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| About.com Basketball: Most Popular Articles |
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| Fantasy Basketball Rankings |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Fantasy basketball starts by drafting the right fantasy basketball player during your fantasy basketball draft, so come armed with fantasy basketball rankings! Consider this fantasy basketball overall rankings list an assist to winning your fantasy basketball league! |
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| Basketball - Articles |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| An index of articles for the Basketball guide site. |
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| Point Guard Fantasy Rankings |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| In the world of fantasy basketball, NBA point guards have an impact just as big as their taller counterparts. Check out the fantasy basketball rankings for NBA point guards and see which players stand out amongst the rest. |
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| 2009 NBA Playoffs Results |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Follow all of the results for the 2009 NBA playoffs right here, from the first round of the playoffs, all the way to the NBA Finals. |
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| Kobe Bryant |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Read all the basic information on the Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| Contract Year Players List |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Knowing the 2008-09 NBA contract year players list is helpful in a couple of ways. For fantasy basketball enthusiasts, you can put this knowledge into your strategy during your fantasy basketball draft as the NBA player in question will be motivated to produce and what fantasy basketball manager doesn't like that from their player? And on the reality side of things, it let's fans know which players will be available after the season, giving hope for new acquisitions or getting rid of a player. |
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| The Redeem Team |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| These are the 12 NBA players that will represent Team USA in the 2008 Olympics to be played in Beijing, China. USA Basketball looks to regain its Olympics dominance afer failing to get the gold medal in Athens, Greece for the 2004 Olympics. |
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| How to Win a Fantasy League |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Dennis Velasco gives several tips on how to win a fantasy basketball league. The draft is the most important place to lay the seed to a championship as everything else - such as trades and waiver wire pickups - will grow from there. |
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| 2009 NBA All-Star Weekend |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The 2009 NBA All-Star Game takes place on February 15, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona where NBA All-Stars and other NBA players converge for not only the NBA All-Star Game itself, but also the various events and activities of NBA All-Star Weekend. This will be the 58th NBA All-Star Game with NBA All-Star Weekend festivities starting on Friday, February 13, concluding on Sunday the weekend's main attraction - the 2009 NBA All-Star Game. |
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| Michael Jordan |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Michael Jordan may be gone from the NBA as a player, but there is no questioning the impact he left when he retired. Check out his NBA career stats, the NBA awards and recognition he garnered as a player, and a tidbit or two about his skill set and effect on the NBA. |
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| NBA All-Star Slam Dunk History |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest - is there anything more exciting during NBA All-Star Weekend except the NBA All-Star Game? High-flying, powerfully-packed, jumping over people, and hanging in the air slam dunks are standard during this contest. Check out which NBA players have been the best dunkers each year the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest has been going on. |
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| Fantasy Basketball Safe Picks |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| In fantasy basketball, there are some NBA players that you know will produce certain statistics and that's it. There might be some upside, but basically, you know what you're getting and there's nothing wrong with that. These NBA players are the ones that help bring stability to your fantasy basketball team. |
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| Center Fantasy Ranking |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| NBA centers typically man the middle, rebound, block shot, and hit putbacks close to the basket. Check out the fantasy basketball rankings for NBA centers and see which players stand out amongst the rest. These NBA center fantasy rankings are split into tiers, which separates a player or group of players by talent, value, and predicted outcome of production within the position. |
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| 2009 Match-ups and Predictions |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The 2009 NBA playoffs are here and the match-ups have been set. Check to see which NBA teams are clashing in the first round of the NBA postseason, as well as predictions for each first round series. Past regular season contests are noted as well. |
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| Allen Iverson |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Read all the basic information on the Detroit Pistons' Allen Iverson, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| NBA Referee Scandal |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| NBA referee Tim Donaghy allegedly bet on NBA games, including ones that he officiated in the past. Could NBA playoff games have been compromised? What does this betting scandal do to the credibility of NBA games? |
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| 2010 NBA Free Agents List |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The 2010 NBA free agency period is wildly hyped because, mainly, of one name - LeBron James. However, there are a lot of other NBA players worthy of interest from NBA teams. Following, is a list of restricted and unrestricted NBA free agents for the summer of 2010. |
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| The Top 100 Players Ranking |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Just before the tip off of the 2007-08 NBA season comes another rankings list of the top 100 overall players in fantasy basketball. The criteria for the rankings were the following: talent, opportunity, years in the NBA, years excelling in the NBA, injury history, and overall production in the standard categories - points, assists, rebounds, 3PT made, FG%, FT%, steals, blocks, and turnovers. |
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| LeBron James |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Read all the basic information on the Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| Los Angeles Lakers |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The Los Angeles Lakers can arguably be considered the greatest NBA franchise in the history of the league as they boast having (at the end of the 2006-07 season) the most wins with 2,848, the highest winning percentage (61.3%), and the second most NBA titles with 14. |
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| Small Forward Fantasy Ranking |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| As NBA shooting guards, NBA small forwards are mostly looked upon for points, as well as helping out on the boards to name but one more additional duty. Check out the fantasy basketball rankings for NBA small forwards and see which players stand out amongst the rest. These NBA small forward fantasy rankings are split into tiers, which separates a player or group of players by talent, value, and predicted outcome of production within the position. |
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| Chicago Bulls Playoff History |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| When you think of the Chicago Bulls playoff history, you have to immediately think of Michael Jordan. Jordan, along with Scottie Pippen and a cast of role players were able to achieve the difficult "three-peat" (winning the NBA title three years in a row) twice! And one of the reasons you must immediately think of Jordan is that he was the face, heart, and soul of the Bulls' only six NBA championships. |
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| Cleveland Cavaliers |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Starting out as an expansion team in 1970, the Cleveland Cavaliers are most notable for being a team of "almosts" and "what ifs." From Michael Jordan's shot over Craig Ehlo to the trade that sent Ron Harper for the rights to Danny Ferry, the Cavs have been a team of eras that have yet to find a championship banner to hang from their rafters. The future success of the team, along with the hearts of fans, is now in the hands of phenom forward, LeBron James. |
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| Boston Celtics |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The Boston Celtics are one of the best sports franchises, let alone in the NBA, of all-time. Their tradition and legend stand out, as well as their 16 NBA titles. Learn a little more about the team here. |
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| Shooting Guard Fantasy Ranking |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| NBA shooting guards typically fill up the points category for your fantasy basketball team, but the best ones do a lot more than that. Check out the fantasy basketball rankings for NBA shooting guards and see which players stand out amongst the rest. These NBA shooting guard fantasy rankings are split into tiers, which separates a player or group of players by talent, value, and predicted outcome of production within the position. |
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| Power Forward Fantasy Ranking |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| NBA power forwards are mostly relied upon to punish opposing players for rebounds and to score inside. Check out the fantasy basketball rankings for NBA power forwards and see which players stand out amongst the rest. These NBA power forward fantasy rankings are split into tiers, which separates a player or group of players by talent, value, and predicted outcome of production within the position. |
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| Arvydas Sabonis |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| There have been many basketball players that stand out in Olympics basketball history. Some were already international stars in Europe, others were basketball players on the verge of stardom in the NBA. They were women that showed gender was just a word as there were performances was just as good as any man. And, of course, there was the highly regarded Dream Team of 1992. But, what happened after they left the Olympics court? Where are they now? Let's catch up with Arvydas Sabonis. |
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| Olympics - Greatest Moments |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Until recently, if someone mentioned Olympic basketball, it would be synonymous with gold medals and invincibility - for the United States. From 1936 to 2000, the USA men’s basketball team had amassed an incredible 109-2 record securing 12 gold medals, one controversial silver medal and one bronze medal in Olympic competition. The word, "dominant", is a resounding understatement when describing the 68-year run of Team USA, who has medaled in all fifteen Olympic competitions it's entered. |
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| Past Results - Men & Women |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The Olympics Basketball event has been going on since 1936 with an absence in 1940 and 1944 due to World War II. For all of the Olympics Basketball - Men medalists and results since the beginning, as well as the Olympics Basketball - Women medalists and results since it became a recognized event in 1976, this is the place to be. Also see the total number of medals broken down by gold, silver, and bronze won by country.
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| Rules and Regulations |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Olympics Basketball uses the international rules established by the The International Basketball Federation also known as [link url=http://www.fiba.com/]FIBA[/link] or Fédération Internationale de Basketball (French). International rules can differ from NBA rules, but at the root of it, it's all about scoring more points than the opposing team. |
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| 2009 NBA Playoffs Schedule |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Check out the 2009 NBA playoffs schedule and see when the battle of NBA teams begins and possibly ends, as well as the time for each NBA playoffs matchup and where the game will be televised. |
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| NBA All-Star Game - 1970s |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The NBA All-Star Game brings together the best NBA players from the NBA Eastern and Western Conferences each year to compete against each other to determine NBA superiority for that particular NBA season. See which NBA conference and NBA players could claim to be the best for a particular year's NBA All-Star Game during the 1970s. |
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| History of the ABA |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Read a brief history of the brief existence of the American Basketball Association (ABA) that was formed in 1967 and eventually merged with the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 1976. |
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| NBA Playoffs - Career 3PTM |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| There's nothing like a three-pointer to take the breath out of an opposing defense's lungs and some of the NBA players on this most NBA playoff three-pointers list are especially good at giving that knockout punch. In fact, the top two are known for their NBA postseaon flair for the dramatic. |
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| Yao Ming |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Read all the basic information on the Houston Rockets' Yao Ming, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| Dwyane Wade |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Read all the basic information on the Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| Phoenix Suns Playoff History |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The Phoenix Suns playoff history is filled with a couple of close calls and a handful of conference finals appearances, but not quite an NBA title. However, the Suns have made fairly consistent appearances in the NBA playoffs, so perhaps before long they will get an NBA championship. |
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| NY Knicks Playoff History |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The New York Knicks playoff history is one of success with two NBA titles, as well as of legend due in part to the mystique of an injured Willis Reed taking the floor during a NBA finals game, the spins and shots of Earl "The Peal" Monroe, and the leadership and style of Walt Frazier. Add the fact the Knicks play in "the mecca" of basketball, Madison Square Garden, then you can only imagine what the NBA postseason is like in New York. |
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| Nate Robinson |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Nate Robinson may be one of the shortest players in the NBA, but he makes up for it with his heart, hunger, and hops! He is a dynamic force whenever he takes the court as Robinson is a bundle of energy, can score from anywhere on the court, and a two-time NBA Slam Dunk champion. Robinson is a crowd favorite, and not because he's that novelty of a short NBA player playing taller than he is, but because he gets the job done. |
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| NBA Finals Results |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The history of the NBA championship starts during the 1946-47 NBA season and since then many NBA teams have been crowned the victor and held the mantle of champion. However, two teams in particular stand out as exemplary. The Boston Celtics with 17 NBA championships and the Los Angeles Lakers with 14 NBA titles, easily are the top franchises in NBA Finals history. However there are dozens more titles that they didn't win. See which NBA teams did win those titles. |
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| NBA All-Star Game - 1980s |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The NBA All-Star Game brings together the best NBA players from the NBA Eastern and Western Conferences each year to compete against each other to determine NBA superiority for that particular NBA season. See which NBA conference and NBA players could claim to be the best for a particular year's NBA All-Star Game during the 1980s. |
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| NBA All-Star Game - 1990s |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The NBA All-Star Game brings together the best NBA players from the NBA Eastern and Western Conferences each year to compete against each other to determine NBA superiority for that particular NBA season. See which NBA conference and NBA players could claim to be the best for a particular year's NBA All-Star Game during the 2000s. |
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| Past Medalists & Results - Men |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Want to know which country's basketball team won which medal and in which year? This will have all the Olympics Basketball - Men results that you will need in order to help you. Find out who got the gold medal, silver medal, and bronze model, as well as the score for each of the final Olympics medal games. |
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| Boston Celtics Playoff History |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The Boston Celtics are one of the top NBA teams ever and its playoff history and prolific amount of NBA titles is proof of that. Players such as Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, Larry Bird, John Havlicek, and most recently, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and Paul Pierce have all donned Celtics green on the way to an NBA championship. |
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| NBA Finals MVP Award Winners |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The NBA Finals MVP award is a prestigious symbol of an NBA player rising above all others during the most critical of games - the NBA Finals series. There are the usual NBA greats' names - Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain et al. There are also those players who made themselves equal to the game's greats, elevating themselves to win the award, such as Dennis Johnson and Cedric Maxwell. |
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| Super Solid Fantasy Players |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| In fantasy basketball, we cannot draft only fantasy basketball studs on our teams. So, we need to know which NBA players are on the next fantasy basketball level of production. |
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| 2008 Fantasy Basketball Studs |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| In fantasy basketball, you always want to draft that fantasy basketball stud, the NBA player that will build the base of your fantasy basketball team. The definition of of a fantasy basketball stud is a player that does several things well and does them as one of the best in the NBA. There aren't many guaranteed fantasy basketball studs, so make sure you get at least one of them in the first round of your fantasy basketball draft. |
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| CLE Cavaliers Playoff History |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The Cleveland Cavaliers playoff history, for the most part, has been one of getting eliminated in the first round, which has happened 10 out of 16 times in Cavs history. However, lately, with LeBron James, the Cavaliers have made it all the way to the NBA Finals, only to lose to the San Antonio Spurs in 2007. The Cavs do not have an NBA championship as of yet, but James is the hometown hope of changing that. |
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| Detroit Pistons |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Founded as the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons, playing in the National Basketball League (NBL). They got their name from Fred Zollner who manufactured car, truck, and locomotive pistons. In 1948, they joined the Basketball Association of America and into the NBA the following season. In 1957, Zollner moved the Pistons to Detroit to become more of a profitable franchise. |
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| NBA Finals MVP - 1960s & 1970s |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The NBA Finals MVP award was first given out in 1969 when Jerry West of the Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA championship. There were different NBA Finals MVP award winners during the 1960s and 70s other than Willis Reed who won the award for both of the New York Knicks' NBA titles in 1970 and 1973. Award winners include two of the greatest big men in NBA history - Lew Alcindor (later Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) and Wilt Chamberlain. |
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| Team Preview - Pacers |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Welcome to About.com's 2007-08 NBA Season Team Preview for the Indiana Pacers. Need a primer about what the Pacers did during the NBA offseason to improve the team? Who their most important player is and what needs to go right for the Pacers to succeed this season? Also get an opinion on who the NBA title contenders are to reach the NBA Finals? Check it all out here on About.com's team preview of the Pacers! |
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| Where Are They Now? |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| There have been many basketball players that stand out in Olympics basketball history. Some were already international stars in Europe, others were basketball players on the verge of stardom in the NBA. They were women that showed gender was just a word as there were performances was just as good as any man. And, of course, there was the highly regarded Dream Team of 1992. But, what happened after they left the Olympics court? Where are they now? |
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| Guide To Olympics Basketball |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The 2008 Summer Olympics takes place in Beijing, China from August 9, 2008 to August 24, 2008. The Olympics Basketball competition will be held at the Wukesong Indoor Stadium. Learn about the history of Olympics Basketball, including past results, where players are now, the controversies, and so much more by clicking here. |
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| NBA All-Star Game - 1950s |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The NBA All-Star Game brings together the best NBA players from the NBA Eastern and Western Conferences each year to compete against each other to determine NBA superiority for that particular NBA season. See which NBA conference and NBA players could claim to be the best for a particular year's NBA All-Star Game during the 1950s. |
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| 2009 NBA Playoffs Primer |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The 2009 NBA regular season is a wrap! Next up? The NBA playoffs and if we've learned anything from past postseasons, this one should be special. However, who's in? When do the first round games take place? Which teams have won the NBA title before? What are each team's history during the NBA postseason? Where do the games take place? The answer to these questions and more can be found right here! |
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| NBA Playoffs - Career Blocks |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Can you think of anything more intimidating than a rejection of one's shot? A block is like a backspace key as it just instantly deletes and tells an offensive player, "Got you." See which NBA players defended the basket best during the NBA playoffs by returning or deflecting shots from the opposition. |
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| NBA Finals Results - 40s & 50s |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| During this 14-year period, the Minneapolis Lakers were undoubtedly the top team winning five NBA titles, including a three-peat and back-to-back titles in a period of six years. The 1950s closed out with the Boston Celtics winning the first two of eight titles in a row that defined the franchise as, arguably, the NBA's best ever. |
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| NBA Playoffs - Career FT% |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Which players have been the most accurate from the free-throw line, fully taking advantage of their opportunities at the charity stripe. It's one thing to convert from the line during the NBA regular season, but getting it done in the NBA postseason deserves special kudos because every single point counts. NOTE: Minimum 125 free-throw attempts to qualify. |
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| What Is Olympics Basketball? |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| There are obviously many countries in the world, as well as those that take part in the Olympics, so the question is, how do you whittle down the field? How are the participating countries chosen for the Olympics Basketball tournament? Well, it's not so much that they are chosen, but rather they have to qualify and once countries do, how is the winner determined? |
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| 07 NBA Mock Draft - Picks 7-12 |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| A mock draft of the first round for the 2007 NBA Draft. See which college basketball players could be selected in the first round on June 28, 2007 at Madison Square Garden. |
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| NBA Draft Info and Projections |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| It's that time again - time for the NBA Draft! Which college and international players will be drafted and where will they call their NBA home for the 2007-08 season? Check out the 2007 NBA mock draft, position rankings, as well as NBA Draft prospect player profiles. |
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| Jason Kidd |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Read all the basic information on the New Jersey Nets' Jason Kidd, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| Team NBA Playoffs History |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Find out when each NBA team made the NBA playoffs and how far they went during the postseason. The paragon of playoff production are the Boston Celtics with 17 NBA titles and the Los Angeles Lakers with 13. However, those two teams obviously couldn't win every NBA championship, so see how they and the other NBA teams fared in the postseason. |
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| Shawn Marion |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Read all the basic information on the Phoenix Suns' Shawn Marion, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| NBA Pronunciation List |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Wonder how to pronounce certain NBA players names? Here's an NBA team-by-team list of how to pronounce players' names broken down by syllable. |
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| NBA Team Depth Charts |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| NBA team depth charts are an important tool for fantasy basketball enthusiasts, but also have value for the general NBA fan that wants to know which NBA players are starters for each NBA team. The NBA depth chart, however, can always change depending upon injuries and/or starters making way for a bench player during the season. |
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| Team Rankings - 11.26.06 |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Check out which NBA teams are doing well and that others that aren't. Where does your favorite NBA team rank compared to the rest of the league? This is the place to find out. |
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| Contributor - Vivek Wallace |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Learn a little about About Basketball Contributor, Vivek Wallace. |
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| New York Knicks |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The New York Knicks are one of the most storied NBA franchises. Get some basic information about the New York Knicks such as when the franchise started and how many NBA championships the New York Knicks have won during their history. |
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| NCAA Tournament -1947 |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| See who made the NCAA Final Four and eventually won the NCAA Championship in the 1947 NCAA Tournament. Also find out who the Most Outstanding Player award was given to for an excellent performance during the tournament. |
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| NCAA Tournament -1950 |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| See who made the NCAA Final Four and eventually won the NCAA Championship in the 1950 NCAA Tournament. Also find out who the Most Outstanding Player award was given to for an excellent performance during the tournament. |
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| NCAA Tournament -1966 |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| See who made the NCAA Final Four and eventually won the NCAA Championship in the 1966 NCAA Tournament. Also find out who the Most Outstanding Player award was given to for an excellent performance during the tournament. |
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| Charles Barkley |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Charles Barkley may be gone from the NBA as a player, but there is no questioning the impact he left when he retired. Check out his NBA career stats, the NBA awards and recognition he garnered as a player, and a tidbit or two about his skill set and effect on the NBA. |
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| Steve Nash |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Read all the basic information on the Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| Tim Duncan |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Read all the basic information on the San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| Kevin Garnett |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Read all the basic information on the Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| Shaquille O'Neal |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Read all the basic information on the Phoenix Suns' Shaquille O'Neal, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| Vince Carter |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Read all the basic information on the New Jersey Nets' Vince Carter, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| NBA Rookie Report |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Which NBA rookies are riding high and succeeding on the NBA level? Chip Crain takes a weekly look at which NBA rookies are rocking rims, getting important playing time, and excelling in the NBA. |
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| Rudy Gay |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Read all the basic information on the Memphis Grizzlies' Rudy Gay, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| Top Playoff Indvidual Scoring |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Obviously, games are won by scoring more points than the other team. Here we take a look at the NBA players that did the most, points-wise, to help their respective NBA team win when it counts most - in the NBA playoffs. |
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| Caron Butler |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Read all the basic information on the Washington Wizards' Caron Butler, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| Dirk Nowitzki |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Read all the basic information on the Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| Dwight Howard |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Read all the basic information on the Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| Ray Allen |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Read all the basic information on the Boston Celtics' Ray Allen, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| SAC Kings Playoff History |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The Sacramento Kings playoff history has definitive gaps in it, which is partly due to the Kings history in other locations and under the franchise name of Royals. In fact, the Kings' only NBA title came as the Rochester Royals. |
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| SA Spurs Playoff History |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The San Antonio Spurs playoff history is rich and consistent ever since joining the NBA from the American Basketball Association (ABA) for the 1976-77 NBA season. The Spurs have only missed the NBA playoffs four seasons in its existence, which is very impressive, as well as the four NBA titles in a nine-year span. |
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| 2007 NBA Draft Results |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Get the results of the 2007 NBA Draft. |
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| 2008 NBA Mock Draft 2.0 |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| About College Basketball Guide, Charlie Zegers and I teamed up to conduct a mock draft for 2008's NBA Draft coming up in June. The mock was conducted on May 1st using the final regular season standings as our draft order. |
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| 2008 NBA Draft Results |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Get the results of the 2008 NBA Draft. |
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| 07 NBA First Round Mock Draft |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| A mock draft of the first round for the 2007 NBA Draft. See which college basketball players could be selected in the first round on June 28, 2007 at Madison Square Garden. |
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| 2008 NBA All-Star Game |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The 2008 NBA All-Star Game took place in New Orleans, Louisiana on February 17, 2008. Check out which NBA players participated in the NBA All-Star Game, as well as their statistics, and which NBA player was best of all and took the 2008 NBA All-Star Game MVP. |
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| Jerryd Bayless |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Need to know what makes Arizona Guard Jerryd Bayless draftable? The About.com 2008 NBA Draft profile of Bayless will give you his statistics, strengths, and weaknesses to help you get an idea of how NBA-ready Bayless is and what he brings to the table. Actually, what he'll potentially bring to the NBA court. |
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| Michael Beasley |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Need to know what makes Kansas State University forward Michael Beasley draftable? The About.com 2008 NBA Draft profile of Beasley will give you his statistics, strengths, and weaknesses to help you get an idea of how NBA-ready Beasley is and what he brings to the table. Actually, what he'll potentially bring to the NBA court. |
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| The NBA Draft Lottery |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Ever wonder how exactly the NBA Draft Lottery works? What are the chances of each NBA team to win the first pick of the NBA Draft? Find the answer right here! |
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| Team Preview - Heat |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Welcome to About.com's 2007-08 NBA Season Team Preview for the Miami Heat. Need a primer about what the Heat did during the NBA offseason to improve the team? Who their most important player is and what needs to go right for the Heat to succeed this season? Also get an opinion on who the NBA title contenders are to reach the NBA Finals? Check it all out here on About.com's team preview of the Heat! |
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| Miami Heat Playoff History |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The Miami Heat playoff history is relatively short compared to other teams in the league, but it's bore the fruit of an NBA championship already, which was led by Dwyane Wade and Shaquille O'Neal. However, the elation of a championship was short-lived as the Heat were swept in the first round by the Chicago Bulls the following season. However, there is sure to be many more playoff appearances for the franchise. |
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| Miami Heat |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The Miami Heat made their NBA debut during the 1988-89 season, entering the league with the then Charlotte Hornets. The team won their first NBA Championship behind the play of Dwyane Wade and Shaquille O'Neal during the 2005-06 season. |
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| Milwaukee Bucks |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The Milwaukee Bucks are owned by U.S. Senator Herb Kohl and play in the Central Division of the NBA's Eastern Conference. Playing in a primarily football town thanks to the consistent and storied success of the Green Bay Packers, the Bucks have held their own, especially when players such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Oscar Robertson, Sidney Moncrief, Terry Cummings, Ray Allen, and Michael Redd amongst others took the court. |
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| NBA Playoffs - Career Games |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| You either have to be a special NBA player, on a special NBA team that is consistently good for years, or a lucky player in order to get on this most NBA playoff games list. Find out who has been through many moments of the postseason grind and lived to tell about it. |
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| NBA Playoffs - Career Points |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| In the end, it's all about points in the NBA. The NBA team with the most points wins proves that - it's a rule, you know. However, just like fans of other sports like touchdowns, homeruns, and goals, us NBA fans are enamoured, for the most part, with points. So, which NBA players have scored the most during the NBA postseason? Well, the top player is arguably best ever. I wonder who that could be. |
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| NBA Playoffs - Career Rebounds |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Rebounds are important. Grabbing a defensive board not only stops the opposition from getting another chance at scoring, but it also gives the respective rebounder's team possession. Taking down an offensive board gives a team another chance to put the ball in the basket. Here is a list of the most prolific NBA postseason rebounders, and guess what, they've all made it to the NBA Finals multiple times. Told you rebounds are important. |
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| NBA Finals Results - 1960s |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The 1960s in the NBA was all about the Boston Celtics. Not only did they win eight straight titles starting in the late 1950s into this decade, but they won eight titles out of the ten possible ones in this decade. The other NBA champions in this decade also came from the northeast section of the country with the Philadelphia 76ers winning the 1966-67 season's title and the New York Knicks winning it for the 1969-70 season. It's safe to say that the 1960s were all about the Eastern Conference. |
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| NBA Finals Results - 1970s |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Besides the Los Angeles Lakers (1971-72; 1979-80) and the Boston Celtics (1973-74 and 1975-76) winning two championships, the NBA title changed hands with different teams from coast to coast. From the New York Knicks and Washington Bullets on the east coast, a stopover in the middle of the country with the Milwaukee Bucks, and along the top and bottom of the west coast with the Portland Trail Blazers, Seattle SuperSonics, and Golden State Warriors. This was a diverse decade in the NBA. |
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| NBA Playoffs Career Records |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| There have been many NBA players that have graced the NBA playoffs stage. Which players have risen above the others, helping their respective NBA team(s) and at the same time setting new standards and NBA records for NBA playoffs performance. |
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| NBA Playoffs - Career FG% |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Some might say that hitting a baseball is the hardest thing to do in sports. Well, how about trying to get a shot off with a seven-foot tall NBA player looking to reject your shot? Or an athletic and aggressive defender all over you once you get the basetball in your hands? How about having to deal with both of these types of players in the NBA playoffs where every shot counts? NOTE: Minimum 300 field goal attempts to qualify. |
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| NBA Assists - Playoffs Records |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The NBA assists playoff records, both career and in one season, are as impressive as the scoring benchmarks. It's a team game and someone needs to pass those scorers the ball! Ask any NBA championship team how important a player like Magic Johnson, John Stockton, or Dennis Johnson were to a team and you'll understand why passing the ball at the right time is important. |
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| Shooting Stars History |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Three basketball players representing an NBA team/city - one current NBA player and WNBA player, plus one NBA legend - and six spots on the basketball court. All three players must convert shots from the designated six areas on the hardwood, in a set order, and they have to do it as fast as they can without going over two minutes. See which teams have been able to do it the fastest each year during this NBA All-Star weekend event. |
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| NBA Playoffs - Career Steals |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Usually, being a thief is a very bad thing. In fact, you can end up in jail for doing it. However, pilfering the pill in the NBA is a good thing. Especially during the NBA postseason where each possession is critical to winning not only a game, but a series, and maybe even an NBA championship. Here is a list of the top ball thieves during the NBA playoffs. |
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| 2008 NBA Playoffs Primer |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The 2008 NBA regular season is in the books and it's time for 2008 NBA Playoffs to begin! Yes, folks, it's time for the show where NBA players step up their games to shine. It doesn't always work out that way for some because a team has to win and team has to lose. Check out this 2008 NBA Playoffs Primer to see which NBA teams are playing whom, as well as getting a little bit of NBA playoffs history knowledge. |
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| Three-Point Shootout History |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The NBA All-Star Three-Point Shootout Contest may not have the glamor of the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest during NBA All-Star Weekend, but it's more skillful to shoot and hit a three-pointer opposed to dunking the ball up close. Check out the past winners of the NBA All-Star Three-Point Shootout Contest to claim the title of best long-range bomber for that respective year. |
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| NBA All-Star Game - 1960s |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The NBA All-Star Game brings together the best NBA players from the NBA Eastern and Western Conferences each year to compete against each other to determine NBA superiority for that particular NBA season. See which NBA conference and NBA players could claim to be the best for a particular year's NBA All-Star Game during the 1960s. |
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| NBA Finals Results - 2000s |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| This decade of the NBA playoffs has thus far seen dominance from the Western Conference with two of the three "three-peat" titles for the Los Angeles Lakers opening up the decade and the San Antonio Spurs winning three NBA championships. Shaquille O'Neal won another title with another team (Miami Heat), the trio of Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and Paul Pierce won their first NBA title after years in the league (Boston Celtics), and the Detroit Pistons won a title after years of excellence. |
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| NBA All-Star Game - 2000s |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The NBA All-Star Game brings together the best NBA players from the NBA Eastern and Western Conferences each year to compete against each other to determine NBA superiority for that particular NBA season. See which NBA conference and NBA players could claim to be the best for a particular year's NBA All-Star Game during the 2000s. |
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| 2008 Team USA |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| These are the 12 NBA players that will represent Team USA in the 2008 Olympics to be played in Beijing, China. USA Basketball looks to regain its Olympics dominance afer failing to get the gold medal in Athens, Greece for the 2004 Olympics. |
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| Scottie Pippen |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| There have been many basketball players that stand out in Olympics basketball history. Some were already international stars in Europe, others were basketball players on the verge of stardom in the NBA. They were women that showed gender was just a word as there were performances was just as good as any man. And, of course, there was the highly regarded Dream Team of 1992. But, what happened after they left the Olympics court? Where are they now? Let's catch up with Scottie Pippen. |
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| Karl Malone |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| There have been many basketball players that stand out in Olympics basketball history. Some were already international stars in Europe, others were basketball players on the verge of stardom in the NBA. They were women that showed gender was just a word as there were performances was just as good as any man. And, of course, there was the highly regarded Dream Team of 1992. But, what happened after they left the Olympics court? Where are they now? Let's catch up with Karl Malone. |
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| 2008 SNY Invitational |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The inaugural SNY Invitational featured four of New York City's top high school basketball programs, including national powerhouse, Lincoln High School and star Lance Stephenson. Here is how the first SNY Invitational went down. |
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| HOU Rockets Playoff History |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The Houston Rockets playoff history is a successful one as they have two NBA titles, back-to-back even, as the great Hakeem Olajuwon led the Rockets to titles in 1994 and 1995. Other than a gap in the early 2000s, Houston can basically be found in the postseason on the regular. |
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| Week-By-Week Total Games |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| If you play fantasy basketball, this NBA teams week-by-week total games list will help you maximize your fantasy basketball roster each week. Is one NBA player on your roster playing two games and another player four games for an upcoming week? Find out here to get your answers! |
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| Central Division - 3/6/07 |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Tom from Cornrows takes a weekly look at the Central Division with news on injuries, trades, upcoming matchups, and anything else that affects the Central Division. |
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| CHA Bobcats Playoff History |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The Charlotte Bobcats playoff history is non-existent as of now. The closest they came was during the 2007-08 season with a 32-50 record, finishing five games out from a playoff seed in the Eastern Conference. However, the team has only been in existence since the 2004-05 NBA season, so time will tell. |
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| NBA Finals MVP - 1990s |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The NBA Finals MVP award was simply dominated by the Chicago Bulls' Michael Jordan who helped the team win six NBA championships with two sets of three-peats. The other four awards went to three of the greatest big men in NBA history - Hakeem Olajuwon of the Houston Rockets, Shaquille O'Neal of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs. |
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| Denver Nuggets Playoff History |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The Denver Nuggets playoff history is mostly mired in NBA postseason first round exits with most of its success coming during the Doug Moe days. However, it was Moe's best friend, Larry Brown that took the Nuggets the farthest into the postseason - the finals, but of the ABA, the year before joining the NBA. |
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| Chicago Bulls |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Founded in 1966, the Chicago Bulls were actually the third NBA team to play in Chicago. Their first season saw the Bulls post the best record by an expansion team in NBA history, which was only a sign of things to come for the franchise. |
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| NCAA Tournament History |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Find out the past winners of the NCAA Tournament, as well as some March Madness team facts and player performances during the Big Dance. |
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| NBA's Most Popular Merchandise |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Thus far the 2007-08 NBA season is proving fruitful for the Boston Celtics, not only on the court, but off the court as well. Since the offseason acquisition of Kevin Garnett, the Celtics popularity in merchandising has skyrocketed for both the franchise and its new leader in Garnett. Want proof? Here is the NBA's Most Popular Jersey and Team Merchandise List for 2007. |
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| DAL Mavericks Playoff History |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The Dallas Mavericks playoff history is one of spurts. During the 1980s, the Mavs made it into the postseason six of ten possible seasons and then absolutely nothing during the 1990s. However, the Mavericks have gotten their mojo back in the 2000s, but still no NBA championships to speak of. But, you can bet the Mavericks won't stop until they do. |
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| Dallas Mavericks |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The Dallas Mavericks' name comes from the TV show "Maverick", the character played by actor James Garner, who was an original team owner. The team had success relatively early in its history, but then fell into futility during the late 1980s through the 90s. However, they have turned it around recently even making their first NBA Finals in 2006. |
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| Players to Watch |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| What makes the NCAA Tournament so fun to watch are the players and those who come through in the clutch with a timely block, steal, or game-winning basket at the buzzer or just an all-around great performance. Here are several players who have the potential to show their moves during The Big Dance. |
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| Denver Nuggets |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The Denver Nuggets were a charter team in the American Basketball Association, starting with the name the Denver Rockets. From its inception, the Nuggets were a high-powered offensive team, which continued into their existence in the National Basketball Association after the ABA/NBA merger. Find out a little more about the team from high altitude of Colorado. |
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| Team Preview - Pistons |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Welcome to About.com's 2007-08 NBA Season Team Preview for the Detroit Pistons. Need a primer about what the Pistons did during the NBA offseason to improve the team? Who their most important player is and what needs to go right for the Pistons to succeed this season? Also get an opinion on who the NBA title contenders are to reach the NBA Finals? Check it all out here on About.com's team preview of the Pistons! |
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| DET Pistons Playoff History |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The Detroit Pistons playoff history begins as the Fort Wayne Pistons, where they reached the NBA Finals twice. However, the franchise's success didn't come until the move to Detroit where the Pistons have won three NBA titles, including back-to-back championships during the late 1980s as the "Bad Boys" of the NBA, known for their zealous focus on playing hard defense. |
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| 2006-07 Atlanta Hawks Preview |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Get the skinny on this season's Atlanta Hawks - the players that were involved in trades, drafted, and the free agents that signed with club and those that left to sign with another franchise. Also some questions coming into the season are answered. |
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| Atlanta Hawks Playoff History |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The Atlanta Hawks playoff history starts all the way to the Tri-Cities Blackhawks day where Red Auerbach actually got his NBA coaching start. After his first season there, he left for the Boston Celtics and we all know what happened then... dynasty. In any case, the Hawks did get to win their own NBA championship, their lone championship, while in St. Louis. Unfortunately, there hasn't been any trips to the NBA Finals since the move to Atlanta. |
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| Atlantic Division - 4/3/07 |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Austin Kent from HoopsAddict.com takes a weekly look at the Atlantic Division with news on injuries, trades, upcoming matchups, and anything else that affects the Atlantic Division. |
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| Texas A&M 2006-07 Team Profile |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Check the record and roster of the Texas A&M University Aggies of the Big 12 Conference. |
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| Team Preview - Celtics |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Welcome to About.com's 2007-08 NBA Season Team Preview for the Boston Celtics. Need a primer about what the Celtics did during the NBA offseason to improve the team? Who their most important player is and what needs to go right for the Celtics to succeed this season? Also get an opinion on who the NBA title contenders are to reach the NBA Finals? Check it all out here on About.com's team preview of the Celtics! |
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| Anthony Randolph |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Need to know what makes Louisiana State University forward Anthony Randolph draftable? The About.com 2008 NBA Draft profile of Randolph will give you his statistics, strengths, and weaknesses to help you get an idea of how NBA-ready Randolph is and what he brings to the table. Actually, what he'll potentially bring to the NBA court. |
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| Darrell Arthur |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Need to know what makes University of Kansas power forward Darrell Arthur draftable? The About.com 2008 NBA Draft profile of Arthur will give you his statistics, strengths, and weaknesses to help you get an idea of how NBA-ready Arthur is and what he brings to the table. Actually, what he'll potentially bring to the NBA court. |
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| D.J. Augustin |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Need to know what makes University of Texas point guard D.J. Augustin draftable? The About.com 2008 NBA Draft profile of Augustin will give you his statistics, strengths, and weaknesses to help you get an idea of how NBA-ready Augustin is and what he brings to the table. Actually, what he'll potentially bring to the NBA court. |
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| Joe Alexander |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Need to know what makes West Virginia University small forward Joe Alexander draftable? The About.com 2008 NBA Draft profile of Alexander will give you his statistics, strengths, and weaknesses to help you get an idea of how NBA-ready Alexander is and what he brings to the table. Actually, what he'll potentially bring to the NBA court. |
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| Contributor - Ziggy |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Learn a little about About Basketball Contributor, Ziggy. |
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| Central Division - 1/29/07 |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Tom from Cornrows takes a weekly look at the Central Division with news on injuries, trades, upcoming matchups, and anything else that affects the Central Division. |
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| Tar Heels 2006-07 Team Profile |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Check the record and roster of the University of North Carolina Tar Heels of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). |
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| The Shot Fake |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Rick Torbett from Better Basketball teaches you how to fake a shot to get your defender off-balance and for you to either get your shot off, drive, or hit an open teammate. |
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| Indiana Pacers Playoff History |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The Indiana Pacers playoff history is shorter than other NBA teams since the franchise started out in the American Basketball Association before joining the NBA for the 1976-77 season. The team didn't really get their NBA playoff stride until the 1990s with players such as Reggie Miller and Rik Smits. The Pacers still have not won a NBA title, which the basketball crazy state of Indiana is waiting for. |
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| GS Warriors Playoff History |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The Golden State Warriors playoff history hasn't been as prosperous in the last 30 years, but they were consistent participants in the NBA postseason beforehand and even won two NBA championships, one of which when the team played in Philadelphia. Hopefully, the team starts to make NBA playoffs soon because the Bay Area fanbase is very strong. |
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| Larry Bird |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| There have been many basketball players that stand out in Olympics basketball history. Some were already international stars in Europe, others were basketball players on the verge of stardom in the NBA. They were women that showed gender was just a word as there were performances was just as good as any man. And, of course, there was the highly regarded Dream Team of 1992. But, what happened after they left the Olympics court? Where are they now? Let's catch up with Larry Bird. |
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| Clyde Drexler |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| There have been many basketball players that stand out in Olympics basketball history. Some were already international stars in Europe, others were basketball players on the verge of stardom in the NBA. They were women that showed gender was just a word as there were performances was just as good as any man. And, of course, there was the highly regarded Dream Team of 1992. But, what happened after they left the Olympics court? Where are they now? Let's catch up with Clyde Drexler. |
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| Controversies in Olympic Hoops |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| What is a competition, especially the Olympics in which there is a lot of pride in country from a lot of competitors, without a little controversy? Considering that many basketball players and basketball coaches normally argue various calls for fouls or possession during a game, there's bound to be some differences of opinion. In relative degrees, here are three controversial situations in Olympics basketball history. |
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| Cynthia Cooper |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| There have been many basketball players that stand out in Olympics basketball history. Some were already international stars in Europe, others were basketball players on the verge of stardom in the NBA. They were women that showed gender was just a word as there were performances was just as good as any man. And, of course, there was the highly regarded Dream Team of 1992. But, what happened after they left the Olympics court? Where are they now? Let's catch up with Cynthia Cooper. |
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| David Robinson |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| There have been many basketball players that stand out in Olympics basketball history. Some were already international stars in Europe, others were basketball players on the verge of stardom in the NBA. They were women that showed gender was just a word as there were performances was just as good as any man. And, of course, there was the highly regarded Dream Team of 1992. But, what happened after they left the Olympics court? Where are they now? Let's catch up with David Robinson. |
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| Toni Kukoc |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| There have been many basketball players that stand out in Olympics basketball history. Some were already international stars in Europe, others were basketball players on the verge of stardom in the NBA. They were women that showed gender was just a word as there were performances was just as good as any man. And, of course, there was the highly regarded Dream Team of 1992. But, what happened after they left the Olympics court? Where are they now? Let's catch up with Tony Kukoc. |
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| Olympics Medals Breakdown |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| If you're wondering whose won the Olympics Basketball gold, silver, and bronze medals and in which year, look through here to get the totals for both the men and women events. |
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| Past Results - Women |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Want to know which country's basketball team won which medal and in which year? This will have all the Olympics Basketball - Women results that you will need in order to help you. Find out who got the gold medal, silver medal, and bronze model, as well as the score for each of the final Olympics medal games. |
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| NBA All-Star Game History |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The NBA All-Star Game is when the best (and, let's be honest, most popular) NBA players from a particular (mid)season get together to see which Conference (East vs. West) is the best. However, as competitive as these games could be, the spectacle of dunks, no-look passes, and a lack of defense is just as prevalent. See the results of every NBA All-Star Game since its inception in 1951. Also, check the outcome of every NBA All-Star Weekend event, such as the slam dunk and three-point contests. |
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| 2007 Celebrity Game Rosters |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| See which actors from stage and screen will flaunt their basketball skills in the NBA's All-Star Celebrity Game of 2007. |
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| Duncan and Celtics |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Brendan Sullivan looks back at what could have been for the Boston Celtics if they had won the rights to draft Tim Duncan in the 1997 NBA Draft. And it's not so much what would have happened to the franchise, but to the fans themselves. |
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| The 2007 NBA Finals |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The 2007 NBA Finals are here! Check out all you need to know in regards to both of the teams vying for the title of "NBA Champion" - the Cleveland Cavaliers and San Antonio Spurs. |
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| NBA Season Predictions |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Every new NBA season brings about expectations for players and teams. Check out About.com Basketball Guide Dennis Velasco's predictions for the 2006-07 NBA season. |
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| Rookie Challenge Game History |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| What better way to highlight the young talent of the NBA than to have a game between rookies and players in their second season in the League? And to have it part of NBA All-Star weekend is only appropriate since many players who have played in the Rookie Challenge game went on to become All-Stars themselves. Players such as Gilbert Arenas, Dwyane Wade, and Dwight Howard amongst others have shown their skills in this game before heading to the main stage of the All-Star game. |
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| NBA Finals Results - 1980s |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics (yes, those two teams again), they won seven NBA titles during the 1980s led by two NBA superstars credited for bringing the popularity of the NBA back up. Magic Johnson led the "Showtime" Lakers win four championships. The Celtics were led by Larry Bird winning three titles. At the end of the decade, the Detroit Pistons "Bad Boys" won back-to-back titles with defense as the key, a departure from the Lakers and Celtics big offenses. |
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| Team Preview - Timberwolves |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Welcome to About.com's 2007-08 NBA Season Team Preview for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Need a primer about what the Timberwolves did during the NBA offseason to improve the team? Who their most important player is and what needs to go right for the Timberwolves to succeed this season? Also get an opinion on who the NBA title contenders are to reach the NBA Finals? Check it all out here on About.com's team preview of the Timberwolves! |
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| MIN T-Wolves Playoff History |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The Minnesota Timberwolves playoff history consists of one block of eight straight seasons making the NBA playoffs, and except for that eighth year, exiting after the first round. Flip Saunders was the coach all eight years and Kevin Garnett was the player. However, since KG's departure and winning an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics in 2008, the T-Wolves haven't really been the same. |
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| Draft Ranks - Power Forwards |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Who are the top NBA Draft power forward prospects headed into the 2007 NBA Draft? Find out here who the top 15 power forwards are and their particulars, such as height, weight, and NCAA school or international team. |
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| 07 NBA Mock Draft- Picks 13-18 |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| A mock draft of the first round for the 2007 NBA Draft. See which college basketball players could be selected in the first round on June 28, 2007 at Madison Square Garden. |
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| 07 NBA Mock Draft- Picks 19-24 |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| A mock draft of the first round for the 2007 NBA Draft. See which college basketball players could be selected in the first round on June 28, 2007 at Madison Square Garden. |
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| Golden Eagles 06-07 Profile |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Check the season record and roster of the Oral Roberts University Golden Eagles of the Mid Continent Conference. |
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| MIL Bucks Playoff History |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The Milwaukee Bucks playoff history got started off with a bang as the Bucks won the NBA championship in only the franchise's second playoff appearance and its third NBA season thanks in part to NBA Hall of Famers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Oscar Robertson. After a strong showing during the 1980s in which the Bucks made the postseason every season, there was a drought during the 1990s with the Bucks hoping to get back to the way they started. |
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| MEM Grizzlies Playoff History |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The Memphis Grizzlies playoff history is a very brief one as the franchise history itself is relatively. In the league only since 1995, first as the Vancouver Grizzlies, the Grizz have only played in the NBA playoffs three times and each time, losing in the first round. |
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| Interview: Taurean Green |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| About.com's Dave Deckard sits with former Florida Gator and current Portland Trail Blazer, Taurean Green at the NBA Summer League. |
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| LA Clippers Playoff History |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The Los Angeles Clippers playoff history is rather sparse when you consider the Clippers have been a part of the NBA since 1970. However, it must be hard to play in the shadow of the Los Angeles Lakers. Now you know why the Clippers are generally known as a perennial losing franchise. |
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| LA Lakers Playoff History |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The Los Angeles Lakers playoff history is prolific to say the least. They have never gone more than two seasons without playing in the NBA playoffs and have only had four gaps in their 50+ years of existence in the NBA. Thee Lakers' 13 NBA titles are second best behind the Boston Celtics' 17 NBA championships. |
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| NBA Draft - Rudy Fernandez |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Read all the basic information on DKV Joventut guard and NBA Draft prospect Rudy Fernandez. Find out his strength and weaknesses and his potential impact in the NBA during his rookie season. |
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| Kevin Love |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Need to know what makes University of California-Los Angeles power forward Kevin Love draftable? The About.com 2008 NBA Draft profile of Love will give you his statistics, strengths, and weaknesses to help you get an idea of how NBA-ready Love is and what he brings to the table. Actually, what he'll potentially bring to the NBA court. |
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| 2008 Rookie Challenge Game |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Learn all you need to know about the 2008 NBA All-Star Rookie Challenge Game due to take place on Friday, February 15th at New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, LA. The games pits the NBA's top rookies against the league's top sophomores. Last year's Rookie of the Year Brandon Roy of the Portland Trail Blazers leads the second-year players while second overall pick by the Seattle SuperSonics, Kevin Durant leads the rooks. |
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| 2008 NBA Playoffs Schedule |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Check out the 2008 NBA playoffs schedule and see when the battle of NBA teams begins and possibly ends, as well as the time for each NBA playoffs matchup and where the game will be televised. |
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| Position Rankings |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| See which NCAA and international basketball players are tops at their positions for the upcoming NBA Draft. We break it down into a Top 15 list for every position with information about their college or international team, as well as height and weight of the player. |
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| 2006 NBA Draft Results |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Get the results of the 2006 NBA Draft. |
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| Derrick Rose |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Need to know what makes University of Memphis point guard Derrick Rose draftable? The About.com 2008 NBA Draft profile of Rose will give you his statistics, strengths, and weaknesses to help you get an idea of how NBA-ready Rose is and what he brings to the table. Actually, what he'll potentially bring to the NBA court. |
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| San Antonio Spurs |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The San Antonio Spurs started as the Dallas Chapparals in the American Basketball Association in 1967. Their recent NBA Championship win, their fourth in eight years solidified this current team led by Tim Duncan as a dynasty. |
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| TOR Raptors Playoff Histor |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The Toronto Raptors playoff history wouldn't be anything like its Atlantic Division counterparts since the franchise only entered the NBA during the 1995-96 season. However, the NBA team up north has several appearances and it will only be a matter of time before they are a NBA playoff force. |
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| Utah Jazz Playoff History |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The Utah Jazz playoff history shows a lot of Jerry Sloan and Frank Layden leading the charge into the NBA playoffs, which is a testament to ownership in keeping the basic culture consistent. Because of this consistency, the Jazz have pretty much made the NBA postseason since the early 1980s. |
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| 2006-07 Wizards Preview |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Get the skinny on this season's Washington Wizards - the players that were involved in trades, drafted, and the free agents that signed with club and those that left to sign with another franchise. Also some questions coming into the season are answered. |
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| Washington Wizards |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The Wizards started as the Chicago Packers in 1961, but changed their team name to the Zephyrs in 1962. At the end of the season, they moved to Baltimore, Maryland and became the Baltimore Bullets. In 1973, the team moved to Landover and became the Capital Bullets, then the Washington Bullets the next season. Due to the violent association, the mascot name was changed to the Wizards in 1995. |
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| Ricky Davis |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Read all the basic information on the Minnesota Timberwolves' Ricky Davis, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| Ron Artest |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Read all the basic information on the Sacramento Kings' Ron Artest, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| Kevin Durant |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Read all the basic information on the Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| Chauncey Billups |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Read all the basic information on the Detroit Pistons' Chauncey Billups, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| Chris Paul |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Read all the basic information on the New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| David West |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Read all the basic information on the New Orleans Hornets' David West, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| Deron Williams |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Read all the basic information on the Utah Jazz's Deron Williams, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| Carmelo Anthony |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Read all the basic information on the Denver Nuggets' Carmelo Anthony, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| Emeka Okafor |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Read all the basic information on the Charlotte Bobcats' Emeka Okafor, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| Contributor - Brendan Sullivan |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Learn a little more about About Basketball contributor, Brendan Sullivan. |
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| Elton Brand |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Read all the basic information on the Philadelphia 76ers' Elton Brand, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| Michael Redd |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Read all the basic information on the Milwaukee Bucks' Michael Redd, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| Tracy McGrady |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| Read all the basic information on the Houston Rockets' Tracy McGrady, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| POR Blazers Playoff History |
(Tue, 07 Sep 2010)
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| The Portland Trail Blazers playoff history started off strong with an NBA title right off the bat during their first NBA postseason appearance. However, there haven't been any NBA championships since then, despite making the NBA playoffs in 25 of the next 26 seasons after winning a title. |
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