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Photo: Instagram/J.J. Watt Future NFL Hall of Famer J.J. Watt responded to NBA player Austin Rivers ' claim that 30 NBA players could transition to the NFL, sparking a social media exchange between the two athletes. Rivers, speaking on "The Pat McAfee Show," suggested that while NBA players could excel in football, the reverse wouldn't hold true. Watt, catching wind of Rivers' comments, took to social media to sarcastically remark, "You don't have a job in either right now, go head and try it." Photo: Instagram/J.J. Watt However, Rivers defended his stance, citing examples of NBA players he believes could succeed in the NFL, including Anthony Edwards , LeBron James , Zion Williamson , and Derrick Rose . He clarified that his comments weren't meant to disrespect Watt, acknowledging Watt's football legacy. Rivers, who last played with the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2022-23 NBA season, hasn't pursued football professionally. “I can take 3...

Photo: Instagram/Austin Rivers Austin Rivers passionately responded to JJ Redick's pointed criticism of Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers in a recent exchange of words between former LA Clippers players. The dispute unfolded during a segment on ESPN's First Take, where Redick expressed frustration with what he perceived as Doc's tendency to make excuses and lack of accountability. Austin Rivers, Doc's son and a former teammate of Redick with the Clippers, didn't hold back in his rebuttal. During an NBA Today segment, he defended his father's accountability, asserting that Doc is consistently held responsible for the team's performance. Photo: Instagram/Austin Rivers Austin countered Redick's claims by referencing instances where Doc was let go, such as the 3-1 lead against the Denver Nuggets in the bubble and last year's playoff loss to the Celtics. The exchange took a personal turn as Austin Rivers shifted the focus to Redick's own perform...

Photo: Instagram/Austin Rivers   Former NBA forward Stephen Jackson vehemently responded to comments made by free agent guard Austin Rivers in a recent social media exchange, expressing reservations about Bronny James playing alongside his father, LeBron James , in the NBA. In a comment on a Sideline Sports Instagram post, Jackson dismissed Rivers, saying, "Difference is you trash, Bronny not. You can't compare to him scrub." He continued, "And your daddy not LeBron. Shut up." Rivers, speaking to ESPN's Malika Andrews on NBA Today, voiced concerns about the potential scrutiny Bronny might face if he played alongside his father, drawing parallels to his own experience playing for his father, then-Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers . Photo: Instagram/Bronny James While Rivers emphasized his desire to see Bronny on a contending team, Jackson, seemingly protective of the young player, saw fit to challenge Rivers' remarks. The debate centers around w...