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Robert Swift holding his foreclosed home hostage from new owner

Robert Swift

Robert Swift refuses to leave foreclosed, sold home Remember Robert Swift? He played center for the Seattle SuperSonics (now the OKC Thunder) after being selected as their first pick in the 2004 NBA draft. Well, the former big man has slyly given the middle finger to his competition. The only problem is, he’s the one …

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BALLERTAINMENT BIRTHDAY: Happy 50th, Charles Barkley!

Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley celebrates his 50th birthday Charles Barkley is 50 years-old today. Barkley, an Alabama native, who attended Auburn University, is a Hall of Fame NBA player, who was drafted first round by the Philadelphia 76ers in 1984. During his career, he also played for the Phoenix Suns and ended his career as a Houston …

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Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss dead at 80

Jerry Buss dead

Jerry Buss passes away at age 80 According to the Los Angeles Times, highly-respected owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dr. Jerry Buss has died at the age of 80 from a cancer-related illness, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Buss, who amassed his fortune through real estate, purchased the Lakers and Los Angeles Kings franchises …

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BALLERTAINMENT BIRTHDAY: Michael Jordan turns 50!

Michael Jordan

It’s Michael Jordan’s 50th birthday. Most people receive gifts on their birthday, but on February 17, 1963, we all received a gift when Michael Jeffrey Jordan was born in Brooklyn, New York to James and Deloris Jordan.

Watch Dr. J “Reign On” for Crown Royal

Dr. J

Dr. J. becomes spokesperson for Crown Royal Julius “Dr. J” Erving is a VIP at Ballertainment, not only because of his legendary basketball status, but because he is the king when it comes to rockin’ the salt and pepper.

Derrick Rose not opposed to sitting out until next season

Derrick Rose

Derrick Rose could wait until next season to play When Derrick Rose said he “wouldn’t mind missing this year”, Wednesday, in Boston, it was music to my ears.

Full rosters set for 2013 NBA All-Star Game

2013 NBA All-Star

The rosters for the 2013 NBA All-Star game are set after the announcement, Friday, of the reserves. This year’s All-Star festivities kickoff, Friday, February 15th in Houston, Texas. Advance the ball to check the lists for your favorite player(s).

Charles Barkley, as grown as he is, needed Dei Lynam to tie his tie

Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley struggles to tie his own tie Prior to Monday’s MLK Day NBA matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the San Antonio Spurs, the NBA on TNT crew received a feed of Charles Barkley, in Philadelphia to broadcast the game, attempting to tie his tie. Hilarity ensues as we eventually see Comcast SportsNet’s Dei …

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