Russell Westbrook Visits China

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As Jordan Brand’s lead ambassador, Russell Westbrook recently got to tour the Far East with the Brand. He made stops in Beijing, Hong Kong and Taipei, connecting with fans, putting on dunking shows and learned about miniature landscaping.

Russ has been in the news this summer for a number of reasons, including the Air Jordan XXXI. He’s the face of the sneaker that combines the past and the future.

Check out pictures of the trip up top.

Photos courtesy of Nike

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Lavoy Allen trolls Paul George over getting crossed up against China

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During a comfortable victory by the United States men’s basketball team over China in their opening game of the Rio Olympics, Paul George was the victim of a crossover by Zhao Jiwei that sent the Pacers star to the floor. The following day, one of George’s teammates in Indiana had jokes.

Lavoy Allen took to his Twitter account on Sunday saying he was going to start up a collection so George’s ankles can be laid to rest.

Starting up a collection so we can lay PG"s ankles to rest pic.twitter.com/F4aSB24mwW

— Lavoy Allen (@chefVOYardee) August 7, 2016

In case you’re wondering if George had a response, he did. The three-time NBA All-Star made use of the middle finger emoji.

Lol RT @chefVOYardee: Starting up a collection so we can lay PG"s ankles to rest pic.twitter.com/X8VWcJ5ikm

— Paul George (@Yg_Trece) August 7, 2016

After the game, George denied getting crossed up and gave his side of the story. You can see what he said here. I don’t think Lavoy Allen is buying it.

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Kevin Durant Scores 25 Points as Team USA Defeats China 119-62

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For the third time in two weeks, Team USA beat up on China, this time defeating them 119-62 in Team USA’s first preliminary game. China jumped out to a 1-0 lead to start the game, but that didn’t last for long as USA poured it on over the next 40 minutes.

Kevin Durant led the way with 25 points and 6 assists, DeMarcus Cousins dropped 17 and grabbed 5 boards and DeMar DeRozan continued his posterization campaign with another huge dunk:

For China, former NBA player Yi Jianlin had 25 points.

In their previous two matchups, Team USA defeated China 106-57 and 107-57. Team USA’s next game is Monday, August 8 against Venezuela, who they beat 80-45 in July.

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Paul George denies getting crossed in win over China, blames sneakers

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USA Basketball cruised to a 119-62 victory over China in their first taste of official Olympic action on Saturday, but the win came at the expense of Paul George’s ankles.

With the game winding down in the fourth quarter, George got his ankles banished to the shadow realm with a quick crossover by Chinese guard Zhao Jiwei that sent him sprawling to the hardwood.

Paul George on skates. pic.twitter.com/OmrKcLxoIk

— ⓂarcusD (@_MarcusD_) August 6, 2016

But after the game, George refused to acknowledge that he had been crossed, instead placing the blame squarely on his shoes for having too much grip.

Paul George sets the record straight #BrokeAnkleshttps://t.co/nETiD324oM

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 7, 2016

Whatever you say, PG. Did the dog eat your homework too? Was your Twitter account hacked as well? But I suppose for George to even make his way back into Olympic competition again is commendable, so the three-time All-Star has probably earned himself a pass on this one.

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