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The Preordained: Why LeBron James Was Always Coming Back to Cleveland

Posted on July 14, 2014 by The Soul Brother

By Dave Zirin In 2013, I predicted that LeBron James would shock the world and return to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Many, “insiders” with pipelines into executive suites and owners’ boxes said there was no way this would happen. The consensus was … Continue reading →

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‘Fruitvale Station’ hits home for Damian Lillard

Posted on August 6, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Marc J. Spears The Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard and a cousin saw the biopic “Fruitvale Station” in an otherwise empty theater in Portland on Wednesday night. Considering that the NBA Rookie of the Year personally knew the man portrayed in … Continue reading →

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Allen Iverson, NBA icon, struggles with life after basketball

Posted on April 22, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Kent Babb Less than an hour before the 8 p.m. tipoff, Philadelphia 76ers employees are scurrying around the Wells Fargo Center, hoping this Saturday night unfolds as planned. It’s late March, and the team is handing out Allen Iverson … Continue reading →

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Lorenzen Wright’s ex-wife spent most of his $1 million life insurance in ten months

Posted on January 29, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Jay Busbee A tribute to the late Lorenzen Wright. (Getty Images) When money rolls in, tragedy soon follows. Over the course of his NBA career, Lorenzen Wright earned an estimated $55.2 million in salary. He died in 2010, shot … Continue reading →

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Darth Bron

Posted on July 9, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Last night while watching the spectacle of “The Decision” on ESPN and seeing LeBron James announce his decision to play in South Beach for the Miami Heat, I heard the theme to Star Wars playing in my head.  I could not … Continue reading →

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Desperate times

Posted on July 9, 2010 by The Soul Brother

As we all waited for the “Decision” to be announced by LeBron James on ESPN last night, Ray Williams former Celtic who played with Larry Bird, Robert Parish, and Kevin McHale was possibly sleeping in his car. I remember watching … Continue reading →

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