3 things we approve: J.R. Smith reality show, Mad Bum in the Derby and Stephmoji
The weekend is over, and it's time to take a look in the rear view mirror at the news nuggets from the last few days that we loved the most.
First up: J.R. Smith. And the reality show that probably won't happen, but MAN do we want it to.
Amid the NBA Finals -- which Smith's Cavaliers now trail two games to none -- "Team Swish" opened up a Kickstarter to get the mercurial NBA veteran a full-blown reality show.
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Take a second and think of the possibilities. You wouldn't want to take in 30 (or 60!) minutes of J.R.'s personal life on a semi-regular basis? If your answer is no, you're either a liar or in denial.
To "Team Swish," or whoever opened this fantastic cause, here's what we have for you:
Next is another thing that's almost definitely not going to happen. But don't you want to see Mad Bum smashing dingers in the Derby?
Giants ace and part-time masher Madison Bumgarner went on the record and said he wants to take part in the Home Run Derby. Not as a pitcher -- as a hitter. The 26-year-old, who has 13 career home runs to his ledger, would 100 percent be a thrill to watch in the contest. Listed at 6'5", 250 pounds, the man can hit a baseball even harder than he throws it.
So to the Giants, we say: Let Mad Bum mash. To Mad Bum, we say:
Finally, as sports fans, we can't say we were upset when we saw Kim Kardashian lose her top spot in the App Store at the hands of an athlete.
Just ahead of the weekend, Steph Curry's "Stephmoji" app took over the No. 1 ranking, and for good reason. The emojis are must-haves, even for the non-sports fan. Take a look at them yourself.
Here's a taste:
To Steph, and the team that helped him create such a mesmerizing set of emojis:
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