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Los Angeles Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
NBA, the Sequel: Dylan Harper, son of ex-Lakers guard Ron Harper, joins jam-packed second-gen fraternity
Second-generation NBA players are plentiful, and why not? Dads can pass down their height, dedication and athleticism. Dad's handsome compensation can afford a son the opportunity to follow in his footsteps. And Dad's drive can serve as a road map. Dylan Harper, the second pick in the NBA Draft on Wednesday, is the latest budding star whose father was decorated before him. Ron Harper capped a 15-year NBA career by winning five NBA championships in his last six seasons, back-to-back titles with the Lakers in 2000 and 2001 following three with the Chicago Bulls in 1996, '97 and '98. Dylan, a 6-foot-5 guard out of Rutgers, was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs. His brother, Ron Harper Jr., also is in the NBA, having played in 11 games for the Detroit Pistons and Toronto Raptors the last three years. In any other sport, the progeny of a former star player ascending to the highest level would be especially noteworthy. That Ron Harper's sons are on the cusp of similar careers as their dad was nothing out of the ordinary. LeBron James and his oldest son Bronny famously became the first father-son duo to take the court at the same time in the Lakers' season opener last October. But that is just one of the many dynamics of a son choosing the same career path to the NBA as his dad. The phenomenon goes back a long way. Two sons of Minneapolis Lakers legend George Mikan — a five-time All-NBA center in the early 1950s — were drafted into the NBA, with one, Larry, playing 53 games in 1970-71. During a 15-year career that ended in 1964, Hall of Fame center Dolph Shayes averaged 18.5 points and 12.1 rebounds a game. His son, Danny Shayes, outdid dad in career longevity, playing 18 years through 1999 for seven teams, including a short stint with the Lakers. Butch Van Breda Kolff played four seasons in the 1940s and in 1976 his son, Jan, became the first player to face a team coached by his father when Jan played for the New York Nets while Butch coached the New Orleans Jazz. Butch also coached the Lakers to the NBA Finals in 1968 and '69, where they lost to the Boston Celtics both times. Other sons who faced teams coached by their fathers — who also played in the NBA — include Mike Dunleavy Jr. and Sr., Coby and George Karl, and Austin and Doc Rivers. Austin Rivers also became the first to play for his father in an NBA game when he was traded to the Clippers in 2015. At first, he wasn't thrilled when his dad called to alert him of the proposed deal. 'He called me up and he asked me if 'this was something you might be interested in because we need you,' ' Austin said at his introductory news conference. 'When I heard that, it was one of those things where I just kind of had to think, take a day to myself and be like, 'Could this work?' 'And it does, just because of the relationship I have with him. It's already kind of basketball oriented … It's not so much like father-son. It's just kind of like coach-player and then off the court, we deal with that a different way.' Sons who achieved more than their father abound. Dell Curry was no slouch, averaging 11.7 points and earning $19.8 million over a 16-year NBA career that ended in 2002. One son, Seth, is in his 11th season, having averaged 10 points while earning $45 million. Dell's other son, Stephen, is a certain Hall of Famer, recognized as perhaps the best pure shooter in history. He's led the Golden State Warriors to four NBA titles while averaging 24.4 points and earning $357.8 million over 16 seasons. Klay Thompson was a teammate of Steph Curry on all four Warriors championship teams, and he's averaged 19.1 points while earning $268.8 million over 12 seasons. That easily eclipses the exploits of his loquacious father, Mychal Thompson, who won two titles with the Lakers before becoming a broadcaster with the team as well as a radio personality. The list of father-son duos is too long to mention them all. Here are a handful. Three sons of Hall of Fame guard Rick Barry played in the NBA, with Brent enjoying the most success. UCLA product Mike Bibby outdid his dad by playing 14 years to Henry's nine. Kevin Love outplayed his father, but Stan Love's association with the Beach Boys stood out. The father-son combos include a host of juniors in addition to the Harpers and Dunleavys, among them the Larry Drews, the Patrick Ewings, the Rich Dumases, the Matt Guokases, the Tim Hardaways, the Gerald Hendersons, the Jaren Jacksons, the John Lucases, the Wes Matthews, the Larry Nances, the Gary Paytons, the James Paxsons, the Scottie Pippins, Glen Rice, Glenn Robinson, the Wally Szczerbiaks, the Gary Trents and the Duane Washingtons. And, of course, there are more Lakers ties. Luke Walton matched his father with two NBA championships and also coached the Lakers, but couldn't attain the cult status of Bill Walton, a UCLA legend whose quirky, outsized personality transcended his achievements on the court. The former Laker who did indeed transcend not only his father's career but that of nearly every player who lived was Kobe Bryant. His father, Joe (Jellybean) Bryant, died last July, four years after his son tragically died in a helicopter crash that also took the lives of his daughter, Gianna, and seven others. The fractious relationship between Kobe and his father is well-chronicled, and they rarely spoke after Kobe married his wife, Vanessa. Dylan Harper's relationship with his father is stronger, although Ron Harper divorced Dylan's mother in 2012. She raised her two sons and a daughter as a single mom who also happened to coach high school basketball and run a travel program. Maria Harper, a former Division I player at the University of New Orleans, was an assistant boys' coach when her sons played at Don Bosco Prep in New Jersey. 'She was hard but loving,' Dylan told the Athletic in 2023. 'She wasn't just tough on me, either. Everyone got a little bit of it.' Ron Sr. moved near his ex-wife in 2007. Yet he pointed recruiters to Maria when Dylan was being wooed by colleges, he pointed recruiters to Maria. 'Don't get me wrong, I'm proud of him, but I don't want this to be about me,' he said at the time. Yet like any father, Ron Sr. was proud of his son's accomplishments. 'When Dylan was 5 years old, I told people he was going to be really good,' he said. 'He reminded me of me.' Dylan Harper might exceed his father's accomplishments in the way that Bryant and Curry did, or fail to do so. In addition to winning five titles, Ron Harper averaged 13.8 points and 3.9 assists in 1,009 NBA games. Either way, Dylan is about to join a lengthy list of players whose fathers blazed a trail they followed.
The Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Stranded at sea for five days with no plumbing: Netflix tells the inside story of infamous ‘Poop Cruise'
The story of a nightmare cruise that got stuck at sea with passengers reportedly fighting over food amidst raw sewage has just dropped on Netflix. Trainwreck: Poop Cruise tells the fateful story of the 14-storey Carnival Triumph cruise that was stranded for five days in the Gulf of Mexico in 2013 with 4,000 plus passengers and crew on board. The 'luxury cruise' was meant to be a four-day round trip from Galveston in Texas to Cozumel in Mexico, but an engine room fire destroyed electrical cables that supplied the entire ship, leaving the vessel with no power, refrigeration, lighting, air-conditioning or – worst of all – flushing toilets. Archive news footage and witness testimonies from passengers and crew expose the gruelling reality of a situation in which the cruise director, Jan, resorted to instructing passengers over the PA system to defecate in plastic bags. Passengers on board the ship told of carpets soaked in urine and having to sleep in tents on the deck. Reports emerged of passengers having to queue for hours for cold onion and cucumber sandwiches and fights breaking out over dwindling supplies. Speaking to CNN at the time of the incident, passenger Ann Barlow said: 'It's disgusting. It's the worst thing ever', while her husband Toby told the news channel there is 'sewage running down the walls and floors'. Passengers cheered and the ship's horn sounded as the 272 metre-long cruise ship finally docked at the Alabama cruise terminal in Mobile after five days at sea, a process that took six hours. The president and CEO of Carnival Cruise Line, Gerry Cahilll, apologised profusely to the passengers for the ordeal. All passengers received a full refund, transportation expenses, reimbursement for some of the in-cruise purchases and an additional $500 compensation.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Makeup artist helps bride's mother regain confidence by covering her eye bruises, winning hearts online: Watch
Makeup is more than just beautifying one's facial features for glam. It's also empowering, letting people feel like themselves again and regaining confidence. This holistic philosophy was beautifully reflected in a viral Instagram video of a MUA (make-up artist) posted on March 6, which has gathered much love among netizens, garnering over 3 million likes. The technique the MUA used is colour correcting.(Instagram) Makeup artist Nikki Fraser Lemon helped Jan, who suffered a horrible fall just before her daughter's wedding, resulting in dark purple bruising under her eyes and a local hematoma on her forehead. For every mother, a child's wedding is one of life's most anticipated milestones, a moment where looking and feeling your best isn't just for yourself, but for your children too. But this unexpected injury left Jan feeling disheartened, unsure of how it would affect even her daughter on the big day. Which makeup technique did the MUA use to hide the bruises? This is one of the examples that shows the potential of makeup and how the right techniques can help neutralise any uneven skin barrier or tones. In this case, she rectified the dark eye bruises with the help of a colour corrector. For the uninitiated, colour correctors are tinted makeup products that help balance or cancel out certain specific skin tones, like hyperpigmentation or bruises. It uses a lot of colour theory to help even out the skin colour, concealing any discolouration. Colour corrector is added at the base, before foundation. Nikki did the same for Jan's makeup. Nikki explained, 'I counteracted the bruising on her upper eye, correcting and then also using warm tones for the eye shadow. Colour corrected under the eye with yellow first to first counteract the blues and purples, and then added a very peachy, almost orange corrector to cover even more and layered even more a few times with corrector. I used an aerosol foundation that won't disturb the colour corrector work underneath and then brightened with concealer. I blended a lot with using very soft brushes, trying not to disturb the skin, so we didn't want the skin to look patchy or dry." The makeup artist used aerosol makeup, also known as airbrush foundation, as it is lightweight and doesn't require repetitive strokes with sponges or brushes. This was helpful for Jan, as it wouldn't disturb the colour corrector work underneath. How did the internet react? The comment section buzzed with inspired reactions about Jan's transformation, while also appreciating the technical brilliance of the makeup technique and the MUA's skills. An Instagram user pointed out the core principle behind the makeup technique of colour correcting that was used to cover the bruises. They lauded, 'This is colour theory at its finest. A true artist." Another person commented on how important the transformation must have been for Jan and her daughter, saving the day, saying,'Not only did you make this woman feel better, but the bride too. I would not be able to enjoy my wedding when every time I looked at my mama she was all bruised up 🥺' A third user echoed a similar sentiment, appreciating the MUA's skill and sharing, 'I'm sure this made her year! You are a miracle worker👏🙌' Makeup is an art that needs precision, sharp mastery, and this example proves it. As one user appreciated the MUA and wrote, "This is a mastering of your craft that is just wildly impressive, it's also using it in such a beautiful, significant way! I hope you're proud of yourself!!!! You did so good. She so gorgeous." ALSO READ: Want your makeup to look flawless? 6 techniques for a long-lasting base that won't budge
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Huge pop star unrecognisable in rarely seen childhood snap
A sweet throwback snap of a bowl-cut boy with a cheeky grin has left fans stunned – because that innocent smile belongs to none other than pop icon Robbie Williams. With his wide grin, rosy cheeks and signature 70s bowl cut, the cute kid in this rarely seen childhood photo is almost impossible to recognise today. But despite humble beginnings, he would grow up to become one of Britain's biggest pop stars — loved by the nation for his charisma, chaos, and cheeky charm. Born Robert Peter Williams in 1974, the future star spent his early years in Burslem, a suburb of Stoke-on-Trent. Recognise his cheeky grin yet? Yes, it's none other than Robbie Williams - many years pre-Take That fame. He may have been all smiles for the camera, but Robbie's upbringing was far from easy. In a 2022 podcast, he described his childhood as one of 'absolute poverty,' while praising Jan for doing everything she could to give him and Sally the best start — from running a coffee shop to a florist. That resilience left a deep impression. 'My mum is the pillar of strength that has kept me sane throughout my mad life,' he's said. Robbie's parents, Peter and Jan, divorced when he was just three, and he remained with his mum and half-sister Sally. 'What she managed to do by herself as a single parent raising two kids was nothing short of miraculous,' he later said. Though he would go on to achieve global fame, the singer never forgot his roots. 'I love where I'm from. I love my people, I love my tribe, I love the sense of humour.' As a young boy, Robbie dreamed of playing for his beloved Port Vale Football Club, though he admitted he was 'never good enough to be a pro.' At school, he struggled too: Failing most of his GCSEs, he later discovered he is neurodivergent, with dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia. 'I just thought I was dumb,' he said. But instead of letting it hold him back, he used it to propel him even further, 'It was the most important bit of fuel I ever got.' It was on stage, not in the classroom, that he first found a sense of value - starring in school plays like Oliver! and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. 'I remember the overwhelming feeling of euphoria when I got an ovation. It blew my mind to be valued for something.' That love of performance ran in the family. His father, Pete Conway, was a comic and singer who regularly performed with Robbie on tour. 'My dad was, and is, my hero,' he once said. 'I wanted to be him, sing like him, tell jokes like him.' The pair toured together for over a decade, until Pete's Parkinson's diagnosis made it too difficult. 'He won't be able to do it with me anymore and that saddens me.' But Robbie's big break came at age 16, when a letter from Jan led to an audition for a boyband. After a lacklustre performance, he left the room - but before making his exit, he shot manager Nigel Martin-Smith a cheeky wink. 'So if it wasn't for that wink, none of this would exist,' he later said. That wink earned him a spot in Take That … and the rest is history.
The Star
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Finding yourselves in a gloriously stressful sci-fi adventure
What are the events that made you who you are? Do you fixate on the contingencies, or the ostensible hand of fate that drove you to this particular place in space-time? How do you make sense of your regrets, your self-justifications, your burdens, your excuses? The Alters is a game about a man physically confronted with such questions. To survive on a remote planet, he must learn to live with the other selves he might have been, radically different incarnations who share Jan Dolski's exact DNA but have their own personalities and talents. After beginning in a cliche fashion, the latest effort by 11 Bit Studios, the Polish developer behind Frostpunk and This War Of Mine , blossoms into an extraordinary survival game that explores miscommunication, human fallibility and conflicting motivations. At the start, Jan finds himself the sole survivor of a space mining expedition on the behalf of Ally Corp. Soon after exiting his lifepod, he discovers a deposit of 'rapidium', the most valuable substance in the universe yet one whose properties are scarcely understood. Then, upon returning to his ship, Jan learns he is in imminent danger: The radiance of a too-close star will soon char him into ash. Heeding the instructions from a colleague on Earth, Jan also discovers the most personal information imaginable on the ship's quantum computer: a form of searchable memories that chart all the pivotal decisions that led him to enlist in Ally Corp's space mission. Rushed for time but lacking the technical know-how to get his ship moving, Jan initiates a branching procedure on the computer that allows him to select an alternative life path. Using the rapidium, which is known to hasten organic growth, he births another self in the ship's medical wing, known as 'the womb'. But Jan Dolski, the technician, is far from enthusiastic when he realises what's going on. He resents Jan Dolski, the builder. For his life choices. For using him as a means to an end. To escape the fatal starlight, Jan must gather resources that can be converted into food, fuel and building materials. Doing so entails exploring the outside terrain for resource deposits, then setting up mining stations and powering them via pylons to the ship. The environmental design is excellent, and wiring up a far-flung deposit can feel as satisfying as taking down a nemesis in another game. But there is only so much that can be crammed into a space day. You have to be ruthlessly efficient, lest you find yourself, as I did at various points, having to backtrack several days to get things on track. Fair warning: The Alters will let you fall on your face. By contrast with so many games that urge perfectionism – high scores, low times, no-hit runs, etc – it wants you to embrace your errors and remember that out of mistakes, good things can happen. 'What was really important for us was to create the life of Jan Dolski from our own experiences and our own loaded questions,' the game's director, Tomasz Kisilewicz, told me. Early in the game's five-year development cycle at 11 Bit Studios, the developers were polled internally about the what-ifs that have haunted them. 'For one person, it's 'What if I never left my hometown?' For somebody else, 'What if I took this business opportunity or didn't drop out of college?'' Kisilewicz said. The most emotional ones, he said, were about relationships. ''What if I proposed?'' By the third act, I had created four other alters to assist Jan: a biologist, a scientist, a refinery operator and a miner. (Other options include a doctor, guard, worker and shrink.) Aside from the refiner – a laid-back, wellness-oriented guy – the others are prickly in their own way. Try as I might, I couldn't help but court their animosity when I irked them with my conversational choices or decisions. The feelings of tension were mutual. Oh, how I shuddered inside whenever I heard some variation of 'Jan, got a moment?' while immersed in some time-sensitive task. Rarely has a game filled my head with duties that felt so pressing. At almost any given moment, there is something to fret over: Is there enough inventory space? Are there enough resources to build? Is the ship adequately protected against radiation? Is there enough food? Are there enough repair kits to fix things on the ship? During our conversation, I told Kisilewicz that I was especially impressed with the adversaries Jan encounters that aren't hostile-minded aliens. There are spatial anomalies that float in the air like astral jellyfish, irradiating Jan if he comes into contact – or, in their most fearsome form, causing time to speed up if he remains in their vicinity. Kisilewicz explained that those who worked on The Alters refrained from trying to devise large-scale combat scenarios for practical reasons: the game had a small development team. They also didn't want to detract from the personal story they wanted to tell. Along with CD Projekt Red, the makers of The Witcher games and Cyberpunk 2077 , 11 Bit Studios has helped catapult Poland into the vanguard of the gaming industry. Kisilewicz was clear-minded about the country's particular cultural influence on The Alters. 'It brings this Polish flavour of touching tough things and not shying away from bad endings, from bad outcomes,' he said. The Alters is a first-class resource management game that I found rewardingly stressful to play. This is not a game where the good, bad and neutral conversation options are signposted. Some alters may react negatively to a gesture of empathy or curiosity. Sometimes there aren't any good choices. Jan's journey is marked by pressing ethical concerns. They invite players to reflect on their own priorities, and to ponder what we owe others and what we owe ourselves. – ©2025 The New York Times Company (The Alters was reviewed on the PlayStation 5. It is also available on the PC and Xbox Series X|S.) This article originally appeared in The New York Times.
