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Fans still flock to court of King James
5 months ago

Fans still flock to court of King James

China Daily  

LeBron James celebrates scoring a basket against Canada during an exhibition game on Wednesday in Las Vegas. This is how the US Olympic men's basketball team took the floor for warmups before an exhibition game in Abu Dhabi: Stephen Curry opened with a layup, followed by more of the same from Tyrese Haliburton, Anthony Edwards and Derrick White, and then …

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LeBron James at 39 still is the center of attention for USA Basketball. That won’t change in Paris
5 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James at 39 still is the center of attention for USA Basketball. That won’t change in Paris

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — This is how the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team took the floor for warmups before an exhibition game in Abu Dhabi: Stephen Curry opened with a layup, followed by ones from Tyrese Haliburton, Anthony Edwards and Derrick White, and then a short jumper from Devin Booker. “He’s still LeBron,” U.S. assistant coach Erik Spoelstra said. “And from …

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Heat rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. drops 31 as Miami defeats Philadelphia without Jimmy Butler
1 year ago

Heat rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. drops 31 as Miami defeats Philadelphia without Jimmy Butler

New York Times  

MIAMI – Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s Christmas sweater was a Michael Jordan joint, a red ensemble with Jumpman logos spaced across the Heat rookie’s chest. Jaquez scored 31 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the Miami Heat’s 119-113 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in one of the greatest rookie performances in NBA history on Christmas. “I grew up watching these games, …

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LeBron James, NBA coaches say league should look into raised Cavs floor: ‘They should address it’
1 year, 1 month ago

LeBron James, NBA coaches say league should look into raised Cavs floor: ‘They should address it’

New York Times  

CLEVELAND – The drop from the basketball court inside Cleveland’s major indoor pro sports arena, down to the thin sheet of rubber covering the hockey ice beneath it, is about 10 inches – the length of nearly two iPhones. Afterward, Miami coach Erik Spoelstra said the Cleveland court is “dangerous.” “Maybe this is something that can be addressed with the …

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LeBron James, back in Miami with the Lakers, reflects on his 4 Heat seasons
1 year, 1 month ago

LeBron James, back in Miami with the Lakers, reflects on his 4 Heat seasons

The Hindu  

LeBron James couldn’t help but notice the new floor in Miami on Monday, the one with the word “Culture” splashed across midcourt and with team president Pat Riley’s long mantra painted in each of the lanes. “You know, I think everybody on the outside, they probably hear it so much, they’re probably tired of hearing about it,” Heat coach Erik …

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LeBron James, back in Miami with the Lakers, reflects on his 4 Heat seasons
1 year, 1 month ago

LeBron James, back in Miami with the Lakers, reflects on his 4 Heat seasons

Associated Press  

MIAMI — LeBron James couldn’t help but notice the new floor in Miami on Monday, the one with the word “Culture” splashed across midcourt and with team president Pat Riley’s long mantra painted in each of the lanes. “You know, I think everybody on the outside, they probably hear it so much, they’re probably tired of hearing about it,” Heat …

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Doc Rivers’ 76ers firing emblematic of deeper NBA problem with coaching carousel
1 year, 7 months ago

Doc Rivers’ 76ers firing emblematic of deeper NBA problem with coaching carousel

New York Times  

Within 24 hours of losing his job in Los Angeles nearly three years ago, Doc Rivers was on a flight to Philadelphia to interview for his next one. But I think the history of how Rivers got the job in Philadelphia, what transpired over his three seasons there and that he’s out of a job now — while three other …

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NBA '22-23: 10 things to know about the upcoming season
2 years, 2 months ago

NBA '22-23: 10 things to know about the upcoming season

The Independent  

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Miami seizes momentum as Embiid feels the Heat
2 years, 7 months ago

Miami seizes momentum as Embiid feels the Heat

China Daily  

Philadelphia's Joel Embiid wipes his brow during Game 5 of the 76ers' semifinals playoff series against Miami on Tuesday. Jimmy Butler scored 23 points, Max Strus added 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Heat moved one win away from a trip to the Eastern Conference finals by topping the Philadelphia 76ers 120-85 on Tuesday. "It's just one game," Heat …

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For Heat, stopping James Harden and Joel Embiid, letting Jimmy Butler ‘be me’ all a matter of trust
2 years, 7 months ago

For Heat, stopping James Harden and Joel Embiid, letting Jimmy Butler ‘be me’ all a matter of trust

New York Times  

MIAMI — Some love is just a lie of the soul. It’s why Spoelstra constantly says “we’re not for everybody.” More is typically asked of Heat players at practice and on defense than at other NBA stops. But between Games 4 and 5 of this Sixers series, Tucker said, Spoelstra’s defensive adjustments were predicated on conversations between Tucker, Jimmy Butler …

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Erik Spoelstra borrowed one of LeBron James’ favorite speeches, and Heat gave it life
4 years, 2 months ago

Erik Spoelstra borrowed one of LeBron James’ favorite speeches, and Heat gave it life

LA Times  

The Lakers’ LeBron James drives to the basket during Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Friday. In it, Roosevelt, the 26th U.S. president, spoke of the “man who is actually in the arena,” the one who does the work, who risks failure and is more worthy than the “critic.” On Thursday afternoon, a day before the Lakers faced Miami …

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Show (and recover) time: The Heat threw the kitchen sink at LeBron James
4 years, 2 months ago

Show (and recover) time: The Heat threw the kitchen sink at LeBron James

New York Times  

It’s the NBA Finals. While the Heat had to play with a body up on James because he is a threat to pull up from deep, the Lakers don’t have the same concerns with Butler, who didn’t even attempt a 3 in the last game. “To be able to think through the game and understand and see the adjustments and …

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NBA Finals: Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat look to even up the series against Los Angeles Lakers – Firstpost
4 years, 2 months ago

NBA Finals: Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat look to even up the series against Los Angeles Lakers – Firstpost

Firstpost  

NBA Finals’ Game 4 is Tuesday night, and much like Jimmy Butler’s coffee-sales strategy, the Heat may stick with what works. Game 4 is Tuesday night, and much like Butler’s coffee-sales strategy, the Heat may stick with what works. You have to be extraordinary.” Butler had 40 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists in Miami’s Game 3 win. Extraordinary, the …

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NBA Finals: Heat coach LeBron's longevity is 'testament to his greatness'
4 years, 2 months ago

NBA Finals: Heat coach LeBron's longevity is 'testament to his greatness'

The Hindu  

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra on Tuesday paid tribute to his former player LeBron James, who will make a 10th NBA Finals appearance this week but in a different jersey than when the duo were celebrating titles together. The Los Angeles Lakers' James spent four seasons under Spoelstra in Miami where he reached the NBA Finals each year and …

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NBA: Miami Heat go in as underdogs against Los Angeles Lakers in NBA Finals
4 years, 2 months ago

NBA: Miami Heat go in as underdogs against Los Angeles Lakers in NBA Finals

Firstpost  

Get ready for the NBA Finals — a title series like none other, to end a season like none other. The matchup is set, with Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers emerging as the last two teams standing in the chase to be crowned champions of the most tumultuous season in NBA history. The matchup is set, with the …

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