if he takes another step next season.

WNBA All-Star and Chicago Sky’s No. 7 overall pick Angel Reese revealed a season-ending wrist injury sustained during her double-double performance against the Los Angeles Sparks.

While the injury has unexpectedly ended her historic rookie campaign, Reese is aiming to develop a stronger 3-point shot to add next season and says she will still participate in the upcoming Unrivaled League in Miami.

In her final WNBA game of the season, Reese scored a team-high 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, leading the Sky to a 93-78 victory over the Sparks. The victory ended a seven-game losing streak for Chicago, which is fighting for a playoff berth alongside the Atlanta Dream, Washington Mystics, and Dallas Wings.

One day after the win, Reese went on X to announce the career setback. And she made two promises in her statement which sum up her desire and drive to achieve success in the WNBA – stating she will be the Sky’s “biggest cheerleader” in their remaining games and then become an even better player next season.

She wrote: “What a year. I never would have imagined the last bucket of my rookie season would be a 3 but maybe that was God saying give them a taste of what they will be seeing more of in Year 2

“Through it all, I have shown that I belong in this league even when no one else believed. All I have ever wanted was to come into the W and make an impact. I can confidently say I have done that and will strive to keep doing so.

“I’m filled with emotions right now that I have a season-ending injury, but also filled with so much gratitude for what is next.

“Although this is God’s timing and not mine, I am finally able to give myself a physical and mental break. God gives his hardest battles to his strongest soldiers. You’ll still see me being the biggest cheerleader on the sideline! And Unrivaled League, see you soon.”

Before officially announcing the injury, Reese was listed as questionable for the Sky’s upcoming match against the Wings on Sunday. The Sky forward’s season concludes with six games left in the regular season.

Angel Reese grabs the rebound© Getty

Despite its early end, Reese’s impact on the WNBA in just one year has been historic. Reese posted a record-setting 26 double-doubles, the second-most in a single WNBA season and the most by a rookie. She also recorded 15 consecutive double-doubles, setting a new WNBA record for consistency in rebounding and scoring.

The Chicago rookie averaged 13.1 rebounds per game, putting her on track to set the highest single-season rebounding average in league history. She also became the first player in WNBA history to record three consecutive games with 20 or more rebounds and made the All-Star team in her rookie season.

The injury will provide Caitlin Clark with six additional attempts to win the award at the end of the year. Clark’s long accolades include getting the Indiana Fever into the playoffs, setting a WNBA single-game record with 19 assists, becoming the first Rookie to record two triple-doubles in a season, and more.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mariah Riddlesprigger chose a humble Greek taverna in Mykonos for a romantic dinner after their lavish three-day wedding party.

The NBA superstar posted photos on social media enjoying the Greek cuisine in an unspecified location on the cosmopolitan Greek island.

Credit: giannis_an34/Instagram

Fish on the menu at the Greek taverna for Antetokounmpo and Riddlesprigger

The Greek Freak is seen enjoying a fish, squid, fried zucchini and Greek salad dinner. He also posed for a photo with his wife.

Antetokounmpo and Riddlesprigger are now officially husband and wife both in the Greek Orthodox and the Catholic traditions. The two married last weekend in Greece.

Credit: giannis_an34/Instagram

After three days of an incognito (to the extent possible) wedding party, the couple got married at Costa Navarino on Sunday in a Catholic and Greek Orthodox wedding ceremony, as the bride is Catholic.

The ceremony took place around seven in the evening at the Golf Court, the largest in Greece, with the view of Navarino Bay. The sunset across the bay offered the couple the most romantic backdrop when exchanging vows.

Fresh fish is on the menu for the newlyweds. Credit: giannis_an34/Instagram

The wedding was celebrated by 200 guests and 30 VVIPs from the sports world, including the families of the newlyweds, friends of the couple, and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis with his wife Mareva Grabowski.

Greek basketball legend Vassilis Spanoulis with his wife and children and the Olympian, Emanouil Karalis were among the Greek athletes in attendance.

NBA VVIP LeBron James who flew in on his private plane and Serena Williams traveled to Greece for the special wedding. Chris Middleton of the Milwaukee Bucks was the best man and Giannis’ teammates along with those from Greece’s National Team were also present.

After the completion of the ceremony, the newlyweds took their VIP guests on a tour of Pylos, where the Costa Navarino resort is located.

Three-day celebration

The three-day celebration began on Friday when the “White Party” was held at the ‘W’ Hotel with all guests dressed in white.

Giannis Antetokounmpo arrived with Mariah from Navarino Bay in a boat in the magical landscape of the bay while fireworks lit the sky.

On Saturday, the “Nigerian Party” was held with traditional costumes. The theme was the 29-year-old basketball player’s homeland.

The three-day events were also a celebration of an affair that began 10 years ago when Giannis met Mariah. They have been together since. They are a very private couple and most details about their relationship are hearsay.

Yet there are some facts that are known. Mariah Riddlesprigger’s father, Pat, played college basketball, while Mariah herself played college volleyball. It is said that the couple met in 2014, when Giannis was an NBA rookie and Mariah was graduating from Rice University’s Sports Management program.

Since then, the happy couple have had three children: Liam, who is 4; Maverick Shai, 3; and their newborn daughter, Eva Brooke.

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For the first time in seven years, Novak Djokovic will end a season without a Grand Slam title to his name. The world No. 2’s form and fitness issues throughout 2024 have raised questions about whether he will be competing for major honours next year. Eurosport expert John McEnroe warned to “never count him out” as the 24-time major winner will “find motivation to get number 25”.

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John McEnroe has backed Novak Djokovic to “find his motivation again” in the hunt for a record-extending 25th major title, warning that “you never want to count him out”.

The Serbian completed a career ‘Golden Slam’ by winning Olympic gold at Roland-Garros in the summer, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling final.

But it has otherwise been a difficult season for the record 24-time Grand Slam champion, who suffered a shock third-round exit at the US Open to ensure he would end the year without a major title for the first time since 2017.

Questions have been raised about whether the 37-year-old’s age is finally starting to show after a season of struggles for fitness and form in which he has only won one title, at the Olympics, and reached one final at Wimbledon.

McEnroe remains convinced that Djokovic has what it takes to prove everyone wrong once more, but admitted things do feel a little different now.

“You never want to count him out,” McEnroe told Eurosport when asked if Djokovic will win a major next year.

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“This would certainly be the first time where you could say with some seriousness that you start to wonder if he’s going to win again.

“How long can this guy keep motivated? Then he won the Olympic gold. I’m amazed that he’s kept it [motivation] for this long.

“I’m sure to be surprised either way. If he doesn’t win [a major], you would be like wow – he won three of the four last year. And now we’re saying he’ll never win it again.

“And then I would sort of be surprised in a way if he did, because his age. At some point, that catches up to you, and you lose a little bit of that fear factor with some of the guys.

“Then guys that didn’t think they had a chance feel like they have a chance, and that whole thing changes and makes it much tougher.

“That’s what he’s facing right now. It will be interesting to see if he’s able to pull it off. But I do think he’ll try to find that motivation to get number 25.”

Alcaraz ‘better than Big Three at his age’ 

One obstacle standing between Djokovic and a 25th major title next year is sure to be Carlos Alcaraz.

The Spaniard is a four-time Grand Slam winner by the age of 21 and denied Djokovic in dominant fashion at the Wimbledon final in July.

Although Alcaraz is ranked No. 3 in the world, behind Djokovic and world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, McEnroe believes he possesses generational talent that is better even than the ‘Big Three’ of Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.

But the American thinks that the sport would benefit from more of the rivalries that were such a feature of the trio’s period of dominance in the sport.

“I think Alcaraz is the most complete player I’ve seen at his age, better than those other guys. That’s how good he is,” McEnroe said.

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“If you had told me that Djokovic, Federer and Nadal would all have 20 majors, I would have said you were crazy.

“Somehow, they took the sport to a whole new level. You’re talking arguably about the three greatest players that ever lived playing at this time.

“To think that that won’t be a big void would be crazy. Of course, it’s a big void. You’ve got these all-time greats.

“We are lucky Djokovic is still playing so well that these young players, Alcaraz, Sinner are the two most obvious, come along and are able to have somewhat of a rivalry with him.

“The next step for me is getting, you know, hopefully, some American men and a couple other players, because in a one-on-one sport, in my opinion, you need rivals. You need great rivalries.

“That’s what made that so interesting and made them better players. It’s very important. But as you know, in all sports, Father Time never loses.”