Swift leaves LSU for NBA draft after stellar sophomore season
LSU forward Stromile Swift announced he will skip his remaining college years and enter the NBA draft after a standout sophomore year. He cited NBA teams projecting him as high as No. 2 and noted his workload and development, while LSU seeks reinstatement of the scholarship he forfeited amid NCAA restrictions.
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Bryant Earns Ring A Kobe Bryant Profile Emerges
Kobe Bryant, 21, clinches an NBA Championship ring and emerges from high school stardom as a transforming star. Coaches and teammates rattle off his relentless work ethic, early morning drills, and perfectionist focus guiding his rise from Lower Merion to the Lakers All-Defensive first team.
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Lakers Celebrate Title Amid Parade After City Unrest
Los Angeles revelers praised the Lakers as the city marked its first pro sports title in 12 years. Shaquille O Neal pledged two new police cars after the parade and warned of safety, while police reported a few arrests and a heavy, riot police presence along Figueroa Street.
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Wilkens named Raptors coach amid Carter Grunwald chatter
Lenny Wilkens, hired to coach the Toronto Raptors, says the move boosts free agent appeal as he discusses talks with McGrady. Vince Carter, a budding star and All Star favorite, carries endorsement heft while McGrady may seek elsewhere. Wilkens cites past success with Seattle and Atlanta.
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Michigan's Jamal Crawford hires agents ending return
Michigan basketball star Jamal Crawford has hired agents Aaron and Eric Goodwin, ending any chance of returning to the Wolverines. The move follows his declaring for the NBA draft after a freshman season cut short by suspensions. Crawford averaged 16.6 points in 17 games last year.
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Detroit Shocks Liberty 67 63 at Madison Square Garden
Claudia Maria das Neves, a Brazil national team guard, scored a career high 16 points as Detroit Shock upset New York Liberty 67-63 at Madison Square Garden. Detroit hit 25 of 35 free throws and improved to 5-5, while New York dropped to 4-6 after late turnover misfortune.
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Wilt Chamberlain Week ends with tribute dinner in Philly
Wilt Chamberlain Week closes with a 6 pm tribute dinner and memorabilia auction at the First Union Spectrum to raise funds for the Sonny Hill Basketball League. Tickets are 300 dollars, and a 5,000 dollar table includes a basketball legend. Proceeds support youth basketball and a Chamberlain mural in Philadelphia.
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