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<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="11910489" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="jen-psaki" source="Orion">Jen Psaki</keyword> dismissed the "<keyword id="12522284" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="lets-go-brandon" source="Orion">Let's go Brandon</keyword>" phrase that has circulated in conservative circles.</li><li>"I don't think [Biden] spends much time focused on it or thinking about it," Psaki said on Friday. </li></ul><keyword id="11896084" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="white-house" source="Orion">White House</keyword> press secretary Jen Psaki on Friday responded to a question about "Let's go Brandon," a <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/lets-go-brandon-chant-origin-video-what-does-it-mean-2021-10">coded profane insult at President Joe Biden</a> that has gained popularity in conservative circles in recent weeks.NBC <keyword id="11893589" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="news" source="Orion">News</keyword>' Peter Alexander asked Psaki during a <keyword id="12320053" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="press-briefing" source="Orion">press briefing</keyword> for Biden's thoughts on the phrase, which has been flooding <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/lets-go-brandon-challenge-definition-origin-reach-drdisrespect-youtube-stream-2021-10">social media platforms,</a> appearing on personal items like clothing, hats and masks, and being used by Republican officials and other critics of the president. "I don't think he spends much time focused on it or thinking about it," Psaki said. "The president's going to continue to operate, as you said, from the promise he made early on, which is that he wants to govern for all Americans." Psaki then pivoted to Biden's $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill that he will sign into law on Monday, saying that the president "is going to deliver for all Americans.""No matter your political party, no matter whether you voted for him at not," she said. "That's how he's going to govern."The chant, "Let's go Brandon," has become right-wing code for "Fuck <keyword id="99719" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="joe-biden" source="Orion">Joe Biden</keyword>." It <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/lets-go-brandon-chant-origin-video-what-does-it-mean-2021-10">originated at a NASCAR event</a> last month, when 28-year-old driver Brandon Brown won his first race of the league's Xfinity series and was being interviewed by a sports reporter. During the interview, the crowd at the event could be heard shouting "fuck Joe Biden," but the reporter suggested they were saying, "Let's go Brandon." Since then, the phrase has become associated with Biden. Former President <keyword id="11914386" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="donald-trump" source="Orion">Donald Trump</keyword>'s team has seized on the chant, offering "Let's go Brandon" t-shirts in exchange for donations. Republican Rep. Jeff Duncan of South Carolina <a href="https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2021/10/26/lets-go-brandon-mask-house-floor-sc-rep-jeff-duncan-haberman-biden-newday-vpx.cnn">wore a mask on the House floor</a> with the phrase branded on it. A Southwest Airlines pilot who <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/southwest-pilot-tells-passengers-lets-go-brandon-in-flight-announcement-2021-10">allegedly</a> spoke the words during an announcement to passengers on a flight last month is now <a href="https://www.npr.org/2021/11/01/1051074812/lets-go-brandon-southwest-pilot">under investigation.</a>

Psaki says she doesn't think Biden spends 'much time' focusing on the chant 'Let's go Brandon'

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Winning <keyword id="11910343" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="nba" source="Orion">NBA</keyword> <keyword id="12169017" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="rookie-of-the-year" source="Orion">Rookie of the Year</keyword> doesn't guarantee success.</li><li>Some winners had Hall of Fame careers while others never lived up to the promise of their 1st years.</li><li>We ranked the last 26 Rookies of the Year based on success in the NBA.</li></ul>Winning Rookie of the Year isn't always a guarantee that an NBA player will become a Hall of Famer.While the award has been an indication of future stardom for some, others didn't live up to the promise of their rookie seasons.Below we've ranked the last 26 players to win Rookie of the Year, dating back to 1996, based on their success in the NBA. We've accounted for individual awards and stats, longevity, career earnings, and team success.* = indicates an active player<h2>26. LaMelo Ball</h2><div type="image" title="LaMelo Ball dribbles during a game." height="833" width="1666" msid="86488571" hostid="261"></div>Draft year: 2020Years in the NBA: 1*Career stats: 15.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.6 steals, 43.6% FG, 35.2% 3FGCareer earnings: $7.8 millionAll-Stars: 0Championships: 0One thing to know: Early indications are Ball is a dynamic playmaker and leader on the court, but 51 games is far too little to rank him ahead of All-Stars or even players who lasted decades in the league.<h2>25. Michael Carter-Williams</h2><div type="image" title="Michael Carter-Williams passes the ball during a game in 2021." height="826" width="1652" msid="86488573" hostid="261"></div>Draft year: 2013Years in the NBA: 8*Career stats: 10.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 40.2% FGCareer earnings: $19.4 millionAll-Stars: 0Championships: 0One thing to know: A triple-double machine his rookie year, Carter-Williams was traded his second season in the NBA and never regained his rookie-year form. <h2>24. Emeka Okafor</h2>Draft year: 2004Years in the NBA: 10Career stats: 12 points, 9.7 rebounds, .8 assists, 1.7 blocks, 51.2% FGCareer earnings: $88.6 millionAll-Stars: 0Championships: 0<h2>23. Tyreke Evans</h2><div type="image" title="Tyreke Evans stands with his hands on his knees during a game in 2010." height="999" width="1998" msid="86488576" hostid="261"></div>Draft year: 2009Years in the NBA: 10Career stats: 15.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 44.8% FGCareer earnings: $76.2 millionAll-Stars: 0Championships: 0One thing to know: Just one of five players to ever average 20-5-5 as a rookie, Evans is currently banned from the NBA for violating the anti-drug program.<h2>22. Andrew Wiggins</h2>Draft year: 2014Years in the NBA: 7*Career stats: 19.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 44.6% FGCareer earnings: $105.6 millionAll-Stars: 0Championships: 0<h2>21. Malcolm Brogdon</h2>Draft year: 2016Years in the NBA: 5*Career stats: 15.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 45.3% FG, 38.6% 3FGCareer earnings: $43.2 millionAll-Stars: 0Championships: 0<h2>20. Mike Miller</h2><div type="image" title="Mike Miller points during a game in 2013." height="1000" width="2000" msid="86488579" hostid="261"></div>Draft year: 2000Years in the NBA: 17Career stats: 10.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 45.9% FG, 40.7% 3FGCareer earnings: $98.5 millionAll-Stars: 0Championships: 1One thing to know: Once a skilled shooter and playmaker, Miller's career-defining moment was hitting seven three-pointers off the bench in Game 5 of the 2012 Finals.<h2>19. Steve Francis</h2><div type="image" title="Steve Francis stands with his hands on his knees during a game in 1999." height="1000" width="2000" msid="86488582" hostid="261"></div>Draft year: 1999Years in the NBA: 9Career stats: 18.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 6 assists, 1.5 steals, 42.9% FG, 34.1% 3FGCareer earnings: $103.5 millionAll-Stars: 3Championships: 0One thing to know: Francis exploded onto the scene with his athleticism and scoring ability, but clashes with coaches, trades, and injuries limited his effectiveness late in his career.<h2>18. Ja Morant</h2>Draft year: 2019Years in the NBA: 2*Career stats: 19.1 points, 4 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 46.3% FG, 31.7% 3FGCareer earnings: $17.3 millionAll-Stars: 0Championships: 0<h2>17. Brandon Roy</h2><div type="image" title="Brandon Roy dribbles past Kobe Bryant during a game in 2008." height="1000" width="2000" msid="86488584" hostid="261"></div>Draft year: 2006Years in the NBA: 6Career stats: 18.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 45.9% FG, 34.8% 3FGCareer earnings: $99.8 millionAll-Stars: 3Championships: 0One thing to know: How good was Brandon Roy before knee injuries derailed his career at just 26? Kobe Bryant called him the hardest player to guard in the NBA.<h2>16. Elton Brand</h2>Draft year: 1999Years in the NBA: 17Career stats: 15.9 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.7 blocks, 50% FGCareer earnings: $165.9 millionAll-Stars: 2Championships: 0One thing to know: Brand was a double-double monster early in his career, but his effectiveness was limited after an Achilles injury. He still went on to have a productive career.<h2>15. Karl-Anthony Towns</h2><div type="image" title="karl anthony towns" height="838" width="1676" msid="86488588" hostid="261"></div>Draft year: 2015Years in the NBA: 6*Career stats: 22.9 points, 11.6 rebounds, 3 assists, 52.7% FG, 39.4% 3FGCareer earnings: $80.7 millionAll-Stars: 2Championships: 0One thing to know: Towns has been incredibly productive from an individual standpoint, but his next challenge will be carrying a team to the playoffs (and staying healthy).<h2>14. Ben Simmons</h2>Draft year: 2016Years in the NBA: 5*Career stats: 14.3 points, 8.1 rebounds, 7.7 assists, 1.7 steals, 56% FGCareer earnings: $56.6 millionAll-Stars: 3Championships: 0<h2>13. Luka Doncic</h2><div type="image" title="luka doncic mavs" height="847" width="1695" msid="86488590" hostid="261"></div>Draft year: 2018Years in the NBA: 3*Career stats: 25.7 points, 8.4 rebounds, 7.7 assists, 45.7% FGCareer earnings: $21.8 millionAll-Stars: 2Championships: 0One thing to know: Doncic is already a game-changing offensive orchestrator and looks poised to take home an MVP (or two or three) in the near future.<h2>12. Derrick Rose</h2><div type="image" title="derrick rose knicks" height="876" width="1752" msid="86488593" hostid="261"></div>Draft year: 2008Years in the NBA: 12*Career stats: 18.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 45.7% FGCareer earnings: $155 millionAll-Stars: 3Championships: 0One thing to know: When Rose won MVP at just 22 years old, he looked like he would take over the league. Injuries robbed him of his prime, but he has found a role as a sixth man in recent years.<h2>11. Amar'e Stoudemire</h2>Draft year: 2002Years in the NBA: 14Career stats: 18.9 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 53.7% FGCareer earnings: $161.6 millionAll-Stars: 6Championships: 0<h2>10. Vince Carter</h2>Draft year: 1998Years in the NBA: 22Career stats: 16.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists,43.5% FG, 37.1% 3FGCareer earnings: $171.8 millionAll-Stars: 8Championships: 0<h2>9. Blake Griffin</h2><div type="image" title="blake griffin nets" height="823" width="1647" msid="86488596" hostid="261"></div>Draft year: 2009Years in the NBA: 12*Career stats: 20.9 points, 8.6 points, 4.3 assists, 49.5% FGCareer earnings: $223.3 millionAll-Stars: 6Championships: 0One thing to know: Griffin evolved over the years, becoming a solid post scorer, passer, and three-point shooter. He's no longer an All-Star, but his 2021 stint in Brooklyn showed he has plenty left to be effective.<h2>8. Damian Lillard</h2>Draft year: 2012Years in the NBA: 9*Career stats: 24.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 43.9% FG, 37.5% 3FGCareer earnings: $151.8 millionAll-Stars: 6Championships: 0<h2>7. Kyrie Irving</h2><div type="image" title="kyrie irving" height="809" width="1619" msid="86488598" hostid="261"></div>Draft year: 2011Years in the NBA: 10*Career stats: 22.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 47% FG, 39.1% 3FGCareer earnings: $158.4 millionAll-Stars: 7Championships: 1One thing to know: Irving owns one of the most clutch shots in NBA history - a Finals Game 7 dagger - and has become of the most efficient and masterful scorers in the NBA.<h2>6. Pau Gasol</h2><div type="image" title="Pau Gasol posts up during a game in 2009." height="833" width="1666" msid="86488599" hostid="261"></div>Draft year: 2001Years in the NBA: 18Career stats: 17 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.6 blocks, 50.7% FGCareer earnings: $220.9 millionAll-Stars: 6Championships: 2One thing to know: Gasol was one of the most skilled big men in the league and was an integral part of the Lakers 2008 and 2009 championships.<h2>5. Allen Iverson</h2>Draft year: 1996Years in the NBA: 14Career stats: 26.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 2.2 steals, 42.5% FGCareer earnings: $154.7 millionAll-Stars: 11Championships: 0<h2>4. Chris Paul</h2>Draft year: 2005Years in the NBA: 16*Career stats: 18.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 9.4 assists, 2.1 steals, 47.2% FG, 37.1% 3FGCareer earnings: $299.9 millionAll-Stars: 11Championships: 0<h2>3. <keyword id="11910346" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="kevin-durant" source="Orion">Kevin Durant</keyword></h2><div type="image" title="Kevin Durant stands with his hands on his hips during a game in 2021." height="1000" width="2000" msid="86488600" hostid="261"></div>Draft year: 2008Years in the NBA: 14*Career stats: 27 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 49.4% FG, 38.4% 3FGCareer earnings: $264.1 millionAll-Stars: 11Championships: 2One thing to know: Durant is already perhaps the best scorer the NBA has ever seen and looks poised to dominate over the back-half of his prime for a Nets team that looks like title favorites.<h2>2. <keyword id="12169016" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="tim-duncan" source="Orion">Tim Duncan</keyword></h2><div type="image" title="Tim Duncan stands with his hands on his hips and looks up during a game in 2015." height="1000" width="2000" msid="86488601" hostid="261"></div>Draft year: 1997Years in the NBA: 19Career stats: 19 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3 assists, 2.2 blocks, 50.6% FGCareer earnings: $242 millionAll-Stars: 15Championships: 5One thing to know: The model for a franchise centerpiece, Duncan's game may not have been flashy, but few players at their peak have ever been more effective: 13 straight All-NBA and All-Defensive Team selections, with two MVPs, from 1997-2010.<h2>1. <keyword id="11910345" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="lebron-james" source="Orion">LeBron James</keyword></h2><div type="image" title="LeBron James yells during a game in 2021." height="823" width="1647" msid="86488602" hostid="261"></div>Draft year: 2003Years in the NBA: 18*Career stats: 27 points, 7.4 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 1.6 steals, 50.4% FGCareer earnings: $346.2 millionAll-Stars: 17Championships: 4One thing to know: Comfortably a top-five player of all-time - and the greatest, to some - James' name is all over the record books and at 36, he is still near the top of his game, contending for a fifth championship.

The last 26 NBA rookies of the year, ranked by success

<div class="image-container float_right" style="width:450px"><div class="image"></div><keyword id="28120" type="CITY" weightage="60" keywordseo="Linkedin">LinkedIn</keyword>LinkedIn employees celebrate 200 million members at LinkedIn HQ</div>LinkedIn's milestone of 200 million members seems inevitable now. The professional-networking site is woven into our daily work lives, an indispensable source of connections, news, and insights.
But those millions were hard-won. It was an overnight success a decade in the making, and LinkedIn faced doubters and challenges—some self-inflicted—every step of the way.
It took LinkedIn almost a year and a half to get 500,000 members. In April 2004, the startup's tiny crew assembled in a room in Palo Alto, Calif., to celebrate the occasion with a photo.
Since then, LinkedIn employees have gathered to commemorate every milestone. At first, it was every million. Then the numbers started flying by—every 5 million new members, every 10 million.
By now, the ceremony has become a global affair, with photographs taken from Singapore to Stockholm, as well as the giant gathering at LinkedIn's <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/linkedin-office-tour-2012-7">fast-expanding headquarters in Mountain View, Calif.</a>
LinkedIn shared an exclusive collection of historical photos from its archives with Business Insider. We also spoke to several longtime LinkedIn employees with long tenures at the company, including cofounder <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/ablue">Allen Blue</a>, about how traditions like these group photos shaped the company's culture.

THE ROAD TO 200 MILLION: Photos Of LinkedIn's Epic Journey

<ul class="summary-list"><li>CEOs at 500 major firms make 272 times more than their workers, according to a new report.</li><li>That's per the latest executive pay report from the AFL-CIO, which looks at S&amp;P 500 compensation.</li></ul>CEO paychecks once again dwarfed how much their workers are taking home in 2022, illustrating a gap that's prompted a <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/08/03/strikes-2023-summer-unions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">skryocketing number of strikes and labor actions</a> as workers demand higher pay and better conditions.Over the last ten years, CEOs' paychecks have swelled by $5 million on average — leading to average compensation of $16.7 million in 2022, according to the AFL-CIO's latest iteration of its annual <a href="https://aflcio.org/paywatch" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Executive Paywatch report</a>. That report tracks the ratio of CEO-to-worker pay across S&amp;P 500 firms based on <a href="https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2015-160" target="_blank" rel="noopener">companies' annual filings with the SEC</a>."We really think that it's important that when companies tell us they can't afford it or that it doesn't work for their business model, that we need to look at what they're doing with executive compensation," Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, the national executive director and chief negotiator for actors' union SAG-AFTRA — which <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/why-sag-aftra-actors-wga-writers-unions-strike-hollywood?IR=C">currently has over 100,000 members out on strike over pay and AI</a> — said in a press conference. For workers, that means their chief executives make, on average, 272 times more than they do — meaning it would take the average worker five working lifetimes to earn as much as their top bosses, per the AFL-CIO.While CEO compensation tumbled a bit from 2021 to 2022, falling 9%, Brandon Rees, the AFL-CIO's deputy director of corporations and capital markets, noted in a press conference that that was due to chief executives reducing the use of stock option compensation."By any measure, CEO pay is still off the charts by historical measures," Rees said. The report found that the biggest pay ratio across industries was in communication services, where CEO pay outperforms workers' salaries by 508:1. On average, CEOs in that field make nearly $38 million. The report comes as workers' <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/28/business/inflation-wages-economy.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">wage gains cool</a> in the face of a less-hot labor market, even as prices still remain high amidst inflation's slow descent. In May, wage growth <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/wage-growth-faster-than-inflation-first-time-2-years-2023-6">finally outpaced rising prices for the first time in two years</a>, with a 0.2% bump in real wages, as the minimum wage still lingers at $7.25 an hour. But it's even better for those at the top: Experts told <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/us-economy-recession-richcession-wealthy-spending-luxury-savings-pandemic-2023-7">Insider's Jennifer Sor</a> that predictions of a richcession haven't come true, with the wealthiest Americans holding on a greater share of <a href="https://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/z1/dataviz/dfa/distribute/table/#quarter:134;series:Net%20worth;demographic:networth;population:all;units:shares" target="_blank" rel="noopener">wealth than ever</a>.

CEOs made 272 times more than their workers in 2022, earning nearly $17 million on average

<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="3628375" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="dak-prescott">Dak Prescott</keyword> recently discussed his decision to seek <keyword id="6354774" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="Mental-health">mental health</keyword> counseling for <keyword id="6354802" type="DEFINITION" weightage="60" keywordseo="depression">depression</keyword> and <keyword id="15418" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="anxiety">anxiety</keyword> after his brother died by <keyword id="6356238" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="suicide">suicide</keyword> earlier this year.</li><li><keyword id="6356028" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="sports">Sports</keyword> analyst <keyword id="1739454" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Skip-Bayless">Skip Bayless</keyword> criticized the <keyword id="4586" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="dallas-cowboys">Dallas Cowboys</keyword> quarterback for speaking publicly about his struggles and said "I don't have sympathy for him" because "he's the quarterback of America's team."</li><li>Big names across the sports world came to Prescott's defense and said his openness could help people "feel less alone and express themselves openly" and even save lives.</li><li>TW: mental illness and suicide.</li></ul>With just days to go before his first game of the 2020 <keyword id="103436" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="NFL">NFL</keyword> season, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott spoke openly about his mental health struggles.In a candid, <a href="https://t.co/2yBLv3qeZK?amp=1">emotionally-charged episode of "In Depth with Graham Bensinger,"</a> Prescott revealed that he battled anxiety, depression, and insomnia while grieving for his brother who died by suicide earlier in the year. The fifth-year superstar said he sought help because he felt overwhelmed trying to deal with everything on his plate."All throughout this quarantine and this offseason, I started experiencing emotions I've never felt before," Prescott said. "Anxiety for the main one. And then, honestly, a couple days before my brother passed, I would say I started experiencing depression."<div type="image" title="dak prescott" height="999" width="1332" msid="78052821" hostid="261"></div>The two-time Pro Bowler said his symptoms became so severe that he lost motivation to train and prepare for the upcoming season."I didn't want to work out anymore," he said. "I didn't know necessarily what I was going through, to say the least, and I hadn't been sleeping at all."The added grief of losing his brother, Jace, made for one of the most grueling offseasons imaginable. And though it was visibly painful for Prescott to discuss his "best friend," he acknowledged the importance of being vocal about mental health issues and encouraging people to speak up when they're struggling."As we said, he had a lot of burdens on him," Prescott said. "He had a lot of tough things and my sense of saying that is it showed me how vulnerable we have to be as humans — how open we have to be because our adversity, our struggles, what we go through, is always going to be too much for ourselves. Maybe too much for even one or two people, but never too much for a community or never too much for the people and the family that you love.""So we have to share those things," he added.<div type="image" title="dak prescott" height="1125" width="1500" msid="78052824" hostid="261"></div>On Thursday, sports analyst and "Undisputed" co-host Skip Bayless criticized the quarterback for speaking out about his recent emotional challenges."I don't have sympathy for him going public with 'I got depressed, I suffered depression early in COVID to the point that I couldn't even go work out,'" Bayless said. "Look, he's the quarterback of America's team. You know and I know the sport that you play, it is dog eat dog. It is no compassion."The talking head then went on to imply that acknowledging mental health struggles is a sign of "weakness." "If you reveal publicly any little weakness, it can affect your team's ability to believe in you in the toughest spot," Bayless added.During his media availability Thursday, Prescott was <a href="https://twitter.com/JoriEpstein/status/1304135925526650881">adamant that Bayless was wrong</a>, and that "being a leader is about being genuine and being real.""I think it's huge to talk," Prescott said. "I think it's huge to get help and it saves lives."Other high-profile individuals across the world of sports came to Prescott's defense and commended him for his bravery while lambasting Bayless for his take.Though Bayless didn't respond to the backlash from his comments, his employer — FOX Sports — condemned the remarks as "insensitive" and applauded Prescott's "tremendous courage" in publicly discussing his depression and anxiety.The network wrote that they discussed the issue with Bayless, but it remains to be seen if the commentator will face further repercussions moving forward.<ul class="read-more-links"><li>Read more:</li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/dak-prescott-oklahoma-governor-letter-julius-jones-death-row-release-2020-8">Dak Prescott wrote a letter to the governor of Oklahoma calling for the release of a Black man on death row, joining multiple high-profile athletes in his fight for justice</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/brandon-marshall-security-call-police-while-moving-into-florida-home-2020-8">Video shows NFL star Brandon Marshall arguing with security guards after they called the police on him for trying to move into his new house</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/patrick-beverley-nba-players-union-head-i-pay-your-salary-2020-8">Patrick Beverley reportedly said 'No, I pay your salary' when the head of the NBA players' union tried to speak in a meeting, but his Clippers teammate denied it ever happened</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/watn-2009-barcelona-starters-earned-6-trophies-in-year-2020-8">Where are they now? The starters from Lionel Messi's 2009 FC Barcelona squad that dominated Europe en route to 6 trophies</a></li></ul>

Skip Bayless criticized Dak Prescott for going public with his mental health struggles after his brother's suicide, but big names in sports have come to the QB's defense

<div class="KonaFilter image-container float_right"><div class="image on-image"></div></div>Eighty people reportedly came into contact with the Ebola patient who's being treated in Dallas, and they're now being interviewed by the Dallas County Health Department, <a href="https://twitter.com/Isaquez/status/517641976737726467">according to a producer</a> for WFAA-TV in Dallas.
Thomas Eric Duncan was diagnosed with Ebola this week. He's the first person to be diagnosed with the dangerous disease in the US.
Duncan <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/why-the-dallas-er-sent-the-fist-us-ebola-infected-patient-home-2014-10">went to a Dallas emergency room with symptoms last week</a> and told a nurse that he had recently traveled to the US from West Africa, which is currently seeing an unprecedented Ebola outbreak, but he was diagnosed with a minor infection and sent home, according to the Associated Press. He returned to the hospital when his symptoms worsened.
Officials <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/01/health/us-ebola-patient/index.html">initially identified only a dozen or so people</a> who Duncan had come into contact with in the US, including some school children, but now that number has apparently swelled to 80.
The disease is contagious, but it spreads through bodily fluids, not the air, so it's possible to contain.
Ebola begins with flu-like symptoms and in many cases escalates to internal and external bleeding and organ failure.
The disease has a high fatality rate. It has <a href="http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/135600/1/roadmapsitrep_1Oct2014_eng.pdf">killed 3,338 and infected at least 7,178 people</a> in West Africa so far, and those numbers continue to climb.

80 People Reportedly Came Into Contact With The Dallas Ebola Patient

<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"></div></div></div>Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas, the hospital that treated the first Ebola patient diagnosed in the US, has for the first time apologized for its mishandling the case.
Here's a portion of <a href="http://docs.house.gov/meetings/IF/IF02/20141016/102718/HHRG-113-IF02-Wstate-VargaD-20141016.pdf">the testimony</a> that Dr. Daniel Varga, the hospital's chief clinical officer will deliver to a congressional oversight committee on Thursday:

We first saw this r<a href="https://twitter.com/janetstjames/status/522537544731222017">eported by</a> Janet St. James.
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Dallas Hospital That Treated First US Ebola Patient: 'We Made Mistakes'

<div class="KonaFilter image-container float_right"><div class="image on-image"></div></div>An employee of a Dallas hospital has tested positive for the Ebola virus, NBC News <a href="http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/ebola-virus-outbreak/texas-health-care-worker-tests-positive-ebola-hospital-n223946">reports</a>.
The employee works for Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/dallas-ebola-patient-thomas-eric-duncan-has-died-2014-10">where an Ebola patient from Liberia died earlier this week</a>.
The sick employee reportedly helped care for the patient, Thomas Eric Duncan, who contracted the disease in Liberia but first started showing symptoms in the US. Duncan was the first Ebola case to be diagnosed in the US.
The Texas Department of State Health Services <a href="https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/news/releases/20141012.aspx">issued this statement</a>:
A health care worker at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital who provided care for the Ebola patient hospitalized there has tested positive for Ebola in a preliminary test at the state public health laboratory in Austin. Confirmatory testing will be conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. The health care worker reported a low grade fever Friday night and was isolated and referred for testing. The preliminary ?test result was received late Saturday. "We knew a second case could be a reality, and we've been preparing for this possibility," said Dr. David Lakey, commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services. "We are broadening our team in Dallas and working with extreme diligence to prevent further spread." Health officials have interviewed the patient and are identifying any contacts or potential exposures. People who had contact with the health care worker after symptoms emerged will be monitored based on the nature of their interactions and the potential they were exposed to the virus. Ebola is spread through direct contact with bodily fluids of a sick person or exposure to contaminated objects such as needles. People are not contagious before symptoms such as fever develop.
<a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2014/10/12/health/ebola/index.html">More than 4,000 people have died</a> in what's been the worst Ebola outbreak the world has ever seen. Ebola is mostly concentrated to West Africa, where more than 8,000 people have contracted the disease.
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A Dallas Hospital Employee Has Tested Positive For Ebola

<ul class="summary-list"><li>The <keyword id="100883" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="Los-Angeles-Lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</keyword> looked like a disaster at the end of the 2018-19 season, thanks to poor team chemistry, a dysfunctional organizational structure, sloppy head-coaching search, and limited means to improve.</li><li>The Lakers overhauled their roster by landing <keyword id="348921" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Anthony-Davis">Anthony Davis</keyword>, who wanted to go to L.A. because <keyword id="112378" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="LeBron-James">LeBron James</keyword> had joined the Lakers.</li><li>Key members of the Lakers, from team owner Jeannie Buss to GM Rob Pelinka, to LeBron James, also made commitments to improving and putting in hard work.</li><li>Few teams have experienced such a turn-around, and now the Lakers look like championship favorites heading into next season.</li></ul>Rewind to June 2019 and the Los Angeles Lakers seemed nowhere near success, let alone respectability.The Lakers were coming off of their sixth straight season without a playoff appearance. LeBron James had played just 55 games due to a groin injury and sat out the final stretch once the team was eliminated from playoff contention. Things were worse off the court. The team's chemistry had been undone by <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/rajon-rondo-lebron-james-anthony-davis-trade-rumors-hurt-lakers-2019-6">trade speculation for Anthony Davis</a> — rumors in which James had been heavily involved.<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/magic-johnson-steps-down-lakers-president-2019-4">Magic Johnson had abruptly resigned as president</a> on the last day of the season, telling the media before telling his boss, team owner Jeannie Buss. Weeks later, he went on "First Take" and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/magic-johnson-rob-pelinka-lakers-first-take-2019-5">eviscerated the organization's culture</a>, claiming GM Rob Pelinka had tried to get him fired.Then came the coaching search after the team fired Luke Walton — something <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/rich-paul-complained-luke-walton-lebron-james-lakers-adam-silver-2019-5">James' agent Rich Paul had reportedly lobbied for</a> earlier in the year. They low-balled Tyronn Lue — their first choice for a head coach — then hired Frank Vogel — who was coming off an unimpressive stint with the Orlando Magic — and hired Jason Kidd — who interviewed for head coach — as Vogel's lead assistant. Many believed Vogel would begin the year with <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/lakers-jason-kidd-assisting-frank-vogel-drama-2019-5">Kidd breathing down his neck</a>.How the team would improve was a matter of debate, too. They were obviously in the hunt for Davis, but some believed that the Lakers' young core of Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, and Kyle Kuzma was not appealing enough to land a player of Davis' magnitude.There was a perception that superstars like Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, and Kawhi Leonard, all hitting free agency, didn't want to team up with James to play second fiddle.ESPN's Stephen A. Smith said there were people within the organization telling Buss to trade James.ESPN's Zach Lowe skewered the structure of the team on "Get Up.""The atmosphere there is totally poisonous. It's toxic," Lowe said. "Nobody trusts anybody; communication is totally siloed ... [The next president] needs to be someone who comes in and reshapes the culture of how they communicate and how they make decisions because it is totally broken."So, how then, 16 months later, did the Lakers become champions, completing the best, most consistent season in the <keyword id="6361805" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="NBA">NBA</keyword>?<h2>Lakers exceptionalism and the power of superstars</h2>The Lakers' resurgence generated a debate in the NBA world about Lakers "exceptionalism."<div type="image" title="anthony davis lebron james" height="1000" width="1333" msid="78735088" hostid="261"></div>Why, after all, did James decide to join the Lakers? The Lakers had done an OK job rebuilding in the mid- to late-2010s — they drafted good players like Julius Randle, D'Angelo Russell, Ingram, Ball, and Kuzma. But they weren't an ascending team.James chose the Lakers because they were a big market in a nice location. However, he also chose the Lakers simply because they were the Lakers. Some have said James wanted to relocate to L.A. to get more involved in the entertainment industry. The Clippers offered the same perks, minus the brand and the history.James immediately helped plant the seeds to land Davis. In December 2018, he said that he would love to play with Davis, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/lebron-james-anthony-davis-lakers-comments-angered-nba-teams-2018-12">a comment that irked executives, who saw it as tampering</a>. Davis had joined Klutch <keyword id="6356028" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="sports">Sports</keyword>, the agency run by James' close friend Rich Paul.Davis held the leverage of free agency over potential suitors, threatening not to re-sign with them if they traded for him.He ended up on the Lakers in June, helped, in part, by the Lakers climbing the lottery for the fourth pick in the draft — a sweetener in the trade with the New Orleans Pelicans.<a href="https://theathletic.com/2107702/2020/10/01/why-the-nba-should-be-rooting-for-the-miami-heat/">As The Athletic's John Hollinger wrote</a> before the Finals:"The Lakers are here for one reason, and one reason only: Because LeBron James and Anthony Davis chose L.A. as their destination. I emphasize 'L.A.' and not this franchise, because the Lakers didn't have to do anything to lure them besides be located in Los Angeles and have the word 'Lakers' emblazoned across their jerseys...."The Lakers are an amazingly instructive example. They neither ate their vegetables nor did their homework. Instead they spent five years eating Twinkies and playing video games in the attic. They averaged an amazing 57 losses a season for half a decade until the Chosen One chose them."There are counterarguments to the idea that big markets can fall backward into success. The Lakers and Clippers didn't have free agency success before 2018 and 2019. The New York Knicks have struck out on top free agents throughout the decade. The Brooklyn Nets landed two All-Stars last summer (Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant) because Brooklyn's culture and organization were more appealing than the Knicks'. These things ebb and flow.But there is no arguing over whether having two top-five players accelerates a team's timeline. And with James and Davis setting the tone — the latter having replaced many of the players upset about how the previous season had unfolded — the Lakers were off and running.<h2>Long, hard looks in the mirror from several parties</h2>The Lakers didn't overhaul their organization from the end of last season to the beginning of this season. Instead, several key members made commitments to improving.Buss <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30074130/how-lebron-james-lakers-fought-heartbreak-win-nba-finals">told ESPN's Ramona Shelburne</a> that their ethos was to put their heads down and work. She stopped paying attention to social media and trying to win over the press."I never lost faith in the people that I was working with, so that part was easy," Buss said. "What was difficult was not to defend myself, or to defend the people that I care about like Rob and like Linda [Rambis]."But I was advised, 'This will be the hardest time of your life, but the only thing that will stop it is to do the work.' That became our mission was just to do the work."Rather than hiring a new president, Pelinka took over Johnson's role as president. He went all-in on Davis, a worthwhile gamble, even if the Lakers were ridiculed for the number of draft picks they gave up.<div type="image" title="rob pelinks" height="1084" width="1449" msid="78735090" hostid="261"></div>Importantly, Pelinka also nailed some fringe moves. Alex Caruso went from a G League call-up to a meaningful contributor off the bench. Dwight Howard was signed off the scrap heap and had a renaissance season. Rajon Rondo summoned "Playoff Rondo" and was arguably the team's third-best player in the postseason. James changed his ways, too. Known for occasionally having turbulent relationships with head coaches, James attended Vogel's introductory press conference.<a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/page/zachlowe30004764/nba-finals-how-lebron-james-anthony-davis-lakers-smothering-opponents">As Lowe reported</a>, James immediately bought-in on defense, the Lakers' calling-card this season, after giving half-efforts on that end in recent years. He accepted critiques from Davis and Vogel and corrected them in practice and on the court.Vogel also told Lowe that rather than appeasing stars or changing how he wanted to do things based on others' expectations, he coached his way. That meant emphasizing defense, calling out his two stars, and challenging some current basketball norms, like playing small.However, Vogel also knew when to step back. Lakers veteran forward <a href="https://www.insider.com/jared-dudley-lakers-wouldnt-win-championship-without-frank-vogel-2020-10">Jared Dudley told Bill Simmons that Vogel was the perfect coach for the Lakers</a> because he had no ego. He knew how to manage star players and role players with big personalities. He also committed to detailed, thorough preparation, winning over his players.<h2>A turn-around unlike any other</h2><div type="image" title="lakers" height="635" width="1271" msid="78735093" hostid="261"></div>Teams have done complete 180s in one year. The Boston Celtics went from a 24-58 lottery-dweller in 2007 to NBA champions in 2008 after the trades for Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen. But they weren't the fractured franchise the Lakers appeared to be.The San Antonio Spurs landed the No. 1 overall pick in 1997, then became champions in 1999. But they used that No. 1 pick to draft Tim Duncan to a perennial playoff contender that tanked in 1996-97 after David Robinson was injured.The Warriors were a young playoff team when Steve Kerr took over and turned them into The Warriors.The closest comparison might be the Cleveland Cavaliers, who in 2014 landed LeBron James because James, well, is from Ohio and was drafted to the Cavaliers 11 years beforehand. They had landed Kyrie Irving with the No. 1 pick in 2011 after James left, then used another No. 1 pick in 2014 to trade for Kevin Love. Once again, James' whim changed the course of an entire franchise.Still, there were differences. The Cavs were committed to a rebuild. They had the No. 1 pick (Andrew Wiggins) and Irving to build around. They had hired David Blatt to coach a young, developing team. James fell into their laps. They used trades to rebuild the team around James that next season and they didn't win the 2014-15 championship.The Lakers had an aging star in James and a pressing timeline. The plan was: get a star, quick. The rest of the issues seemingly sorted themselves out.It's remarkable how quickly the panic surrounding the Lakers was quelled. Issues didn't seem to arise during the season. The 2019-20 Lakers experienced tumult, from the preseason China trip that was surrounded in controversy from Daryl Morey's retweet, to Kobe Bryant's death, to the pandemic. From the tip-off of the season to the end of the bubble, they were the No. 1 seed in the West and the most consistent team from top to bottom.Heading into next season, the Lakers have to top the list of championship favorites. Perhaps no team has ever gone from disaster to a potential dynasty quicker.

The Lakers' one-year turnaround from laughingstocks to champions is unlike any other in the NBA

<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table full"><div><div class="image on-image"></div></div></div>The NBA Playoffs are finally here.While the Eastern Conference is top-heavy and doesn't figure to get interesting until some combination of the Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Chicago Bulls collide, the Western Conference is going to be fascinating right away.Here are our predictions for the first round:<h2>Atlanta Hawks (1) vs. Brooklyn Nets (8)</h2><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"></div></div></div>Head-to-head record this season: 4-0 HawksOne thing to know: Brook Lopez finished the season strong, averaging 20 points, 54% shooting, 9 rebounds, and 2 blocks per game over March and April. The Nets may need to lean on his height advantage over the Hawks' small front court.Tony: The Nets are the worst defensive team in the playoffs. They're also terrible at defending the three-point line. Atlanta is more vulnerable than their No. 1 seed suggests, but not here. Hawks in 4.Scott: The Hawks may have limped into the playoffs, but they beat a lackluster Nets team by an average of 17 points per game in the regular season. Hawks in 5.<h2>Cleveland Cavaliers (2) vs. Boston Celtics (7)</h2><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"></div></div></div>Head-to-head record this season: Tied 2-2One thing to know: One of the Celtics wins over Cleveland came when LeBron James and Kevin Love played 26 and 30 minutes, respectively. The other came when James, Love, and Kyrie Irving sat out.Tony: LeBron teams will historically drop a game in the first round against a clearly overmatched opponent. That's the case here. Cavs in 5.Scott: The Celtics are brilliantly coached by Brad Stevens, but the only way they get a win is if LeBron purposely takes a backseat to let Irving and Love get their feet wet in their first-ever playoff series. Cavs in 5. <h2>Chicago Bulls (3) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (6)</h2><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"></div></div></div>Head-to-head record this season: 3-1 BullsOne thing to know: Neither team scored over 95 points in the four regular season matchups. Expect a defensive battle, with the Hawks ranking third in defensive rating since All-Star break, the Bulls ranking 10th.Tony: The Bulls are always worn down at this time of year. They might have a lame duck coach. And the Bucks are <a href="http://stats.nba.com/team/#!/1610612749/lineups/advanced/?sort=NET_RATING&amp;dir=1&amp;CF=MIN*GE*75">outscoring teams by 9.9 points per 100 possessions</a> when they play Michael Carter-Williams, Khris Middleton, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ersan Ilyasova, and Zaza Pachulia together. As <a href="http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/25/brandon-jennings-still-says-bucks-in-six-in-advance-of-game-3-against-the-heat/">Brandon Jennings would say</a>, Bucks in 6.Scott: The Bucks went 11-18 after trading point guard Brandon Knight for Michael Carter-Williams, and their already-lousy offense falls off a cliff without Carter-Williams. Not enough punch to beat the Bulls. Bulls in 4.<h2>Toronto Raptors (4) vs. Washington Wizards (5)</h2><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"></div></div></div>Head-to-head record this season: 3-0 RaptorsOne thing to know: The Raptors and Wizards are a combined 26-31 since the All-Star break. The Raptors have been top-10 in offense, bottom-10 in defense, while the Wizards are bottom-10 in offense, top-10 in defense during that stretch.Tony: For some reason, I have more faith that the Wizards can find a lineup than can score than the Raptors can find a lineup that can defend. Wizards in 7. Scott: Weirdly, both teams have issues playing their centers (Jonas Valanciunas, Raptors; Marcin Gortat, Wizards) at the end of games. Small-ball, stretch lineups benefit the Raptors' offense more than the Wizards. Raptors in 7.<h2>Golden State Warriors (1) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (8)</h2><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"></div></div></div>Head-to-head record this season: 3-1 WarriorsOne thing to know: In his two games against Golden State this year, Anthony Davis averaged 29.5 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 3.5 blocks.Tony: I love Anthony Davis as much as anyone, but predicting anything less than a sweep underrates how good Golden State was this year. Warriors in 4.Scott: The Warriors had a historically dominant regular season. Anthony Davis presents matchup problems for every Warriors big man and might just be good enough to steal the Pelicans a win. Warriors in 5.<h2>Houston Rockets (2) vs. Dallas Mavericks (7)</h2><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"></div></div></div>Head-to-head record this season: 3-1 RocketsOne thing to know: This might be the most heated series of Round 1. Mark Cuban has <a href="http://grantland.com/features/dallas-mavericks-mark-cuban-nba-playoffs/">already called Houston</a> "not a very good team" outside of James Harden.Tony: The Rockets are really devoid of options if Rick Carlisle figures out how to take away Harden. Dwight Howard has barely played this year, and both Patrick Beverly and Terrence Jones are out injured. Mavericks in 6.Scott: This series will allow us to judge the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/rondo-trade-dallas-2014-12">Mavericks' Rajon Rondo trade</a> and whether Rondo really does have another gear for the playoffs. 46 regular season games with the Mavericks suggest not. The Mavs don't have any wing defenders capable of slowing down Harden. Rockets in 7.<h2>Los Angeles Clippers (3) vs. San Antonio Spurs (6)</h2><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"></div></div></div>Head-to-head record this season: Tied 2-2One thing to know: The Clippers have the second-best record in the league after the All-Star break, while the Spurs have the fourth-best.Tony: It's really a shame that with so many banged-up teams in the West, two of the top contenders got matched up on Round 1. Ultimately, San Antonio's depth and experience wins out. Spurs in 6.Scott: The Clippers' athletic front-court is the type that can give the Spurs problems. However, Kawhi Leonard's defense helps dull the Chris Paul effect, and the Spurs' depth is superior to the Clippers' extremely weak bench. Spurs in 7.<h2>Portland Trail Blazers (4) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (5)</h2><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"></div></div></div>Head-to-head record this season: 4-0 GrizzliesOne thing to know: Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley didn't play the final four games of the regular season with a foot injury and his status is unclear.Tony: So much depends on the health of Mike Conley and Tony Allen. If they can play close to 100% Memphis is a significant favorite here. If not, advantage Portland. Grizzlies in 7.Scott: Memphis isn't in great shape, but the Blazers have been devastated by injuries. Losing their best wing, Wesley Matthews, destroyed their title hopes, and losing backups Arron Afflalo and C.J. McCollum destroys their depth. Grizzlies in 6. <div class="margin-top"> <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/how-much-sex-happy-couples-have-every-month-relationships-science-2015-3">Here's how much sex happy couples have every month</a></h3> <div> <div> <div class="ooyala-video-player" data-video-autoplay="false" data-video-id="kzam9yczoRday4iMwxqmAYMJtrg2etNb" data-player-variable="ooyalapopvideo" id="ooyalaplayer_popvideo" style="width:1280px;height:720px"></div> </div> </div> </div>

NBA PLAYOFFS: Here are our predictions for who wins in Round 1

<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table full"><div><div class="image on-image"></div></div></div>The 2015 Stanley Cup Finals between the Chicago Blackhawks and Tampa Bay Lightning is a matchup of two star-studded teams. The Blackhawks, the <a href="http://www.vegasinsider.com/nhl/odds/futures/">slight favorites</a>, will rely on veterans as they try to win their third Stanley Cup in six years. The Lightning, who haven't won a Stanley Cup since 2004, will be powered by a bunch of players who are just making names for themselves in the NHL.Here's what you need to know about both teams:<h2>Chicago Blackhawks</h2>The Blackhawks are a finesse team. Their ability to move the puck up ice in a hurry with crisp passes will put pressure on the Tampa defense. The depth of Chicago is notable as all four lines can score.Up front, the Blackhawks are led by Jonathan Toews (9 goals, 9 assists, 18 points) and Patrick Kane (10 goals, 20 points). The toughness of Toews exemplifies this Blackhawks team, which has four overtime wins (two in double OT, two triple OT) in the 2015 postseason. Kane is one of the most exciting players in the league. "His skill with the puck is probably the best in the league," <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisKuc/status/605772915292782592">Tampa Bay defenseman Victor Hedman told the Chicago Tribune</a>. Throw in veterans Brad Richards, Patrick Sharp and Marian Hossa, young stud Brandon Saad, and the scrappy Andrew Shaw, and the Blackhawks have depth that make them tough to beat.<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"></div></div></div>At defense, the Blackhawks rely heavily on their top four. Duncan Keith (2 goals, 18 points) averages 31:35 of ice time per contest to lead all skaters, and is considered one of the front-runners for the Conn Smthye trophy, given to the most valuable player throughout the playoffs. Add Brent Seabrook, Niklas Hjalmarsson and Johnny Oduya, and the Blackhawks have one of the stronger top 4 pairings in the league.In goal for the Blackhawks is Corey Crawford. After being replaced for a lackluster Game 1 performance in the first round of the playoffs, Crawford has come on strong to amass a 9-4 record with a 2.56 goals against average and 91.9% save percentage.<h2>Tampa Bay Lightning</h2>Tampa Bay has offensive firepower of its own. The speed of Tampa's youngsters will put pressure on the Blackhawks, and could wear out the heavily relied upon top-four Chicago defensemen. The Lightning's power play will be crucial, having scored at least one goal with a man advantage in five of seven games against the Rangers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Tyler Johnson is the man to watch. At 24 years old he leads the playoffs in scoring with 12 goals and 21 points in just his second full season. Johnson is supported by fellow 24-year old Ondrej Palat (7 goals 15 points), 25 year olds Steven Stamkos (7 goals, 17 points) and Alex Killorn (7 goals, 16 points) and 21-year old Nikita Kucherov. The Lightning look up to the veteran leadership of Brian Boyle and Anton Stralman who were added in the offseason, joining former New York Rangers teammate Ryan Callahan, who was acquired at the 2014 trade deadline.<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"></div></div></div> The Lightning have depth along the blue line. They routinely dress seven defensemen instead of the usual six. Hedman and Stralman anchor the Tampa Bay defense and at 23:24 and 22:13 per game, trail all of Chicago's top 4. Killorn, Jason Garrison, Matthew Carle, Braydon Coubron and Andrej Sustr all log more than 16 minutes per contents.As impressive as Corey Crawford has looked, Tampa Bay's Ben Bishop has been better. While Bishop's record (12-8) isn't as impressive, he a sparkling 2.15 goals against average while saving 92.0% of the shots he has faced.<h2>Stanley Cup Finals Schedule</h2>Game 1: Wednesday, June 3, at Tampa, 8 p.m. ET, NBCGame 2: Saturday, June 6, at Tampa, 7:15 p.m. ET, NBCGame 3: Monday, June 8, at Chicago, 8 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Game 4: Wednesday, June 10, at Chicago, 8 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Game 5 (if necessary): Saturday, June 13, at Tampa, 8 p.m. ET, NBCGame 6 (if necessary): Monday, June 15, at Chicago, 8 p.m. ET, NBCGame 7 (if necessary): Wednesday, June 17, at Tampa, 8 p.m. ET, NBC <div class="margin-top"> <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/how-floyd-mayweather-spends-his-money-boxing-2015-4">Here's how Floyd Mayweather spends his millions</a></h3> <div> <div> <div class="ooyala-video-player" data-video-autoplay="false" data-video-id="NiaGVpdDqdBR4NCmtjL5odLe14N1R4Hp" data-player-variable="ooyalapopvideo" id="ooyalaplayer_popvideo" style="width:1280px;height:720px"></div> </div> </div> </div>

Everything you need to know about the Stanley Cup Finals

<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table float_right"><div><div class="image on-image">Open Road"Spotlight" won the first award of the night for original screenplay.</div></div></div>The 88th Academy Awards are taking place tonight, and we're updating the winners list live. Hosted by Chris Rock, the ceremony has been heavily criticized for its lack of minority nominees this year. "The Revenant" has the most nominations of the evening, 12, and is followed by "Mad Max: Fury Road" with 10. The winners (in bold) from tonight's live telecast will be updated below: Original screenplay "Bridge of Spies," Matt Charman, Ethan Coen, and Joel Coen "Ex Machina," Alex Garland "Inside Out," Pete Docter, Meg LeFauve, Josh Cooley; original story by Pete Docter, Ronnie del Carmen "Spotlight," Josh Singer and Tom McCarthy - WINNER "Straight Outta Compton," Jonathan Herman and Andrea Berloff; story by S. Leigh Savidge, Alan Wenkus, and Andrea BerloffAdapted screenplay "The Big Short," Charles Randolph and Adam McKay - WINNER "Brooklyn," Nick Hornby "Carol," Phyllis Nagy "The Martian," Drew Goddard "Room," Emma DonoghueActress in a supporting role Alicia Vikander, "The Danish Girl" Jennifer Jason Leigh, "The Hateful Eight" Rachel McAdams, "Spotlight" Rooney Mara, "Carol" Kate Winslet, "Steve Jobs"Costume design "Carol," Sandy Powell "Cinderella," Sandy Powell "The Danish Girl," Paco Delgado "Mad Max: Fury Road," Jenny Beavan "The Revenant," Jacqueline WestProduction design "Bridge of Spies," Adam Stockhausen; Set decoration: Rena DeAngelo and Bernhard Henrich "The Danish Girl," Eve Stewart; Set decoration: Michael Standish "Mad Max: Fury Road," Colin Gibson; Set Decoration: Lisa Thompson "The Martian," Arthur Max; Set decoration: Celia Bobak "The Revenant," Jack Fisk; Set decoration: Hamish Purdy Makeup and hairstyling "Mad Max Fury Road," Lesley Vanderwalt, Elka Wardega, and Damian Martin "The Hundred Year Old Men Who Climbed Out The Window and Disappeared," Love Larson and Eva von Bahr "The Revenant," Siân Grigg, Duncan Jarman, and Robert PandiniCinematography "Carol," Ed Lachman "The Hateful Eight," Robert Richardson "Mad Max: Fury Road," John Seale "The Revenant," Emmanuel Lubezki "Sicario," Roger DeakinsFilm editing "The Big Short," Hank Corwin "Mad Max: Fury Road," Margaret Sixel "The Revenant," Stephen Mirrione "Spotlight," Tom McArdle "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," Maryann Brandon and Mary Jo MarkeySound editing "Mad Max: Fury Road," Mark Mangini and David White "The Martian," Oliver Tarney "The Revenant," Martin Hernandez and Lon Bender "Sicario," Alan Robert Murray "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," Matthew Wood and David AcorSound mixing "Bridge of Spies," Andy Nelson, Gary Rydstrom, and Drew Kunin "Mad Max: Fury Road," Chris Jenkins, Gregg Rudloff, and Ben Osmo "The Martian," Paul Massey, Mark Taylor, and Mac Ruth "The Revenant," Jon Taylor, Frank A. 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<div class="KonaFilter image-container float_right"><div class="image">Craig Jones/Getty ImagesFormer Syracuse star Carmelo Anthony has a $21 million salary.</div></div>It's every young basketball player's dream to play for a big-time college program and make big-time dollars in the NBA. Of course, there are many different routes one can take to make that dream a reality. Do you want to play for a Hall of Fame coach? Are stellar facilities a must-have? Will a deep NCAA tournament run get you the exposure you need? As you can see, there are a number of factors players need to take into account before selecting where they'll play collegiate ball.
To try and help determine which college program pumps out the most NBA-ready players, we decided to run some numbers using one always-important statistic - salary. Below, you'll find the top 20 schools whose alumni currently make the most money in the league for 2013-2014, according to ESPN's data. You may not be surprised to see which school is sitting at No. 1.
20. LSU: $23,534,293 - 5 players
The Tigers don't boast any true NBA superstars at the moment, but they do have a number of solid veterans who will combine to make over $23 million this season. Kings guard Marcus Thornton leads the way, making just over $8 million this season, followed by serviceable power forwards Brandon Bass and Glen Davis. Anthony Randolph and Garrett Temple round out LSU's list.
19. Arkansas: $24,326,342 - 4 players
Sometimes it only takes one, and in Arkansas' case, that 'one' is Brooklyn Net Joe Johnson, who's albatross of a contract made him considered one of the most untradeable players in the NBA-until Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov decided that he really wanted to win, and acquired Johnson from the Atlanta Hawks. Johnson makes $21,466,718 this season, while the other three Razorbacks on this list - Ronnie Brewer, Patrick Beverley, and Jannero Pargo - make under $3 million combined.
18. Michigan State: $26,265,990 - 4 players
Zach Randolph is the only legitimate superstar Spartan still in the NBA, and the salaries show that: he pulled in over $18 million for his post presence. Once-high-flying guard Jason Richardson is still cashing in over $6 million this season, while Alan Anderson and Draymond Green are making just under $1 million each.
17. Stanford: $26,848,167 - 3 players
The bulk of Stanford's paychecks come from one family; star Nets center Brook Lopez had a break-out season last year and will make $14,693,906 for his efforts, while his brother Robin will haul in just under $6 million himself as a Portland Trail Blazer. Guard Landry Fields adds just over $6 million of his own to the total.
16. Syracuse: $28,368,406 - 4 players
Carmelo Anthony accounts for most of this total with his $21 million salary, while young guards Dion Waiters ($3.8 million) and Michael Carter-Williams ($2.2 million) come up after Melo. Waiters' future with the Cavaliers is uncertain, though he will have a spot in the NBA for a while, but MCW should help Syracuse shoot up this list in the next few years. The Rookie of the Year favorite exploded onto the scene for the Sixers this season, and they will want to lock him up with a new contract sooner rather than later.
15. USC: $28,382,974 - 6 players
Most don't think of USC as a program that churns out many big NBA stars, but the Trojans have three players making pretty good money in DeMar DeRozan ($9.5 million), O.J. Mayo ($8 million), and Taj Gibson ($7.5 million). Many viewed DeRozan's contract as a bad one for the Raptors, but he has become the team's leading scorer, and they are currently well in the playoff hunt. Outside of these three, Nikola Vucevic is in line to get a solid second NBA deal. The young forward averages 13 points and 11 rebounds for the Magic at just $1.8 million this season.
14. Memphis: $31,675,971 - 5 players
Memphis produced two of the more explosive (when healthy) guards in the NBA in former MVP Derrick Rose and current New Orleans Pelican Tyreke Evans. Rose is pulling in $17.6 million from the Chicago Bulls, although I'm sure they would pony up a few more million if it meant that Rose could stay on the court for a full season. Evans makes $11.8 million as one of the Pelicans strong guard trio. Elliot Williams, Will Barton, and Chris Douglas-Roberts each make under a million to add a bit to Memphis' total.
13. Marquette: $31,900,232 - 6 players
The Golden Eagles' combined salaries are heavily propped up by Dwyane Wade's $18.7 million, but Wesley Matthews ($6.9 million) and Steve Novak ($3.75 million) each contribute as well. The player to watch out for is Jimmy Butler, who broke out during last year's playoffs as a capable offensive threat and elite perimeter defender. He's only pulling in $1.1 million this season, but is in line for a big second contract.
12. Georgetown: $32,610,774 - 6 players
Roy Hibbert's breakout for the Indiana Pacers has done wonders for the Hoya bottom line. As one of the best pure centers in the NBA, Hibbert will make just under $14.3 million in 2013-14. Forwards Jeff Green nets $8.7 million this year, while Otto Porter, and Greg Monroe are each at just over $4 million, although Monroe should be seeing an extension soon, or he may test free agency in the off-season.
11. Wake Forest: $42,365,552 - 6 players
Wake Forest basketball has been down for a few years, but the Demon Deacons still claim two of the NBA's top players and probable future Hall of Famers as their own. Chris Paul is widely considered the best point guard in the NBA and is paid like it, hauling in over $18.6 million this season. Tim Duncan is still an All-Star level power forward, but he has taken modest contracts in order to help the San Antonio Spurs build around him. The Big Fundamental will bring in over $10.3 million this season. Atlanta Hawks point guard Jeff Teague has been surprisingly steady this year, and makes $8 million for his efforts. Al-Farouq Aminu ($3.75 million), Ish Smith ($950,000), and James Johnson ($634,000) round out Wake's list.
10. Texas: $43,109,367 - 8 players
Superstars Kevin Durant and LaMarcus Aldridge account for over $32 million of Texas' $43 million in salary, and for good reason. The Thunder and Trail Blazers are tied for second place in the NBA's Western Conference with 28-9 records, largely because of their contributions. While the Longhorns haven't made a Final Four run since 2002-2003, they have consistently churned out decent NBA talent.
9. Georgia Tech: $46,237,403 - 8 players
Yep, the same Georgia Tech program that's only reached the NCAAs three times since its title game run in 2004. Miami's Chris Bosh makes over $19 million, despite taking a lower salary to join the Heat. Thaddeus Young, Jarrett Jack and Derrick Favors all make at least $6 million. The Yellow Jackets surprisingly check in as the No. 3 ACC team on our list.
8. Kansas: $46,758,883 - 14 players
While Kansas has churned out a high number of NBA players, all but one - Paul Pierce - make less than $5 million. And Pierce's deal, which pays him just over $15 million this year, expires at the end of the season. While it's fair to assume that freshman superstar Andrew Wiggins, should he leave the Jayhawks after one year, will make a good chunk of change, it probably won't stop the program from free falling on this list next year. The number of NBA role players who attended KU (Hinrich, Chalmers, Rush, Robinson, Collison, Henry) is astounding.
7. Arizona: $53,838,585 - 9 players
The Wildcats' top four players in salary - Andre Iguodala, Richard Jefferson, Channing Frye, and Jason Terry - are all veterans who most likely won't get big contracts in the future. Derrick Williams, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, needed a change of scenery from Minnesota to Sacramento to get more playing time and show what he can do. Still, the lack of rising stars means that Zona will probably move down this list in the future, too.
6. North Carolina: $53,948,533 - 16 players
The Tar Heels have 16 players in the NBA, second to only Kentucky. Denver's Ty Lawson is actually the main breadwinner, checking in at just under $11 million this year. Next up are Marvin Williams, Brandan Wright, Danny Green and Raymond Felton. Like Kansas, UNC has a crazy-high number of role players in the NBA, along with a few aging superstars (Vince Carter, Antawn Jamison). While the sheer number of players should keep the Heels on this list for quite some time, they won't be challenging for the top spot any time soon.
5. Florida: $60,873,433 - 12 players
Florida's back-to-back NCAA titles in the mid-2000s produced three of the top four Gators, salary wise, currently playing in the NBA today. Al Horford and Joakim Noah both make over $11 million, while Corey Brewer checks in at $5 million. David Lee, who played at UF just a few years before those tournament runs, comes in at just under $14 million. One player to watch is 20-year-old Bradley Beal, who could be playing himself into a nice little contract with the Washington Wizards in the future.
4. Duke: $67,081,620 - 14 players
Last year, <a href="http://collegespun.com/acc/syracuse/the-15-colleges-whose-alumni-made-the-most-money-in-the-nba-this-year">Duke actually topped this list.</a> Why the drop? Corey Maggette (and his contract) retired, dropping the overall total over $10 million for the Blue Devils. Carlos Boozer and Luol Deng still make $15 million and $14 million, respectively, but one has to imagine that neither will get another huge deal in their career. 21-year-old superstar Kyrie Irving, on the other hand, has huge potential to land a max contract after his rookie deal expires. Whether he'll leave Cleveland, though, is a debate for another time.
3. UCLA: $68,606,959 - 12 players
Simply put, UCLA has produced two of the best young superstars in the NBA - Kevin Love and Russell Westbrook. Jrue Holiday, Arron Afflalo and Trevor Ariza have also turned into solid players who make between $7 million and $10 million per year. Rookie Shabazz Muhammad has had a tough time finding minutes for the Timberwolves, despite being drafted in the middle of the first round. The Bruins haven't churned much out in the past few years, but what they produced in the mid-to-late 2000s should keep their presence felt in the league for years to come.
2. Connecticut: $75,530,794 - 12 players
The Huskies have a very nice mix of older/younger NBA talent. While veterans like Rudy Gay, Emeka Okafor and Ben Gordon currently pull in the most cash, budding stars like Kemba Walker, Andre Drummond and Jeremy Lamb are poised for higher-paying contracts in the near future. Just like last year, UConn was within $2 million of taking the top overall spot, which you guessed it, belongs to:
1. Kentucky: $77,324,323 - 21 players
The program that everyone loves to hate, led by the coach that everyone loves to hate, actually produces the most NBA players. But it's not just the Coach Cal era - four of the top six paid former Wildcats - Rajon Rondo, Tayshaun Prince, Chuck Hayes and Keith Bogans - played well before he came to town. Even when those contracts expire, UK has another crop of rising stars. John Wall, Anthony Davis, DeMarcus Cousins and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist will all make substantially more money in a few years than they do now. It's entirely possible that Kentucky retains this spot for the next three, four, maybe even five years.
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