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Meaning in the James Number Switch

By FRED BIERMAN; OFF THE DRIBBLE, New York Times
March 10, 2010

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LeBron James, has filed paperwork with the league to change his number from 23 to 6. Bill Russell wore number 6 throughout his Hall of Fame career.

Beasts of the Big East

By SNY
March 09, 2010

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Top 10 All-Time Big East Players

Jerry West: The Life and Legend

By Tim Rutten, LA Times
March 09, 2010

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A superior account of one of American sports' most compelling figures

Follow the NBRPA on Twitter!

By legendsofbasketball.com
March 09, 2010

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The Legends of Basketball is now on Twitter! Follow us @nbaretirees for the latest up to the minute updates!

Donate to Legends Care!

By legendsofbasketball.com
March 09, 2010

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Legends Care addresses several social and economic issues facing our membership and the community. Focusing its attention and funds on scholarships, youth programs, & social responsibility.    

'Magic & Bird'

By Ken Berger; CBS Sports.com
March 04, 2010

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should be required viewing to remind us how basketball has gotten to where it is today.

Hank Gathers' legacy

By Wendell Maxey, USA Today
March 04, 2010

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...endures 20 years after tragic on-court death

Legend to speak at celebrity dinner

By The Abington Journal Sports
March 03, 2010

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Bill Walton will be the featured speaker at the 7th Annual Volunteers of America Celebrity Dinner.

Take a Bow:

By Bonnie Burch
March 03, 2010

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Former Globetrotter shoots for healthy living

MSU Inducts NBRPA Members into Hall of Fame

By msueagles.com
February 23, 2010

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 Morehead State University athletics will induct three former men’s basketball players into the Eagle Hall of Fame: Howard Smith, Bruce King and Lamar Green.

Remembering the Legends

By NBA.com
February 23, 2010

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The 1970 Knicks were honored at the Garden, 40 years after their championship run.

Dr. J's 60th Birthday

By Dan Gross; PhillyGossip.com
February 22, 2010

Jordan determined to buy Bobcats

By NBA.com
February 17, 2010

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Jordan may soon have a new role in the NBA: team owner.

Jerry West's Wine Collection

By Mark Morrison; WineSpectator.com
January 27, 2010

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Former NBA player and coach is a collector with two cellars

Earl Lloyd was an NBA pioneer

By Shawn Windsor; Free Press Sports Writer
December 17, 2009

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Autobiography tells story of the league's first African-American player

Colangelo-Chairman of Hall Fame

By Naismith Memorial Basketball
December 01, 2009

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HALL OF FAMER JERRY COLANGELO ELECTED CHAIRMAN OF THE BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME BOARD

Unseld, Grunfeld: Pollin's legacy

By John Mitchell, NBA.com
November 24, 2009

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As they prepared to play a basketball game in the building built by Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin, many people reflected on the legacy that Pollin left behind.

Maurice Lucas hospitalized

By Jason Quick, The Oregonian
November 23, 2009

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Trail Blazers great, Maurice Lucas, has been hospitalized due to bladder cancer.

Bing Urges Players to Commit to Community

By Shaun Powell, NBA.com
November 13, 2009

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Detroit mayor and ex-NBA star Dave Bing wants today's players to embrace their communities.

Abdul-Jabbar reveals leukemia fight

By Scott Howard-Cooper, NBA.com
November 10, 2009

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Kareem chooses to go public with a health crisis

Bryant's DREAMs come true

By Fran Blinebury
November 05, 2009

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Hakeem Olajuwon adds to Kobe's skill by teaching him the secrets of his low-post game.

Bol speaks on his Sudan efforts

By Chris Swingle; DemocratandChronicle.com
November 04, 2009

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Manute Bol remains determined to help his native Sudan.

Toby Keith's Tribute to Wayman Tisdale

By legendsofbasketball.com
October 31, 2009

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A tribute to the late Wayman Tisdale: Toby Keith performs "Cryin' for Me" (Wayman's Song)

Ex-NBA star shares his faith

By John A. Williams; NewsOK.com
October 29, 2009

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Grant Long remembers the hard times in his life as stepping stones to a better future.

Willis Reed visits Hackettstown

By Warren Reporter
October 28, 2009

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NBA legend Willis Reed joined The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey in unveiling its new, state-of-the-art flagship location

J.R. Rider back in pro basketball

By PAUL WALSH, Star Tribune
October 28, 2009

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Rider has joined the North Texas Fresh in the reconstituted American Basketball Association 

83 International Players

By Official Release, NBA.com
October 28, 2009

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NBA Season opens with record-tying 83 international players 

Lakers' new rings...

By Adena Andrews, NBA.com
October 28, 2009

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get full Hollywood bling treatment 

Archie Talley: Education is Key

By Michelle Park; Reading Eagle
October 23, 2009

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Former pro basketball player talks to youth about their education

NBA Cares Week of Service

By NBA.com
October 21, 2009

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Teams, players tip off NBA Cares Week of Service

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