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Willie Mays and the birth of cool in sports
Mays was a Black sports star who introduced Black style to mainstream America
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The significance of Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown: MVP of a movement
Brown, the NBA Finals MVP, is the perfect person to usher in a new era of athlete activism
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Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown has proud former coaches: Cuonzo Martin, Doug Lipscomb
Brown’s high school and college coaches are excited by the growth, maturity he’s shown as an NBA pro
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Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown attempts to build a legacy
In an era where athletes can get the bag and performance slips, Brown still has an edge
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NBA Finals a rare instance of Black coaches going head-to-head for the championship
Before Jason Kidd and Joe Mazzulla, K.C. Jones and Al Attles were the last Black coaches to vye for the league title in 1975
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The NBA Finals are Kyrie Irving’s Lazarus moment
Once thought to be untradable, the All-Star returns to Boston after reviving his career with the Dallas Mavericks
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In the NBA, championship windows close as quickly as they open
Indiana Pacers star Pascal Siakam thought he’d contend for more titles in Toronto. Now, the once-young Boston Celtics epitomize the league’s unpredictable window of opportunity.
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Rick Brunson, Jalen Brunson and the line between father and son
New York Knicks assistant coach admires his All-Star child for the talent he’s become
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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is the franchise’s latest dream merchant
The Bears haven’t had a great quarterback since Sid Luckman. One columnist’s brother is still a believer.