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3 on 3: With-Malice, Southside Perspective and Lakers Library
3 on 3: With-Malice, Southside Perspective and Lakers Library
I asked a few familiar faces on the web some questions relating to the NBA Finals story lines, the image of the league and some Fav5 picks for the NBA Draft. Enjoy! 1. What’s your take on the storyline that the Lakers-Celtics rivalry is back and the NBA is returning back to the glory days of the 80s? Don Landrigan of with-malice.com : I’m not entirely sure that it’s ...
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With Malice - An LA Lakers blog, news and opinions — ... a slower tempo of basketball played in Phoenix. Mike D’Antoni will build a similar game-plan over in New York, but it will take time. Just because he’s moved, don’t expect any “I-was-wrong” revelations from D’Antoni. And that’s a good thing. Even if it’s not the “7 seconds” philosophy, there are other teams that are build to play a high-octane brand of basketball too. Don’t fear: fast-paced, high-scoring teams will always exist.” From The NBA Source (3 on 3: With-Malice, Southside Perspective, and Lakers Library): ...

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