NBA Monday Social: Nina and Russell Westbrook celebrate son Noah’s 3rd Birthday quarantine style
By Alex Mcewen
In our NBA Monday Social, Russell Westbrook celebrates his son’s third birthday and Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie’s attempt to let fans choose where he plays.
In September of 2019, Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie attempted to convert his NBA contract in an investment vehicle. If his plans would have been approved, Dinwiddie would have pioneered a new way for athletes to further maximize their financial earnings.
However, by January of this year, the NBA had officially slammed the door on Dinwiddie’s ambitions. The idea was unique, and players will likely fight to make it legal when it is time to renegotiate the CBA, whenever that may be. As Kevin Arnovitz stated back in October on ESPN.com this type of investment could potentially become “Fantasy sports on steroids.”
Less than five months after his initial idea was vetoed, Dinwiddie is back at it again with another first of its kind contract proposal, only this time his contract would be powered by you, the fans! How would this work exactly? It’s quite simple; Dinwiddie launched a crowdfunding campaign on the website GoFundMe.com on May 15, 2020, set a target of roughly $24 million USD, and informed fans if they raised the amount needed, then he would sign with a team they select.
Does this sound too good to be true? That’s because it probably is, as of 11:45 AM CT the Go Fund Me campaign had been deactivated. At this time it is unclear who or why the campaign was terminated. It raised $1,150 over the course of its four days live.
A little more info from the man himself
Just to clear the air, this has nothing to do with my security token. That is a completely separate concept and a business venture designed for profit. (Which is on going, talk to Tritaurian Capital 😉)
— Spencer Dinwiddie (@SDinwiddie_25) May 16, 2020
This is actually about a free market system and crowdsourcing a FA decision. https://t.co/7WVwUeuTMw
Planning Ahead
Spencer Dinwiddie is willing to sign a one-year deal with an NBA team that fans can choose if they raise roughly $24,632,630 in Bitcoin on a GoFundMe
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 16, 2020
He can’t be a free agent until after the 2020-2021 season pic.twitter.com/qLvkImuc07
This is pretty funny
Steve Ballmer making a burner account and donating 24 million to bring Spencer Dinwiddie to the Clippers pic.twitter.com/lXKTAhvhJN
— Joey Linn (@joeylinn_) May 16, 2020
Here is where the earnings are going, if you are curious
Thank you on behalf of the millions of teachers and students relying on https://t.co/S6leqKAbPW to keep reading and learning while schools are closed @SDinwiddie_25! Your contribution will help us get even more of our high-quality materials to the students who need them most.
— ReadWorks (@ReadWorks) May 18, 2020
To begin isn’t it?
It’s Time!
— LeBron James (@KingJames) May 11, 2020
Put that on a t-shirt underdog
Steve Kerr possesses a resume
Steve Kerr:
— StatMuse (@statmuse) May 18, 2020
- 5 rings as a player
- 3 rings as a coach
- Won 72 wins as a player
- Won 73 wins as a coach
- Highest career 3P% in NBA history#TheLastDance
Are priceless
THESE. REACTIONS. 😤
— NBA (@NBA) May 11, 2020
Which is the most memorable from this season? pic.twitter.com/UKmTdiKHrw
A little wisdom from J-Crossover
Gotta stop tearing each other down and uplift each other..
— 🏁 Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) May 12, 2020
Big Perk with the hot take
My All-Time Most All Around....
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) May 12, 2020
1. LeBron James
2. Larry Bird
3. Scottie Pippen
4. Russell Westbrook
5. Kevin Garnett
Don’t @ me!
And, he brought facts to back up his opinion
Incase some of you people don’t Know Kevin Garnett pic.twitter.com/qx0P3XHVOD
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) May 12, 2020
Epic artwork alert
https://twitter.com/Hardtim3z/status/1260341983052251137?s=20
The ninth photo is not even Lillard’s best shot over a former Thunder
We ask the tough questions here on twitter dot com pic.twitter.com/Dc6ah2bPKG
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) May 16, 2020
Challenge accepted?
Let’s get it then https://t.co/7MbAOAFhSL
— Miles Bridges (@MilesBridges) May 17, 2020
Yes.
Last Dance was great, but I’d pump the brakes on calling it the best sports doc ever and immediately direct you to watch Hoop Dreams.
— Ed Kleese (@ed_kleese) May 18, 2020
Happy birthday, Noah
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAQT9sYjoNh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Young Noah celebrated in style (of course) with a Toy Story themed party and cake. The birthday boy was dressed as Buzz Lightyear and Russell Westbrook was sporting a Woody costume complete with Cowboy boots and all.
Noah received birthday messages from many of Russ’ former teammates and his fellow NBA peers; including LeBron James, Kendrick Perkins, and Chris Paul who all referred to Noah as a nephew.
Next. Michael Jordan: 3 takeaways from episodes 9, 10 of ‘The Last Dance’. dark
To anyone who is celebrating a birthday this week, Happy Birthday!