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PREVIOUSLY: Reworking the NBA’s Top 50 list : The Next 25 1. Michael Jordan — probably literally “wanted it more.” 2. LeBron James — just holding this spot down for Bronnie. 3. Bill Russell — was eating an ice cream sandwich when I met him, and what kind of a jerk interrupts a
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The NBA re-formatting its old Top 50 list into a new Top 75 list feels like a cop-out. The NBA intended 1996’s collection as a forever-list when it was published, that’s why voters included Shaq after only four seasons, why switch saddles in 2021? Don’
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In 1996 a catalogue of respected voters created the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players list, and for an era with only one-to-two screens per house and 24 hours between van deliveries of printed content, the list made some noise. People complained. Why was Shaq there. The list hit
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(Shouts to subscriber Ricky O’Donnell for his magnificent postseason and draft work and also for the ongoing compilation of free agent signings.) (Apologies for all the agent names.) THE BIG ONE Miami pulled Kyle Lowry in exchange for Goran Dragic and Precious Achiuwa The Heat know what Goran has