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LeBron James, now second all-time in playoff scoring, is mighty close to catching Michael Jordan
Cavaliers star needs 210 points to match Jordan for the most points in postseason history
The Uplift
Kobe Bryant partners with Nike to create basketball program
The eight-week program welcomed 288 boys and girls from underserved communities in L.A.
Sports
Five thoughts on Isaiah Thomas’ 53-point game for Celtics on his late sister’s birthday
The death of Chyna Thomas has driven — not stopped — the star guard in the NBA playoffs
Sports
Warriors’ Draymond Green: ‘I’ve gotten the N-word, all of that’
All-Star forward said more protection is needed for players
The Uplift
Dikembe Mutombo receives humanitarian award from Harvard Medical School
The NBA All-Star was recognized for his international public health efforts
Sports
Stephon Marbury has some advice for how LaVar Ball could build his brand
Former NBA All-Star is still selling his Starbury line of shoes and clothing
Sports
Did LeBron James or Iman Shumpert have the better Game 1 dunk?
Using the scales of difficulty, authority and swag, Shump outshined The King
Sports
JaVale McGee is a breakout star for Golden State Warriors in NBA playoffs
Reserve center raises his game at both ends of the court
Sports
Truth is, Paul Pierce leaves imprint on NBA
Future Hall of Famer plays his final game as Clippers are eliminated