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Jimmer Fredette Gets Candid, Increases NBA Draft Stock (Video)

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Jimmer Fredette was the National Player of the Year in college basketball. Jimmer’s amazing season inspired “Jimmermania” which in turn led to the usage of the term Jimmer as a verb and a metaphor for greatness. He also inspired the greatest Sports Illustrated cover ever. And then his team was eliminated in the very next game, once again giving more credibility to the “SI … [Read more...] about Jimmer Fredette Gets Candid, Increases NBA Draft Stock (Video)

Heat 85, Bulls 75: Miami Takes Boring Slogfest in Game 2

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Now that the series shifts to Miami, I'm ready for all of my media brethren to run one of these two cliches into the ground. Either a.) Will Smith's song from 1999 "I'm going to Miami, Bienvenidos a Miami" or last summer's "I'm taking my talents to South Beach." Either way, I'm about to throw up on my shoes. -Don't act so shocked that Chicago Bulls dropped this one. You knew … [Read more...] about Heat 85, Bulls 75: Miami Takes Boring Slogfest in Game 2

What Should Lebron James Do? (to Avoid Another Playoff Blowout)

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Among the many images we see of the ever present individual brand that is NBA superstar Lebron James, maybe Nike's "What Should I Do?" commercial is the most telling insight into his true personal character. A lot of people misinterpreted it's meaning. And maybe I'm reading it incorrectly as well, but what I see is a young superstar who might be less sure of himself than we … [Read more...] about What Should Lebron James Do? (to Avoid Another Playoff Blowout)

Timberwolves GM David Kahn Implies Lottery was Fixed for Cavs

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As you know by now, the Cleveland Cavaliers won the first overall pick in the NBA Draft lottery last night, meaning the Minnesota Timberwolves will pick second. This immediately prompted rumors that the T'Wolves are looking to deal their #2 overall draft choice. Unfortunately for Minnesota fans, it also means general manager David Kahn is in charge of making the … [Read more...] about Timberwolves GM David Kahn Implies Lottery was Fixed for Cavs

Are Chris Bosh, Udonis Haslem and Company Enough Up Front for Miami?

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"Usually when you're in touch with reality, it's better for you." Those are the words of Miami Heat power forward Chris Bosh, the lanky 6-11 All-Star who was the Heat's only consistent weapon Sunday night. "I think intensity always carries over.  Your mindset, you always want to get mentally prepared in practice.  That's what it's for, to really see yourself doing your … [Read more...] about Are Chris Bosh, Udonis Haslem and Company Enough Up Front for Miami?

The Bulls and The Heat and The Oprah…Time for Game 2

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Since Oprah is more powerful than basically any person or any entity, today’s column is the Game 2 preview instead of the Game 2 recap. As much as people have been making a joke out of this topic, Heat forward Lebron James offered some good perspective. “She’s [Oprah] very important. Not only to the world, but to this city. We’ll take a back seat to Oprah. We don’t … [Read more...] about The Bulls and The Heat and The Oprah…Time for Game 2