NBA Executives: D"Angelo Russell A Potential "Star," Julius Randle A "Piece"

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After finding themselves in the lottery in each of the last two seasons, the Los Angeles Lakers believe they have come out with two future All-Stars in DAngelo Russell and Julius Randle.

Each player has had moments this season in which they have looked like they could fulfill their vast potential and Lakers fans everywhere are extremely excited about their future.

Some executives from around the NBA agree on one end, but are slightly unsure about the other. According to Ken Berger of CBS Sports, a group of polled executives see Russell as a potential star, but believe Randle is not on that level:

Among about a dozen rival executives informally polled about the Lakers building blocks of Russell and Randle, a consensus emerged: Russell is a potential star, while Randle is viewed as a piece or an energy guy.

Even though Russell is seemingly viewed as having more potential, many of the executives do realize that both players are extremely young and the Lakers probably wont know how good they will be until next season:

Several executives inserted the caveat that theyre barely old enough to vote and dont even have a full season on their resumes yet. They should know by the end of next season, one of them said.

Some may question how good Randle can ultimately become, but that will only motivate him even more. Randle is one of the hardest workers on the team and is constantly in the gym trying to improve. Even if his potential isnt as high, his work ethic will surely allow him to reach his peak.

If both Randle and Russell can reach their potential, along with Jordan Clarkson who wasnt brought up in this poll, the Lakers will have a great core to build around and should begin climbing back up the standings soon.

Source: http://www.lakersnation.com/nba-executives-dangelo-russell-a-potential-star-julius-randle-a-piece/2016/03/17/

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Avicii to Retire After 2016 Tour: "I Needed to Make a Change"

Avicii - Waiting For Love

Ive decided this 2016 run will be my last tour and last shows, the DJ writes on his website

Avicii will retire after this years tour, thanking fans and his team for letting me fulfill so many of my dreams.

I will continue to speak to my fans through it, but Ive decided this 2016 run will be my last tour and last shows, he wrote in a letter on his website. Lets make them go out with a bang!One part of me can never say never, I could be back but I wont be right back.

In the letter, the DJ explained that he was driving across the United States with his friends and his team two weeks ago where he realized that I needed to make a change that Id been struggling with for a while.

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My choices and career have never been driven by material things, although Im grateful for all the opportunities and comforts my success has availed me, he wrote. I know I am blessed to be able to travel all around the world and perform, but I have too little left for the life of a real person behind the artist.

Claiming his successful career has come with its hurdles, he admitted that there are a lot of things he wants to do but just doesnt have time to explore them.

Avicii, whose real name is Tim Bergling, also posted his new phone number, asking fans to bare with him: I might not be super quick to reply.

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The producer had his major breakthrough with his 2011 hit, Levels, working on other songs like Wake Me Up and Hey Brother.

He released two studio albums one in 2013 and one in 2016. Avicii was ranked third on DJ Magazines annual Top 100 DJs in 2012 and 2013 and was nominated twice for a Grammy.

Avicii has residences in Las Vegas and Ibiza set up for the spring and summer, and is set to play Electric Daisy Carnival U.K. in July.

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Source: http://www.thewrap.com/avicii-to-retire-after-2016-tour/

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Avicii Announces Retirement From Live Performances in Emotional Letter to Fans

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It seems Avicii is putting the performing aspect of his career behind him.

The popular electronic music DJ announced his retirement from live performances (at least for now) in an emotional letter addressed to fans on his website on Tuesday.

In the post, which begins, "Hello world, thank you for letting me fulfill so many of my dreams," the 26-year-old writes, "I know I am blessed to be able to travel all around the world and perform, but I have too little left for the life of a real person behind the artist."

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"I will however never let go of music," he continues. "But I"ve decided this 2016 run will be my last tour and last shows. Let"s make them go out with a bang!"

Ending the note with a glimmer of hope for fans, Avicii writes, "One part of me can never say never, I could be back... but I won"t be right back."

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While there"s certainly a melancholy sense of finality in the letter, Avicii has taken smaller breaks from performing before. In 2014, the musician opened up to Billboard about needing to take time off to recover from operations to have his appendix and gall bladder removed.

"Since my operation, I"d just been going and going," he said at the time. "I was dropping weight. I needed to take a break."

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Source: http://www.etonline.com/news/185533_avicii_retires_from_live_music_emotional_letter/

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Surveilance video shows Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski grab Breitbart reporter"s arm

TRUMP CAMPAIGN MANAGER COREY LEWANDOWSKI ARRESTED CHARGED Assault BATTERY REPORTER MICHELLE FIELDS
Mar 29, 2016

Donald Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski was charged on March 29 with simple battery after allegedly grabbing a reporter by the arm and pulling her during a campaign stop on March 8. Michelle Fields, the Breitbart reporter, was trying to ask Republican candidate Donald Trump a question at the time. Police in Jupiter, Florida released video of the incident, and Lewandowski has since turned himself in.

Video courtesy of the Jupiter Police Department

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article68800847.html

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Mischa Barton Dancing With The Stars Cha Cha Video Season 22 Week 2 3/28/16 #DWTS22

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Tonight on ABC the 12 celebrities returned to the Dancing With The Stars Ballroom for Latin Night. Mischa Barton & her professional dancer Artem Chigvintsev hit the dance floor and danced a Cha Cha to Pata Pata by Miriam Makeba. Did you watch tonights episode? If you missed it we have a full and detailed recap,right here for you.Did you miss any of tonights performance videos? If you did we have them all,right here for you!

The dancers will open the show with an exciting number to the song Shake That, by Samantha Jade featuring Pitbull, and then each celebrity will go on to perform a captivating and alluring Latin dance. At the end of evening, one couple will be eliminated from the ballroom competition.

Judges comments on Mischas DWTS Week 2Cha Cha:Bruno:I appreciate the fact that you tried to get into character, there was a lot of Cha Cha Cha there but it didnt fit.Carrie Ann:I like that I got to see more of your personality, my heart goes out to. You did so much better, but there was mistakes and you were offbeat.Len:Much more dance content, you were a bit off time, you loose focus. Just come out and give it a go.

Judges scores:Carrie Ann: 5 Len: 5 Bruno: 5 =TOTAL 15/30

Watch the video below and let us know what you think, do you agree with the judges comments? Do you think Mischadid enough to avoid eliminationtomorrow? Sound out in the comments and let us know your thoughts?

Source: http://www.celebdirtylaundry.com/2016/mischa-barton-dancing-with-the-stars-cha-cha-video-season-22-week-2-32816-dwts22/

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Prospect Primer: G Joshua Garnett, Stanford

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Packers.com presents "Prospect Primer," a video look at an assortment of draft-eligible players who attended the scouting combine in Indianapolis. G Joshua Garnett became the first player in Stanford history to win the Outland Trophy as the nations top interior lineman, and received All-America honors from virtually every major publication.

Source: http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/Top-plays-TE-Jared-Cooks-NFL-highlights/55a2eb13-26bd-4277-9ddf-ae5aad659cda

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