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A sense of where you are
Contributing columnistThere he stood. Under a basket at Princeton University’s Dillon Gymnasium. In his basketball practice uniform. Still sweating from a demanding workout. Now he caught questions, not basketballs, passed to him by the acclaimed writer John McPhee. On...Tags: Converse, Inc., Oscar Robertson, Bill Bradley, National Basketball Association, LeBron James
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Kobe Bryant announces August event to help eradicate homelessness
On Sunday night, Kobe Bryant announced "Kobe up Close," an Aug. 15 charity event to be held at Nokia Theatre. "I'd like to officially announce that I'm partnering with the Sports Spectacular to help eradicate homelessness," said Bryant in a pre-recorded...Tags: Blake Griffin, Social Issues, Nokia Theater, Baron Davis, Michael Cooper
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New D-Fenders Coach Mark Madsen sets ambitious goals
Mark Madsen was introduced Tuesday as the new head coach of the D-Fenders, the Lakers' D-League affiliate. "It's great to be back here in Los Angeles," Madsen said. "The L.A. D-Fenders, in its short history, has a rich tradition of developing players,...Tags: Houston Rockets, NBA Development League, National Basketball Association, Philosophy, Andrew Goudelock
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With Warriors surge, competition fierce for Lakers in Pacific Division
With the Golden State Warriors emerging this postseason, the Lakers may "win 50 games next and finish No. 3 in the Pacific Division again," according to former Times columnist Mark Heisler at LakersNation.com. The Warriors finished 47-35 this past...Tags: Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Chris Paul, Jarrett Jack, Los Angeles Clippers
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He's just the man to lead the Lakers: Phil for president
On farewell day, they waved until their hands hurt. Kobe Bryant pleaded for Lakers management to pay millions to Dwight Howard, millions to Pau Gasol, millions for the luxury tax, anything to keep the Lakers together for the final year of his contract....
Tags: Los Angeles Lakers, Chris Paul, San Antonio Spurs, Dwight Howard, Pau Gasol
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In this NBA, it's brawn over brains and muscle that matters
It is always easier to be critical when you don't have a dog in the fight, so let's go ahead. The NBA playoffs are in full swing. If we think hard, we in Los Angeles can remember what that's like. People flying purple flags out car windows. The Clippers...
Tags: Blake Griffin, Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Zach Randolph
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Lakers' Week 26 in review
The Lakers hit a playoff dead end in Week 26, trying to beat the San Antonio Spurs with a decimated skeleton crew. TNT and NBA TV analysts Steve Kerr, Kenny Smith and Dennis Scott all agreed that the Lakers had no real chance against San Antonio....
Tags: NBA Finals, NBA Development League, Houston Rockets, Cleveland Cavaliers, San Antonio Spurs
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Lakers fall to Spurs, 102-91, in Game 2 of series
Spurs 102, Lakers 91 (final) The San Antonio Spurs held home court, going up 2-0 over the Lakers with a 102-91 victory in Game 2 of their best-of-seven playoff series Wednesday night. Tony Parker led all scorers with 28 points, hitting 9 of 20 shots...Tags: Tony Parker, San Antonio Spurs, Dwight Howard, Tim Duncan, Steve Blake
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Letters: Who's the future of the Lakers?
This talk of whether the Lakers should re-sign Dwight Howard is a no-brainer. D12 is the superstar the Lakers need to build their future on. Fans and the media have been too hard on a guy recovering from serious back surgery, forced to take a back...
Tags: Aaron Harang, Chad Billingsley, Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers, Dwight Howard
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Steve Blake out indefinitely; Nash and Meeks doubtful for Friday
As the season began, so will it presumably end for the Lakers. The Lakers announced on Thursday that Steve Blake is out indefinitely after an ultrasound confirmed a moderate strain of his right hamstring. Steve Nash received two additional epidural...
Tags: Chris Duhon, Los Angeles Lakers, Mike D'Antoni, San Antonio Spurs, Dwight Howard
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Jerry West: Criticism of Mike D'Antoni is 'grossly unfair'
Hall of Famer and former Laker Jerry West came out in support of Lakers Coach Mike D'Antoni, who has received heat from media and fans after the team squeaked into the playoffs with a 45-37 record. "I think there's been far too much criticism of Mike...Tags: Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant
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Basketball great from WVU reflects off the court
crystal.schelle@herald-mail.comYou gotta love it, baby! Former West Virginia University basketball standout, NBA player and professional broadcaster Rodney "Hot Rod" Hundley is coming to Martinsburg as part of the Chocolate Fest and Book Faire on Saturday, April 27. Hundley's...Tags: Utah Jazz, West Virginia Mountaineers, Chocolates, National Basketball Association, College Sports
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