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A Courtship of Rivals: Magic vs. Bird

July 31, 2012

For years, the passion they shared for winning made Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Larry Bird the most bitter of rivals. It also made theirs the most compelling rivalry in sports, driving the NBA to new heights of popularity in the 1980s. This all-new documentary tells the riveting story of two superstars who couldn’t have been more different until they forged an unlikely friendship from the superheated rivalry that had always kept them apart.

NBA 2K13 (teaser)

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July 31, 2012

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Check out the first glimpse of 2K’s upcoming NBA2K13 executive produced by Jay-Z.

Who will win the 2012 NBA Finals?

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June 11, 2012

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Lebron James To Be Named 2012 MVP

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May 11, 2012

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MIAMI (AP) — A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that Miami’s LeBron James will be announced Saturday as the NBA’s MVP, the third time he’s won the award in the past four seasons.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the results have not been released. James is expected to be presented with the trophy Sunday by Commissioner David Stern before Miami hosts Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against Indiana.
James will become the eighth player to win the award at least three times, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan, Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson and Moses Malone.
He’ll be the first to win as a member of the Heat. James’ previous MVP awards in 2009 and 2010 came when he played for Cleveland.

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The American Dream: Dana Gold Story

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March 24, 2012

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The REAL story of Dana Gold aka “Hoogie” a former Jewish drug kingpin and entrepreneur from Los Angeles, CA. Dana Gold speaks on how he achieved the American Dream.

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Jeremy Lin Signs Endorsement Deal With Volvo

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March 20, 2012

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Volvo is betting on Linsanity. Jeremy Lin, guard for the New York Knicks, has reportedly signed a global endorsement contract with the Swedish manufacturer. Lin is “expected to help in the marketing efforts of Volvo in several international markets,” as well as aid Volvo in making inroads with “younger and performance-oriented customers.”

50 Year Anniversary of Wilt Chamberlain’s 100 pt Game

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March 2, 2012

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Wilt Chamberlain set the single-game scoring record in the National Basketball Association (NBA) by scoring 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors in a 169–147 win over the New York Knicks on March 2, 1962, at Hershey Sports Arena in Hershey, Pennsylvania. It is widely considered one of the greatest records in basketball. Chamberlain set five other league records that game including most free throws made, a notable achievement for the poor free throw shooter. The teams broke the record for most combined points in a game (316). That season, Chamberlain averaged a record 50.4 points per game, and he had broken the NBA single-game scoring record (71) earlier in the season in December with 78 points. Read More

Michael Jordan Lists Suburban Mansion for $29 Million

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February 29, 2012

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Michael Jordan’s longtime personal residence in suburban Chicago is for sale.

The sprawling estate is in Highland Park, along Lake Michigan, and has more than 56,000 square feet of living space and is on sale for $29 million..

Kobe says he’s 2nd Best NBA Player Ever [video]

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February 27, 2012

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A video from last summer’s Drew League has surfaced with Kobe talking on camera about a “list”. Kobe talks with former NBA baller Marcus Banks. He tells him to “repeat the list” and lists the top 3 players of all time. He names himself in that list, but guess where he puts himself?

In unrelated news, Kobe Bryant is the all time leading scorer in NBA All-Star games surpassing Michael Jordan. Read More

Derrick Rose signs 14 year $250 Million contract with Adidas

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February 25, 2012

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose signed a new deal with adidas Friday that should keep him in the company’s brand for the rest of his career.

“It’s a blessing, man,” Rose said before Saturday morning’s All-Star practice. “Definitely a blessing. They’ve been with me, they stuck with me from the beginning and I’m happy that I’m a part of them for the rest of my life.”

Comcast Sportsnet initially reported the story early Saturday morning, saying that according to a source, Rose’s new deal was for 14 years and $250 million. Rose has been with adidas since he entered the league and has become a major face of the company.

“It’s great, man,” Rose said. “We’ve been trying to get it out of the way for a long time. I just remember them bringing it up to me and I couldn’t really think about the amount. I’m just blessed and feel grateful right now.”

Rose has remained loyal to the company and he clearly appreciates the fact that adidas has been loyal to him.
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Jeremy Lin Rookie Card Sold on eBay for $21k

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February 24, 2012

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A signed National Treasures rookie trading card from Lin’s one season with the Golden State Warriors in 2010-11 just sold on eBay for $21,580. The 36th bid was the winner. As of the end of the bidding, by the way, Jeremy Lin has played a total of 756 NBA minutes thus far in his career.