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LeBron James: I don’t go to the NBA Finals in 2006 if I’m not able to make them believe that they’re greater than what they are

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LeBron James: I’ve always loved the players who breathe so much confidence into their teammates, who make them believe that they’re actually better than what the [__] they really are. Luka has done that for seven years. Chris Paul did that when he was down in New Orleans—doing that for that team down there. I’ve been able to do that with a few of my teams. I mean, I don’t go to … [Read more...] about LeBron James: I don’t go to the NBA Finals in 2006 if I’m not able to make them believe that they’re greater than what they are

Pelicans Tank Is Now In Full Effect

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Two weeks remain in the 2024-25 NBA regular season and the New Orleans Pelicans’ tank is in full effect. On Monday, the Pelicans announced that stars Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum will miss the remainder of the season “due to their respective injuries.” Williamson, who has played just 30 games in 2024-25, sustained a lower back contusion on March 19. McCollum, who has played … [Read more...] about Pelicans Tank Is Now In Full Effect

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“I’ve known Darryn (Peterson) since he was a baby,” CJ McCollum said. “His uncle and my brother are best friends. His uncle and my brother went to kindergarten, elementary, middle school, high school and college together. They were in each other’s weddings. His grandma, may she rest in peace, and my mom were best friends. So, we’ve know each other’s families forever.” … [Read more...] about

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And-Ones: P. Gasol, Head Coaches, Tanking, Incentives

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Former NBA star Pau Gasol is gaining momentum to become the CEO of the NBA’s proposed European league, according to a report from Eurohoops. Citing Gasol’s “strong links” to both the NBA and European basketball, a league source tells Eurohoops that the idea of the Spaniard taking on the CEO role for the new league has “universal approval” among the NBA’s governors. A six-time … [Read more...] about And-Ones: P. Gasol, Head Coaches, Tanking, Incentives