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denverstiffs.com - 12/21/2008

Start J.R. already!...

— denverstiffs.com — The irony of ironies might be upon us. In order for George Karl to save his job,... he might have to start his least favorite player. Throughout the season, I've taken the stance that I'm ok with J.R. Smith coming off the bench as long as he gets ... (more) Start J.R. already!...

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Denver Nuggets

J.R. Smith

Portland Blazers

George Karl

Manu Ginobili

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detroitbadboys.com - 12/23/2008

Today and for the Rest of Our Lives: A look at where we stand

— detroitbadboys.com — By Kevin Sawyer A few weeks back, after a couple of disappointing losses, I said that it... would take about 20 games to evaluate the impact of Joe Dumars’ semi-overhaul. 21 games later … Check that, 21 below-.500-games later, I’m ready to get ... (more) Today and for the Rest of Our Lives: A look at where we ...

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Detroit Pistons

Allen Iverson

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blazersedge.com - 12/22/2008

Game 28 Preview: Blazers vs. Nuggets

— blazersedge.com — OK, folks...let's talk playoffs for a minute.  We haven't done that too much, other than to say... the Blazers are going to make it.  They're well on the way to backing up that claim.  This week brings the first batch of truly important ... (more) Game 28 Preview: Blazers vs. Nuggets

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Portland Blazers

Denver Nuggets

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  If Michael Jordan can do it...

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First Cup: Tuesday
ESPN.com - TrueHoop — ... Benjamin Hochman of The Denver Post: "Chauncey Billups' legacy in Denver might extend past his final pass. The Nuggets point guard said he would like to someday be general manager of his hometown team -- 'A dream job, bro. A dream job.' How cool is that? In November, the Denver born-and-bred basketball star returned home to try to win a championship. And now, win or lose, he wants to attempt to do the same as a team executive. ... George Karl pointed out that sometimes an exec who was too talented might have a skewed mind-set, thinking 'the game is ...

Chauncey Billups Wants to Be a GM
FanHouse — by Matt Watson Filed under: Nuggets, PistonsChauncey Billups is still in his prime as a player, but that doesn't mean that he's not already thinking about his "dream job" after hanging up his sneakers. What might that be? Taking Mark Warkentien's job as general manager. From Benjamin Hochman of the Denver Post: "I think it's a tough challenge (working) behind the scenes," said Billups, the 2004 NBA Finals MVP for the Pistons. "You get to orchestrate, make moves and try to build a champion, and I ...

GM Billups
SLAM Online — ... It’s apparently Chauncey’s dream gig: “I think it’s a tough challenge (working) behind the scenes,” said Billups, the 2004 NBA Finals MVP for the Pistons. “You get to orchestrate, make moves and try to build a champion, and I think I know what it takes. . . . You’ve got to be a personable guy; you’ve got to be able to incorporate relationships.” ...