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Philadelphia 76ers Star Paul George Wants Media Out Of Locker Rooms

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Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George wants media out of locker rooms because of their wandering eyes. He’s the latest player to speak out on the matter.

Media and reporters being allowed in locker rooms has been a hot topic lately. Jason and Travis Kelce recently addressed it on their New Heights podcast and it has been an issue for a long time. You can’t blame these athletes! It would be really weird to have people in the locker room with cameras while you (or your teammates) might be naked. Now, players, including Paul George, are starting to speak out.

Paul George Wants Media Out Of Locker Rooms

I’ve always thought it’s strange that reporters and cameras are allowed in locker rooms. What if they get something they shouldn’t on camera? What if they’re a creep trying to get a look? All are common and could happen! People are weird! It turns out this is an issue for athletes and they’re trying to put an end to it.

According to TMZ, Paul George discussed the topic on his Podcast P with Paul George podcast this week. He says he agrees with NFL players who want to rid themselves of media members in the area where they shower. Seriously, think about how often you see interviews with athletes at their locker and they’re shirtless or in a towel. It happens all the time! What’s the point of having a room intended for press conferences with a podium if you’re going to come into the locker room to ask questions? Doesn’t it defeat the purpose? It seems like it’s a bit outdated and no longer necessary. Maybe once upon a time it was necessary for access to the players but today they are incredibly accessible.

Paul George says he believes some reporters have looked at his and his teammates’ private parts while conducting their interviews and such, per TMZ. According to TMZ he said, “I would say majority of the locker room, bro, they’re naked [when reporters come in]. Like, we’re in towels. We’re naked. We just got out the shower. And then you have these reporters in there and, like, they’re not staring at a wall, you know what I mean? They’re looking at us.” It does seem like a lot of issues can happen with reporters in locker rooms. They could be looking like Paul George pointed out. Or if your towel slips what if they accuse you of flashing? There’s just no real benefits of allowing them in the locker room. He even pointed out one reporter in Washington who was known for this type of behavior and looking at the athletes in their towels or while they’re changing. That would be a major problem! He also went on to accuse reporters of eavesdropping on players’ private conversations which is another issue.

Hopefully all of the attention on this issue will lead to some changes soon.

Cort Freeman was born and raised in Metro Detroit. He was named Clarkston High School 2009 Class Clown 13 years after graduating. Totally normal thing to happen. That’s thanks to his time spent as an Intern at Comedy Central and Social Media Correspondent for The Colbert Report. Cort has done comedy across the country, both standing up and sitting down. When he’s not trying to make you laugh on-air and online, he’s probably at home enjoying his favorite shows like Seinfeld, South Park, and The Office. He’s also totally uncomfortable writing about himself in the third person. Cort enjoys writing about comedy, food, sports, and entertainment. So, basically anything and everything.

5 Greatest Basketball Movies Of All-Time

March Madness is in full swing and we’re celebrating with the 5 greatest basketball movies of all-time. There have been some great ones, but which ones will make the cut?

Let’s dive in to a list of the greatest basketball movies that Hollywood has given us. Sure, there were some duds but some of the best sports movies ever were basketball movies!

5 Greatest Basketball Movies Of All-Time

Look, this was tough to make. Undoubtedly, this is going to start a debate. I could only pick 5 of the best of the best, which means some great basketball flicks are going to get left out. Yes, your favorite could end up not making the list–but that doesn’t mean it isn’t great! It’s hard to take all those movies and whittle it down to only 5. So, please let us know if we forgot your favorite and we can consider adding it to the list next time.

Honorable mentions include The Way Back starring Ben Affleck. That was a great, and emotional movie. It shows the power basketball, or any sport, can have on people. Additionally, classics like Glory Road, Like Mike, He Got Game, and White Men Can’t Jump won’t be found on the list. Likewise, BASEketball won’t make the list because it’s not entirely a basketball movie. Expect to see it on a future Best Hybrid Sports Movies list. Do they deserve to be? Absolutely! However, they didn’t make the list of my personal favorites. They’re probably on yours!

Recently, we celebrated the start of baseball season with a list of the 5 greatest baseball movies of all-time. That was another fantastic list that was hard to narrow down to only 5. However, I feel like this list is more of a challenge. It would be easy to name 5 great golf movies–there aren’t many of them! Unfortunately, you can’t say the same about basketball movies.

Check out the list below! Did we miss your favorite basketball movie? Let us know! Here are the 5 we ended up with at the end. Of course, just like in March Madness there are some crazy upsets and Cinderella stories.

The Best Basketball Movies Ever Made

  • Space Jam

    The original Space Jam is one of the best movies of all-time, let alone basketball movies. It’s a great combination of live action and animation. It stars Michael Jordan in one of his very few acting roles, and he does a good enough job! However, the stars of the movie are the Looney Tunes. Bugs Bunny and the gang are hilarious. Bill Murray and Wayne Knight have stellar cameos, as do some other NBA stars of the 90s. The sequel will not make the list.

  • Coach Carter

    Coach Carter is a powerful movie. It was an instant classic. The movie stars Samuel L. Jackson, Rick Gonzalez, and Channing Tatum. At first, you feel like Coach Carter is the worst kind of Coach, before you realize his greatness and how he’s exactly what those players needed. As a former high school athlete, it was a relatable movie. One of the best for sure.

  • Hustle

    You might have a problem with Hustle making the list. That’s understandable. However, you’ve got to give Adam Sandler credit here. He did a fantastic job in a more serious role while being able to deliver laughs. It ended up being an excellent movie, and I’m keeping it on the list!

  • Semi-Pro

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    Semi-Pro is hilarious and Will Ferrell gives a phenomenal performance as a basketball player/coach/owner. He does it in the style that only Will Ferrell could pull off. The Flint Tropics uniform remains a Halloween staple to this day. You’ll always see at least one at the party. It’s different than most other basketball movies, but in a good way.

  • Hoosiers

    Another classic. I felt bad not having this one on the list. Is it my personal favorite? No. I can admit it is not. However, it simply had to make the list of the best basketball movies. I would have been ripped apart if it wasn’t included. I already feel bad enough for not including White Men Can’t Jump and He Got Game. One of those had to make the list!

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