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Don’t Be A Kidd 0

Jason Kidd is a stellar basketball player. Kidd is a 10-time All Star, an Olympic champion, and NBA superstar. Not only is he a talented athlete, but he is dedicated to bettering the lives and education of youth. He started … Continue reading

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The Pacers Aren’t Backing Down From Miami 0

The perception of the Indiana Pacers entering into their second round series against the Miami Heat was that they just wouldn’t be tough enough to contend with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade – and the same was said even after … Continue reading

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It’s Time To Break Up Carmelo And Amare 0

As Amare Stoudemire slowly walked back to the Knicks’ bench last night after fouling out of what would turn out to be the final game of New York’s season, I thought to myself: “Please let this be Amare’s last game … Continue reading

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The NBA’s Anti-Hero 0

The myth of Stag Lee really is intriguing. According to staggerlee.com, the story goes a little something like this: “On Christmas Eve, 1895, in a St. Louis saloon, “Stag” Lee Shelton, a black pimp, shot William “Billy” Lyons. Eyewitnesses said Billy … Continue reading

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Lakers Looking To Upgrade At Point Guard 0

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking for an upgrade at the point guard position. Raise your hand if you’re surprised. Of course, you didn’t raise your hand. The Lakers’ point guard situation has been awful for a few years now … Continue reading

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On Kevin Garnett And Father Time 0

As an NBA fan, it’s always tough to watch the greats slowly deteriorate into shells of their former selves. It’s easy to remember the days when Kevin Garnett was averaging 24 points and 14 rebounds in Minnesota but it’s depressing … Continue reading

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Gallinari Extension Cements A Unique Denver Core 0

Top five players (determined by PER) on the top five teams in the NBA (determined by winning percentage) are Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose, LeBron James, Dwight and … Danilo Gallinari. Seems odd, right? It must be noted that Gallinari’s PER … Continue reading

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The Wizards Have Finally Fired Flip Saunders 0

The Washington Wizards have fired head coach Flip Saunders, according to Yahoo! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski. And that should come as no surprise to anyone. Saunders was doomed from the start. He was given a talented cast of characters, but he … Continue reading

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Byron Mullens, D.J. White Turning Their Careers Around In Charlotte 0

A few days ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder agreed to terms on a second max extension for a member of their core. With Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook both locked up until 2016, the Thunder have made themselves the prime … Continue reading

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Free Darko 0

For at least one night, to a nationally TV audience, Darko Mililic wasn’t just a bust. He wasn’t just an NBA veteran one stop away from officially being tagged a journeyman. A failure compared to the players drafted after him. … Continue reading

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