Non-Linear Single-Shot Film Iravin Nizhal Takes Indian Filmmaking to a Whole New League

NY Weekly Staff on November 22, 2022

Fifty-nine settings, 300 actors, 150 technicians, countless costume and makeup changes, 90 days of rehearsal, and a story that spans 50 years–Iravin Nizhal, the world’s first non-linear single-shot film, is truly a colossal undertaking for Indian cinema, making a statement in the entertainment industry as it delivers unrivaled choreography and storytelling seamlessly blended into one single take. No cuts, no fillers, just pure talent and artistry taking filmmaking to a whole new level.

Written by R. Parthiban, who also played the protagonist in the story, Iravin Nizhal is set to be an official entry to the Oscars. Parthiban is a three-time winner in the Indian National Film Awards, has acted in over 72 films, directed 15, and produced 12. He is a leading visionary among the rising filmmakers in India, championing culturally-rooted stories to the spotlight. 

The conception of Iravin Nizhal has been nothing but easy, from choreographing the actors, training the crew, and ensuring that all performances are perfect for one take. In its continuous line of scenes, a story unfolds and follows the events of the protagonist’s life. The one-shot film includes scenes under different weather conditions, lighting, musical scores, and diverse technological aspects, but the crew pulled off a narrative that perfectly depicts the social and historical value it wanted to communicate to viewers.

The film’s musical scores were arranged by Academy Award Winner AR Rahman, widely recognized for his work in Slumdog Millionaire, and was awarded “Padma Bhushan,” the Indian nation’s third-highest civilian award. Among the sound crew is Craig Mann, who won an Academy Award for Best Sound Mixing in the film Whiplash. Also with them is VFX supervisor Cottalango Leon, an Indian-American computer graphics technician who won a joint Academy Award and technical achievement in 2016. With his award-winning team, Parthiban was confident that Iravin Nizhal would be a success despite the challenges they went through.

Non-linear single-shot films are not often explored in Indian cinema because of their complexities. Even the cast of Iravin Nizhal confessed that despite countless rehearsals, there were still some unprecedented moments during the shoot that forced them to use their creativity and improvise so as not to compromise the shot. But after many takes, they achieved what is now celebrated as a new beacon in Bollywood and are ready to take on the international stage.

With thousands of films released to audiences every year, not to mention the rise of independent online content, filmmakers are always striving to deliver something fresh and tell stories no one has ever dared tell before. Iravin Nizhal not only tells a story but explores an untapped artistry in the Indian film industry. Parthiban, a vital part of the Tamil film industry for nearly four decades and known for his innovative storytelling techniques, succeeds once again in creating a masterpiece that would set the bar higher in the landscape and challenge other filmmakers to go outside of their comfort zone. 

Besides Iravin Nizhal, Parthiban is also the genius behind the world’s first single-actor film called Single Slipper Size 7, which he also directed and produced himself, a true one-man show. Iravin Nizhal is now streaming on Prime Video. 

Taking Inspiration from Kobe Bryant, Sunil Tolani Leads Prince Organization to the Forefront of Greatness on the West Coast

NY Weekly Staff on November 22, 2022

Amidst these challenging times, organizations can rise and fall based on one thing—their leader. As the old saying goes, “everything rises and falls on leadership.” Companies like Prince Organization understand this more than anything, and it continues to rise through hardships with Sunny Tolani at the helm. Like his favorite NBA Player, the late Kobe Bryant, his life story is about pure hard work, humble beginnings, dedication, and success. 

Sunny is not one to give up easily. He believes that a person brings dignity to the work they put out, and by doing so with competence and an upbeat attitude, they earn self-respect without even realizing it. 

To most, Sunny Tolani is the CEO and founder of Prince Organization, an Orange County-based luxury hospitality company that has thrived amidst the hardships of a worldwide pandemic, global market collapse, and record-breaking inflation rates. But for the entrepreneur, his core has been finding ways to lead his people through tumultuous seasons. His secret weapon, he shares, is the culture of Prince Organization, marked primarily by its focus on its employees.

“This is the key factor to our image and empowering culture,” shares Sunny. “That’s why we invest in our people, building trustworthiness with competence, candor, concern, connection, and consistency.” Sunny’s business journey has been nothing short of inspiring. He started as an immigrant who moved to the United States for a better life. Learning the importance of hard work, he provided for his everyday needs and sought opportunities to serve others in the best way possible. 

That foundation helped him start Prince Organization, which now owns multiple hotels and real estate. Yet, despite achieving greatness, the entrepreneur remains humble in all his success, seeking avenues to create experiences that give customers plus-level service every time. Sunil and Prince Organization continue to lead the way for the hospitality market in the West Coast area. 

“In the end, we all have dreams, but to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort,” adds Sunny. “I believe my beliefs and doubt my doubts—I will not let anybody down.”

Beauty Expert and Entrepreneur Emma Gevorgyan Brings Perfection to the Beauty Industry Through Her Group Coaching Courses

NY Weekly Staff on November 22, 2022

Beauty holds the power to make everyone feel comfortable in their own skin and shine with confidence no matter where they may be. The essence of beautification is something that only a few expert professionals have managed to capture. It is an art form that requires knowledge, experience, and deft hands to make it all work. Emma Gevorgyan has all of that in spades, devoting much of her life to all aspects of beautification, especially when it comes to women’s lashes. 

A perfectionist through and through, Emma has been in the beauty industry for exactly seven years. Boasting a keen interest in all things regarding beauty, she is known for using the highest quality products to satisfy the needs of her clients and her own fierce scrutiny. Over time, she has built a pristine reputation in beautification for consistently bringing the highest level of standards for lashes, glue, eye patches, brushes, and just about any product out there. 

“It’s my number one priority to make my clients satisfied and amazed with my work,” shared Emma. “I constantly invest in my work by learning, researching, and implementing,” she added. Thus, in her quest to set the gold standard for beauty, Emma Gevorgyan created her own brand so she could teach up-and-coming cosmetologists how to bring perfection to their clientele. 

Through Emma Gevorgyan’s esteemed group courses, many businesswomen were able to obtain the knowledge and on-hand experience they needed to succeed. Most of Emma’s students went on and started their own brands with great success, solidifying her place as a renowned beauty expert not just in the coveted realm of lash extensions but with all things concerning beauty. 

Ultimately, Emma Gevorgyan has turned the very competitive business of beauty into a legitimate art form. Many practitioners of the craft have sought advice from Emma and have reaped the rewards of her extremely insightful teachings. As she continues to grow her brand in the coming years, it’s clear to see that Emma has become synonymous with beauty at this point in time.

Clear Mortgage Capital CEO Nathan Kowarsky Takes Loan Officer Growth to Heart

NY Weekly Staff on November 22, 2022

Clear Mortgage Capital is known for helping clients save time and money on their mortgages and has built a solid reputation for its efforts in improving the home-buying experience through exceptional speed, savings, and service. Since its establishment, it has served as the go-to firm for individuals and families troubled with mortgage and refinancing needs. 

Currently, Clear Mortgage Capital occupies a position at the forefront of the brokerage scene, an accomplishment that can be credited not only to its strategic capitalization of proprietary loan origination technologies but also to its team of loan officers, all of whom are widely experienced within the brokerage industry. Highly cognizant that their loan officers are the heart of the company’s success, Nathan Kowarsky spares no expense in making sure that CMC remains the home of the industry’s top-performing professionals. 

Nathan Kowarsky, the founder of Clear Mortgage Capital, is dedicated to helping loan officers grow their business through streamlined processes with the help of intuitive solutions to process improvement. “Anytime we see a way to get a task done easier or faster, we actively work to make it a reality,” Nathan, a recipient of the 2022 OC Visionary Innovation award, describes it as a natural step towards creating a work environment centered around giving loan officers the best chances of success.

With a dedicated team of seasoned loan officers providing experience-based knowledge at Clear Mortgage Capital, loan officers in training receive an entirely different, uniquely comprehensive kind of support and guidance compared to other companies. Their approach in developing a system- for loan officers and by loan officers- geared towards funding loans with the least amount of time lost is the edge that CMC offers. “We aren’t going to teach you mortgage fundamentals,” Nathan explains. “We teach you how to run your independent branch and provide the growth you need. We provide a backbone of compliance and ethics, as well as the template for success.”

This heavy premium that Nathan Kowarsky places on enabling success for his team stems from his own experiences. He knows more than anyone how important it is to find a career that allows for both personal and professional growth. So, in the years to come, he will continue to go the extra mile in ensuring that Clear Mortgage Capital becomes a stepping stone for loan officers hoping to build a career with financial freedom at its heart.

Sustainable Packaging Done Right

NY Weekly Staff on November 22, 2022

Estimates say that around 36% of all plastics produced in the world are used for plastic packaging. While several alternatives to plastic packaging have been proposed, few have the inexpensive and durable properties that have made plastic packaging dominant in the industry. 

AeroFlexx has created an innovative and game-changing new plastic packaging for liquids that immediately offers significantly more sustainable benefits to any brand that adopts it. Because brands no longer need to choose between rigid or flexible packaging, they can improve the total cost of brand ownership and enhance the overall consumer experience with novel features, all while accelerating or exceeding their sustainability goals upon adoption.

AeroFlexx is consumer-friendly

AeroFlexx packaging is beloved by consumers because it is quite simple to use. Consumers simply tear off the top tab and then squeeze to dispense. No scissors or other tools are required to open the packaging, and thanks to the packaging’s intuitive and innovative design, consumers don’t have to worry about small and difficult-to-remove seals or plastic overwraps.

One of the most innovative factors of the AeroFlexx technology is its self-sealing valve. Once a consumer opens the packaging by removing the top tab, they expose the self-sealing valve that allows them to dispense the precise amount of the contents they desire. Even if the packaging is turned upside down or falls to the ground, the self-sealing valve ensures no leakage occurs, resulting in less waste and more money saved.

Traditional bottles can sometimes be frustrating to use — for example, the cap dispenser might get clogged, or it could be a hassle to get those last few drops out of a bottle. “The design of AeroFlexx packaging eliminates consumer frustration,” explains Andrew Meyer, CEO of AeroFlexx. “Once a consumers tears open the Pak, they just need to grab and squeeze it to dispense, with the unique value design preventing any unwanted excess from escaping.”

Shipping is easier with AeroFlexx

Shipping liquids in traditional rigid bottles can prove challenging, no matter how well-cushioned they are by packing materials. However, the flexibility of the packaging and the airframe technology AeroFlexx provides allows their packaging to be spill-free and virtually unbreakable. The AeroFlexx Pak is hermetically sealed when shipped, preventing tampering or leaks. The flexible design, along with the air frame, provides the robustness to survive movements along the supply chain. As a result, distributors do not have to worry about issuing refunds for goods arriving damaged, as the design is a safeguard against waste.

The fact that the packaging is so impermeable also means that there is no extra packaging needed. Gone are the days of wasteful and environmentally-destructive bubble wrap, air pillows, shrink sleeves, induction seals, and packing peanuts. Now, the seller can just insert the AeroFlexx packaging into the box and ship the package. Businesses can also expect significant cost savings not only because of the lessened supplies needed, but because they can ship more in a single shipment.

AeroFlexx offers design benefits

The flexible, slim packaging AeroFlexx has created ensures that no excess plastic is used in its manufacturing, giving it a sleek, eye-catching appearance. “Whether you are trying to sell the product on shelves in brick-and-mortar stores or marketing it via photos online, the AeroFlexx packaging can help you sell your product as upscale and eco-friendly,” Meyer asserts. “With 43% of US consumers saying that the environmental impact affects their purchasing decisions, it is more important than ever that companies make environmentally sound decisions.”

For businesses, another benefit of AeroFlexx packaging is its ability to be customized with its design. AeroFlexx offers edge-to-edge artwork with no label limitations, which very few packaging solutions provide. This capability is exciting for brands because it allows them total control over their image. 

Additionally, the fact that AeroFlexx is not made with expensive-to-change molds gives an added advantage of customization without the high cost that often comes with it. And, of course, AeroFlexx packaging comes in several different sizes and shapes to meet the specific needs of the business they are created for.

“At AeroFlexx, we like to say we think outside the bottle,” says Meyer. Traditional plastic packaging is rigid — both in terms of its physical form and the customization features it offers. Companies looking to positively impact the environment while also progressing their brand image should look to AeroFlexx packaging as an exciting new opportunity to get noticed by consumers while simultaneously accelerating their sustainability goals.

V. Jesse Smith on Helping Young Go-Getters Transform into Prolific Public Speakers and Influential Leaders Through Heights of Greatness Leadership Institute

NY Weekly Staff on November 22, 2022

Personal development is an area that has received significant attention in recent years. Growing more cognizant of the importance of seeking opportunities that promote growth, people across the globe have incorporated in their yearly resolutions a wide variety of goals, from developing emotional intelligence and improving time management skills to cultivating resilience and honing public speaking abilities. While it’s always an option to go about materializing these goals all on one’s own, it still pays off to receive the guidance of authorities whose portfolio and track record speaks not only of their commitment to enabling success for others but also of their ability to ease the journey toward self-development. Among today’s most trusted in this space is V. Jesse Smith, the mind behind the Heights of Greatness Leadership Institute.

A known expert who specializes in helping young people become highly capable public speakers and influential leaders, V. Jesse Smith boasts decades of experience under his belt. The Senior Pastor of The Way Center of Truth, Inc. is widely considered one of America’s most sought-after speakers, fondly recognized for the way he can “wake up the dead” when on stage. 

Over the years, V. Jesse Smith has given hundreds of sermons, lectures, speeches, and keynote addresses on leadership and personal development. His efforts toward guiding people through the A to Zs of self-growth are not limited to speaking engagements. He also provides much-needed insights through his books, such as Back Where You Belong: Satan’s Mad Because He Lost a Soul He Thought He Had, An A.C.T.I.O.N. Guide for Union Reps, Stewards, and Leaders in the Labor Movement, and The Presence. 

Apart from delivering presentations before large audiences, the California-based leadership strategist and business coach has served as a presenter, facilitator, and keynote speaker for high-profile organizations, including Jack and Jill, Incorporated, SURGE Travel Agency, SEIU-United Healthcare Workers, WingStop, Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, Antelope Valley NAACP, and the National Association of Real Estate Brokers. 

A clear demonstration of his in-depth understanding of several sectors, V. Jesse Smith has also stood at the helm of seminars and workshops on leadership development, youth empowerment, effective communication, negotiation skills, conflict resolution, cultural diversity in the workplace, spiritual unfoldment, and more.

V. Jesse Smith brings all this expertise and extensive experience to Heights of Greatness Leadership Institute, a purpose-driven company founded in 2009. Quickly after its launch, it managed to emerge as a go-to resource for individuals hoping to transform into better versions of themselves.

Currently, Heights of Greatness Leadership Institute provides up-to-date training, workshops, seminars, and coaching to individuals, employers, businesses, entrepreneurs, non-profits, and corporations, doing so while guided by the firm belief that every person is born with greatness. With V. Jesse Smith spearheading its initiatives, it has helped countless go-getters maximize their potential and bring out their greatness. 

In the years to come, V. Jesse Smith and his team at Heights of Greatness Leadership Institute will continue to journey with budding speakers and leaders, equipping them with the skills and resources they need to reach great heights. 

Jim Bradham Changing the Game for Sports Fitness and Recovery with Game Changer Sports Recovery

NY Weekly Staff on November 22, 2022

Injuries come with the territory of being an athlete; for many athletes, it has been the bane of their careers. It is a near-normal occurrence for athletes to get injured and go through the recovery process because it comes with the deal, but seasoned sports massage therapist Jim Bradham is looking to change that through his brand, Game Changer Sports Recovery.

As an experienced sports massage therapist for over two decades, Jim Bradham set out on a mission to help educate and treat athletes globally. “My goal is to help to educate the youth on how to take care of themselves to prevent injuries in the future. I’ve developed trigger point protocols to help prevent and speed up injury recovery time,” he explained. 

Game Changer Sports Recovery operates by combining all aspects of health to help players achieve optimal health and perform at the highest level in the sport they love so much. The brand targets athletes globally with a variety of products to ensure health and fitness, most notable of which is Jim Bradham’s Basketball Muscle Health Checklist. The checklist highlights a step-by-step set of instructions on how to stay on top of one’s health and perform at a high level while preventing injuries. 

Hydration

Hydrate well before, during, and after playing. Muscles will perform better and longer and will be at less risk of cramping or injury. Start off with a pedialyte or any electrolyte-rich sports drink with a small percentage of sugar. Follow this up with water.

Nutrition

muscles need calcium, magnesium, B12, potassium, vitamin D, C, A, E, and a host of other nutrients to function properly. 

Sleep

Keep a regular sleep schedule, a relaxing bedtime routine, avoiding stimulants, and a good sleep environment.

Keeping stress in check

Take a time-out, limit caffeine, exercise daily, slow count to 10, accept that you can’t control everything, and talk to someone.

Address trigger points

After playing, roll out each of the muscle groups individually to break down the lactic acid build up. This will bring in fresh blood, oxygen, and glucose needed by the muscles to function properly. Hydrate really well afterwards to flush it all out.

Strength and conditioning

It’s important to keep our muscles strong and conditioned. Hydrate well and roll out in general before doing a strength and conditioning routine. 

Mobility

Hydrate and roll out muscles before doing a mobility routine. This will make sure your muscles are functioning properly before you try and stretch them out. Do this before and after playing. 

His two decades of work and the outstanding results he has achieved have landed Jim Bradham features in notable media publications like New York Weekly, LA Weekly, Kivo Daily, The Source and many others. He also recently partnered with his friend, The Bone Collector, who’s the deadliest streetball/NBA trainer to ever play and together, they are working to make a difference in athletes’ lives.

“Many players will give anything to go a full season without injuries. Injuries keep them out of action, affect their mental health and significantly reduce the amount of playing time they can get in their careers. And having worked closely with athletes over the years, I know exactly what it’s like. So, I asked myself, why not do something about this? And here we are creating products that keep our favorite players in active play at no risk of getting injured,” Jim Bradham explained.

Jim hopes to keep making an impact in people’s lives over the next few years by giving athletes a fair chance at continued success without a break in their career as a result of injuries.

About Jim Bradham

A sports therapist for over 20 years, Jim Bradham started Game Changer Sports Recovery to help educate and treat athletes all over the world. His goal is to help educate the youth on self-care and ways to prevent life-changing injuries. He’s developed trigger point protocols to help speed up the recovery time necessary for athletes, as well as a basketball muscle health protocol and checklist. A renowned contributor, he has been featured on New York Weekly, LA Wire, Kivodaily.com as well as the Source. His children, Brooke, Sydney and Gabe have always been his biggest supporters, as well as his inspiration to be the best father and person he could be. “Without them, I wouldn’t be where I am today,” Jim says.

Let’s Cook Healthier in 2023! Maya Krampf Shares her Savory Recipes

NY Weekly Staff on November 22, 2022

Every New Year, how many people make a resolution to lead a healthier lifestyle, only to have it last only a week? This year, how can you realistically change the way you eat by eliminating the bad and substituting with healthier ingredients? If the food is delicious and appetizing, you will change the way you eat forever. It is not a diet; it is a lifestyle change that will reward you with feeling and looking your best, full of energy and ready for the challenges of your day.

Maya Krampf is a renowned healthy food blogger and a USA TODAY Best-Selling Cookbook author. Her titles include The Wholesome Yum Keto Cookbook and The Wholesome Yum Easy Keto Carboholics Cookbook: 100 Low Carb Comfort Food Recipes With 10 Ingredients Or Less. She is also the founder of the highly acclaimed Wholesome Yum, which has millions of visitors each year. Maya also launched the in-demand Wholesome Yum app, which offers users delicious custom meal plans and a macro tracker.

Maya grew up eating her mom’s and grandmother’s home-cooked, real food meals prepared with simple ingredients. But Maya was not always into cooking; by her college years, she was eating pizza, stir fry mixes, and just fast food in general. By her mid-twenties, Maya was on a quest to focus more on her health and taught herself to cook. Being both a scientist by education and a creative at heart, she fell in love with how much cooking allows her to combine both. The rest is history as she has made her mark on the healthy cooking industry. Millions of readers view Wholesome Yum each month; her record-breaking views in one month was 10 million. Her goal was to make Wholesome Yum a trusted resource for healthy recipes that anyone can prepare that taste delicious. Today, Maya and her husband, and their two little girls reside in Minnesota. Her work and family keep her busy, but she is also an avid traveler. Her recipes are inspired by her upbringing, friends, family, and travels.

“I always fed my family meals that were high carb and salty. When I noticed our weight gain and we were feeling sluggish, I knew it was time for a change. Wholesome Yum changed the way I look at food; I read the labels and try to only cook with fresh foods. The recipes are also easy to follow. A year later, my husband and I have lost weight, we have amazing energy, and cooking with healthy ingredients is fun! The kids love the recipes, as do my family and friends.” Caroline S, Burlington, VT.

A few tips to start your new healthy cooking journey:

Limit sugar, especially refined sugar. This goes by many names on labels, such as sugar, corn syrup, dextrose, and others. Avoid artificial sweeteners, but try a natural sugar substitute instead.

Read labels, and avoid artificial ingredients and preservatives if you can. A good rule of thumb is to avoid it if you can’t pronounce it.

Add healthier proteins like fish, and chicken, and do not forget that beans and nuts are great sources of protein.

Toss the bad cooking oils and choose a healthy olive oil – add colors to your meals from fruits and vegetables. Different colored produce typically contains different nutrients.

Small changes to start will make a huge difference!

“Healthy eating means different things to different people, but our biggest philosophy is natural, whole food ingredients, without refined sugar. Wholesome Yum is a one-stop resource for that,” stated Maya.

Healthy recipe ideas from Maya to begin a healthy 2023. All recipes you can find on: https://www.wholesomeyum.com/

Vegetable soup

Chef salad

Air fryer chicken thighs

Mashed cauliflower

Bulletproof coffee

Pan seared salmon

Maya has many healthy recipes and keto recipes that any level home chef can prepare.

Start cooking healthy but delectable dishes in 2023 with Maya by visiting:

https://www.wholesomeyum.com/

How Willie J and Pure Mission Entertainment LLC Spreads Hope

NY Weekly Staff on November 22, 2022

Amidst all the turmoil and uncertainty, hope has become a rare commodity for many. Pure Mission Entertainment (PME) LLC aims to change the narrative by spreading hope through arts and entertainment. Founded by chart-topping recording artist, musician, producer, author, speaker, and life coach Willie J, PME empowers people and changes lives using creativity translated through music.

The founder has had his fair share of challenges, forcing him to draw strength in places he never thought possible. He lost his mother and grandmother to cancer in the same year and was sentenced close to 30 years in prison for his wrong decisions. Yet, while going through pain, Willie J found comfort and purpose in music. This is what PME stands for: amplifying hope using artistic avenues. 

With his fantastic team at PME, Willie J has released hit singles, including his EP, “Sunshine With The Rain,” which has garnered over four million streams across music streaming platforms. In addition, his creations and projects tell a piece of his narrative and speak of the hope he wants to share with the world. His first project launched under PME, the Hurricane Maria Project, made waves and conquered charts.

His new record, “On My Last Day Here,” garnering over two million streams, is dedicated to all his loved ones who passed. On the other hand, “Isabell” is a masterpiece tackling how suicide plagues society. He also created a COVID-19 anthem called “In the Morning.” Collectively, his singles have reached over 19 million streams across 183 countries.

Willie J started the year with a bang with an interview on ABC30 TV on the same day as his daughter Jazmine Jones’ sweet 16th. He also gave a shoutout to Kobe and Gigi Bryant, who died in a plane crash on the same day. 

Besides music, Willie J uplifts lives as an officially licensed speaker, life coach, and trainer with The John Maxwell Team by John C. Maxwell. He is also set to release his first self-help book and new musical projects this year. Furthermore, he will be traveling to over 27 global cities between 2023 to 2024, including Dubai and cities in South Africa, as one of the musical directors of The Unity Tour, characterized by its mission to host conversations on how music acts as a vehicle for social change. 

 

Kevin Durant Scores Triple Double as Nets Stun New York Knicks

NY Weekly Staff on November 22, 2022

Things are starting to look up at the Brooklyn Nets. Steve Nash has packed his bags, not voluntarily, and Jacque Vaughn is now in place as his permanent replacement, and Kevin Durant is once again delivering the goods. 

Durant posted a triple-double as the Nets overcame the New York Knicks 112-85 in a 29-point haul. Brooklyn, as they did last season, was considered one of the favorites for the NBA title this season but started the campaign poorly, but if you are an ardent fan who still wants to back their side to turn things around, you can check out which sportsbooks are worthy of your attention while hoping that the Barclays Center franchise is still struggling to hit their full potential.

The win over the Knicks was followed by another win, this time against the L. A. Clippers, but defeat to the struggling Lakers leaves the Nets at 6-8, and Vaughn will need Durant to continue his best efforts to lead the team back to a position that is more in line with their roster’s abilities. 

Durant is on a rich, consistent streak that has seen him finish as Brooklyn’s top point scorer in each of the past eight games, and he has also equaled Michael Jordan’s record of starting the season with 13 consecutive 25-point games. 

There is growing talk that Durant may leave the Nets, which wouldn’t be a massive surprise given how they’ve struggled to impress. This has been confirmed by an anonymous NBA executive who believes a move to the Phoenix Suns may be on the cards;

“Watch the Suns. DeAndre Ayton finally settled on a four-year, $133 million deal as a restricted free agent (first with the Pacers, but the Suns matched), and he can’t be traded until January 15—he also has a one-year no-trade clause, but he could waive it to get to Brooklyn,” 

“Around the league, Ayton is seen as the most proven young piece the Nets could get in a Durant deal. Phoenix would be a great team with Durant on board, and perhaps willing to sell out the future a bit for two or three more chances at the NBA Finals.” Heavy.com’s Sean Deveney concluded.

34-year-old Durant moved to the Nets in 2019, having secured NBA titles in both 2017 and 2018 with the Golden State Warriors, and would have hoped to have achieved more since doing so.

In his first season in Brooklyn, he helped steer the Nets all the way to game seven of the Conference Semifinals, where they eventually lost to title winners the Milwaukee Bucks, but last time around, they limped out in the first round of the play-offs, swept aside in four games by the Boston Celtics. 

Meanwhile, off the court, Durant is exploring the possibility of joining the new ownership group of his beloved NFL side, the Washington Commanders;

“In a perfect world, I would be a part of it,” 

“I would love to do it. I would love to give a little bit of my money to be a part of the Commanders, but we’ll see.” Durant confirmed. 

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