Category Archive: The Association

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Derrick Rose is oblivious to your criticism

Derrick Rose

Derrick Rose says he didn’t know folks were mad While the angry and disenchanted are spending their time criticizing Derrick Rose for sitting on the bench during the Chicago Bulls’ current playoff run, HE is focused on his health and supporting his teammates. He says he didn’t know y’all were out here talkin’ so recklessly …

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Derrick Rose subject of hostile open letter from CBS Chicago

Derrick Rose

CBS Chicago gives fans a forum to go in on Derrick Rose Derrick Rose has made it expressly clear that he will return to basketball and the Chicago Bulls when HE feels he is ready. Yet, calls for him to “man up” and “get off the bench” and suit up are becoming increasingly common. The …

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Damian Lillard unanimously voted NBA Rookie of the Year

Damian Lillard

Damian Lillard receives Rookie of the Year honors Damian Liilard has been named 2012-13 KIA NBA Rookie of the Year, by unanimous vote. During the announcement presser, Lillard spoke of his journey to the NBA, including a one-time desire to be a professional wrestler and an initial fear of playing football. Once he became comfortable …

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wishes his 30-year-old self knew more

Kareem Abdul Jabbar

Kareem looks back on his younger self, wishing he knew what he knows now We all experience that moment in our lives when we think, “woulda, shoulda, coulda.” Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shared his with Esquire.com, revealing some interesting things he wished he knew when he was 30. Here are a few excerpts… On cooking After I …

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Chris Broussard shuns homosexuality behind his Christian beliefs on ESPN Outside the Lines

Chris Broussard

Chris Broussard says homosexuality is a sin On ESPN Outside the Lines, Monday, analyst/sideline reporter Chris Broussard joined the discussion of Jason Collin’s “coming out.” He expressed that if one is “living in unrepentant sin (homosexual, adulteress, or premarital sex,) the one is living in rebellion to God.

NBA player Jason Collins first active athlete to announce he is gay

Jason Collins

NBA’s Jason Collins becomes first openly gay active player Jason Collins “came out the closet” in an interview with Sports Illustrated, making him the first ever player to reveal he is gay while still actively playing a major sport. He is a 13 year veteran center of the NBA, whose twin brother, Jarron Collins, currently …

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Russell Westbrook out for remainder of playoffs after surgery

Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook out, has torn meniscus surgically repaired The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without starting guard Russell Westbrook for the remainder of the playoffs after he suffered a meniscus tear in his right knee.

JR Smith receives NBA Sixth Man honors

JR Smih

JR Smith named KIA Sixth Man of the Year JR Smith was named NBA Sixth Man of the Year, to no ones surprise. The 8-year pro played in 80 games and averaged 18 PPG off the bench this past regular season for the New York Knicks. The Knicks (2nd seed in the East) have not …

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