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Jeremy Lin – The first American Asian to play in the NBA is signed by the Warriors.

Jeremy Lin has become the newest Golden State Warrior, and in doing so has fulfilled his life-long dream.

On Wednesday afternoon, Jeremy completed the signing of a two-year contract with the Warriors. According to a variety of sources, he also received offers from the Lakers and from Dallas. Apparently, he even received a counter offer that was even greater than his Warrior’s deal. However, nothing could lure him away from a contract with the team he spent his childhood watching, which will also give him the opportunity to play in the town where his family live.
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The key skills a great basketball player needs to possess.

As the NBA season begins this year, as always, a new star is sure to rise through the ranks. The question often asked though, is how do they do it? What key skills do they possess to become a great basketball player? What is it they have that means that the basketball scoreboards are always showing their name!
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Which is the most hated NBA team – LA Lakers or Miami Heat?

The Lakers long history of success stems back to the very beginning of the NBA, when the team was based in Minneapolis. Some of the greatest players in the history of the NBA have played for the Lakers. The list is impressive: Elgin Baylor, Earvin Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jerry West, Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal, all of whom lit up the basketball scoreboards in Los Angeles.
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Hedo Turkoglu fails the raptors and moves on.

Hedo Turkoglu’s shorter than expected and particularly unsuccessful stay in Toronto looks like it will be over very soon. A deal is currently being made that would send the unhappy forward to Phoenix, and in return Toronto would get the guard Leandro Barbosa and possibly the journeyman guard Dwayne Jones.
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The transfer of the decade – LeBron James moves to Miami Heat

After months of suspense and guess work, LeBron James, probably the greatest US basketball star playing in the NBA today announced that he will play for the Miami Heat next season. Now one thing is for sure, and that is that the Miami scoreboard is going to bring a smile to its fans next season.
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Rabun County High School Basketball and Baseball Accomplishments

Tiger Georgia is a small town at the base of Tiger Mountain. Named after a Cherokee Indian Chief, it’s filled with peaceful views and lush forests. Their slogan is ‘where spring spends the summer’. It has the cozy, friendly atmosphere of a small southern town, but when it comes to sports, it’s another story. Rabun County High School is front and center in basketball and baseball and they won’t let you forget it.
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Basketball Game in Madison County High School in Danielsville, GA.

There is a reason why the Cherokee Indians loved the Danielsville Georgia area. There is a sense of beauty and peace that pervades where ever you go.

Nestled in the heart of Madison County is the Madison County High School and they have added a touch of spice to the area with the fever of basketball.
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Pelham High School Basketball Team Just Can’t Get Enough of the Game!

Just outside of Birmingham Alabama is the sixth fastest growing community in the nation. Located in the foothills of Oak Mountain, it is picturesque in every way. A main theme of the community is supporting the local Pelham High School and its there, that you will find basketball fever. The fever is contagious because this area of the country just can’t get enough of the game and their favorite team. The Pelham High School Basketball Team has a mascot named ‘Paws” the panther. The colors of green and gold don’t just pervade the halls but are all over the town.
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Basketball in Jonesville Middle School: The Tradition Begins!!!!

Bowden Georgia is known as The Friendly City. It is a community that is serious about the it-takes-a-village concept. A slice of Americana with the beauty of nature and the gracious attitude of the South. However, this quiet environment is shaken on a daily basis with the Jonesville Middle School Red Devils Basketball games. In Bowden, basketball is part of their tradition.
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Thomas Heyward Academy: Promoting Sportsmanship

The history of many areas of South Carolina includes the fact that the advancement of the railroad played a major role in creating some of today’s towns and communities. There is a small and beautiful town called Ridgeland, SC that owes its origins to accepting the railroad for the advancement of their town. In the midst of this lush southern area, the Thomas Heyward Academy was founded. A small private school, they pride themselves on learning through hard work and good sportsmanship. The key sports focus for this school is basketball, with a better selection of players and teams than many of the larger schools.
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