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http://lebasketbawl.blogspot.com/2008/03/9-faces-of-kobe-bryant.html

As Kobe Bryant dropped another 50 point performance on the league today I could not help but ponder how great he truly is. Today marked his 22nd game with at least 50 points and he absolutely dominated the Mavericks every time the Lakers needed him too. He is unstoppable.

So during my Sunday pondering session I started to think about the comparisons we hear every so often between Bryant and Michael Jordan. The way he dribbles, the way he fades, the way he points to teammates and the way he shoots all become more Jordan-esque as he ages. One thing that really started to stand out though was all of those damn facial expressions he makes. And actually, I think the facial expressions have started to set Kobe apart, putting him into uncharted territory.

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http://lebasketbawl.blogspot.com/2008/03/rafer-alston-cleared-of-slasher

Rafer Alston had charges of assault and attempted assault dropped when prosecutors in New York failed to prove he was guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Alston was arrested back in August 2007 after an altercation inside a New York City night club.

The defendant, Wilbert Ashman, went to a hospital the night of the fight on his own accord and was treated for a minor neck injury. Members of the night club recall Ashman leaving the club without an injury which seems to be the major reason for his case to be dropped.

As for Alston, when the hell is this guy going to figure it out? He made the league, dumped the And One tour and has a fabulous life. Why does he continue to involve himself in this ridiculous situations? Ego.

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Brandon Roy taped the hell out of his ankle tonight and James Jones came back after missing a month of bodily healing to drop their rival Lakers. This game was absolutely huge for the young Blazers if they have any hopes of turning this season back around and making a push to the playoffs.

We've heard the conspiracy theories about Jones and the winning ways of Portland; well he may have just solidified that one in stone. The Blazers have been awful since he left with a mysteriously injured knee almost 30 days ago. What a welcome back this was for Roy and Jones.

PORTLAND, Ore. - Brandon Roy launched a rally for the Portland Trail Blazers' final 24 games.

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http://lebasketbawl.blogspot.com/2008/02/nba-opinion-pic-of-day.html

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http://lebasketbawl.blogspot.com/2008/02/nba-players-hangin-with-murdere

Indiana Pacers young gun Shawne Williams did not travel, play or practice with the team yesterday due to the fact that a murderer was hanging out at his house and driving a truck registered to him.

Gary Bohannon, 20, was arrested on a Tennessee warrant for murder Wednesday night after he had just left Williams' house. Gary is so elite he even has a flashy nickname: Roosevelt Rollins!

Williams was stopped by police last year while hanging out with Bohannon. Police found a little stash of "the mary jane" in the car and of course, Roosevelt Rollins claimed it was his!

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http://lebasketbawl.blogspot.com/2008/02/peta-letter-to-nba.html

I probably missed out on this last year when the composite ball was going through its reckoning, so for those of you who missed it the the first time around, enjoy.

Open Letter to NBA Players: From PETA

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http://lebasketbawl.blogspot.com/2008/02/nba-and-mid-season-de-funk-tifi

The NBA has me in that mid-season funk and I have no idea how I'm supposed to come out of it until playoff time. Since the greatness that was this year's All-Star game I have found it difficult to sit down and watch an entire game or even pay close attention to the players on my ridiculously fabulous fantasy team. Poor me, what am I to do?

I could browse YouTube for some interesting new basketball footage:

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http://lebasketbawl.blogspot.com/2008/02/dialogue-with-nba-playoffs.html

I had a minute to sit down and chat with the NBA today about the upcoming playoff picture. He definitely had some interesting things to say!

Le Basketbawl: So…NBA, how are things?

NBA: Things are fan-doodly-tastic LB thanks for asking!


LB: Things are fan-doo…err, what? How come?

NBA: Well our trade deadline frenzy just went down and the Lakers just got better! Plus, the Celtics are leading a pathetic Eastern Conference and isn’t that all anyone cares about?

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http://lebasketbawl.blogspot.com/2008/02/juno-2-starring-shawn-kemp.html

Chalk another one up Mr. Kemp!

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Check out this sick dunk by Hermiston High Bulldog JJ Ross in a game against Summit High team last month. This is in OREGON people!

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