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On Wednesday’s episode of “First Take,” ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith came with a message from none other than Michael Jordan himself. Smith said he woke up to a text message from Jordan, who gave a hard stance against Stephen Curry’s argument. “Although greatest of anything is always a debate, I beg to differ on greatest point guard of all time with what you said. Magic Johnson is easily the greatest point guard of all time,” said Smith, reading the text message from Jordan.
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“We know who that is,” Erik Spoelstra said of the Timberwolves star. “It’s hard not to look at Anthony Edwards and not see Dwyane Wade in him. And I’m not a guy for comparisons. But the way he moves, the way he competes, the way he electrifies a crowd, that reminds me of No. 3. I have told Anthony that, and I feel like I’m going back in time.”
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Although the Celtics haven’t brought him back, a potential return is still possible with Boston’s two open roster spots. Griffin, who’s been in Beantown for less than a year, had nothing but great things to say about his time on the Green Team, per Barstool Sports’ Fore Play podcast. “Boston is unbelievable,” he said. “Living in Boston, playing in Boston, was like one of the best experiences. Dude, the fans are incredible.”
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Aaron J. Fentress: The Portland Trail Blazers have no interest in KAT and Damian Lillard has no interest in playing in Minnesota. So, this is a no.
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With the World Cup finally here, what better occasion to delve deep into the history of all the countries ever to qualify for the event and choose the pre-eminent star for each nation? (Additionally, we’ve included somewhat notable basketball countries with at least one representative on your beloved HoopsHype international GOATs list).

Stan Van Gundy: “It’s fine if you want to tell me that Michael Jordan was a better basketball player than LeBron James. That’s fine, you can you can make a case for that. What you can’t make a case for is that Michael Jordan had a better career than LeBron James. You can’t make a case for that.”
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Adrian Wojnarowski: The NBPA will file a grievance to an arbitrator disputing NBA’s $100K fine on Philadelphia’s James Harden and league’s assertion that his recent statements violated collective bargaining agreement rules against public trade demands. pic.twitter.com/jAHSU4REa7
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In the final 82-75 victory to seal the tournament, the former Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard, Eric Gordon, had 27 points with 6/7 from beyond the arc, being crucial for his team. Following this game, Argentinian legend Andres Nocioni questioned the decision by the Caribbean basketball federation. “Now with a cold mind, I think: is it fair what the Bahamas did to nationalize a player who had already competed for the United States (even winning a World Cup) at the last moment? This signing belongs to the club league... Читать дальше...

We ranked the Top 20 highest-paid small forwards in NBA history.