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Part of what makes Nike such a cultural icon is its ability to release shoes that pay tribute to moments in sports history. Recently they’ve release a few pairs of shoes that just ain’t right.The first is a series of shoes released by Nike’s Jordan Brand line called the Six Rings...

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Can the NBA Players Association Force the Owners to Negotiate Better Revenue Sharing Amongst Teams?

April 12, 2009 by Jones on the NBA

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I am a firm believer that the NBA's real economic problem is not out of control player salaries, but a lack of revenue sharing amongst its teams. It's a fact that the NBA might have the worst team revenue sharing plan in American professional sports. That lack of revenue sharing...

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Responding to Yahoo’s AAU Basketball Expose

March 17, 2009 by Jones on the NBA

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I’m sure plenty of people felt sick to their stomachs after reading Yahoo! Sports’ Agents and AAU: Unrequited Love. Here are some of my thoughts after reading the piece:First, it’s sad that many of the agents that dominate basketball do so because of how well they...

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The REAL 2009 NBA Slam Dunk Contest

March 11, 2009 by Jones on the NBA

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Skeets and Tas are killing their coverage of the 2009 NBA All-Star Weekend. Take a look at their "People's Slam Dunk Contest":

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Obscure and Forgotten NBA Player Party

March 11, 2009 by Jones on the NBA

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Next year I'm having an All-Star party where only obscure and forgotten NBA players are invited. Who should I invite? Leave your answers here and on Twitter.

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Passion of the Weiss: The Lakers as Rappers

March 05, 2009 by Jones on the NBA

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Passion of the Weiss: The Lakers as Rappers.

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The NBA's Real Economic Problem: A Lack of Revenue Sharing

March 04, 2009 by Jones on the NBA

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Recently, NBA Agent David Falk spoke to the NY Times about the state of the league and its upcoming collective bargaining negotiations with NBPA. (Okay, so he probably just set up the interview to promote his new book, but that's not something I'm going to waste your time...

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Jeff Teague Has a Message for Players Who Like to Take Charges

March 04, 2009 by Jones on the NBA

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Video of Wake Forest's Jeff Teague dunking over Maryland player Dave Neal. It was Senior Night for Maryland and Neal was the only senior. Ouch. Stay tuned for the last replay on the video for the best angle.

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Nate Robinson Interviewed by John Thompson

February 28, 2009 by Jones on the NBA

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Nate Robinson has been everywhere since his Slam Dunk Contest victory. He's also been averaging 29 points per game since the All-Star Break. Keep doing it big, Nate.?

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Fakes and Nate Robinson

February 20, 2009 by Jones on the NBA

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Nate Robinson put on a show during the 2009 Slam Dunk Contest. With success comes individuals that want to capitalize on your fame. First up, the fake Twitter accounts. I've confirmed that is indeed NOT Nate Robinson. I don't get the point of impersonating someone on Twitter...

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Video : Barack Obama's Basketball Skills Critiqued By NBA Greats

February 18, 2009 by Jones on the NBA

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Yeah, we've been inundated with Barack + Basketball news and information. But I honestly have no problem with it. The NBA/Basketball is largely ignored by Joe Sports fan and most of the major sports networks in favor of Football and Baseball. If it takes Barack Obama to draw attention...

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Shaq and the Jabbawockeez

February 16, 2009 by Jones on the NBA

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Shaq is still the most entertaining player in basketball. He knows what All-Star games are all about, and always gives the fans a good show.?

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Dwight Howard on Twitter and YouTube

February 14, 2009 by Jones on the NBA

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Be sure to check out my boy Dwight Howard on Twitter and YouTube. On his YouTube page you'll find plenty of gems like this:

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Bill Simmons Isn't a Kobe Hater, But He's Wrong About a Few Things

February 11, 2009 by Jones on the NBA

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Take a look at Bill Simmons

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Spencer Hawes Supporting Seattle Sonics

February 11, 2009 by Jones on the NBA

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I know this is old, but this had to be posted. I'm not the biggest Spencer Hawes fan. But I had to give him props for wearing a Seattle Supersonics 'fit to his game in OKC. Just awesome.

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The NBA is a Growth Industry

February 10, 2009 by Jones on the NBA

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My home slice, Darren Rovell, just posted some numbers that continue to prove my theory that the NBA is headed for world domination. I think Stern might end up the Emperor of China and India one day.

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Lakers 1993-94 Starting Lineup

February 10, 2009 by Jones on the NBA

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Antonio Harvey Trevor Wilson Vlade Divac Tony Smith Nick Van Exel When people get the urge find flaws in this year's Lakers squad, I quickly realize they haven't been fans that long. I watched every game of the 1993-94 season. I know what flaws are.

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Video: Dwight Howard adidas All-Star 2009 Video

February 10, 2009 by Jones on the NBA

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Kobe Bryant to Star in the Karate Kid 2009

February 09, 2009 by Jones on the NBA

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Jones on the NBA on Twitter...FOLLOW ME!

February 08, 2009 by Jones on the NBA

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Despite my best intentions, my 2005-06 daily long form posts are not going to come back any time soon. Law School just won't allow it. However, there are tons of tools out there that will let me get my voice out there with minimal effort. One of those is Twitter. I just joined...

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