Kobe Bryant
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Anthony Randolph = Kobe + Trevor Wilson
It’s real easy to get excited about the Warriors this week, until you realize they’ve been playing at home the whole time....
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Odom and I have at least one thing in common
Lamar Odom and I are quite similar, really. Not physically, since I’m not left-handed or 6’10”. Tony Randolph is however, and that...
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Warriors/Lakers point-by-point (almost)
We’re starting this Warriors/Lakers “point-by-point (almost)” at the start of the second half. Why? Because that first half was silly. 68-62, Warriors,...
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NBA (late) Tuesday: Warriors week that was
This week the Warriors got themselves a cold, hard slap of reality during this season’s first half. And lately, it hasn’t felt...
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Boston’s Public Enemy No. 1: Derek Fisher
I can see Bill Simmons bursting through the back door of his house, running into his backyard in a rage, throwing his...
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NBA Tuesday: BASG Power Poll
Before I list the current hierarchy of the NBA, let’s introduce a new feature: The NBA rap lyric of the week. I...
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NBA Tuesday: Bynum’s knees shatter easily
You know what isn’t “G?” Andrew Bynum’s knees. You’ve seen those Gatorade commercials, right? Everybody from Derek Jeter to Peyton Manning to...
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Celtics loss to Lakers may be P.J.’s gain (or Dikembe’s)
Beyond ending the Celtics’ ridiculously long winning streak, did the Lakers accomplish anything concrete in this afternoon’s 92-83 win? Or more aptly...
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Argentina’s better than Greece, but by how much?
After yesterday’s early-morning marathon Point-by-Point session, I planned on either climbing back into bed or napping on the couch to the sounds...
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Next up for the Redeem Team: Australia (a.k.a. The Boomers)
Thrashing Germany 106-57 was an impressive end to Group play for the U.S. men’s Olympic basketball team, but the game itself hardly...
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The Olympics: Good…The Opening Ceremonies: Lame
Have you ever been busy doing nothing? That’s the world of sports around here, with more inconsequential events this evening than there...
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LeBron and Kobe tired of making less money than Stephon Marbury
What do NBA superstars talk about? In particular, what are the prominent topics of discussion between members of the U.S. Olympic basketball...
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New York state of mind
Boston may be winning everything lately, but no city beats New York these days in terms of arrogance and self-importance. Before I...
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Lincecum v. Ellis v. Willis: Who’ll be the king of the Bay?
The other night during my buddy Mac’s birthday part, my buddy Carp asked me this question (and I’m paraphrasing): “Who’s the biggest...
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Are the Giants pitching yet?
While getting ready to remind everyone that the Giants only scored five runs in 32 innings against San Diego at home, Fred...
