By Miguel Mike Medina
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Sports media personality Bill Simmons signs a new contract with Spotify.
Simmons is the creator of the podcast The Ringer, which has been a success, attracted many listeners, and has downloaded many episodes.
Simmons is known for being a passionate Celtics fan and a straight shooter on sports topics, especially basketball. He’s also the brains behind the creation of ESPN’s 30 for 30 when he used to work for the episode. 30 for 30 has been going since its birth in 2009.
Spotify acquired The Ringer because the podcast pushes the envelope in the sports and entertainment worlds.
HBO documentaries such as André the Giant, Showbiz Kids, and Music Box are all produced by The Ringer, for which we’re all responsible.
The Ringer emerged in 2016. They have done a good job producing sports documentaries, and they should continue to provide sports fans with more of that. There’s nothing like learning sports and entertainment history for the next generation.
Sotheby to Auction Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant’s Rookie Jerseys
Sotheby’s is auctioning the roomie jerseys of two of the greatest basketball players of all time: Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.
Jordan and Bryant had a significant brother-little brother relationship. Their play style and winning mindset are identical.
Jordan’s first rookie jersey was worn in 1984, and he averaged 28.2 points per game that rookie season. He won Rookie of the Year. It was the beginning of a long, successful career. Jordan would win five NBA MVPs and six championships and be named Finals MVP for each.
Kobe Bryant’s first rookie jersey came during the 1996-97 season when he was just 18 years old. Compared to Jordan, he didn’t have immediate success in his first year, but he tasted success throughout his 20 seasons with the Lakers. He won five titles, was named Finals MVP twice (2009 and 2010), and was named 2008 NBA MVP.
The jerseys for Jordan and Bryant will be available for auction beginning on March 21.
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