Traina Thoughts: Move over, George. It's the Summer of LeBron
The best of the Internet, plus musings by SI.com writer, Jimmy Traina.
1. LeBron James seems to be fully over his NBA Finals loss to the Warriors. Sure, we saw him recently singing some classic Michael Jackson while smoking a cigar at an exotic location (or just a beach).
But it was his very aggressive solo mirror dance following a workout on Sunday that really let us know LeBron is thoroughly enjoying his summer.
2. The two very young boys interviewing Texans teammates, J.J. Watt and Brian Cushing, about their respective bloody faces, is outstanding.
3. White Sox pitcher Derek Holland not only pulled off the behind-back-grab yesterday, but he also did the throw-the-ball-while-it's-in-the-mitt-to-first-base move. And all while wearing one of the great throwback uniforms in all of baseball.
4. You might have heard that Game of Thrones returned to HBO last night. Here are odds, via, Betonline.AG, on who will be the End of Season 7 Iron Throne Holder:
Cersei Lannister -500
Daenerys Targaryen +350
Gendry +1200
Jon Snow +500
Tyrion Lannister +1200
Sansa Stark +2000
Petyr Baelish +1200
Jamie Lannister +2200
Arya Stark +2000
Bran or Benjen Stark +2000
Theon Greyjoy +5000
Yara Greyjoy +5000
Davos Seaworth +6600
Lyanna Mormont +6600
The Night King +2000
Varys +6600
Euron Greyjoy +4000
Qyburn +10000
Brienne of Tarth +15000
Samwell Tarly +15000
Tormund Giantsbane +15000
Melisandre +15000
Ellaria Sand +15000
Sandor or Gregor Clegane +15000
Jorah Mormont +15000
Jaqen H'ghar +20000
Olenna Tyrell +20000
Grey Worm +20000
Bronn of the Blackwater +20000
Podrick Payne +20000
Daario Naharis +20000
Missandei +25000
Meera Reed +30000
Gilly +30000
5. The first Aaron Judge flaw has been exposed (if this is real and not Photoshopped).
6. Not sure about this.
7. Watch the clip below and keep an eye on the top right side of the video. Then read the story of how this was a $200,000 selfie disaster.
8. Check out my new podcast, "Off The Board." In Episode 1, my colleague, Richard Deitsch joined the show to talk about a slew of media news including: Katie Nolan future, the state of FS1, the reason ESPN has lost subscribers, Barstool Sports possibly teaming with FS1 and much more. The second third of the podcast features an interview with WWE superstar, Seth Rollins, who talks about The Rock, what happened when he won the title at Wrestlemania 31 and more. You can listen below or download (and subscribe) the podcast on iTunes or on SoundCloud.
9. RANDOM WRESTLING VIDEO OF THE DAY: Phantasio wrestled one match and one match only. It might have been the greatest two-and-a-half minutes in WWE history. The commentary alone by Gorilla Monsoon and Jim Ross was Hall of Fame worthy.
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