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This ain’t no coincidence. The enlistment pic was sent to me by a prominent writer soon after the issue hit the stands. It’s the same damn pic. The weapon of choice is different and Gisele isn’t topless, but you get the idea. Annie Leibovitz definitely has some explaining to do for this bullcrap–Mizzo

Once again a national publication has taken the liberty of pissing off the Black community. The April issue of VOGUE focuses on NBA superstar LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers and supermodel Gisele Bundchen, girlfriend of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. The cover of the magazine draws comparison to the King Kong/Fay Wray pose - James is shown baring his teeth, clutching the waist of Bunchen with his shoulders hunched in a gorilla-like pose. This recent development opens the door for James, who is arguably the most popular player in the NBA to address this issue and others concerning race in sports and how Blacks - specifically how Black men are viewed.

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Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley and Chris Webber

Webber on announcing his retirement on Wednesday: “It was difficult but it was time. I’m just happy that I had such a really nice career in my eyes, did things that I dreamed about. I just concentrate on the fun I had, I don’t want to get emotional thinking that it’s over.”

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I know, I know the season isn’t over and a lot lay in the balance, but hey man hey somebody gotta be first right? This discussion is devoid of stats because they really don’t matter here. It’s all about who is the most valuable to their respective team this season.

Here’s my picks along with some more Lil Stevie Fingertips bashin’.

Will this be the year?

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Too many lights?

Click on the pic to view a piece I wrote for SLAM regarding the rookie seasons of Joakim Noah and Thaddeus Young. One is having a good rookie year and the other is not. Can you guess who?

TrueHoop picked up a funny part of the interview (also added below) here

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Meanwhile Pac’s murder still goes unsolved

Bithassness alert. The suspicions of some of you had last week on the authenticity of the story which claimed Diddy had full knowledge of Pac’s 1994 shooting were warranted.

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(Photo:Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
One of just six players (Bird, Wilt, Billy Cunningham, KG and Elgin Baylor) in the history of the NBA to average 20, 9 and 4. All but he and Garnett are in the Hall of Fame.

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Do we not speak out of our own mouths?

This was published a year ago and referenced presently ad nauseum like it was written yesterday. Good people out there…we have some work to do. Sensationalism is now fact?

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