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All-NBA, all of the time, articles written by Patrick L. Brown
May 6, 2025

"NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Semi-Finals Preview"

The NBA playoffs have been exciting and we've seen some really good   basketball. Let the semi-finals begin as we preview both matchups. If   your team made it to this round, congratulations.  1. Oklahoma City Thunder vs 4.…

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May 5, 2025

"NBA Playoffs: Eastern Conference Semi-Finals Preview"

Can the beasts of NBA Eastern Conference prevail in what'll be an highly entertaining semifinal round of great basketball? Who can be flip the script and turn a series on its head? Let's preview both matchups shall we.  1. Cleve…

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April 18, 2025

NBA Playoffs Western Conference Preview

Welcome to the toughest bracket in previewing; as a very crowded wild, Wild West came down to roughly 2 games of separation in the standings. Typical western conference madness, we witnessed highs, lows and how could this be in 2025. …

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April 18, 2025

"NBA Playoffs: Eastern Conference Preview"

Welcome to the NBA playoffs; if your team made it to April, congratulations. We've played 82 games, in-season tournament and play-in games. One team is fighting for their spot as the 8th seed as we speak. Who's going to dethrone the d…

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April 15, 2025

"The Last Dance Five Years Later"

Let's go back to April 2020, when everything was flipped upside down and the world came to a halt. No live sports or in-person contact better known as COVID-19. We were under quarantine during this disastrous moment in time. The unkno…

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April 10, 2025

The Curious Firing of Mike Malone

How many head coaches usually get fired before a pro sports season concludes? In what universe would any had thought former Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone be out a week before the NBA postseason starts? Welcome to what I'd like…

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March 21, 2025

"Stephen A. Smith vs LeBron James: Father First, NBA Player Second."

What happens when a legendary sports columnist/personality decides to criticize how a father raises his son? How would that make you feel far as judging your parenting foundation and structure? ESPN First Take commentator Stephen A. S…

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March 20, 2025

"NBA Wild, Wild West? Who's The Second Best Team?"

With a few weeks left to play in the 2025 NBA Season, we're sitting back combing through a very tight western conference. Oklahoma City Thunder have pretty much ran away with the potential number one seed as it stands today. From ther…

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March 19, 2025

"Dallas Mavericks: A Season To Forget"

In the beginning, Mavericks fans were cheering, laughing and enjoying a solid season. Then... In the middle of a crazy pre trade deadline night, superstar Luka Doncic was traded for Anthony Davis. On the heels of trying to turn their …

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Feb. 24, 2025

"NBA All-Star Weekend: Not The Same Events We Grew Up Watching"

Now that the dust has settled, and we've endured a comedy show of NBA All-Star weekend; nothing impressive in viewership. All the hoopla about reformatting a once great product has been watered down. If you've been living under a rock…

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Feb. 11, 2025

"Anger & Shock: The Aftermath of Dallas Mavericks Fans"

Allow me to start this article off by saying: "You have every right to be upset with what happened in this trade." Yes, it doesn't feel like it even occurred just a week ago; as Mavericks superstar guard Luka Doncic was traded to Los …

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Feb. 6, 2025

"Let's Make A Deal: The Trade Nobody Dreamed Of"

Man oh man... If you've been living under a rock since late Saturday night... It's the old saying: "Where were you when?" In all my years of covering, watching NBA this caught everyone off guard. A lot of "khaos" to unpack in what's b…

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Dec. 31, 2024

"NFL vs NBA: Who Stole the Ratings on Christmas Day?"

Oh, the irony of having two of America's favorite sports on Christmas Day. We were given fantastic games, well... If you're a Pittsburgh Steelers fan, then it wasn't so fantastic. You could've been a Houston Texans fan and the only gi…

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Dec. 25, 2024

"NBA Christmas Day Gifts & Hoops"

Twas the night before Christmas, all was quiet throughout basketball stadiums. Not even a small ounce of sound could be heard. Fans going to bed after a night of celebrating plenty of drinks and laughter. Waking up the next morning wi…

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Nov. 27, 2024

"The Process is Over Joel Embiid"

As the boos rang loud in Philadelphia, Sixers fans let it be known of their displeasure. A team who's yet to see winning results while falling short of championship expectations. Star players injured as role players try to keep it afl…

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Nov. 20, 2024

“Pat Riley: An Icon Immortalized In Los Angeles”

When you think about the Los Angeles Lakers, who’s the first person which comes first? Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy, Michael Cooper, the list goes on. You can’t mention those players without former head coac…

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Oct. 31, 2024

“Los Angeles Lakers: Lake Show 2.0”

It’s less than four games into the 2025 NBA Season and the Los AngelesLakers have shown fans why new head coach JJ Redick was the righthire. Now, you may say: “Patrick, it’s still early and the season hasn’treally started.&rd…

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Oct. 30, 2024

“LeBron & Bronny James: A New Legacy”

In a perfect world, who would’ve thought a father and son duo would grace the hardwood court, wearing the same Los Angeles Lakers uniform. Well ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls history will be made on Tuesday night when the regul…

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Oct. 2, 2024

“Derrick: The Rose Who Grew From Chicago”

In a perfect world, we’ve seen athletes burst onto the scene and captivate our attention. For Derrick Rose, that was dream come true which he arrived in his rookie year. As he announced his retirement from the NBA, his career se…

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Sept. 11, 2024

Mile High City in Turmoil?

Oh, hello there! It may be NFL season and the first week is nearcomplete; but there’s always some NBA news somewhere down thepipeline. Offseason is ending as training camp awaits in a few weeks.But… the Denver Nuggets may have some turm…

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July 20, 2024

“Undisputed: The Last Dance of Skip Bayless.”

What a year of events legendary sports media personality Skip Baylesshas endured. From the fallout with NFL Hall of Famer and debatepartner Shannon Sharpe to now the news of his final show slated forlater this summer. If you’ve been living und…

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July 19, 2024

“The Curious Case of Jaylen Brown”

Boston Celtics superstar guard Jaylen Brown has emerged as one of thetop players in the league. Winning the Larry Bird East Finals MVP andBill Russell Finals MVP in the same postseason. A young man whosevoice and platform has grew in ways many playe…

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July 17, 2024

“The Free Agency of Kobe Bryant”

If you’d told Lakers fans franchise superstar Kobe Bryant would requesta trade, none of the fans would believe one ounce. What if I told you itnearly happened back in Summer 2007? One of the biggest “what if”trades in NBA history t…

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July 15, 2024

“The Process is Over, Time to Apply Pressure.”

If you’re going to be a great player in this league, a lot of responsibilityfalls on your shoulders. For Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid,fans don’t want to hear “Trust the Process.” That ship sailed five yearsafter s…

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