During his senior year of college at Yeshiva, a small Jewish university in Washington Heights, New York City, Ryan Turell averaged 27.1 points per game — leading all of men’s college basketball. Some came to calling him “the Jewish Larry Bird,” given his blond mop and prowess from long distance, shooting over 46% from beyond the three-point arc. In 2022, the Motor City Cruise, the Detroit Pistons’ G League affiliate, selected him 27th overall in the NBA G League Draft. And with that, Turell made history.
You see, Turell isn’t just Jewish...
You see, Turell isn’t just Jewish...
- 7/26/2023
- by Marlow Stern
- Rollingstone.com
Bonnie-Jill Laflin wears many hats: She’s a sports correspondent, Lakers expert and philanthropist. And now she’s trying her hand at reality television.
Laflin was the first female NBA scout and has been in the sports industry for years. She’s worked for Fox Sports, BBC Sport and Espn. And her stint as a Lakers scout starting in 2005 prompted VH1 to bring Laflin on for Season 6 of Basketball Wives.
“I decided to go on because I wanted to use this a a platform to showcase empowering women,” Laflin, 41, tells People.”They wanted me to come on show so that...
Laflin was the first female NBA scout and has been in the sports industry for years. She’s worked for Fox Sports, BBC Sport and Espn. And her stint as a Lakers scout starting in 2005 prompted VH1 to bring Laflin on for Season 6 of Basketball Wives.
“I decided to go on because I wanted to use this a a platform to showcase empowering women,” Laflin, 41, tells People.”They wanted me to come on show so that...
- 4/18/2017
- by Rose Minutaglio
- PEOPLE.com
Marriott International’s new Red Bull-style digital content studio has several new productions underway to help gain the attention of the younger generation of travelers. The Marriott Content Studio recently launched the Year of Surprises web series and has announced several new development deals, including partnerships with YouTube and Snapchat stars and the producers of Ghost Whisperer. Year of Surprises was developed for the 30th anniversary of Marriott Rewards. With the same concept as Zoe Saldana Presents My Hero on AOL, Marriott’s web series shows a celebrity giving the surprise of a lifetime to a nominated, deserving individual. In the most recent episode, basketball star Jordan Farmar of the Los Angeles Clippers honors Ryan Hicks, the co-founder of non-profit Ballin’ for Peace. Marriott has ordered 15 episodes for production and release by December 2015. Additionally, Marriott Content Studio signed Jack and Finn Harries of the YouTube channel JacksGap to create three short films about global travel.
- 10/31/2014
- by Bree Brouwer
- Tubefilter.com
Here we go again. Today we take a look at the next five players on our list of the top 30 players in the NBA today. With superstars like LeBron James and Kevin Durant out of the way, we can really delve into the realm of opinion and I would be genuinely surprised if you completely agreed with me on all these choices as even I second-guessed myself while making these selections.
Without further ado, here you go:
11. Deron Williams - Brooklyn Nets
He was once considered one of the top point guards in the league, if not the best. Williams had possessed an all-round skillset that no other point guard in the league had at the time. Without a doubt, Williams was the closest thing to the great John Stockton.
Things began to go downhill though as his contract with the Jazz neared its ending. Williams was traded to the...
Without further ado, here you go:
11. Deron Williams - Brooklyn Nets
He was once considered one of the top point guards in the league, if not the best. Williams had possessed an all-round skillset that no other point guard in the league had at the time. Without a doubt, Williams was the closest thing to the great John Stockton.
Things began to go downhill though as his contract with the Jazz neared its ending. Williams was traded to the...
- 7/30/2012
- by John Tang
- We Got This Covered
Kim Kardashian and fiance Kris Humphries celebrated their bachelorette and bachelor parties last night in Las Vegas -- and we've got photos from inside both of them! Kardashian held her girls night out at Tao Las Vegas , where she was joined by sisters Kourtney , Khloe and mom Kris , as well as celeb friends like Lala Vazquez , Brittny Gastineau and Robin Antin . The groom-to-be's sister Kayla Humphries also attended. Khloe had set out to embarrass her sister and it sounds like she may have succeeded -- as there was reportedly a little person stripper and phallic straws. Kim also wore a sash and crown through the night. Kris was close by, celebrating his night at Lavo Las Vegas with Khloe's husband Lamar Odom , Kim's brother Robert Kardashian and Kourtney's baby daddy Scott Disic k. Also in attendance were some of Kris' New Jersey Nets teammates like Jordan Farmar . Kris was giving...
- 7/24/2011
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
HollywoodNews.com: Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries have had quite the quick romance leading up to their engagement, but who set them up to start?
NBA star Jordan Farmar was reportedly the guy who introduced them in New York, states UsMagazine.com. However, before they were actually set up, the two had allegedly been asking about each other.
And while Farmar is also surprised the engagement has already happened, he isn’t surprised that these two are working out so well together: “They both fit each other. He is a good kid. He is from the country, so he kind of slows it down, and she is fast paced and has a lot of stuff going on — so they kind of balance each other out.”
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NBA star Jordan Farmar was reportedly the guy who introduced them in New York, states UsMagazine.com. However, before they were actually set up, the two had allegedly been asking about each other.
And while Farmar is also surprised the engagement has already happened, he isn’t surprised that these two are working out so well together: “They both fit each other. He is a good kid. He is from the country, so he kind of slows it down, and she is fast paced and has a lot of stuff going on — so they kind of balance each other out.”
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- 6/13/2011
- by Molly Sullivan
- Hollywoodnews.com
Music stars Eminem and Christina Aguilera will be a part of "Entourage" when the HBO series airs its season 7 finale. Both Slim Shady and the "Not Myself Tonight" songstress are going to make an appearance on the September episode as themselves, as series creator Doug Ellin told Entertainment Weekly.
Though both of these Grammy winners have been set as the guest stars on the episode described as a "pretty dramatic season finale", only Christina will be seen performing. Doug disclosed that the 29-year-old pop diva is a client of Jeremy Piven's Ari Gold. "She's doing Ari a favor and performing at a party for him," the creator said.
As for Eminem, Ellin hinted that the rapper will have a conflict with Adrian Grenier's Vincent Chase. In his own word, the 42-year-old said, "He has a little conflict - a little beef - with Vince." Eminem has shot his...
Though both of these Grammy winners have been set as the guest stars on the episode described as a "pretty dramatic season finale", only Christina will be seen performing. Doug disclosed that the 29-year-old pop diva is a client of Jeremy Piven's Ari Gold. "She's doing Ari a favor and performing at a party for him," the creator said.
As for Eminem, Ellin hinted that the rapper will have a conflict with Adrian Grenier's Vincent Chase. In his own word, the 42-year-old said, "He has a little conflict - a little beef - with Vince." Eminem has shot his...
- 6/30/2010
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
Matt Damon may have loaned a cameo to HBO's "Entourage" season 6 finale, but music and sports stars will be the talk of the season 7 clencher. Eminem and Christina Aguilera are both on slate for the Sept. 12 episode, according to EW.com, while additional star power will come from Minka Kelly, John Cleese, NFL star Drew Brees, NBA shooters Jordan Farmar and Kevin Love and Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard. Not sure, but we see a little sports theme running here... Eminem plays himself, at a platinum record celebration party (hopefully, a real-life milestone for "Recovery"), though he won't be...
- 6/29/2010
- by HitFix Staff
- Hitfix
Coming off a lackluster premiere, Entourage has some exciting news for fans: both Eminem and Christina Aguilera will play themselves on this season's finale.
First, look for the rapper to have a "little beef" with Vince, according to series creator Doug Ellin. He told EW.com Eminem's scene will take place "at a platinum record party for his album."
Aguilera, meanwhile, will perform on the episode. She'll be "doing a favor" for Ari, Ellin says, as he hyped the September 12 finale as rich in guest stars. It will also include:
Minka Kelly John Cleese Drew Brees Ryan Howard Kevin Love Jordan Farmar...
First, look for the rapper to have a "little beef" with Vince, according to series creator Doug Ellin. He told EW.com Eminem's scene will take place "at a platinum record party for his album."
Aguilera, meanwhile, will perform on the episode. She'll be "doing a favor" for Ari, Ellin says, as he hyped the September 12 finale as rich in guest stars. It will also include:
Minka Kelly John Cleese Drew Brees Ryan Howard Kevin Love Jordan Farmar...
- 6/29/2010
- by matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
- TVfanatic
Here’s some news that will be music to Entourage fans’ ears: Eminem and Christina Aguilera are among the guest stars appearing in the HBO comedy’s season 7 finale, EW.com has learned. The rapper, who released Recovery last week, shot a scene that takes place “at a platinum record party for his album, which by the time this airs will be platinum, I’m sure,” says Entourage creator Doug Ellin, adding: “He has a little conflict—a little beef—with Vince .” While Eminem won’t be performing in the episode, Aguilera will. Like Eminem, the singer plays herself—but...
- 6/28/2010
- by Dan Snierson
- EW.com - PopWatch
Queen Latifah goes one on one with Lakers Jordan Farmar and Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino talks abs and acne. Robert Randolf performs. Jay Leno.S Monologue Highlights Tuesday, June 22, 2010 It.S Also Two Days Since Father.S Day. So John Edwards, You Can Come Out Now. It.S Safe. Come Out Now. No Problem. Yesterday We Had The Big Laker Parade Here In Los Angeles. Or As The Spanish Call It; Sinko De Celtics. Some Sad News: The Bachelor Couple, Jake And Vienna Have Broken Up. The Reason Given: Irreconcilable Shallowness. Sarah Palin Has Admitted That She Tried Marijuana Several Years Ago, But She Didn't Like It: She Said It Distorted Her Perceptions And Impaired Her Thinking, And She's Hoping...
- 6/23/2010
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
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