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Phil Jackson Joins The New York Knicks

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Legendary NBA coach and former Knickerbocker Phil ’13-Rings’ Jackson is reported to have joined the New York Knicks as their new GM. The franchise currently sits two games behind the Atlanta Hawks in the 9th seed after winning 5 straight games. Jackson has spent the better part of two years trying to position himself in front office positions after a stellar record breaking coaching career. With the turmoil in the Big Apple reducing the storied franchise to a soap opera, it is hoped that Jackson who led Jordan, Shaq and Kobe to success can steer the $1bn team to championship … Continue reading Phil Jackson Joins The New York Knicks

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NBA: Luol Deng breaks out for 27 points against the Lakers.

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Cleveland coach Mike Brown gave new addition, Luol Deng, 38 minutes, the most he has played since Dec. 16 (when he was still with the Bulls), and Deng responded with an efficient 27 points in a 120-118 win over the Lakers on Tuesday night. Deng, who has been battling a sore Achilles that has caused him to miss nine games over the past six weeks, went 9/15 from the floor; 5/5 from the three point line and 4/4 at the line, whilst adding 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal. “We talked at halftime about coming out with a lot of … Continue reading NBA: Luol Deng breaks out for 27 points against the Lakers.

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Kobe Bryant x Hublot King Power Black Mamba King Gold

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As the Black Mamba gets set to make his inevitable return to the Staples Center hardwood, Hublot presents its latest luxury timepiece for Kobe Bryant: a King Gold edition of Bryant’s signature King Power Black Mamba Chronograph. Retaining the aesthetic of the original as well as its HUB 4248 automatic chronograph movement, the new watch pairs a black ceramic bezel with a 48 mm King Gold case, matching hands and indices, purple accents, a black snakeskin strap and a skeletonized dial highlighted by a snake and Bryant’s jersey number. Appearing with either a brushed or diamond-set finish, the King Gold … Continue reading Kobe Bryant x Hublot King Power Black Mamba King Gold