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Best player in NBA position by position: Dwight, Love, Lebron, Kobe, Deron

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One of the greatest things about basketball is how simple the positions are: 1-5. Instead of saying "power forward" or "point guard" you can just say "the four" or "at the one." And this is what's lacking in both the All-NBA team and the USA Olympic Dream Team. The All-NBA selections are the top five players in the league, regardless of position. The '09-'10 team lacked a four … [Read more...] about Best player in NBA position by position: Dwight, Love, Lebron, Kobe, Deron

Lebron James shows solidarty for Trayvon Martin on Facebook (photo)

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You've heard about the case of Trayvon Martin, a Florida teenager, allegedly shot and killed by a neighborhood watch captain named George Zimmerman. No charges have been filed in the case. Talking-without-ever-saying-anything-head Geraldo Rivera sparked disgust and outrage Friday when he said Martin was partially responsible for his death because he was wearing a hoodie. The … [Read more...] about Lebron James shows solidarty for Trayvon Martin on Facebook (photo)

18-foot statue of Lebron James created (video and photos)

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NBA and Miami Heat star Lebron James is big…but larger than life? And like F. Scott Fitzgerald once said "a big man has little time for anything other than sitting around and being big." And Lebron media coverage is larger than life, Now there's a physical embodiment of his largeness! PrimeTime Amusements, a global operator, seller and event renter of video arcade machines … [Read more...] about 18-foot statue of Lebron James created (video and photos)

Kendrick Perkins takes issue with Lebron James’ tweets

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Oklahoma City center Kendrick Perkins isn't complaining about being dunked on, or even being tweeted about being dunked on. However, LeBron James' Twitter reaction, which resembled that of a 13 year old, to Blake Griffin's posterizing Perkins offended the Thunder big man. But what would you expect from a man who named his Twitter account "King James?" In his defense, his … [Read more...] about Kendrick Perkins takes issue with Lebron James’ tweets

Indiana Hoosiers’ Christian Watford League-Bound?

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When Christian Watford committed to Indiana University at the beginning of his senior year of high school in 2008, he dubbed himself Christian "LeagueBound" Watford on Facebook. The Birmingham, Ala. native just might have been on to something. Now a junior forward at Indiana, Watford has displayed tremendous progress from as recently as last season, enough so that fellow … [Read more...] about Indiana Hoosiers’ Christian Watford League-Bound?

Miami Heat Unveil New Alternate Black Jerseys

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  The Miami Heat will now have something in common with Johnny Cash and funeral goers. Because their third (alternate) jersey shows that black is the new black. Because black is the color of choice this winter. You know that Lebron James commercial "what should I do?" And it's line "should I embrace my role as the villain?" These jerseys fit the path of the … [Read more...] about Miami Heat Unveil New Alternate Black Jerseys

Cubs Farm Club Offering Lebron James “Ring” Night Promotion

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Like I said after the NBA Finals ended, Lebron James and the Miami Heat aren't "lovable losers" like the Chicago Cubs. This June they were simply "losers" to the Dallas Mavericks. And even though the Cubs are in the midst of their 103 year rebuilding plan, their single A affiliate, the Peoria Chiefs are having some fun at the self-ascribed "King's" expense. This past year … [Read more...] about Cubs Farm Club Offering Lebron James “Ring” Night Promotion

Miami Heat’s Erik Spoelstra is a very Underrated Coach

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Following one of their three regular season losses to the Chicago Bulls, a couple of current members of the Miami Heat broke down in tears. But none of the three regular season losses (by a combined 8 points) were as emotional or as lopsided as Sunday night's 21 point drubbing in game one of the Eastern Conference Finals. A beat-down like that has more inspiration for … [Read more...] about Miami Heat’s Erik Spoelstra is a very Underrated Coach