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Found August 05, 2012 on Players View: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Spike Lee
TEAMS: Brooklyn Nets,  New York Knicks

Spike Lee is the most famous basketball fan on the east coast. And if not, he’s certainly the most famous New York Knicks fan.

He’s also one of the most famous people to hail from the city of Brooklyn. The New Jersey Nets have transformed themselves into the Brooklyn Nets.

So are you picking up what I am putting down?

Please click the link below to read this story and watch an amusing video of Lee infusing poetry with the Knick's roster.

Original Story: http://www.playersview.net/spike-lee-... Verified_ybn
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