Giveon has officially opened a new chapter in his career. The Long Beach singer made a name for himself with projects like Take Time and When It’s All Said And Done, but neither of those were truly his official entrance into the R&B world. That comes with his newly-released debut album Give Or Take. The project was led by two strong singles — “For Tonight” and “Lie Again” — and the entire body of work arrives together with a video for “Lost Me.”
The song presents Giveon’s dismissal of future attempts at love after past ones only left him heartbroken. “We can kiss, we can touch and do it often,” he sings. “But if you’re here lookin’ for love, that’s when you lost me.” The video itself captures Giveon making his stern declarations to a woman as a group of people dance around him in various locations.
In a press release about the video, Giveon also gave some new insight into his new album. “Give Or Take is a collection of reminiscences over the last few years of my life,” he said. “Suddenly having to adapt to a world in which there are so many eyes watching and experiencing a wide spectrum of emotions at once naturally brought these songs to the surface.” He added, “All in all, Give Or Take reflects the love and the loss I’ve had to face as well as the growth and the healing I’ve come to accept.”
You can watch the video for “Lost me” above.
Give Or Take is out now via Epic Records. You can stream it here.
The first round of the 2022 NBA Draft was not lacking for drama, as things got started with a surprise from the get-go, as the Orlando Magic took Duke’s Paolo Banchero despite never having him in for a workout over the expected first pick of Jabari Smith. That was the first of a few early surprises, but in a Draft that was expected to feature some major trades, we made it through the entire top 10 without any players or picks getting moved.
That changed with the 11th pick, as the Knicks and Thunder made the first deal of the night, with Ousmane Dieng going to OKC for three future protected firsts. The Knicks would again make a deal at 13, working out a three-way trade with Charlotte and Detroit to move off Kemba Walker’s salary and clear cap room, with Jalen Duren heading to Detroit as they collected quite the lottery haul, and future picks going to Charlotte. The biggest current player to get dealt on the night was De’Anthony Melton, who heads to Philly as a much-needed backup point guard, while the Grizzlies chose to get younger once again.
Detroit, Houston, OKC, and San Antonio all had big nights, making multiple picks and doing pretty well to stock their rosters with young talent throughout the night. The Kings, Grizzlies, Nuggets, and Warriors had our least favorite drafts, but there were very few if any picks that one would categorize as “bad,” mostly just surprising or reaches on our board.
Here you can find our grades for every pick in the first round from Thursday night:
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1. Orlando Magic — Paolo Banchero, B: After the widespread expectation that the Magic would tab Jabari Smith Jr., Banchero is the guy, and Orlando secures a top-flight prospect. This is a draft with a consensus top three prospects, but Banchero is the most NBA-ready on the offensive end. He is a capable offensive hub at 6’10 with high-end passing vision, and murmurs about his defensive issues are likely overstated given his size and feel. He won’t necessarily help Orlando’s decade-long search for shooting, but Banchero could be the best player in the draft and this is a reasonable choice, even if not the top player on my board.
2. OKC Thunder — Chet Holmgren, A: The Thunder take the best player available in my view, which is usually a good idea. Holmgren certainly has some risk with his well-documented frame concerns, but he is a preternatural defender with elite length and the rim protection ability. Holmgren also brings a varied, impressive skill set on the offensive end, and he brings substantial upside to the table for a Thunder team that is still looking to accumulate talent.
3. Houston Rockets — Jabari Smith, A-: This wasn’t the result most envisioned, but it’s an easy choice for Houston after the way the top two shook out. Smith should fit seamlessly alongside Jalen Green with the Rockets, as the 6’10 forward is one of the best shooters in the draft with great size. He also projects as a plus defender, and his ceiling is sky-high if Smith can continue to develop as a ball-handler and playmaker.
4. Sacramento Kings — Keegan Murray, C-: Murray is a quality prospect with tremendous numbers. He was highly productive at Iowa and is a multi-faceted forward that could be valuable in many different NBA contexts. However, this is a tier drop from another player (Jaden Ivey) that was available, and it represents an on-brand detour for the Kings.
5. Detroit Pistons — Jaden Ivey, A: This is a home run for the Pistons. Even without a truly elite evaluation on Ivey, he represents a tremendous value at No. 5 overall in this draft. In addition, Ivey’s best fit might be as a No. 2 offensive option that doesn’t have to carry the full workload, and placing him next to Cade Cunningham makes a ton of sense. It might take time, but there is a lot to like about Ivey’s future.
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6. Indiana Pacers — Bennedict Mathurin, B+: By traditional No. 6 pick standards, this isn’t a home run, but that’s the nature of this class rather than an issue for Indiana. Mathurin is a very solid pick here and he projects as a valuable “3-and-D plus” player. He is a high-end shooter who should defend at a solid level and give the Pacers a valuable two-way wing.
7. Portland Trail Blazers — Shaedon Sharpe, B: With all of the talk about Portland using this pick for present-day help, Sharpe is a bit of a curveball, but perhaps the aim for ready-made contributors was lessened by the acquisition of Jerami Grant. In Sharpe, the Blazers are taking an upside swing on a player that was No. 1 in the 2022 high school class before reclassifying. He is a bit of a mystery after not playing in a competitive game for a year, but Sharpe’s tools are tremendous as a potential high-end scorer down the line.
8. New Orleans Pelicans — Dyson Daniels, B+: Daniels is the highest-rated remaining player on my board and a personal favorite. There are questions about his offensive ceiling, especially as a shooter, but Daniels has point guard skills in a wing-sized body. He’s also one of the better perimeter defenders in the draft, and he should fit in well with Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum, and Zion Williamson.
9. San Antonio Spurs — Jeremy Sochan, B-: This may be seen as a reach for some, but Sochan is very Spurs-y. He brings immense defensive potential with versatility, length, and acumen. Sochan is also comfortable with the ball in his hands on offense, and San Antonio has a penchant for getting the most from players with shooting limitations. If he can smooth out his offensive repertoire, Sochan could be a monster role player.
10. Washington Wizards — Johnny Davis, B: This is pretty much exactly where I’d have Davis on my board. Early in the season, Davis was mentioned as a top-five candidate after a hot start, but this is an appropriate value for a player with a well-rounded skill set. Davis is a capable on-ball scorer with good feel and the ability to shoot. He is also a feisty defender that should be very solid-to-good against smaller wings and lead guards. He probably isn’t a star, but he projects as a future starter and Washington could use those.
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11. OKC Thunder — Ousmane Dieng, C+: The Thunder traded multiple future first round picks to land Dieng and get back-to-back picks late in the lottery. In a vacuum, Dieng is fine in this range, and this is a draft with a flat stretch here. However, Dieng ahead of players like Jalen Duren and A.J. Griffin feels a touch aggressive. Dieng does have an interesting set of skills at 6’10 with lead guard acumen and playmaking chops, but he’ll need to figure out his jumper and improve as a defender to make proper use of his frame. He also fits in snugly with the incredible length/range of the roster OKC is building.
12. OKC Thunder — Jalen Williams, B-: One pick after making a move to nab Ousmane Dieng, the Thunder select a player that zoomed up the board during the pre-draft process. Williams is a fairly limited athlete, but he has a 7’2 wingspan and checks myriad boxes on the offensive end. He is comfortable running pick-and-roll, is a developing shooter, and has great feel as a passer. With defensive acumen and projected versatility, OKC adds a quality bet as a role player.
13. Detroit Pistons — Jalen Duren, A-:When you sift through the trade machinations, with Detroit only sending out the 2025 first from Milwaukee they got in return for Jerami Grant, this is a great value as a draft pick and Detroit continues to have an excellent night. Duren was widely projected to be off the board by No. 13, and with good reason. The 18-year-old center has a 7’5 wingspan with the ability to finish above the rim, defend with versatility, and grow into a potential high-end starting center alongside the Pistons young star backcourt.
14. Cleveland Cavaliers — Ochai Agbaji, B-: Agbaji is one of the more “boring” players in the draft, but that isn’t a bad thing. He projects to be an above-average three-point shooter, and Agbaji knows how to cut off the ball. He’s very limited with the ball in his hands, but that’s not a big issue for a 3-and-D role player. Agbaji might simply be an adequate defender, which limits his ceiling, but the Cavs needing shooting and competence. Agbaji has both.
15. Charlotte Hornets — Mark Williams, B: After a wild trade with No. 13 that saw Jalen Duren get taken by Charlotte and then traded to the Pistons (via New York) in a three-team deal, the Hornets were back on the clock in short order and made a pick many anticipated. Outside of the top three picks, Williams-to-Charlotte was perhaps the most popular mock draft pick on the board. Williams projects as a very good rim protector who can finish around the rim on offense. The Hornets need an anchor on defense at the position. It makes sense.
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16. Atlanta Hawks — AJ Griffin, A: Griffin has an extensive injury history, which could explain a bit of his fall. However, this is a heist for the Hawks from a value standpoint. Griffin is a top-10 talent that slipped to No. 16 overall, and he is a dynamite shooter that was once the No. 1 player in his high school class. His physical burst has diminished, perhaps from injuries, but if Griffin can hold up defensively, the fit in Atlanta is logical.
17. Houston Rockets — Tari Eason, B+: Houston’s nice night in the draft continued with their second selection. Eason is a bit raw on offense, but this is a strong value for the LSU forward. He is a tenacious and aggressive defender that creates positive events on that end of the floor and rebounds quite well. On offense, he attacks the rim effectively and has room to grow as a shooter. Houston could use more defensive help, and Eason can bring it.
18. Chicago Bulls — Dalen Terry, B: Admittedly, Terry is one of my favorite players in the draft and I had him as a strong first-round pick before it was in vogue. Perhaps I’m in the tank as a result, but this is a good pick for Chicago. There is a question about Terry’s jump shot and his ceiling might be capped without development there. He does have real intrigue as a defender and as a creator with point guard skills at 6’7, with all reports encouraging on his mentality and competitiveness.
19. Memphis Grizzlies — Jake LaRavia (No. 19 Overall), C+: For the millionth straight year, the Grizzlies nab a “Draft Twitter” favorite. LaRavia came on strong this season at Wake Forest and he projects as an ultra-valuable role player. He can shoot. He can pass. He can defend. There isn’t tremendous upside necessarily, but the Grizzlies are building toward high-end contention and LaRavia could be a 16-game player.
20. San Antonio Spurs — Malaki Branham, B+: Branham has some drawbacks, but this is an excellent value for a player who was once viewed as a potential lottery pick. He has a varied offensive game and was impressive in the second half of the season as a scorer for Ohio State. His defense is an adventure, which perhaps led to this fall, but the Spurs can help with that from an environment standpoint.
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21. Denver Nuggets — Christian Braun, C+: This is a nice fit for the Nuggets, even if it might be a few spots high on Braun. He doesn’t need the ball to succeed, which makes sense in Denver, and is a quality shooter and off-ball mover. He’s also a good athlete and a solid defender, though Braun is limited from a length standpoint and may be more of a backcourt defender than someone who can handle big wings.
22. Minnesota Timberwolves — Walker Kessler, C: Minnesota has been tied to a potential pursuit of a traditional center and Kessler fits that bill. Drafted in this range, he does not have to become an everyday starter in order to return value, and that is appropriate for Kessler as a prospect. He is a fantastic rim protector with an off-the-charts block rate, and Kessler could help to stabilize Minnesota’s defense in the future.
23. Memphis Grizzlies — David Roddy, C-: Candidly, I love David Roddy. Everyone loves David Roddy. This also feels a little high, especially when De’Anthony Melton is heading out of town. Still, it is easy to like Roddy’s skill set, particularly if he can get into better shape and take advantage of his overall feel and skill level.
24. Milwaukee Bucks — MarJon Beauchamp, B: The Bucks are reportedly looking for players that can help sooner rather than later. Beauchamp can certainly do that on the defensive end as one of the better wing defenders in the class. The questions come on offense, where he is relatively limited on the perimeter, but he is an acclaimed worker and Beauchamp’s 7’1 frame and mentality should help.
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25. San Antonio Spurs — Blake Wesley, A-: The Spurs can afford to take a bit of a swing with a third first round pick. Wesley qualifies as that, but the tools are quite interesting. He struggled from an efficiency standpoint in college, but Wesley is a fantastic ball-handler and a quality defensive prospect. He has shooting and finishing questions that lead to his overall issues right now, but the future play is a good bet in the 20’s.
26. Minnesota Timberwolves — Wendell Moore, B: The Wolves continued to move around on draft night, grabbing the 26th pick from Houston for No. 29 and some future seconds to land Moore, who is very well-rounded. He’s a very good passer with high-end feel. He also has a seven-foot wingspan and knows where to be on defense. He’s not a great athlete, leading to some finishing problems, but Moore is a projectable role player for Minnesota.
27. Miami Heat — Nikola Jovic, B-: This is a perfectly fine value on Jovic. He has significant defensive concerns, but Jovic is incredibly skilled for a player of his height and size. He isn’t a total knockdown shooter, but his feel is very good and he’s a high-end passer. The thing is figuring out how to hide him on the other end.
28. Golden State Warriors — Patrick Baldwin Jr., C-: Good luck trying to figure out what to do with Baldwin. Golden State has the luxury of not “needing” anything from this pick next year, and Baldwin is definitely a future-facing selection. He’s a former top-five player in the class, but it was a disaster at Milwaukee and he needs to make shots and take it slow.
29. Houston Rockets — TyTy Washington, A-: It was a tumble for Washington, but this is a nice landing spot, all things considered. He finished as a top-20 player on my board and can come along slowly next to Jalen Green. He is kind of a tweener as a combo guard, but Washington’s skill level is high and he can stick in Houston.
30. Denver Nuggets — Peyton Watson, C-: This is a total project pick. Watson really struggled this season and is not in a position to help the Nuggets immediately. With that said, there are tools that are interesting and the focus has to be on the future.
Several teams can take positive vibes from the 2021-22 NBA season, but none more than the Golden State Warriors. After a fallow period that included a disastrous, lottery-bound season and a play-in exit in 2021, Golden State put it all together and claimed the 2022 title behind Stephen Curry’s brilliance and tremendous defense. The Warriors also have the benefit of stocked shelves after adding Moses Moody, Jonathan Kuminga, and James Wiseman across two drafts, and the return of Klay Thompson gives Golden State another shooting option that held up defensively in the NBA Finals.
Of course, the grind never stops in the NBA, and the Warriors have myriad free agent decisions for veteran role players as the 2022 offseason arrives. Thankfully for Golden State, the core pieces are intact, but the Warriors also held onto their 2022 first round pick (No. 28) to begin the offseason cycle.
Roster Needs: Overall depth, clarity in the frontcourt
Patrick Baldwin Jr. (No. 28 Overall), C-: Good luck trying to figure out what to do with Baldwin. Golden State has the luxury of not “needing” anything from this pick next year, and Baldwin is definitely a future-facing selection. He’s a former top-five player in the class, but it was a disaster at Milwaukee and he needs to make shots and take it slow.
2022 Free Agents:
Andre Iguodala (UFA)
Kevon Looney (UFA)
Otto Porter Jr (UFA)
Nemanja Bjelica (UFA)
Gary Payton II (UFA)
Damion Lee (UFA)
Juan Toscano-Anderson (RFA)
Quinndary Weatherspoon (RFA)
Chris Chiozza (UFA)
Roster:
Stephen Curry
Klay Thompson
Andrew Wiggins
Draymond Green
James Wiseman
Jonathan Kuminga
Jordan Poole
Moses Moody Patrick Baldwin Jr.
By any rational standard, the 2021-22 NBA season was fairly kind to the Miami Heat. Pat Riley’s bunch did not reach the 2022 NBA Finals, but Miami nearly knocked off the Boston Celtics in an epic, seven-game Eastern Conference Finals, and the Heat earned the No. 1 seed with 53 regular season wins. Jimmy Butler deserves all kinds of plaudits for his playoff effort, and the Heat put together a title-worthy defense with versatility and sky-high upside to lay the foundation for success.
On the other hand, Miami’s offense often sputtered in the postseason, and the team’s one-way players (Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson) were sometimes exposed on the biggest stages. The Heat also have a recurring bit of aiming for the fences when it comes to offseason transactions, and the 2022 offseason may be no different. Miami did bring its own first round pick, No. 27 overall, to the table at the start of the summer.
Roster Needs: Another two-way perimeter player, offensive talent
Nikola Jovic (No. 27 Overall), B-: This is a perfectly fine value on Jovic. He has significant defensive concerns, but Jovic is incredibly skilled for a player of his height and size. He isn’t a total knockdown shooter, but his feel is very good and he’s a high-end passer. The thing is figuring out how to hide him on the other end.
2022 Free Agents:
Victor Oladipo (UFA)
Dewayne Dedmon (UFA)
Caleb Martin (RFA)
Markieff Morris (UFA)
Udonis Haslem (UFA)
Kyle Guy (RFA)
PJ Tucker (UFA)
Roster:
Jimmy Butler
Bam Adebayo
Kyle Lowry
Duncan Robinson
Tyler Herro
Max Strus (non-guaranteed)
Gabe Vincent (non-guaranteed)
Haywood Highsmith (non-guaranteed)
Omer Yurtseven (non-guaranteed) Nikola Jovic
After claiming the 2021 NBA championship, the Milwaukee Bucks put forth a credible title defense in 2021-22. Even with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton all playing fewer than 70 games, Milwaukee won 51 games in the regular season, and the Bucks took the eventual Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics to seven games with Middleton unavailable in the series.
Of course, that type of early exit (at least by Bucks standards) likely did not please anyone in Milwaukee, and the presence of the arguable best player in the world brings high expectations. The Bucks have limited flexibility by broader NBA standards as the 2022 offseason arrives, but Milwaukee did enter the 2022 NBA Draft with a first-round selection to make use of in whichever way the front office saw fit.
Roster Needs: Wing clarity, another frontcourt defender, more perimeter juice on offense
MarJon Beauchamp (No. 24 Overall), B: The Bucks are reportedly looking for players that can help sooner rather than later. Beauchamp can certainly do that on the defensive end as one of the better wing defenders in the class. The questions come on offense, where he is relatively limited on the perimeter, but he is an acclaimed worker and Beauchamp’s 7’1 frame and mentality should help.
2022 Free Agents:
Serge Ibaka (UFA)
Wes Matthews (UFA)
Jordan Nwora (RFA)
Jevon Carter (UFA)
Lindell Wiggington (RFA)
Roster:
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Khris Middleton
Jrue Holiday
Brook Lopez
Grayson Allen
Pat Connaughton
Bobby Portis (player option)
George Hill
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (player option)
Rayjon Tucker (non-guaranteed)
Luca Vildoza (non-guaranteed)
Sandro Mamukelashvili (two way) MarJon Beauchamp
The 2021-22 campaign was largely kind to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Led by Karl-Anthony Towns and a breakout campaign for Anthony Edwards, the Wolves won 46 games and truly pushed the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. There were maddening moments along the way for Minnesota, but Edwards has the look of a true star, Towns remains tremendously effective, and some of the supporting pieces around Minnesota’s leading duo are falling into place.
With that said, the Wolves still have work to do in order to build a true Western Conference contender, and the clock is always ticking in the NBA. Minnesota began the 2022 offseason with the No. 19 overall pick and a bit of overall flexibility, and decided to move down three picks in order to land another first at No. 29 from Memphis.
Roster Needs: Another quality two-way forward, frontcourt defense and rebounding, long-term ball-handling if they move on from Russell
Walker Kessler (No. 22 Overall), C: Minnesota has been tied to a potential pursuit of a traditional center and Kessler fits that bill. Drafted in this range, he does not have to become an everyday starter in order to return value, and that is appropriate for Kessler as a prospect. He is a fantastic rim protector with an off-the-charts block rate, and Kessler could help to stabilize Minnesota’s defense in the future.
Wendell Moore (No. 26 Overall), B: The Wolves continued to move around on draft night, grabbing the 26th pick from Houston for No. 29 and some future seconds to land Moore, who is very well-rounded. He’s a very good passer with high-end feel. He also has a seven-foot wingspan and knows where to be on defense. He’s not a great athlete, leading to some finishing problems, but Moore is a projectable role player for Minnesota.
2022 Free Agents:
Taurean Prince (UFA)
Jake Layman (UFA)
Josh Okogie (RFA)
Greg Monroe (UFA)
Nathan Knight (RFA)
McKinley Wright IV (RFA)
Roster:
Karl-Anthony Towns
D’Angelo Russell
Malik Beasley
Anthony Edwards
Patrick Beverley
Jarred Vanderbilt
Leandro Bolmaro
Jaden McDaniels
Jordan McLaughlin
Jaylen Nowell (team option, non-guaranteed)
Naz Reid (team option, non-guaranteed) Walker Kessler
Wendell Moore
The Philadelphia 76ers entered the NBA Draft actively shopping the 23rd overall pick as they looked to upgrade their roster in the immediate — and also potentially clear space if needed for a run at PJ Tucker in free agency.
For weeks there were reports the Sixers were shopping No. 23 along with players like Danny Green and Matisse Thybulle (and, for a larger deal, possibly Tobias Harris). On a draft night where we never got the major moves some anticipated at the top of the draft that would send some veteran stars elsewhere, the first major deal of the night in a non-salary dump saw Philly find a taker for the 23rd pick, as Memphis was willing to send them De’Anthony Melton for No. 23 and Green so they could take David Roddy out of Colorado State.
Philadelphia is trading the No. 23 pick to Memphis for DeAnthony Melton, source tells ESPN.
It’s quite the decision from Memphis considering the importance of Melton to their No. 2 seeded squad a year ago, as the backup point guard averaged 10.8 points and 4.5 assists per game on 40.4/37.4/75.0 shooting splits, including some impressive stints spelling an injured Ja Morant in 15 starts. Melton will see his contract run up next year and if the Grizzlies weren’t willing to pay him what they though he might get on the open market, moving him now makes some sense, even if it would seem to hurt the team in the immeidate.
For Philly, they get the backup ball-handler they desperately need behind Tyrese Maxey and James Harden without giving up anyone that would be expected to contribute next year, as Green is going to have a long recovery from his knee injury suffered in the playoffs.
The 2021-22 Denver Nuggets managed to win 48 games. On one hand, that doesn’t seem like an overwhelming accomplishment with the reigning two-time NBA MVP at the helm in Nikola Jokic, but the Nuggets overcame considerable adversity to post a winning campaign. Most notably, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. combined to appear in only nine games during the season, leaving Jokic and the Nuggets without the No. 2 and No. 3 offensive options on the roster.
Through that lens, it is easy to be excited about the 2022-23 version with Porter Jr. and Murray projected to return, and Jokic is still in the middle of it all. While Denver’s pre-draft trade to acquire more ammunition was unquestionably motivated by financial concerns, the Nuggets did also arrive to the draft with a pair of first-round picks and the eagerness to shape the roster as a title contender. ????
Roster Needs: Health, perimeter defense, health again
Christian Braun (No. 21 Overall), C+: This is a nice fit for the Nuggets, even if it might be a few spots high on Braun. He doesn’t need the ball to succeed, which makes sense in Denver, and is a quality shooter and off-ball mover. He’s also a good athlete and a solid defender, though Braun is limited from a length standpoint and may be more of a backcourt defender than someone who can handle big wings.
2022 Free Agents:
Bryn Forbes (UFA)
Facu Campazzo (RFA)
Austin Rivers (UFA)
Vlatko Cancar (RFA)
DeMarcus Cousins (UFA)
Davon Reed (RFA)
Markus Howard (RFA)
Roster:
Nikola Jokic
Jamal Murray
Michael Porter Jr
Aaron Gordon
Will Barton
Monte Morris
JaMychal Green (player option)
Jeff Green (player option)
Zeke Nnaji
Bones Hyland Christian Braun
Mark your calendars, folks, because today is an Upworthy “10 things that made us smile this week” first.
For the past year, we’ve been sharing these weekly roundups of joy and delight from around the internet. And inevitably—because they are such obvious sources of joy and delight—animals have featured prominently in these posts. Who can resist a hilariously adorable doggo video, right? I mean, it’s an easy win. Smiles for days.
But this week, for the first time, all 10 posts are all about us. Just us humans. People being awesome and excellent to one another. Truly the best of humanity.
Don’t worry, I’m 100% sure that our animal friends will make a comeback next week. (In fact, I’ll make sure of it.) But the fact that there were too many people being too amazing to squeeze in any cute pets or funny wildlife videos this time around gives me hope. There’s a lot of dark stuff happening out there, but there are also beacons of light all around us to remind us that people are all right.
So without further ado, enjoy this week’s collection of fabulous humans.
1. Check out Scarlett rocking her first inclusive playground experience.
The way her brothers are so excited to play with her on all the equipment and how thrilled she is to be able to enjoy the playground fully. So awesome.
2. Pottery artist leaves gorgeous “free art” in random places for people to find and keep.
Kim Press of Sailing Adrift Studios does “art drops” where she leaves a piece of handmade pottery someplace she visits, then shares the stories of the people who find them on her website. Imagine the joy of stumbling across one of these in your travels! Read the full story here.
3. A mom in Ukraine got her son to flee by telling him they were going to meet John Cena. Then Cena made it happen.
John Cena meets teen who fled Ukraine
Misha has Down Syndrome and had a hard time understanding why his family had to flee Mariupol when their home was destroyed in the Russian invasion. His mom made up a story about meeting his hero, John Cena, to keep him motivated on their long journey to safety. Cena saw their story and made it actually happen. Such a big heart. Read the full story here.
4. This grandpa saved his grandkid’s Playmobil characters exactly as they put them to bed when they were 6.
I’d probably hurt myself trying to dance like they do, but it sure is fun to watch. That slo-mo part? So good.
6. A guy caught a baseball in the stands, then gave it to a kid. The kid returned the favor a few innings later.
u201cWholesome moment in Anaheim u2764ufe0fnnThis fan caught a baseball and gave it to a young fan.nnA few innings later, the young fan was able to return the favornn(via @MLB)nnhttps://t.co/zkGkFNZQMuu201d
See? People being excellent to one another. Love to see it.
7. News anchor donates his epic tie collection to younger professionals just starting out.
u201cYoung professionals/journalists: I am giving away some of my ties! 8 yrs ago I opened up my first paycheck in TV for a whopping $600! I worked 3 jobs just to get by, let alone buy ties for work. If you need a tie, DM me. All I ask is that you pay it forward one day. n#PhamilyTiesu201d
Tim Pham accidentally created his own charity with his massive tie collection, paying his success forward to up-and-coming professionals who need a tie. I mean, “Phamily Ties”? Amazing. Read the full story here.
8. These brothers saying goodbye to the youngest brother’s crib is peak sibling sweetness.
The way they articulate their compassion for one another. And this: “When I always go in to check on him when he’s still asleep, it’s gorgeous.” OH MY HEART. The brotherly love is too much.
9. That time Mr. Rogers got pranked by his cast and crew and his reaction was perfectly him.
This world desperately misses everything about Mr. Rogers. That is all.
10. Finally, this guy’s Moana dance is just … LOL.
His face. His timing. How much rehearsing did he have to do? I love that people are like this.
Hope that gave you a little jolt of joy and hope for humanity. Come back next week for another roundup of awesome people—and yes, adorable animals as well.
Many have described the Memphis Grizzlies as a sleeping giant. After all, the Grizzlies have a bevy of future-facing assets to spend on roster improvements, and Memphis is already led by a star creator in Ja Morant and a (very) deep and talented roster of quality pieces. However, a funny thing happened in that the Grizzlies arrived early as a contender, winning 56 games in the regular season and defeating the eventual champion Golden State Warriors twice in a six-game playoff loss in the second round.
With the salary cap flexibility to make a big splash if desired and the key pieces already in place, Memphis enters a wildly intriguing offseason, and part of that calculus is the presence of two more first round picks. This time around, the Grizzlies’ selections were No. 22 and No. 29 to begin draft night, and they used those to picks to jump up three slots to No. 19 where Minnesota was picking to land their man.
The Timberwolves will land Nos. 22 and 29 in this draft, per source. https://t.co/a3G169rDdS
Jake LaRavia (No. 19 Overall), C+: For the millionth straight year, the Grizzlies nab a “Draft Twitter” favorite. LaRavia came on strong this season at Wake Forest and he projects as an ultra-valuable role player. He can shoot. He can pass. He can defend. There isn’t tremendous upside necessarily, but the Grizzlies are building toward high-end contention and LaRavia could be a 16-game player.
2022 Free Agents:
Kyle Anderson (UFA)
Tyus Jones (UFA)
Jarrett Culver (UFA)
Yves Pons (RFA)
Roster:
Jaren Jackson Jr
Steven Adams
Ja Morant
Dillon Brooks
De’Anthony Melton
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