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Stan Van Gundy on LeBron James’ scoring record, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and learning slang from KD

"I was an old coach and there was worse you could come up with on me."

USA Today Sports Media Group

LeBron’s Record-Breaking Moment Will Be Fit for a King. Kareem’s? It Was, Um, Cute.

James needs just 36 points to eclipse Abdul-Jabbar’s scoring record, a moment that will come soon—and with considerably more pomp and circumstance than in 1984.

Sports Illustrated

Gene Collier: Some records are not made to be broken

Long forgotten and deservedly so, a virtually meaningless and dislocated basketball game just happened to be the one in which Wilt Chamberlain's career NBA scoring record fell to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Tribune News Service

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Chuck D on hip-hop's power, 50 years on

The legendary rapper on politics, his Top 5 songs and PBS series "Fight The Power: How Hip-Hop Changed The World"

Salon

SI:AM | Two of Men’s Basketball’s Biggest Programs Are in Shambles

These trademark programs are struggling mightily this season.

Sports Illustrated

Is Post Play Really, Finally Dead?

For generations, giants ruled from the blocks. Today? Post play is an afterthought. But there remain a few who preach the forgotten craft—and seek its return.

Sports Illustrated

Luka Doncic Q&A: LeBron, Wilt, NBA refs and does he really own a farm in Slovenia?

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic has faced the Lakers and his NBA idol, LeBron James, for five seasons now.

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‘I need a recovery beer’: Luka Doncic shows he’s human after unreal 60-point triple-double

"I’m tired as hell. I need a recovery beer."

Tribune News Service

Nikola Jokic’s historic 27-rebound triple-double underscores Nuggets’ deeper issues

As Nikola Jokic etched his name alongside Wilt Chamberlain, no one with the Nuggets seemed to have any idea what type of rare air he was occupying.

The Denver Post

Nikola Jokic Records Statistical Feat Unseen Since 1968

The Nuggets star is nearly averaging a triple double to start the season.

Sports Illustrated

On this day: Dennis Johnson jersey retired; Kendrick Perkins debut; Charles Claxton, Andre Turner born; Woody Sauldsberry signed

On this day, the Celtics retired DJ's number, Perk played his first game for them, and Charles Claxton and Andre Turner were born.

USA Today Sports Media Group

On this day: Wilt Chamberlain nabs 55 rebounds vs. Boston; Gorman, Hunter, Bing, Randolph born

On this day, legendary big man Wilt Chamberlain grabbed 55 boards vs. Boston, and Mike Gorman, Brandon Hunter, Dave Bing, and Shavlik Randolph were born.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bill Plaschke: If you're talking greatest Lakers players, No. 1 is pure Magic

From the moment this smiling young stranger from Michigan jumped into the arms of stunned Kareem Abdul-Jabbar after the kid's first Lakers win, it seemed destined.

Los Angeles Times

Australian star becomes second NBA player of all time to reach incredible feat

An young Australian NBA star who features for the New York Knicks has achieved a feat only previously recorded by one of the greatest NBA players to have ever played the game

Daily Mirror

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NBA Twitter reacts to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 37 points, Josh Giddey’s triple-double in 145-135 win over Knicks

The Thunder had all eyes on them as SGA and Josh Giddey led the Thunder to 145 points in regulation.

Daily Mirror

Kobe Bryant was blocked from breaking incredible NBA record in historic game

Kobe Bryant scored a career-high 81 points against the Toronto Raptors back in January 2006 - and four-time NBA champion John Salley believes the LA Lakers icon was denied a shot at the record

Tribune News Service

Luka Doncic, Mavs survive frantic finish from Kevin Durant, Nets to win 4th straight

Luka Doncic, Josh Green and the Mavericks rewarded all fans who stayed up long past typical home-game time Monday night.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The NBA hasn’t been any fun at all so far this season and that’s such a shame

But it's the league's own fault that things are this way

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DeMar DeRozan becomes the 50th player in NBA history to score 20,000 points, but the Chicago Bulls fall to the San Antonio Spurs 129-124

With a signature midrange jumper, Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan on Friday joined an elite group of NBA players in the first quarter against the Spurs in San Antonio.

Sports Illustrated

Magic’s Banchero Joins Exclusive Rookie Statistical Club

The Orlando forward joins a club which only includes five Hall of Famers.

Sports Illustrated

Lucious Jackson, Former 76ers Star and Olympic Gold Medalist, Has Died

The NBA All-Star played eight seasons in Philadelphia. He was 80 years old.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Before Bill Russell tormented Wilt Chamberlain, he established his immortality against another Philly legend

PHILADELPHIA — It’s a testament to Bill Russell that one of the most underrated aspects of his life is that he revolutionized college basketball. His work and activism within the civil rights movement, his remarkable career with the Boston Celtics, his well-earned status as the greatest winner in North American…

The Independent UK

Bill Russell: Basketball great who fought for civil rights

Russell was indomitable on and off the court and one of the most fascinating public figures to straddle sports and civil rights

The Guardian - UK

Bill Russell obituary

Basketball player who won a record 11 championships and was the first black star player and first black head coach in the NBA

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Wilt Chamberlain vs. Bill Russell: Reflecting on the NBA’s first individual rivalry

PHILADELPHIA — Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell, who won 11 championships and helped usher basketball into the modern era, died Sunday at age 88.

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