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SALT LAKE CITY — LeBron James makes a ridiculous no-look nutmeg pass, and Conor McGregor goes after Floyd Mayweather again. More fun stories from the world of sports in today’s From Left Field.
LeBron makes amazing no-look nutmeg pass vs. Twolves
It’s pretty safe to say Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James is the best overall player in the NBA. King James dominates on a nightly basis with his dunks, points and defense.
James has always been a great passer of the basketball, but on Tuesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves, LeBron displayed a stunning pass that's reminding all of us he’s arguably the best passer in the league.
During the second quarter of the game, James sent a no-look pass through the legs of Twolves guard Andrew Wiggins and to Derrick Williams who laid it up.
OK, even for @KingJames this is pretty incredible, full-throttle and going five-hole on Wiggins. pic.twitter.com/B50GrK2Afx — Joe Gabriele (@CavsJoeG) February 15, 2017
> [\#LeBronJames](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LeBronJames?src=hash) doing [@KingJames](https://twitter.com/KingJames) things [pic.twitter.com/Q6Ru12jpev](https://t.co/Q6Ru12jpev) > > — Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) [February 15, 2017](https://twitter.com/cavs/status/831682299368349696)
Poor Wiggins.
It took a second for the crowd to realize what James did, but after the replay aired both in the arena (as well as on TV), fans could appreciate the amazing play.
No matter if you are a Cavaliers fans or not, you must give props to the greatness that LeBron James displays most game nights.
With a fight deal reportedly closer than ever, Conor McGregor goes after Floyd Mayweather Jr. again
For months, reports of a potential boxing match between UFC’s Conor McGregor and retired boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. have been gaining momentum.
Whether you believe the younger McGregor would destroy Mayweather, or believe “Money May" would teach Conor a sweet science lesson, the fight hype is real and isn’t going away anytime soon.
On Tuesday, Mayweather sent out a message to his fans, shutting down rumors that a deal for the fight was done.
pic.twitter.com/r0QhGkg76b — Floyd Mayweather (@FloydMayweather) February 14, 2017
A short time later, McGregor took to Twitter to respond/troll Mayweather.
I am in Las Vegas. Floyd has retired on my arrival. pic.twitter.com/z9EcxBJaDr — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) February 15, 2017
This is what happens when two big-time trash talkers talk trash about each another.
What might have been speculation for months may turn into reality soon. ESPN reported Tuesday night the Nevada State Athletic Commission are aware of active conversations between the camps of McGregor and Mayweather to make the fight happen.
Let’s be honest, this back-and-forth smack talk between Mayweather and McGregor could be all a strategy to continue hyping up the potential, perhaps inevitable, fight. But still, it’s entertaining to see these two egos go at each other.
