Serge Ibaka Admits It "Hurt" When Kawhi Leonard Left The Toronto Raptors

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Toronto Raptors 2019 NBA Champions
The Raptors already knew he planned on heading back home to L.A.

It's time for another episode of Toronto Raptors champion Serge Ibaka's cooking show How Hungry Are You?, and this time he welcomes guest Charlamagne Tha God into the fold. The basketball star cooks up unconventional meals for his famous guests on the series, and this time he chats about sports and mental health with The Breakfast Club host while also making a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich using the snout of a pig.

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The topic of basketball was unavoidable and while Serge assumed that Charlamagne would be clamoring to see Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving ball out for the Brooklyn Nets, the New York radio host shut that down. He called their pairing a "hype" and stated that their "emotional IQs need to be higher in order for them to play together."

Charlamagne added, "What we've seen over the years from both of them is kind of two fragile personalities." Of course, as a person who is used to conducting interviews, Charlamagne couldn't help but turn the tables on Serge. He questioned the Raptors star about how he felt when Kawhi Leonard decided to leave the team to make a home with the Los Angeles Clippers. Serge said that he could never be mad about someone who wanted to go home, but he did admit that his feelings were hurt just a tad. However, at least Kawhi didn't change up his phone number on him. Watch the funny episode below.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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