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The NBA playoffs are underway and all eyes are on the New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers series, which feature Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby and many of the league’s next generation of stars.
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The second-seed Knicks took the first game of this best-of-7 series, with a comeback 111-104 win over the weekend. Here’s what to know about Game 2 and how to watch the Eastern Conference playoff series online.
Knicks vs. 76ers Playoff Games: Date, Time
Game 2 of the Knicks vs. 76ers takes place tonight, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT live from Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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How to Watch Knicks vs. 76ers on TV
Want to watch the Knicks vs. 76ers on TV? Tonight’s game is airing live on TNT so you can watch the Sixers-Knicks game on TV with any basic cable package.
How to Watch Knicks vs. 76ers Online
Want to watch the Knicks vs. 76ers online without cable? Use DirecTV Stream, a live TV streaming service that carries TNT as part of its offerings. The site has a five-day free trial that you can use right now to livestream the Knicks vs. 76ers online free. Watch the basketball game from your phone, tablet, laptop or smart TV. Cancel at anytime.
Sling is another live TV streamer that carries TNT as part of its channel lineup. TNT is available in all of Sling’s packages, including Sling Orange, which starts at just $40/month. Your subscription to Sling gets you 30+ live TV channels including TNT, so you can watch the Knicks vs. 76ers online without cable. You also get free DVR so you can record the playoff games and watch a Sixers-Knicks replay on-demand later.
Another way to stream the Knicks vs. 76ers playoff games online is through Max (formerly HBO Max). In addition to its library of movies, TV shows and specials, Max now offers live sports streaming, including basketball on TNT. Sign up for Max for just $9.99/month here.
Knicks vs. 76ers Predictions, Odds
The Knicks are the odds-on favorite for this Eastern Conference playoff series, though the 76ers will be a formidable opponent. While they are the seventh seed, the Sixers have not lost a first-round playoff series since the 2019-2020 season.
The second-seeded Knicks, meantime, had their best season since 2012-2013 and are riding a wave of momentum. Both the Knicks and Sixers made it to the Eastern Conference semifinals last year before falling to the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics, respectively.
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The NBA playoffs are here, and while the Lakers and Nuggets dominate the Western Conference conversation, one of the most-anticipated Eastern Conference matchups pit the number-one seed Boston Celtics versus the eighth-seeded Miami Heat. The Heat made it into the playoffs after surviving the NBA Play-In Tournament, while the Celtics were one of the top teams in the league throughout the entire season.
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Want to watch the Heat vs. Celtics on TV and online? Here’s what you need to know.
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Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics Playoff Games: Date, Time
The Heat and Celtics kick off their Eastern Conference playoff series today, Sunday, April 21 at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT from TD Garden in Boston.
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How to Watch Heat vs. Celtics on TV
If you want to watch the Heat vs. Celtics on TV, today’s game is airing live on ABC. You can watch the Eastern Conference playoff game on TV through your local ABC affiliate.
How to Watch Heat vs. Celtics Online Free
Want to watch the Heat vs. Celtics playoff game online without cable? Get this five-day free trial to DirecTV Stream, which includes a live ABC feed as part of its channel offerings. DirecTV Stream is one of the best streaming services for live sports and one of the easiest ways to stream live TV and sports without cable.
DirecTV Stream lets you watch the Heat vs. Celtics on TV, on your phone, tablet or laptop. Cancel before your free trial is up to avoid being charged.
Another way to livestream the Heat vs. Celtics online free? Use Fubo TV. Fubo also includes ABC as part of its streaming service, and the site is offering a seven-day free trial that you can use to watch the Celtics-Heat game online for free. Fubo’s free trial includes free DVR so you can record the basketball game to watch a Heat-Celtics replay on-demand later.
You can also sign up for NBA League Pass to stream out-of-market NBA playoff games as well as have 24/7 access to highlights, replays, live stats and more.
Heat vs. Celtics Predictions, Odds
The Celtics are favored to win this first-round playoff series, having been one of the most dominant teams in the NBA this year. However, Miami defeated Boston in last year’s Eastern Conference finals, taking it 4-3 in the best-of-seven series. The Celtics will be hoping to avoid a repeat of last year’s performance, as it takes on a motivated Miami team.
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The 2024 NBA playoffs are here and one of the most anticipated matchups pit the Los Angeles Lakers against the Denver Nuggets. The Western Conference series has no shortage of star power, with Nikola Jokic and last season’s NBA champs Nuggets facing off against LeBron James and the always-powerful Lakers.
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L.A. Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Playoff Games: Date, Time
The Lakers and Nuggets open the best-of-7 series tonight, Saturday, April 20 at 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT from Ball Arena in Denver.
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How to Watch Lakers vs. Nuggets on TV
If you want to watch the Lakers vs. Nuggets on TV, tonight’s game is airing live on ABC. You can watch the Western Conference playoff game on TV through your local ABC affiliate.
How to Watch Lakers vs. Nuggets Online Free
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Another way to livestream the Lakers vs. Nuggets online free is through Fubo, which offers a seven-day free trial for its streaming service. Fubo lets you watch the Lakers vs. Nuggets playoff game online on ABC from your phone, tablet, laptop or TV. Fubo also includes free DVR so you can record the game to watch an LA vs. Denver game replay on-demand.
You can also sign up for NBA League Pass to stream out-of-market NBA playoff games as well as have 24/7 access to highlights, replays, live stats and more.
Lakers vs. Nuggets Odds, Predictions, Favorites
The Nuggets are looking to become back-to-back NBA champs after taking home the title last year, and Denver is the odds-on favorite to win the series over the Lakers. Denver also swept L.A. in the Western Conference finals last year.
Still, this is a resilient L.A. team that hopes to continue the Lakers dynasty. Aside from last year’s lopsided loss, the Lakers have won seven of the eight playoff series between them and Denver. Los Angeles also leads the all-time series 138-91.
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NBA superfan Lil Wayne makes a surprise cameo in a new Chris Rock-narrated ad for the 2024 NBA playoffs. The one-minute spot that dropped a day before the play-in tournament round kicked off is premised on the notion that most A-list NBA players don’t even think the playoffs are “a thing.”
It opens with a reporter asking Jayson Tatum if “playoff Jayson” is a thing, with the Celtics forward dropping his head and saying, “nah,” as an on-screen headline reads: “Tatum denies ‘Playoff Jayson’ is a thing” in the spot titled “Playoff Mode.”
“Playoff Jayson is not a thing,” he says sternly at a fake press conference. “Okay, Tatum, we all know it’s a thing,” Rock interjects in his patented clipped delivery over a shot of Tatum throwing down a monster dunk. “Just ask Playoff Spida,” Rock says as Cavs shooting guard Donovan “Spida” Mitchell drops his head and denies it’s a thing.
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Similarly, Rock gets a “not a thing” from Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, Bucks guard Damian Lillard, Nuggets Center Nikola Jokić and Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, who denies the playoffs’ existence while doing pull-ups with a ridiculously heavy weight vest. Lillard is so annoyed at Rock’s suggestion that it’s time to finally see “Playoff Giannis [Antetokounmpo] play with Playoff Dame,” that Lillard angrily rips off the “Playoff” tag slapped up over his locker.
“Not a thing,” Lillard says.
And finally, Rock goes to the man who would know the best if it is playoff season: Lil Wayne. “Playoff Tunechi knows it’s a thing,” the comedian says over a shot of glasses-wearing Weezy concentrating really hard at a claw machine game. “It’s game time!” Wayne says as he tries, and fails, to grab an NBA player plushy from the machine. The camera then swings to a front-row shot of some celebs taking in a playoff game, including chef Guy Fieri and Puerto Rican superstar Anuel AA.
But when Rock says “even Chuck’s playoff jokes are funnier,” NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal shuts that down quickly, as he scribbles a mustache and glasses on a headshot of fellow hall of famer and broadcaster Charles Barkley. “No they are not,” Shaq says pointedly.
The playoffs, a real thing, continue on Friday (April 19) with Chicago vs. Miami at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN and Sacramento vs. New Orleans at 9:30 p.m. ET on TNT, with the first round of the playoffs scheduled to kick off on Saturday (April 20).
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Jontay Porter f***ed around and found out. The now-former two-way player for the Toronto Raptors gambled his money and his NBA career away.
NBA.com dropped the news yesterday that Jontay Porter, brother of Denver Nuggets superstar Michael Porter Jr., has been slapped with a lifetime ban for violating the league’s gaming rules.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver came down with the hammer on Porter after the league wrapped its investigation and discovering he “disclosed confidential information to sports bettors, limiting his own participation in one or more games for betting purposes, and betting on NBA games,” the website reports.
Per NBA.com:
The league’s investigation found that prior to the Raptors’ March 20 game, Porter disclosed confidential information about his own health status to an individual he knew to be an NBA bettor. Another individual with whom Porter associated and knew to be an NBA bettor subsequently placed an $80,000 parlay proposition bet with an online sports book, to win $1.1 million, wagering that Porter would underperform in the March 20 game.
The league’s investigation also found that Porter limited his own game participation to influence the outcome of one or more bets on his performance in at least one Raptors game. In the March 20 game, Porter played only three minutes, claiming that he felt ill. Due to the unusual betting activity and actions of the player, the $80,000 proposition bet was frozen and not paid out.
Jontay Porter Bet On Himself & Lost Big Time
The bets Porter made that involved his performance in the Raptors’ March 20 game were brought to the league’s attention by licensed sports betting operators and an organization that monitors legal betting markets.
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The website notes that Porter placed 13 bets from January through March 2024 while traveling with the Raptors and Raptors 905, the Raptors’ G-League affiliate. None of the bets were made on games he played in.
Adam Silver Issues A Statement
“There is nothing more important than protecting the integrity of NBA competition for our fans, our teams and everyone associated with our sport, which is why Jontay Porter’s blatant violations of our gaming rules are being met with the most severe punishment. While legal sports betting creates transparency that helps identify suspicious or abnormal activity, this matter also raises important issues about the sufficiency of the regulatory framework currently in place, including the types of bets offered on our games and players. Working closely with all relevant stakeholders across the industry, we will continue to work diligently to safeguard our league and game.”
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Of course, social media has been lighting Porter’s a** up. There are also some wild takes, which you can see in the gallery below.
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The 2024 NBA playoffs start this Saturday (April 20) and if you’ve recently cut the cable cord, you don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars on a new package in order to livestream the games at home. NBA League Pass is a one-stop hub to watch select playoff games live at home as well as on-demand matches and post-season coverage.
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While there are a number affordable streaming options on the market, this one is designed specifically for basketball lovers to catch all of the action without paying for a cable package. Plus, right now the best NBA League Pass deals can score you a free trial to watch NBA playoff games for free.
Keep reading to learn more about the streaming platform and current deals, discounts and promos going on.
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What Is the Cheapest Way to Get NBA League Pass?
Amazon is offering Prime members an exclusive deal that can get you a seven-day free trial of NBA League Pass. All you have to do is log into your Prime account and add the channel through the Prime Channel storefront and you’ll immediately get a week-long free trial. Once the free trial is over, you’ll be charged $14.99/month. Or you can cancel at any time to avoid being charged.
Don’t have a Prime membership? Amazon is offering new users a 30-day free trial when you sign up, in addition to the seven-day free trial of NBA League Pass.
What Are the Best NBA League Pass Deals?
Besides Prime Video’s offer, there are a couple more deals going on that’ll get you access to the streaming platform for an affordable price. Keep reading to see the latest NBA League Pass deals below.
NBA League Pass Subscription
The basketball platform provides affordable subscription options that’ll get you instant access to watch playoff games without cable. There are two NBA League Pass subscriptions you can choose from: League Pass and League Pass Premium. League Pass is ad-supported and the cheapest option of the two at only $14.99/month. Subscribing will let you stream on a single device as well as watch every out-of-market game live, 24/7 access to NBA TV, condensed versions of games and customizable broadcasts, angles and stats.
With League Pass Premium, you’ll get everything in League Pass with no ads and the ability to stream on up to three devices at one for just $22.99/month.
Looking for additional savings? You can sign up for the Single Team plan for $13.99/month that’ll allow you to choose one team of your choice to follow. You’ll only receive access to content for that team eliminating having to do the digging yourself.
NBA League Pass Student Plan
College students can take advantage of 40% off the NBA League Pass Monthly subscription for 12 months. Once the year is up, they’ll have to reverify their student status in order to continue receiving the discount.
It’s only offered for the League Pass plan and cannot be redeemed for another plan or upgrade. You can verify your student status here using the SheerID through NBA.com.
Does NBA League Pass Have a Free Trial?
NBA League Pass doesn’t come with a free trial on its own, but you can take advantage of Amazon’s promo, which is offering seven days free when you add the premium channel onto your subscription. There is no promo code needed to score this free trial.
Is NBA TV the Same As NBA League Pass?
NBA League Pass is a dedicated 24/7 streaming service for basketball games and exclusive coverage — with an ad-free experience too. NBA TV, meantime, is a channel included in the streaming service that provides non-stop coverage live for you to stream on your tablet, TV or smartphone as well as access to features, interviews, archived shows, NBA events and press conferences.
While you’ll have access to a number of games through both subscription plans, nationally televised games and local team games televised in your area won’t be available to livestream.
2024 NBA Playoffs Schedule
Check out the upcoming games below or click here to see the full schedule.
Saturday (April 20)
Cavaliers vs. Magic at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN
Timberwolves vs. Suns at 3:30 ET on ESPN
Knicks vs. TBD at 6 p.m. on ESPN
Nuggets vs. Lakers at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC
Sunday (April 21)
Celtics vs. TBD at 1 p.m. ET on ABC
Clippers vs. Mavericks at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC
Bucks vs. Pacers at 7 p.m. ET on TNT
Thunder vs. West No. 8 at 9:30 p.m. ET on TNT
Monday (April 22)
Cavaliers vs. Magic at 7 p.m. ET on NBA TV
Knicks vs. TBD at 7:30 p.m. on TNT
Nuggets vs. Lakers at 10 p.m. on TNT
Tuesday (April 23)
Timberwolves vs. Suns at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT
Bucks vs. Pacers at 8:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV
Clippers vs. Mavericks at 10 p.m. ET on TNT
Wednesday (April 24)
Celtics vs. TBD at 7 p.m. ET on TNT
Thunder vs. TBD at 9:30 p.m. ET on TNT
Thursday (April 25)
Magic vs. Cavaliers at 7 p.m. ET on NBA TV
TBD vs. Knicks at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT
Lakers vs. Nuggets at 10 p.m. ET on TNT
Friday (April 26)
Pacers vs. Bucks at 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
Mavericks vs. Clippers at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN
Suns vs. Timberwolves at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
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Online gambling may be all the rage amongst sports fans, but pro sports players themselves are finding out that there are repercussions for placing bets on games, especially in their own profession.
Such is the case with NBA player Jontay Porter who’s facing the real possibility of being permanently banned from the league as he’s currently under investigation for “multiple instances of betting irregularities over the past several months.” According to ESPN, Adam Silver has bluntly stated that if the Toronto Raptors forward is found to have committed the “cardinal sin” of “playing” down or up to the over/unders set around his personal performances.
After multiple instances in which Porter’s performances (or lack thereof) in games between Jan. 26 and March 20 led to some big money making nights for betters, the NBA began an investigation. And Silver isn’t shy about laying down the law on Porter should it come to that.
Per ESPN:
“I have an enormous range of discipline available to me,” Silver said at a midtown Manhattan hotel, after the league’s annual board of governors meetings. “But it’s a cardinal sin, what he’s accused of in the NBA, and the ultimate, extreme option I have is to ban him from the game.
“That’s the level of authority I have here. Because there’s nothing more serious, I think, around this league when it comes to gambling: betting on our games. And that is a direct player involvement. And so, the investigation is ongoing, but the consequences could be very severe.”
One has to wonder if Porter actually did play up or down to the bets placed on his performances, but should it turn out that he did, it could be a wrap for the man’s young NBA career. That being said, it felt like it was only a matter of time before a professional player got caught up in such a scandal. Adam Silver is not going to hesitate to make a prime example of someone who isn’t exactly the cornerstone of an NBA franchise.
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“At the end of the day, there’s nothing more important than the integrity of the competition,” Silver said. “And so, any issue raised around that is of great concern to me and to all commissioners, to all people who are safeguards, who are all people who are in a position and have a responsibility to safeguard the game. Again, this is a burgeoning industry in the United States. It’s been legal in other places in the world for decades. There’s lessons to be learned from the way that sports betting is monitored and regulated in other jurisdictions.
Should be interesting to see how this one ends up playing out. You can bet it’ll be ugly if Silver’s biggest fear is confirmed.
What do y’all think? Should Jontay Porter be permanently banned if he’s found to have committed the “cardinal sin” in sports? Let us know in the comments section below.
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It looks like Jontay Porter might have to explain his performance on the court. The NBA is investigating him over gambling activity connected to his play.
The Score is reporting that the Toronto Raptors player is now at the center of a new probe being conducted by the National Basketball Association. According to ESPN the league has identified multiple betting irregularities over the last couple of months that are linked to him. Proposition bets, better known as prop bets, are wagers not tied to the final outcome or score of a game but outcomes within the game including will a certain player surpass the over under for points.
The occurrences specifically under questioning are two games. On January 26 against the Los Angeles Clippers his props were set to 5.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and assists. That outing he only played a little over four minutes before leaving due to a nagging eye injury. On March 20 against the Sacramento Kings he only played two minutes before excusing himself to an illness. That day he only put up two rebounds but his prop bets were set at 7.5 points and 5.5 rebounds. After those games DraftKings Sportsbook announced that Jontay Porter had produced the most winnings compared to the previous night.
“We have no comment on this story,” a DraftKings spokesman said in a statement to The Athletic. “In general, it is important to note that one of the many benefits of legal and regulated sports betting is that sports betting operators identify and report suspicious activity and the integrity of sport is therefore protected in a manner that does not exist in the illegal market.” The Toronto Raptors have declined to comment on the matter while an NBA spokesperson has told ESPN “We’re looking into it.”
Jontay Porter has not suited up for the Raptors in the last two games citing personal reasons. The NBA forbids players, officials and employees from making wagers on the league.
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Anime and NBA fans rejoice! Crunchyroll has a limited-edition collaboration with the anime series My Hero Academia, the NBA and apparel company Hyperfly available online.
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Starting at $59.99, the clothing line features satin jackets, hoodies and tees sporting the character All Might from My Hero Academia and various NBA teams, including the Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat and many others.
Meanwhile, Crunchyroll has a 14-day free trial available for the streamer’s premium service. After the free trial is over, you can either cancel it or keep watching with plans starting at $7.99 per month. Crunchyroll is the home for all things anime, including the aforementioned My Hero Academia, One Piece, Penguin Highway, Demon Slayer, Fruits Basket and much more.
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In addition, Crunchyroll is also available as an add-on for Prime Video, if you’re an Amazon Prime member. However, there’s a shorter 7-day free trial ready to use too.
Not a member? Sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of all that Amazon Prime has to offer, including access to Prime Video and Prime Gaming; fast free shipping in less than two days; in-store discounts at Whole Foods Market, access to exclusive shopping events — such as Prime Day and Black Friday — and more.
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Made from hand-crafted soft nylon with champagne-silk quilted lining, this satin jacket is ideal for any Golden State Warriors fan in the Bay Area. It even has All Might on its back dunking a basketball!It’s also available for the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks.
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Show your love for the Windy City with this stylish black pullover hoodie. It even has the Chicago Bulls, “My Hero Academia” and Hyperfly logos on one sleeve. It’s also available for the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors.
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My Hero Academia x Hyperfly x NBA: Boston Celtics All Might T-Shirt
This mashup tee between anime and pro basketball is elite with the team’s name, Boston Celtics, in Japanese characters. Here’s your chance to showoff your Boston Pride and your love for My Hero Academia at the same time.It’s also available for the Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors.
MHA x NBA x Hyperfly gear also comes in other NBA teams’ styles, including Philadelphia 76ers, Dallas Mavericks, Portland Trail Blazers, Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings and Toronto Raptors.
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John Wall took the passing of his mother very hard and considered even taking his own life.
*Trigger warning: this story pertains to descriptive accounts of suicide attempts.*
Spotted on TMZ Sports, former Washington Wizards star John Wall opened up about moments he wanted to take his own life.
In a recent episode of The OGs podcast, Wall revealed to fellow NBA hoopers Mike Miller and Undonis Haslem that he suffered a great deal following the passing of his mother, who succumbed to breast cancer.
Wall revealed losing his mother, whom he considered his “best friend,” led to him putting a gun to his head on two occasions but ultimately deciding not to pull the trigger because of his two sons.
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“My mom was my best friend,” the 33-year-old said.
“I put a gun to my head twice, and a lot of people that are close to me, friends at the time, didn’t know.”
Wall explains dealing with his mom’s death was his “darkest moment,” combined with a litany of injuries after signing a $170 million contract extension with the Wizards.
But, Wall chose not to pull the trigger … ’cause he couldn’t bear the thought of leaving his two sons behind.
“If I take myself away from this Earth, I’m failing my kids, like, who gon’ be able to raise them,” Wall said.
“I know I gotta be there for them.”
John Wall Is Currently In Therapy
Wall revealed he went to see a therapist and is still actively in therapy and advocates for other men who are struggling with their mental health to do the same.
“If you ever feel like you in a spot where you not comfortable as a Black man, African American, or any race, no offense to that, go get help. It’s okay, there’s nothing wrong with that,” Wall continued.
“I had to figure that out or I wouldn’t be here today.”Salute to John Wall. We’re rooting for you.
*If you or anyone in your family or circle are struggling with mental health or dealing with a crisis, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.*
