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Good morning and welcome to the YB Box Score, what were reading once we replace the batteries on our remote after going between the Big3, NBA Awards and RAW.
Happy birthday today to Brad Childress, Johnny Benson and Chuck Person. On this date in 1917 Hank Gowdy of the Boston Braves became the first baseball player to enlist to serve in World War I. Gowdy would go on to serve in the 42nd Infantry "Rainbow" Division before returning to baseball.
Daily brain workout
Name the major NBA award winners from 2012-16 the 'Tonight, we settle the Beard vs. Brodie debate' quiz.
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We love a good acceptance speech
"I can't say thank you enough. Love you guys."@russwest44 gets emotional thanking his parents during his #KiaMVP speech. #NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/MJwDDVQgT7
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) June 27, 2017
Have a good Tuesday, everyone. Don't forget, just a few more days to get your All-Star Game ballot in.
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