What's In A Name: Kobe And Eli Up, Roger Down--And Darren?

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Popularity of Naming Newborns 'Kobe' Rising
Published 5/12/2008 by Will Brinson at FanHouse
Filed under: Lakers, NBA Fans, NBA Media Watch, Los AngelesIt takes a few years to actually process (because of baby-making time, conception and whatnot), but you can see a reasonably significant impact from athletes' popularity on the generational names of babies. Such is the case, as Darren Rovell points out, of the name "Kobe", which has risen in popularity again following a brief period of being "out". Not surprisingly, Kobe seems to be back. In 2003, the name Kobe was the 265th most popular male name in the United States. After Kobe Bryant was accused of sexual assault, parents ...

The 10-man rotation, starring confident Magic men
Published 5/12/2008 at Ball Don't Lie
A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: The Detroit News. Don't worry Magic fans; Jameer Nelson and Rashard Lewis say they got this series. PF: Boston Globe. Sounds like the Celtics have finally figured out a "plan" to end their playoff road woes. SF: NY Daily News. I love the NBA to death, but this is ridiculously sad: "Fight over NBA leads to ...