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BOONE STAKES HIS CLAIM

 
Josh Boone admits it. Confidence never has been a strong suit. And not just in the pros. Dating back to UConn, the Nets' center seemed to have less faith in himself than others held in him. Last season helped. Boone became a rotation player. Then... (link)

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