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Inside Kelly Oubre Jr.’s $5.5 million mansion, with photos

September 22, 2023

Kelly Oubre Jr. has proved that he can be a reliable role player for any NBA team. In fact, throughout the years, he has carved out a lengthy NBA career, having had stopovers with the Washington Wizards, Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors, and the Charlotte Hornets. Oubre recently agreed to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers on a one-year, minimum deal, as per reports.

Given Oubre’s contributions to the game, have you ever wondered how the latest Sixer player lives? Well, wonder no more. This article features Kelly Oubre Jr.’s $5.5 million mansion in Los Angeles.

2023 was a year of change for Oubre. After tearing a ligament in his hand midway through the 2022-23 season, which saw him average 20.3 points per outing, it took a while for the 6-foot-6 wing to find a team until he signed with the Sixers. But while Oubre is changing teams, he is also moving on from his California home.

Earlier this year, Oubre listed the property in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood of L.A. for nearly $5.5 million. It’s worth noting that Oubre shelled out $5 million to purchase the property back in 2022, when he was still playing for the Charlotte Hornets.

Here are some photos of Kelly Oubre Jr.’s $5.5 million mansion in Los Angeles.

Photos courtesy of: Realtor

Originally constructed in 2019, the mansion encompasses 5,500 square feet of living space. It includes four bedrooms and six bathrooms.

Oubre’s mansion contains several features. The mansion is highlighted by its open floor plan that contains a spacious living room with a fireplace, a modern kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances, and a family dining area. Furthermore, Oubre probably didn’t have problems sleeping well with a nice master bed suite that contains a well-designed bathroom.

Aside from a spectacular interior, the property also boasts some nice outdoor space. The mansion contains a nice balcony with views of the backyard. The backyard features a swimming pool with a spa, a coffee area, and plenty of lounges to enjoy the fresh air.

Oubre has made a living in the NBA as a reliable wing. As a result, it isn’t surprising that he can afford to live a lavish lifestyle. Based on Lines.com, Oubre has a net worth of around $5 million.

Nevertheless, this is all the information that we have on Kelly Oubre Jr.’s $5.5 million mansion in Los Angeles.

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Warriors’ Andre Iguodala makes shocking admission about Hall of Fame candidacy

September 22, 2023

For all intensive purposes, Andre Iguodala has hung up his jersey and is retired. While not official, the veteran forward did tell the Golden State Warriors that the 2022-23 season would be his final year and he has not agreed to a contract for the new seasons with training camp about to begin.

The 19-year veteran was known for being an all-around contributor early on in his career with the Philadelphia 76ers, but Iguodala will always be remembered as one of the leaders of the Warriors’ dynasty. Without him, their winning culture would not have been created. Quite honestly, they may not have won that first title in 2015 without him, a championship that kick-started their various runs to the NBA Finals over the last decade.

He will undoubtedly have his jersey retired by the Warriors and he may very well get his own statue in front of Chase Center in San Francisco. However, has the 2015 Finals MVP done enough to get himself into the Hall of Fame?

Whether or not a player should be regarded as one of the greatest ever and enshrined into the Hall of Fame has become a very hot topic of discussion through the years. From Iggy’s point of view, he feels like he was a great player, but not one who deserves to be showcased next to the likes of Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James when he is ready to retire.

“What’s the criteria on a resume? Is it championships, is it MVPs? I’m not a ring culture guy, but I benefitted from that. I know I have a lot of flaws. I think there should be tiers to the Hall of Fame,” Iguodala told JJ Redick recently on Redick’s The Old Man and The Three podcast. “I’m not a Hall of Famer, if you ask me. I’m like man, no, no, no, no, no. Those guys, they had no flaws. I think I was good, but like Kobe [Bryant], like LeBron [James]… Come on man, like I can’t do that and a lot of us can’t do that. So it’s like how they have to be in their own different world.

“And then MJ [Michael Jordan] should be in his different world, that’s how good MJ was.”

Iguodala has always been a very humble player and that is what made him such a great leader for every organization he was a part of. Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green all learned from the veteran when they entered the league and he helped put them on the path to success. His contributions as a lead voice and mentor are what made Iguodala such an important player.

As far as his Hall of Fame resume goes, Iggy is a four-time champion, a two-time All-Defensive player, he was an All-Star during the 2011-12 season, and of course, he was the 2015 Finals MVP with Golden State. No matter how you look at his career, it is clear to see that Iguodala found a lot of success.

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Suns could look at Deandre Ayton-Jusuf Nurkic trade

September 22, 2023

The Phoenix Suns could look into a trade for Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic if point guard Damian Lillard is traded, according to Arizona Sports 98.7 FM’s John Gambadoro.

In a hypothetical trade for Nurkic, the Suns could trade starting center Deandre Ayton.

“(Suns coach Frank) Vogel needs a defensive minded Center to build his defense around and Nurkic does fit that mold,” Gambadoro wrote. “This would be contingent on a Lillard trade and I [do expect] that to happen very soon.”

Nurkic is 29 years old and last season averaged 13.3 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. Ayton, who is one of the most polarizing players on the Suns, averaged 18.0 points on 58.9 percent shooting and 10.0 rebounds per game in the 2022-23 season.

Deandre Ayton has been praised by Vogel, who said previously he plans to restore the 25-year-old to an All-Star caliber player. Vogel has said his defense starts with the center position and a player who can defend at the basket.

“I think he can be one of the best centers in the league,” Vogel said.

The Suns need a center who will buy in to rebounding and defense. Ayton has struggled with his motor and the Suns could see Nurkic as a player with a better fit potential next to Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.

“If Nurkic was on the table I would be surprised if the Suns didn’t look into it because an argument could be made that (it) is an upgrade for Phx.”

Gambadoro also said he expected Lillard to be traded by Friday.

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1 non-Heat Damian Lillard trade Blazers must pull off before 2023-24

September 22, 2023

The Portland Trail Blazers were a team to watch once the NBA offseason tipped off a few months ago. Damian Lillard is a homegrown superstar, still playing at his peak a full decade into his career. But his team has gone a combined 60-104 over the last two seasons, making moves that suggest the front office sees the bigger picture and writing on the wall.

The Blazers didn’t trade their lottery pick in 2022 for win-now help, selecting Shaedon Sharpe—whose highest level of previous competition was on the prep AAU circuit—at No. 7 overall. They traded Josh Hart to the New York Knicks for a 2023 first-round pick that eventually became Kris Murray. And, most notably, Portland confirmed obvious plans to focus on the long-term future by selecting Scoot Henderson third overall in the 2023 NBA Draft.

Lillard wants a championship, and at 33, doesn’t have time for a rebuild. It was hardly surprising when he rocked the basketball world on July 1st by requesting a trade from the Blazers, a wish they’d be best off honoring before the 2023-24 season tips off in just over a month. It just doesn’t make much sense for either side to continue forward together.

Lillard’s time to win a ring is running out, and he shouldn’t have to risk the possibility of a devastating injury while waiting to be traded. The Blazers aren’t trying to win, so retaining Lillard into the regular season only for him to take valuable reps from young guards like Henderson, Sharpe and Simons does’t make sense, either.

What’s a trade the Blazers could make? It’s no secret Lillard wants to play for the Miami Heat, and it’s just as well known by now that Pat Riley and company are driving a hard bargain in trade talks. Before homing in on Miami, Lillard reportedly listed the Brooklyn Nets as his other preferred trade destination. Could there be a trade framework between the Blazers and Nets that gets Lillard to a desired winner and Portland likes more than the Heat’s best offer?

The non-heat Damian Lillard trade Blazers must pull off before 2023-24

Brooklyn acquires: Damian Lillard and Jusuf Nurkic

Portland acquires: Spencer Dinwiddie, Ben Simmons, Dariq Whitehead, Noah Clowney, 2027 first-round pick (via PHI), 2029 first-round pick (via PHX) and 2030 first-round pick (via BKN)

This trade is a no-doubter for Brooklyn. Bringing in Lillard while retaining both Mikal Bridges and Nic Claxton is the Nets’ dream scenario.

But the Blazers should also be very happy to get this deal done for a myriad of reasons. For one, they save a ton of money. Portland owes Lillard and Jusuf Nurkic a combined $270.5 million over the next four seasons. Meanwhile, over that same time period, the Blazers take on a total of $98,588,695, saving $170 million. That’s huge for a team still in the early stages of rebuilding, wanting as much cap flexibility as possible.

Another reason would be the Blazers are getting back two good, young, exciting prospect in Dariq Whitehead and Noah Clowney. Neither rookie first-rounder looks like a perennial All-Star, but things change fast in this league all the time. What could work in the Nets’ favor, however, are the positions Whitehead and Clowney play.

Packages involving players like Tyler Herro or Tyrese Maxey are interesting because they are proven young players, but their skillsets overlap with what Portland already has. Though Henderson, Sharpe and Simons can play off the ball, too, they don’t need another offense-first, shot-creating guard.

Those problems aren’t really an issue with Whitehead and Clowney. Whitehead is a 6’7, 220-pound wing who can space the floor and holds his own defensively. Clowney could be a great fit as a rim-protecting stretch four or five in the Blazers’ frontcourt of the future.

Ben Simmons could still be an interest reclamation project, too. There’s always the chance some team desperate for proven perimeter help ahead of the playoffs sends Portland draft compensation in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie, especially considering his contract expires after this season.

Lastly, Portland is getting a valuable collection of first-round picks. Three first-round picks is a good haul, especially coming from different teams. That gives the Blazers plenty of chances to add a potential difference-maker.

The Blazers wouldn’t be getting a star player in this trade, but they’d be getting everything else. It’s tough to say goodbye to a franchise icon like Lillard, but it time to move on. Portland should get this trade done before training camp and the regular season, turning the page to a new chapter of basketball in Rip City.

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1 Nets player in danger of losing starting job in 2023-24 NBA training camp

September 22, 2023

Although there is not nearly as much hype around the Brooklyn Nets as there has been in recent years, fans are still feeling optimistic going into the regular season. There is a solid core in place consisting of Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson and Nic Claxton, with a balanced and underrated bench behind them. In fact, the roster might be so deep as to create quite the intriguing training camp competition.

The Nets’ official preparations for the 2023-24 campaign begin in early October. Multiple questions should be answered during that time. Most will center around Ben Simmons, arguably the biggest X-factor on the team.

The embattled Australian has apparently devoted himself entirely to reclaiming his past All-Star form this offseason. Simmons says he is feeling better physically and mentally than he has in years. The tumultuous start to his Brooklyn tenure will be all but forgotten if the 27-year-old can back up the positive vibes on the hardwood.

But Simmons is not in much danger of losing his spot in the starting rotation. The organization has invested too much to give up on him just yet. With that being said, there is another Nets player who could legitimately be bumped to the bench after training camp.

And it would probably divide the fandom. Let’s get into it.

Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie could lose starting job

When healthy, this squad has length and multiple competent defenders. An argument can be made that it is low on offensive firepower, though. Moving veteran guard and fan favorite Spencer Dinwiddie to a sixth-man role might make that potential weakness even more glaring.

However, if one of Brooklyn’s most reliable wing defenders displays a strong offensive game leading up to the season, then head coach Jacque Vaughn might be inclined to make a change. Royce O’Neale earned plenty of trust from the Nets last year, starting in 55 games. He is consistent on both ends of the floor and can play bigger than his 6-foot-4 frame. Dorian Finney-Smith struggled in his 26-game regular season stint (strong postseason, though) with Brooklyn after being traded in February, but he was a crucial contributor for a Dallas Mavericks team that reached the Western Conference Finals in 2022.

Either player can justifiably be slotted into the starting five. But with Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson and Nic Claxton all locked in, and Ben Simmons likely to be given point guard duties, Dinwiddie would be the odd man out. The 30-year-old can dissuade Vaughn from making a lineup switch, however, just as long as he can produce without being the primary ball-handler.

How Spencer Dinwiddie can maintain prominent role

Mavs fans can attest to Dinwiddie’s ability to be a quality off ball contributor. He was his most efficient self while in Dallas, averaging 17 points on 46.6 shooting from the field and 40.4 percent from beyond the 3-point line in 76 games. Luka Doncic did not hinder him at all. On the contrary, the Slovenian superstar helped unlock the former Colorado star’s full offensive powers.

When Dinwiddie returned to the Nets in the Kyrie Irving trade, he was tasked with being the lead guard. It did not go well, at least not from a shooting standpoint. His 3-point percentage dipped below 30 percent, as he exercised poor judgement in shot selection. The nine assists per contest are undeniable, but when you factor in the poor defense, Brooklyn cannot survive any other shortcomings in Dinwiddie’s game.

Fortunately, Simmons might be the facilitator he needs to recapture his Mavericks form. The three-time All-Star’s chronic injury problems prevented him from sharing the court with the nine-year guard last season. How they develop their chemistry in training camp will be essential to nailing down the opening night starting lineup.

If the offense stalls with this duo on the floor, O’Neale’s 38.4 career shooting percentage from downtown becomes more difficult to ignore, as does Finney-Smith’s grit and defensive physicality. The regular season is heavily predicated on getting buckets, but Spencer Dinwiddie knows as well as anybody how chemistry can trump talent.

Nets have tough decisions to make

Jacque Vaughn must quickly identify the best version of his team. This franchise can no longer be bogged down by outside distractions and lack of continuity. Those excuses should be invalid going forward, unless the Simmons saga resumes its downward trajectory. Despite playing sub-.500 basketball and being swept by the Philadelphia 76ers, this group still has playoff potential. And possibly beyond, if it reaches its full potential.

The Brooklyn Nets don’t exactly have an abundance of riches, but they possess enough talent and intangibles to keep the Eastern Conference on alert. Whether it’s Spencer Dinwiddie, Royce O’Neale, Dorian Finney-Smith or even Cam Thomas who fills the last starting slot, next year offers fans a favorable path ahead.

And that can’t be taken for granted after all the hardship they have endured.

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Blazers engaged in ‘ongoing discussions’ about Damian Lillard trade before training camp, per report

September 22, 2023

The Portland Trail Blazers may finally be gaining some ground in the Damian Lillard trade fiasco. Ever since Lillard requested a trade earlier this offseason, speculation has been nonstop about which teams might be interested in striking a deal with the Blazers for the All-Star’s services, but thus far, nothing has come to fruition.

However, it appears that there may finally be new developments on that front for the first time in months.

“Multiple sources have confirmed that there are ongoing discussions for a deal involving trading Damian Lillard before camp is underway October 2nd,” according to Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan.
If Portland does indeed plan on trading Damian Lillard, it would certainly behoove them to get something done sooner rather than later to help build camaraderie amongst the players already in their locker room as well as whoever they would theoretically get in return. This summer, the Blazers drafted guard Scoot Henderson with their lottery pick in a move that many people saw as a potential replacement for Lillard in the event that he is traded.
So far, the Miami Heat have been the most prominent team in the Lillard rumors, as the franchise looks to give more scoring help to Jimmy Butler, a need that was exposed in Miami’s Finals loss to the Denver Nuggets. However, as of yet, Portland has yet to budge on any of the Heat’s reported offers.
With the NBA season just weeks away, the clock is ticking on Portland to get something done regarding their franchise’s best player.

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Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo contract situation, explained

September 22, 2023

There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks. The two-time MVP has proven to be one of the NBA’s most loyal stars. So far he has spent his entire 10-year career with the small-market team that drafted him. However, Antetokounmpo wants to win more championships, and could take his talents elsewhere if the Bucks are unable to give him that opportunity.

Much about The Greek Freak’s future could be learned in the coming weeks. Antetokounmpo becomes eligible to sign a contract extension with the Bucks on Friday, September 22nd. He’s under contract for two more years with a player option for 2025-26, but the clock is ticking towards his eventual free agency.

Antetokounmpo appears to be growing more impatient by the day, so it leaves fans wondering: Will the former NBA Finals MVP sign an extension to stay in Milwaukee, or be suiting up for a new team sooner rather than later?

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s career

There is a case to be made Antetokounmpo is the best player in the world. He already has one championship, two MVPs and seven All-Star appearances to his name. He is only 28 years old, and averaged career-high 31.1 points per game last year last season.

While Antetokounmpo does have an NBA championship ring, an accolade that has eluded many great players before him, he’s not satisfied with one.

Antetokounmpo is entering his 10th season, and has already put a lot of miles on his body. Players who rely so heavily on strength and athleticism often see regression in their game before they are ready to admit it, so Antetokounmpo’s championship window may be closing quicker than you think.

Still, there are few players—and maybe none—any team would want more than Antetokounmpo right now. He is one of the most dominant forces in the game, a two-way force who can play alongside anyone. A Defensive Player of the Year award winner, Antetokounmpo fills a lot of gaps on the defensive end. He can play in the paint or out on the perimeter. His versatility has helped the Bucks reach heights they hadn’t seen in decades. His malleable play style could also work alongside other superstars if Antetkounmpo decides to move on from Milwaukee..

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s current contract

The two-time MVP has talked before about spending his whole career with the Bucks, but his desires have seemed to shift in recent months. Winning is clearly priority number one for Antetokounmpo. If Milwaukee, already one of the oldest teams in the league, isn’t a top-tier title contender going forward, he’s straight-up said he’d be willing to leave.

The Bucks are safe for now unless Antetokounmpo requests a trade. While that seems unlikely, you never know these days, as superstars are asking out more frequently than ever.

Antetokounmpo signed a five-year, $228 million dollar contract extension with the Bucks in 2020. It was the largest in league history at the time, and he’s about to begin year three of the deal.

State of the Bucks’ roster

The Bucks are familiar with their franchise cornerstone jumping ship after bringing a championship to town. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, arguably the greatest player of all-time, played in Milwaukee from 1969-1975. He brought home the team’s first championship in 1971, but left for the big market Los Angeles Lakers—a team built for consistent winning—just a couple of years later.

The Bucks don’t want to see the same outcome happen with their greatest player since Abdul-Jabbar. They must do whatever Antetokounmpo asks of them, and that seems to be ensuring they have enough talent on the roster to help him hoist another Larry O’Brien Trophy.

That will be easier said than done for Milwaukee. The team is fresh off of a disappointing first-round exit in the playoffs, and improving the roster comes with challenges. Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez and Jrue Holiday have already proven they can win a championship, but are only getting older. You aren’t likely to see any individual improvements from any of those players, and their pricey veteran contracts severely limit the Bucks’ flexibility.

Middleton’s contract is very steep at over $30 million per year, and he has struggled with injury issues recently. Lopez’s contract of two years and $48 million is rather large for a 35-year-old. That is a lot of money tied up into arguably Milwaukee’s third and fourth-best players, meaning the team can’t afford any big-name free agents.

Holiday also has a contract that is north of $30 million per year. He has a player option for next season, and the Bucks may be at risk of losing him. The team is also limited in what it can trade away to acquire talent. Due to previous trades, the Bucks don’t have a tradeable unprotected first-round pick until 2029. They can also trade pick swaps in 2028 and 2030. Those picks are awfully far out and might not be the most appealing assets to potential trade partners, meaning Milwaukee may be hard-pressed to acquire a contributor through the trade market, too.

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s contract extension

On multiple occasions this offseason, Antetokounmpo has made it blatantly clear that winning is the priority. If the Bucks can’t put together a winning team, The Greek Freak is at the point where he will be fine moving to another contender.

On September 22nd, Antetokounmpo will be eligible to sign a three-year, $169 million extension with the Bucks. The deadline to sign this extension is October 23rd, 2023, which is the day before the start of the regular season.

It is highly unlikely Antetokounmpo will sign an extension. First of all, opting against it will allow him to see how the Bucks roster progresses and develops over the coming year. Secondly, and just as importantly, Antetokonmpo will have the option to sign an even more lucrative extension next summer. If he waits until 2024, he can sign an extension worth roughly $234 million over four years.

Antetokounmpo will be playing in Milwaukee for the foreseeable future. But that could change in the blink of an eye, especially in a player empowerment era that has seen so many superstar trade requests. Regardless, the Milwaukee needs to do everything possible to keep Antetokounmpo happy, and in a Bucks uniform for life.

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Kings add G League standout ahead of 2023-24 NBA season

September 22, 2023

At this point in the offseason, the biggest roster moves NBA teams are making are training camp contracts. Roster hopefuls who will most likely end up playing for teams’ G League affiliates. Occasionally, there might be a big free agent signing or two from a player who was still unsigned, but there probably won’t be any major moves between now and the start of training camp. Sometimes though, some of these roster hopefuls find their way to opening night with a strong preseason performance. Chance Comanche is hoping to be one of those players as the Kings signed him to a training camp contract on their roster this week as per Frankie Cartoscelli of Sactown Sports 1140.

The Kings currently have one standard contract roster spot available and it is possible that Chance Comanche can snag that spot with a strong showing in training camp. The Kings have all three of their two-way contract spots filled but it’s also possible that Comanche can bump someone out with a solid camp.

Comanche went undrafted in the 2017 NBA Draft and didn’t get his first NBA experience until last season the Portland Trail Blazer signed him at the end of the regular season. He played in one game and finished with seven points, three rebounds and one blocked shot while shooting 60 percent from the field.

Comanche has lengthy G League experience though with career averages of 9.2 points per game and 6.0 rebounds with splits of 58.2 percent shooting from the field and 75.8 percent shooting from the free-throw line over three seasons with the Memphis Hustle, Canton Charge and Stockton Kings.

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Mavs made Deandre Ayton trade offer to Suns in summer, per reports

September 22, 2023

It’s long been rumored that Deandre Ayton is discontent in a Phoenix Suns uniform, which is what he has worn since he was drafted by the team in 2018. Now, it appears that a change of scenery for Ayton was at least considered by Phoenix during this past summer.

“…The Dallas Mavericks made an underwhelming offer for Ayton over the summer,” according to Gerald Bourguet of GOPHNX.

On a surface level, it’s easy to understand why the Mavs might be interested in Deandre Ayton’s services. Dallas’ defense a season ago was essentially a layup line for opposing offenses, with the team eventually having to resort to what was left of Javale McGee to try to shore up some of the flaws created by Dallas’ ultra-malleable perimeter defense, a necessary evil of playing both Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving together.

While Ayton is not known as an elite rim protector per se, he would clearly have been a step above what Dallas got from McGree and Christian Wood, who signed with the Lakers earlier this offseason.

Ayton meanwhile nearly left Phoenix for the Indiana Pacers last offseason before the Suns ultimately decided to match his offer sheet and keep him with the franchise long-term.

Still, though, despite the acquisition of Kevin Durant, things didn’t go according to plan for the Suns in 2022-23, as they were bounced out of the second round by the Denver Nuggets, which might help explain some of Ayton’s frustration.

The Suns’ season is set to begin on October 24 against the Golden State Warriors.

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Shannon Sharpe gets roasted by internet for horribly misguided question to Dwyane Wade

September 22, 2023

Shannon Sharpe may be known as both a legendary NFL tight end and a fiery sports media personality, but his interviewing skills apparently have some room to improve.

Sharpe recently had retired Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade as a guest on his “Club Shay Shay,” and one of Sharpe’s questions quickly drew a host of reactions from social media.

Sharpe asked Wade point blank which was harder: losing in the NBA Finals, or telling his partner Gabrielle Union that he had fathered a child with another woman during their relationship.

Wade understandably appeared both blindsided and flustered by the question’s tone-deaf nature before answering.

“Way harder to have a conversation with my now-wife,” answered Wade.

The misguided question swiftly drew mockery from users on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Some users mocked Sharpe’s interviewing skills.

Others worried that Shannon Sharpe bringing up the incident might recreate unnecessary animosity between Wade and Union despite the fact that both have clearly now moved on ten years later.

Mixing sports endeavors with players’ personal lives is always a recipe for interviewing disaster, but directly comparing the two, or asking the player himself to do that, is both audacious and unintentionally hilarious on Sharpe’s part.

The fact that Dwyane Wade even answered the question, despite his obvious disgust, is something he should be applauded for. Sharpe, for his part, recently joined ESPN’s First Take to debate Stephen A. Smith on weekdays. Don’t expect to see Wade as a guest panelist for that show anytime soon.

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