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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brooklyn-nets">Brooklyn Nets</a></strong> seem to be offering a more attractive environment than other franchises like the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/charlotte-hornets">Charlotte Hornets</a></strong>, who recently lost a player to the Nets. The guard accepted less money to leave Charlotte, not because they had little money, but because he wanted to play for the Nets.</p>



<p>However, not all new signs aspire to start with the Brooklyn Nets in the upcoming 2023-2024 season <strong>some just want a place where they can learn new things</strong> and enjoy a new culture.</p>


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<p>Since the big names left Brooklyn, <strong>things have been improving for the franchise.</strong> They no longer depend on three or four players, and the team is building from the bottom up with a young core and an experienced bench.</p>



<h2>Who was the guard who turned down an offer from the Hornets?</h2>



<p>According to Erik Slater and Mike Scotto, <strong>the player who recently left the Charlotte Hornets was Dennis Smith Jr.</strong> According to reports, he would have accepted less money to play for the Brooklyn Nets. But it’s not about the money Smith Jr. <strong>aspires to play more minutes with the Nets, something that he couldn’t do in Charlotte.</strong></p>



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<p>Smith Jr. was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in 2017. He then played for the New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers">Portland Trail Blazers</a>,</strong> and Charlotte Hornets before signing with the Nets. He has yet to play in a playoff game.</p>


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<p>It’s not a secret that the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA</strong></a> is the rich and famous’ favorite league. They never missthe chance to witness the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/The-15-Greatest-NBA-Players-of-All-Time-20200329-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">greatest players </a>in the world</strong> going at each other, especially come <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/2021-nba-playoffs-key-dates-format-bracket-tv-schedule-20210520-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">playoff</a> time.</strong></p>
<p>For years, <strong>J-Cole</strong> has been one of the most popular figures around the league. Not only he’s friends with multiple stars but also he’s a huge hoops fan and even participated in the league’s celebrity All-Star Game.</p>
<p>That’s why it wasn’t surprising to see him name-dropping players like <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/golden-state-warriors-t101550" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stephen Curry</a> or<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/lebron-james-t92259" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> LeBron James</a> </strong>in his long-awaited album<em><strong> ‘The Off-Season’</strong></em>. Little did he know that he would be jinxing them. How’s that? Let’s see…</p>
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<h2>The J-Cole NBA Curse: A Breakdown</h2>
<h2>Dennis Smith Jr</h2>
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<p><strong>Lyric:</strong><em> “Now I’m at the Garden sittin’ half-court watchin’ Jr catch if off the backboard”</em><br> <strong>Song: </strong>Amari<br> <strong>Season Outcome: </strong>Traded, missed playoffs</p>
<p>Well, it’s clear that<strong> Dennis Smith Jr </strong>and J-Cole are good friends. In fact, Smith used him as a prop in the 2019 All-Star Dunk Contest. There’s no other reason for J-Cole to name-drop Smith, as his career in the NBA has been a failure.</p>
<p>More than that, the worst part of this lyric is that Smith isn’t even going to be in the Garden anymore, as he was traded to the <strong>Detroit Pistons. </strong>Unsurprisingly, he didn’t make much of an impact there either.</p>
<h2>Stephen Curry</h2>
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<p><strong>Lyric:</strong> <em>“And they got the O’s off, you reach, ni**a uppin’ like Steph”</em><br> <strong>Song: </strong>95 South<br> <strong>Season Outcome:</strong> Lost in the Play-in tournament, missed playoffs</p>
<p><strong>Stephen Curry</strong> went completely nuclear this season. He was the hottest scorer in the league and there simply was no stopping him. As for the rest of his team, well, I guess it’s a whole different story.</p>
<p>The <strong>Golden State Warriors </strong>lost both play-in tournament games and didn’t make the playoffs despite finishing the season as the 8th seed. Steph was stellar as per usual but it just wasn’t enough.</p>
<h2>Ja Morant</h2>
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<p><strong>Lyric:<em> </em></strong><em>“Ja Morant, I’m on my Grizzly”</em><br> <strong>Song: </strong>My Life<br> <strong>Season Outcome:</strong>First-round loss in the playoffs</p>
<p><strong>Ja Morant</strong> made great strides this season and proved to the world that he’s one of the most exciting and competitive players to watch in the league right now. He was, in fact, on his Grizzly throughout the season.</p>
<p>Nonetheless, the<strong> Memphis Grizzlies</strong>‘ overachieving season came to an early end when they met the NBA-best Utah Jazz in the first round of the playoffs. After taking the first game on the road, they lost 4 straight and were sent home.</p>
<h2>Russell Westbrook</h2>
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<p><strong>Lyric: </strong><em>“Kill’em on a song walk up to the booth, do the Wesbtrook rock-a-baby”</em><br> <strong>Song: </strong>Amari<br> <strong>Season Outcome:</strong>First-round loss in the playoffs</p>
<p>Once again, <strong>Russell Westbrook </strong>had a historically great season. He became the league’s all-time leader in triple-doubles and willed his team into playoff contention after a terrible start of the year.</p>
<p>Sadly, Westbrook’s numbers weren’t enough to lift the Washington Wizards past the <strong>Philadelphia 76ers</strong> in the first round. He was banged up and they never truly stood a chance against them.</p>
<h2>LeBron James</h2>
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<p><strong>Lyric:</strong><em> “Can’t leave the game yet, feel like LeBron”</em><br> <strong>Song:</strong> 100 Mil<br> <strong>Season Outcome:</strong> First-round loss in the playoffs</p>
<p><strong>LeBron James</strong> is far from done in this league. Just like J-Cole said in 100 Mil, he can’t leave the game yet. He proved it by being an MVP candidate before suffering a high ankle injury that kept him on the shelf for months.</p>
<p>Not only was James clearly hurt when he was able to come back but also the<strong> Los Angeles Lakers </strong>couldn’t beat the Phoenix Suns in the first round. That was the first time that LeBron James is sent home in the first round of the playoffs. Huge jinx.</p>
<h2>Damian Lillard</h2>
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<p><strong>Lyric:</strong> <em>“Ain’t nothing I want more”</em><br> <strong>Song: </strong>Postgame interview sampled<br> <strong>Season Outcome: </strong>First-round loss in the playoffs</p>
<p>And last but not least, we find Damian Lillard, whose postgame interview was sampled in the record. We all know Lillard is a fierce competitor and that he’s able to carry his team into the playoffs but that hasn’t translated into much success at that stage.</p>
<p>The <strong>Portland Trail Blazers</strong> underperformed when it mattered the most – again – and now they don’t even have a coach. Lillard and company couldn’t beat the Denver Nuggets and thus the J-Cole curse was complete.</p>


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