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Read MorePlayer of the Month: LeBron James
It's hard to be surprised when LeBron James breaks another record or wins another award. You come to expect a lot from a 23 year old man who is the youngest player ever to break the 11,000 point mark. And just about every other scoring milestone before that. So it should come as no surprise that...
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Read MoreThe Family: Versus
Deron Williams is one of the most talked about young point guards in the game. Saturday he faces one of the most talked about point guards of all time, Steve Nash. There's a huge debate going on out there about the incredible next generation of point guards. New Orleans has one of the top candid...
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Read MoreThe Family: Versus
It's that time again. Every year, LeBron James makes a trip to the most famous arena in the world, Madison Square Garden. And every time he makes an appearance he puts on the greatest show on Earth. Last season he racked up 50 points, 10 assists and 8 rebounds. "I’ve dreamed about playing...
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Read MoreThe Family: Versus
O.J. Mayo has been in the spotlight since the 7th grade, mentioned in the pages of sports magazines and during broadcasts across the country. Before his freshman season at USC started, he played pickup ball with some of the NBA's top players. He then put up huge numbers in his first and only year...
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Read MoreThe Family: Versus
This year, the leagues youngest players are leading their teams to their biggest victories yet. With a hot rookie class, a squad of top sophomores and an all new franchise, 2008-09 season is gearing up to be even more explosive than the last. After walking away with last season’s Rookie of...
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Read MoreThe Family: Versus
The regular season is finally here. And to set off the first night of games, Portland faces off against L.A. in what could be a glimpse into the future of the Western Conference championship series. Los Angeles transformed last season to become one of the most complete teams in the league. And w...
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Read MoreThe Family: Versus
The 2008-09 Preseason heats up this week with hot new rookies and seasoned vets going head-to-head to get their season started off right. Tuesday night pits LeBron James against Paul Pierce in a rematch from last season's Eastern Conference Semi-finals. During a close series, the Celtics faced ...
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Read MoreThis Is Our Team: Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant has been working his entire life for an opportunity like this. Is he the missing link between Team USA and the gold? In 1992, the world watched as the Dream Team changed the game forever. Boys across America dreamed of greatness, to one day join the ranks of the greatest players in h...
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Read MoreThis Is Our Team: LeBron James
At 23, LeBron has led Team USA into international battle twice. Now, with a team of dedicated veterans and superstars, his third time could be the charm. Before LeBron James ever stepped foot on the professional hardwood, he was being called the future of the game. He was a young phenom from Akr...
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Read MoreThis Is Our Team: Jason Kidd
Is a great point guard the key to Olympic victory? With a record of 44-0 as a leader of Team USA, Jason Kidd would argue yes. Since the invention of basketball the United States has ruled the hardwood. What started out a physical education experiment in Massachusetts has evolved into a national ...
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Read MoreThis Is Our Team: Lisa Leslie
With three gold medals under her belt, Lisa Leslie faces her ultimate challenge: passing on her wisdom to a new Team USA. No one on the U.S. Women’s Team has more experience than Lisa Leslie – or the gold medals to prove it. The future Hall of Famer, who’s been setting record...
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Read MoreThis Is Our Team: Sue Bird
In 2004, Sue Bird was just happy to be on the team. In 2008, she'll be the starting point guard, shouldering big expectations and even bigger dreams. For Sue Bird, returning to Team USA in 2008 is like coming back to her home team. Between college ball, the previous Games, and her overseas exper...
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