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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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Anonymous NBA player poll 2024: LeBron or Jordan as the GOAT? Most overrated? Finals favorite?
8 months ago

Anonymous NBA player poll 2024: LeBron or Jordan as the GOAT? Most overrated? Finals favorite?

New York Times  

Sample size matters, people. “When you’ve got Jrue Holiday on the team with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, who are shot makers, he’s a great defender obviously,” one player said. I feel like the league’s been real competitive.” One player who gave Silver a B said: “There’s a big disparity with the referees still. “The only reason a B and …

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Heat rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. drops 31 as Miami defeats Philadelphia without Jimmy Butler
11 months, 4 weeks 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 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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NBA Finals: Jimmy Butler impacts Miami Heat’s victory over LA Lakers with near-perfect game
4 years, 2 months ago

NBA Finals: Jimmy Butler impacts Miami Heat’s victory over LA Lakers with near-perfect game

Firstpost  

Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler did everything in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to prevent the Lakers from winning their 17th Championship. “I think LeBron had a hell of a performance tonight, along with Davis and the whole team,” Butler said about LeBron’s night. We’re in it to win it, we’re not backing down, we’re not scared of nobody.” Impact …

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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: 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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