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Andre Iguodala Wins NBA Finals MVP After His Selfless, Transformative Season in Golden State

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As Bill Russell congratulated Andre Iguodala on winning perhaps the most improbable NBA Finals MVP award in more than 30 years, I recalled Iguodala’s lone season in Denver two years ago, when he was eliminated prematurely by the younger version of a team that, two years later, would transform his career. The youngest iteration of […]

LeBron: The Best Player In The Finals, Though Voters Refused To Admit It

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There’s nothing like a championship series to bring out stupidity and unfairness in sports commentary, whether paid or not. The enduringly frustrating aspect of championship series and individual championship games is that the weight of scrutiny placed upon every participant — in ways that wouldn’t apply to a second-round series or a fourth-round Wimbledon match […]

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Warrior, Worker, Winner: Let’s Not Forget To Celebrate Shaun Livingston

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Life can sometimes be cruel, miserable, and downright evil. Merely ask any who are down on their luck through no fault of their own. Think of someone who has been laid off due to job cutbacks; someone who has come down with cancer; someone who has been betrayed in a close relationship; or someone who […]

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The Dubs Get The Ultimate W, As Draymond Quietly Delivers

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The 2015 NBA Finals will long be remembered as a plot-twist-laden journey at the end of a paradoxical playoff season. On one hand, this playoff season and NBA Finals series ended the way most expected — the team with the best record won, the team with LeBron James was there at the end to make […]

David Blatt’s successful career in Europe gets tested as he comes to the NBA. Photo by David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

What Exactly Would People Like David Blatt to Do?

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Before the NBA Finals started, few were expecting the Cleveland Cavaliers to win the series. In fact, many predicted Golden State to win in a mere five games or even by simply sweeping the Cavs. That has obviously not happened, with much of the — deserved — credit going to LeBron James, yet people are still […]

Lance Stephenson has not found his footing on either end of the floor in his first year in Charlotte. Photo by Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports

Lance Stephenson Makes Sense for the Los Angeles Clippers

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A helpful concept in building an NBA roster is finding value where no one else sees it. There are few players in the league that are going to succeed no matter what the situation is. How a player fits in and can mesh with those around him is an important factor in how one performs. […]

Crossover Chronicles – The Podcast: Why can’t we just love everyone?

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Sean Woodley is joined by fellow Crossover Chronicles writers Joe Manganiello and Joseph Nardone to break down a thrilling Game 5 of the NBA Finals, discuss whether or not we appreciate the greatness of LeBron James enough, and who should take home Finals MVP honors. Listen at the Soundcloud link below and subscribe to the […]

Crossover Chronicles Podcast – Bruce Jenkins with John Cannon

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San Francisco Chronicle columnist Bruce Jenkins is in Cleveland to cover Game 6 of the NBA Finals, but he took some time to chat with John Cannon about the playoff format, the teams, and the mystifying hatred people carry for LeBron James. https://soundcloud.com/crossover-chronicles/bruce-jenkins-and-john-cannon-6-15-15

Game 5 – It’s a Small World After All

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My colleagues Matt Zemek and Joe Nardone have very capably covered the major angles of NBA Finals Game 5, which frees me up to take on what seemed to be the biggest topic of conversation after the game, Cavaliers’ coach David Blatt’s decision to “go small.” Blatt’s postgame press conference was unlike any I’ve ever […]

NBA Draft Ticket Prices and Draft Busts Over The Past 5 Years

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There’s just over a week left before the NBA Draft begins on June 25 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. With prominent franchises like the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks picking in the top-five, the intrigue is high and continues to build until draft night, when the direction of numerous basketball teams […]

Iguodala’s Offense Rescues Golden State In Game 5

0 comments by on 6/14/2015

One of the great and lasting truths of sports — any sport — is that imperfection is part of the equation. Imperfect human beings contest championships and tournaments, so the notion of a flawless game is essentially a mirage. (LeBron James, of course, comes very close to meeting that standard, but that’s another conversation for […]

Livingston’s rebounding could be a game-changer for Warriors

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Golden State was let down mightily by its role players in the first three games of the NBA Finals. Harrison Barnes lost his shot, Draymond Green lost his confidence, and Marreese Speights even lost his dignity. With Cleveland successfully managing the might of the Splash Brothers, the drop-off from the Dubs’ typically-stupendous supporting cast was […]

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