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Magic Johnson is always smiling

This is a world gone bonkers. Two conservative radio talk show hosts are accused of saying that Magic Johnson faked AIDS.
According to a partial transcript and audio clip posted on a media watchdog site, mediamatters.org, the remarks came after a caller asserted that health care isn’t a basic right. Perry responded by asking about treatable diseases that a person can live with for a long time “if you just get some basic drugs.”
Baker responded, “Like Magic Johnson?”
Perry replied, “Like Magic with his …read more

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Kevin Duckworth died of an enlarged and failing heart.
The police statement says the heart disease had combined with high blood pressure to result in “marked enlargement of his heart, which had been failing for some time.”
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It seems almost poignant that the gentle giant, Kevin Duckworth, would die because his heart was just too big.
For more on Kevin Duckworth:
Duck Dead at 44
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Pau Gasol brings scoring to the Lakers
The Lakers essentially traded less than nothing to the Lakers for Pau Gasol.
In an unbelievable pickup the Lakers are right back in the hunt for the NBA Championship.
Wait a minute, is Pau that good?
No, but that is the beauty of it all, Pau Gasol does not have to be that good.
Right now he is a fill in for Andrew Bynum. When Bynum gets back you have a Pau Gasol that can put up points in the triangle …read more

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Danny Ainge can’t help but be happy these days
Who can forget all the epic battles with the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers. Boston had an unbelievable starting lineup with Dennis Johnson and Danny Ainge complementing the big three of Robert Big Chief Parish, Kevin McHale, and Larry Bird.
When my Pistons played them, it was pick your poison. Stop Parish, McHale and Bird would score. Stop McHale, Parish and Bird would score. Stop B…well, you never really stopped Larry Bird.
NBA Basketball Robert Parish factoid Did you know …read more

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Willis Reed against the Boston Celtics
You have heard in Isiah Thomas – sad state of Knicks I about Isiah and James Dolan the owner, so now it is time to discuss the importance of the New York Knick franchise.
To open this discussion, you will be taken back, back, far back in the past to what some would call the early glory days for the NBA, when several of the Legends were formed. The Old Ones were playing in the league.
This …read more

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Isiah looks on in disbelief as the Knicks crumble
How does this guy keep his job?
Oh, this has nothing to do with the harassment suit.
(And how does he get out of any fines on that one?)
Isiah has sunk the Knicks to new depths of despair, but there is more to this story.
Enter James Dolan
The owner of the Knicks may be more of a problem than Isiah. Jim Dolan is the guy that hired Isiah and keeps him on the job. Jim …read more

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Al Sharpton is demanding Isiah issue an apology for this comment he made in court.
In a videotaped deposition introduced at his sexual harassment trial, Thomas said: “A white man calling a black female ‘bitch,’ that is wrong with me. I am not accepting that. That’s a problem for me.”
But, asked whether he would be as angry if the same words came from a black man, Thomas said, “Not as much.” source
“I’m sorry to say. I do make a distinction,” Thomas said.
Al said he was going to lead protests …read more

Followup to Isiah Thomas – from the peak to the valley.
Whatever happened to the Isiah we all loved as a Piston.
He was fiery and focused and always found a way to beat you.
Now Isiah is not just a bad General Manager, he has elevated his game to a bad person.
 And still he gets off.

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It is time to play four quarters of basketball.
Pre-Game – Isiah is in court for sexual harassment.
Keys for the game:

How did it come to this?
How did Isiah Thomas get there?

1st Quarter – Isiah Thomas has been to the mountain.
His college team, Indianapolis University, wins the NCAA tournament with Isiah as the star point guard playing for the always rough and tumble Bobby Knight.
Isiah leaves after his sophomore year to join the Pistons. Many teams are doubtful because of his size. In the Early Years, it is all Isiah and Kelly …read more