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Joined March 2009
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Mar 31
On coaching legend Dick Motta, who at 94 is still sharp, still strong and still ornery as ever.
And, as he learned yesterday, he is still not elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. (Gift article)
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For those like me who struggle with grief, and the arduous, never-ending pursuit to fix ourselves, I highly recommend this book by @EnswellJones. Don’t know if I’ve ever been moved by a book as much as this one. Just a remarkable piece of work.
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Jun 2
On the passing of Rick Adelman, whose coaching secret took him to the Hall of Fame: “NBA coaching is about dealing with people.” (Story is free to read) nytimes.com/athletic/7326073…
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Jun 2
A look at new Blazers owner Tom Dundon, and how he turned around the Carolina Hurricanes by @mirtle. free article nytimes.com/athletic/7323024…
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Jun 2
A wonderful read on Rick Adelman from someone who knew him well, our @jwquick, at @TheAthletic (free for all to read)
nytimes.com/athletic/7326073…
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Apr 28
Spencer Jones, great story. Ranked 200 in HS; undrafted out of Stanford. Didn't score in preseason; had 20 in game 5
"...The least expensive & most unheralded player on their $200-million-plus roster would buy their ticket to ... Game 6."
"Sometimes, it’s reinventing yourself"
Apr 28
On Denver’s Game 5 hero, Spencer Jones, who saved the Nuggets’ season, then waited for a ride home. nytimes.com/athletic/7236791…
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Apr 28
On Denver’s Game 5 hero, Spencer Jones, who saved the Nuggets’ season, then waited for a ride home. nytimes.com/athletic/7236791…
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Apr 26
This is disingenuous and not what I wrote. Please delete.
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Apr 25
Aaron Gordon begins his pregame warmup for Game 4 in Minnesota.
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Apr 24
Looks like Julian Swather will make his series debut after this timeout
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Apr 24
Spencer Jones starting in place of Aaron Gordon for Nuggets in Game 3
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Apr 23
Nuggets say no decision has been made on Aaron Gordon's status for Game 3.
The forward has left calf tightness but "will go through his pregame routine before we officially rule anything," a team source told @TheAthleticNBA
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Apr 23
Nuggets team source says Aaron Gordon is still questionable for Game 3. "He will go through his pregame routine before we officially rule anything," the source said.
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Apr 23
From this, one of the greatest game stories not only in @TheAthleticNBA history, but Red Smith, Bill Heinz, SI , etc. sportswriting history. An amazing piece of work from @jwquick. (Gift article.)
nytimes.com/athletic/942482/…
Apr 23
one of the coldest shots in nba history. up 3-1 in the series. tied 115-115. sent their asses home at the buzzer. doesn’t get colder
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Apr 23
Victor Wembanyama getting in the lightest of light work at Spurs practice today.
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Apr 23
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson says Victor Wembanyama is doing well after his concussion and will travel with the team to Portland today. His status for tomorrow’s Game 3 is still up in the air as he progresses through the NBA concussion protocol.
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Apr 23
Wemby is walking around at practice, talking to Spurs coach Mitch Johnson.
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Apr 22
“Losing my brother,” he says, “and understanding what life is really about.” My newest story @TheAthletic @TheAthleticNBA on the many dimensions of Aaron Gordon: nytimes.com/athletic/7214076…
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Apr 22
At age 34, Hardaway Jr. is not only surviving but flourishing on a team with championship aspirations.
“It’s learning from my mistakes,” Hardaway said. “Embracing those mistakes.”
More from @jwquick (free to read):
nytimes.com/athletic/7190887…
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