photogallery.malayalam.samayam.comInteresting photogallery from Malayalam Samayam en-us2015 Times Internet Limited.http://syndication.indiatimes.com/http://images.photogallery.indiatimes.com/photo.cms?msid=48053890http://photogallery.malayalam.samayam.comSun, 29 Jun 2025 23:29:54 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/77299896.cmsBorn on July 20, 1996, Benjamin David Simmons is an Australian professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association. David left school to enter the NBA draft and was selected for the 2016 NBA draft by the 76ers becoming the first overall pick. He was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2018, NBA All-Star in 2019 and 2020. Simmons says, “I think when I was, like, five years old, I had a dream that I would play in the NBA and I wrote it down on a piece of paper at that age, I’ve still got it.” The 24-year-old NBA star is known for his street style and is very much into elevated streetwear. With a following over 5.2 million, his Instagram is filled with street style shots of him wearing different designer clothes and a unique sneaker range. Simon says, “I’m not too out there, I like to make sure I’m always looking approachable. I think my style would be clean and sharp. Accessories are a big thing of mine. I always wear my chains or have a watch on or bracelets.(Photos: Instagram)Sat, 01 Aug 2020 14:04:16 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/80364742.cmsSatnam Singh became the first India-born player to be drafted in National Basketball Association (NBA American league) in 2015. He was drafted by the Mavericks following the 52nd pick of the second round and also rocked the show on the court by playing the G-league for 2 years. Currently, Satnam Singh has earned immense respect across the country for playing in St. John’s Edge in NBL, Canada and huge expectations have been piled up out of this big boy to make the country proud further.Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:58:57 +0530BCCL - Non Copyrighthttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/93021077.cmsThu, 21 Jul 2022 11:24:00 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/74145668.cmsLegendary basketball star Kobe Bryant, who died in a horrific helicopter crash with his daughter Gianna, will always be remembered for being an impeccable player and a stunning husband and father. With a career spanning over 20 years, Kobe Bryant earned several accolades and also created umpteen records. He was known for his stint with the Lakers and was often compared with players like Michael Jordan and Shaquille O'Neal. Kobe's wife Vanessa, took to Instagram to share a heartfelt post on Valentine's Day. She wrote, "To my forever Valentine, I love you so much. Missing you so much on your favorite holiday. Kisses to you and Gigi in heaven. Happy Valentine’s Day, my babies. With all my love, your boo-boo." Previously she shared a picture of the entire family with a heartfelt message after the news of the accident. She wrote, "My girls and I want to thank the millions of people who’ve shown support and love during this horrific time. Thank you for all the prayers. We definitely need them. We are completely devastated by the sudden loss of my adoring husband, Kobe — the amazing father of our children; and my beautiful, sweet Gianna — a loving, thoughtful, and wonderful daughter, and amazing sister to Natalia, Bianka, and Capri. We are also devastated for the families who lost their loved ones on Sunday, and we share in their grief intimately. There aren’t enough words to describe our pain right now. I take comfort in knowing that Kobe and Gigi both knew that they were so deeply loved. We were so incredibly blessed to have them in our lives. I wish they were here with us forever. They were our beautiful blessings taken from us too soon. I’m not sure what our lives hold beyond today, and it’s impossible to imagine life without them. But we wake up each day, trying to keep pushing because Kobe, and our baby girl, Gigi, are shining on us to light the way. Our love for them is endless — and that’s to say, immeasurable. I just wish I could hug them, kiss them and bless them. Have them here with us, forever. Thank you for sharing your joy, your grief and your support with us. We ask that you grant us the respect and privacy we will need to navigate this new reality. To honor our Team Mamba family, the Mamba Sports Foundation has set up the MambaOnThree Fund to help support the other families affected by this tragedy. Thank you so much for lifting us up in your prayers, and for loving Kobe, Gigi, Natalia, Bianka, Capri and me." Several Hollywood stars and athletes from around the world showed support to the family. While the entire world grieves the loss of Lakers' star Kobe Bryant, let's take a look at some of his memorable pictures from his personal life. (Photos: Instagram)Sat, 15 Feb 2020 11:10:57 +0530BCCL - Non Copyrighthttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/72749944.cmsCricketer Ishant Sharma's wife Pratima Singh, who hails from a family of basketball players, has represented India at the Asian Games 2010 in China. Pratima's family is referred to as the ‘Basketball family of India’. The athlete's sisters Divya and Priyanka have represented India at the international level and Prashanti Singh has won the Arjuna Award and the Padma Shri. Apart from winning several accolades, Pratima Singh has won a gold medal for India at the FIBA Asia Championship. While Pratima managed to forge a successful career in basketball, her love-life has also garnered attention on social media. Pratima, who captained the Delhi team during the Junior National championship, tied the knot with bowler Ishant Sharma in 2016. Ishant Sharma met his lady-love Pratima during a basketball event for which the former was invited as the chief guest. It was Pratima's sister who introduced the couple at the event. Ishant Sharma and Pratima Singh began dating in 2013 and were married three years later. The much-in-love couple often share their holiday pictures on Instagram and fans can't seem to get enough. (Photos: Instagram) Wed, 19 Feb 2020 08:00:48 +0530BCCL - Non Copyrighthttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/71196883.cmsKim Kardashian, who is currently married to Kanye West, has been married three times, including her marriage with the New Jersey Nets player Kris Humphries. The couple tied the knot in an expensive ceremony in 2011 but the marriage lasted only for 72 days. Thu, 19 Sep 2019 11:32:04 +0530BCCL - Non Copyrighthttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/69785572.cmsFor the first time in the history of the franchise, Toronto Raptors have won the NBA Championships finals. The Toronto Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors, 114-110, in Game 6. The Raptor's Pascal Siakam scored 26 points, Kahwi Leonard scored 22 points, Kyle Lowry scored 26 points and Fred VanVleet scored 22 points in the second half of the game. From the Warriors, Klay Thompson scored 30 points, Andre Iguodala scored 22 points and Stephen Curry scored 21 points. During the post-match conference, Stephen Curry said, “Tough way to go out. They played amazing tonight. We'll be thinking about this. But I wouldn't bet against us. We'll be back on the stage next year. Really proud of the way we fought till the end. This five-year run has been awesome. I have a lot of different emotions, a lot of thoughts but no regrets at all.” During the trophy presentation, Most Valuable Player of the match Kawhi Leonard said, “My teammates, they did a great job. It worked out. It worked out.” To celebrate his team's win, Raptors ambassador Drake announced that on Friday he's dropping to new tracks titled 'Omerta' and 'Money in the Grave' featuring Rick Ross. (USA TODAY Sports)Fri, 14 Jun 2019 13:11:35 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/69671808.cmsToronto Raptors won 123-109 against Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of the NBA finals on June 5, 2019. Currently, the Raptors are leading the series 2-1. Stephen Curry of the Warriors play incredibly as he scored 47 points, but he was unable to help the team win. Kawhi Leonard of the Raptors scored 30 points. Two of the top players Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson from the Warriors aren't playing as they both are recovering from their injuries. There have been reports of Durant joining the team for Game 4 on June 8. Raptors Coach Nick Nurse said, "I think Danny’s buckets boosted our whole team’s confidence. We tried to up our presence on him a little bit with some double teams, but it doesn’t matter, right?” Nurse said. “I mean, my dad used to tell me that stats don’t matter — just the final score. So we’ll take the win and be thankful for that.” With two more games remaining, let's take a look at the images from the game. (AP)Thu, 06 Jun 2019 10:54:47 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/69593269.cmsToronto Raptors had a great start with the final series against Golden State Warriors, the Raptors are leading 1-0. The Toronto Raptors won the game against Golden State Warriors 118-109 on May 30, 2019. Stephen Curry scored 30 points for the Warriors. Pascal Siakam scored 32 points for the Raptors. Toronto's club president Masai Ujiri spoke about fan support, he said, There's so much excitement, passion, energy, that we're excited to get started. It's such an incredible city, sports city, whether you're talking about us or the (Maple) Leafs or the Blue Jays or TFC, it's a great sports city and there's room for everybody." Kawhi Leonard of the Raptors said, "Before you come, you know the crowd does come out when you play here on the road. Now I'm here for 41 games during the regular season. You get to live in the city, see how ... guys and girls wearing hats, jerseys, how much support is really around the city. After the victory Warriors head coach, Steve Kerr praised Siakam, he said, "Siakam was brilliant. I think he plays with tremendous energy." Let's take a look at the images from the game while we wait for the second game. (AFP)Fri, 31 May 2019 11:59:22 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/69594907.cmsFamous American basketball players like LeBron James and Stephen Curry have gained thousands of fans across the globe. The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league with teams across the United States and Canada, such as Golden State Warriors, LA Lakers, Houston Rockets and many more. While all the players prepare throughout the year for the major tournaments and championships, their respective cheerleading squads put in many hours of practice to present an impressive performance on the court before the game. Nearly every team has a squad of dancers for cheerleading. Apart from showing off their dancing skills, these squads are involved in charity work and fundraisers. With their flawless dance routines, the NBA dancers get the crowd pumping prior to the game. Many of the cheerleaders in the past have participated in beauty pageants and have also won major contests. The young enthralling cheerleaders go on to pursue careers in modeling, choreography or sometimes they use their skills to enter into various fields. While we appreciate the glamourous side, sometimes there is rejection involved and it isn't as easy as it appears. In 2018, the Phoenix Suns’ cheerleader Madison Murray told a popular website, "Once you get in that position, you want to do everything you can to keep it. But it takes a toll … it was a rough life." Let's take a look at the stunning images of some NBA cheerleaders. (All photos: Instagram)Fri, 31 May 2019 13:53:09 +0530BCCL - Non Copyrighthttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/69357611.cmsBasketball legends and Hall of Famers Magic Johnson and Larry Bird will receive the NBA's Lifetime Achievement Award this year. The former basketball players will be receiving the award at the third annual NBA Awards on June 24, 2019, in Los Angeles. Bill Russell and Oscar Robertson are the previous recipients. Johnson and Bird who were on the Dream Team for Team USA in the 1992 Summer Olympics won the gold medal while playing together. Magic Johnson played for the Los Angeles Lakers and Larry Bird played for the Boston Celtics. They both have also earned NBA Most Valuable Player Awards in their prime. Larry Bird was the coach and president of the Indiana Pacers since 1997. Magic Johnson is one of the owners of the baseball team LA Dodgers. Let's take a look at some of their images from their younger days. (All photos: Instagram)Thu, 16 May 2019 16:01:48 +0530BCCL - Non Copyrighthttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/69144574.cmsTrail Blazers guard CJ McCollum reacts against the Nuggets during the playoff series on May 1, 2019, in Denver.Thu, 02 May 2019 15:54:24 +0530USA TODAY Sportshttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/68831104.cmsMemphis Grizzlies guard Yuta Watanabe (12) defends against Golden State Warriors guard Jacob Evans III on April 10, 2019 in Memphis.Thu, 11 Apr 2019 14:50:48 +0530USA TODAY Sportshttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/68704875.cmsWed, 03 Apr 2019 16:23:41 +0530USA TODAY Sportshttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/68595326.cmsEric Bledsoe scored 23 points as the Milwaukee Bucks beat Houston Rockets, 108-94 on March 26 in Wisconsin. Giannis Antetokounmpo whose total of 19 points and 14 rebounds and Bledsoe's 23 points enabled the Bucks to victory. After the match he said, "I just try to play to my strengths." Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer praised Bledsoe's performance saying, "To do what he did on both ends of the court, pretty special," Budenholzer said. "I think he loves that challenge. I think he's an incredible defender." Rockets' James Harden scored 23 points and Chris Paul had 19. "We had our open shots. We couldn't know them down," Harden said. "We competed but they went on a run in that third quarter and that was it."Wed, 27 Mar 2019 14:11:21 +0530USA TODAY Sports