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Sweeter than last year!
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 24 June 2010
 For a second consecutive year the Lakers were standing at center court holding the Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy. (Photo by Jeff Lewis)The Lakers are known as a finesse team that relies ... read more >>
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 24 June 2010
 For a second consecutive year the Lakers were standing at center court holding the Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy. (Photo by Jeff Lewis)The Lakers are known as a finesse team that relies ... read more >>
Lakers and fans get exactly what they wanted
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 17 June 2010
 The Boston Celtics will be charging full steam ahead in Game 7 but at Staples Center the Lakers have derailed everybody who was on their tracks. (Photo by Jeff Lewis)Game 7 tonight against the Boston ... read more >>
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 17 June 2010
 The Boston Celtics will be charging full steam ahead in Game 7 but at Staples Center the Lakers have derailed everybody who was on their tracks. (Photo by Jeff Lewis)Game 7 tonight against the Boston ... read more >>
John Wooden's legacy with Black America
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 10 June 2010
 TEACHER AND PUPIL: John Wooden, right, treated his Black players the same way he did anyone who came in his path - with respect and genuine love. One of his final recruits, Marques Johnson, is one ... read more >>
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 10 June 2010
 TEACHER AND PUPIL: John Wooden, right, treated his Black players the same way he did anyone who came in his path - with respect and genuine love. One of his final recruits, Marques Johnson, is one ... read more >>
NBA FINALS: So We Meet Again, Old Friend
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 03 June 2010
 ONCE AGAIN, IT’S ON: The previous two NBA Finals MVP’s, Kobe Bryant and Paul Pierce, left, will garner most of the attention leading into tonight’s start of the NBA Finals. The ... read more >>
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 03 June 2010
 ONCE AGAIN, IT’S ON: The previous two NBA Finals MVP’s, Kobe Bryant and Paul Pierce, left, will garner most of the attention leading into tonight’s start of the NBA Finals. The ... read more >>
Repeat feat lies on Bynum's shoulders (and knees)
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 27 May 2010
Repeat feat lies on Bynum's shoulders (and knees) Despite injuries, center's mental state will either drive or derail Lakers' title hopes. Lakers fans started chanting it after Game 2, "We Want Boston! ... read more >>
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 27 May 2010
Repeat feat lies on Bynum's shoulders (and knees) Despite injuries, center's mental state will either drive or derail Lakers' title hopes. Lakers fans started chanting it after Game 2, "We Want Boston! ... read more >>
Is This Odom’s Moment in the Sun?
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 20 May 2010
MAGIC OR FOOL’S GOLD: Lamar Odom has been compared to Magic Johnson since his NBA career started but it’s been a balance of hot performances and disappearing acts. Against Phoenix in the ... read more >>
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 20 May 2010
MAGIC OR FOOL’S GOLD: Lamar Odom has been compared to Magic Johnson since his NBA career started but it’s been a balance of hot performances and disappearing acts. Against Phoenix in the ... read more >>
New coach, new era for Sparks in new decade
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 13 May 2010
 BACK FOR MORE: Tina Thompson and the LA Sparks start their 2010 campaign at Phoenix Saturday with new coach Jennifer Gillom and a healthy Candace Parker to start the season. (Nick Koza / Sentinel)Sparks ... read more >>
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 13 May 2010
 BACK FOR MORE: Tina Thompson and the LA Sparks start their 2010 campaign at Phoenix Saturday with new coach Jennifer Gillom and a healthy Candace Parker to start the season. (Nick Koza / Sentinel)Sparks ... read more >>
Headed for a Rematch?
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 13 May 2010
RESERVATIONS FOR JUNE: With Dwight Howard, left, and the Orlando Magic having started the postseason with eight consecutive wins, it’s not a stretch to imagine them in a NBA Finals rematch with ... read more >>
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 13 May 2010
RESERVATIONS FOR JUNE: With Dwight Howard, left, and the Orlando Magic having started the postseason with eight consecutive wins, it’s not a stretch to imagine them in a NBA Finals rematch with ... read more >>
Five locals make All-State hoops team
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 10 May 2010
BEST IN SHOW: Dwayne Polee (Westchester) and Deonta Burton (Compton Centennial) share a laugh at the recent Collision All-Star Game and were both named to the Cal-Hi Sports All-Statr First team Five locals ... read more >>
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 10 May 2010
BEST IN SHOW: Dwayne Polee (Westchester) and Deonta Burton (Compton Centennial) share a laugh at the recent Collision All-Star Game and were both named to the Cal-Hi Sports All-Statr First team Five locals ... read more >>
Will the real Lakers please stand up?
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 29 April 2010
BACK IN CONTROL: Ron Artest, left, was one of the big reasons the Lakers shut down Russell Westbrook (0) and the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5. The series resumes on Friday in Oklahoma City (Associated ... read more >>
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 29 April 2010
BACK IN CONTROL: Ron Artest, left, was one of the big reasons the Lakers shut down Russell Westbrook (0) and the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5. The series resumes on Friday in Oklahoma City (Associated ... read more >>
Collision XII Girls Rosters Announced
Written by Sentinel News Service 15 April 2010
Collision XII Girls Rosters AnnouncedCity Girls Face 13 D-I Southern Section Recruits at El Camino CollegeSenior girls representing the Los Angeles City Section will face another monumental challenge when ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 15 April 2010
Collision XII Girls Rosters AnnouncedCity Girls Face 13 D-I Southern Section Recruits at El Camino CollegeSenior girls representing the Los Angeles City Section will face another monumental challenge when ... read more >>
Stumbling to the Finish
Written by Jason Lewis (Contributing Writer) 09 April 2010
HELP WANTED: As the Lakers struggle to remain atop the West, it will be up to players like Lamar Odom, above, and Ron Artest to pick up the slack in the final games of the regular season. Stumbling to ... read more >>
Written by Jason Lewis (Contributing Writer) 09 April 2010
HELP WANTED: As the Lakers struggle to remain atop the West, it will be up to players like Lamar Odom, above, and Ron Artest to pick up the slack in the final games of the regular season. Stumbling to ... read more >>
Serra survives Final Test to Achieve History
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 02 April 2010
CHAMPS: Serra became the first school in state history to win a football and basketball state championships in the same academic year. Marqise Lee (24) and Irving Lewis (top center) were two of the Cavaliers ... read more >>
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 02 April 2010
CHAMPS: Serra became the first school in state history to win a football and basketball state championships in the same academic year. Marqise Lee (24) and Irving Lewis (top center) were two of the Cavaliers ... read more >>
Westchester’s Polee named City Section Player of the Year
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 29 March 2010
Dwayne Polee, Jr. (Westchester)Westchester's Polee named City Section Player of the YearAll-City first team features three from Westchester and TaftBy Evan BarnesSentinel Sports EditorWestchester senior ... read more >>
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 29 March 2010
Dwayne Polee, Jr. (Westchester)Westchester's Polee named City Section Player of the YearAll-City first team features three from Westchester and TaftBy Evan BarnesSentinel Sports EditorWestchester senior ... read more >>
A Quiet Turnaround for UCLA Women
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 29 March 2010
 Nikki Caldwell A Quiet Turnaround For UCLA WomenDespite lack of attention, Bruins had the best season of any local teamBy Evan BarnesSentinel Sports EditorThere's been quite an uproar about the level ... read more >>
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 29 March 2010
 Nikki Caldwell A Quiet Turnaround For UCLA WomenDespite lack of attention, Bruins had the best season of any local teamBy Evan BarnesSentinel Sports EditorThere's been quite an uproar about the level ... read more >>
Serra makes good on Bakersfield appointment
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 29 March 2010
PLAYING FOR DAD: Serra senior guard Vaughn Autry and his team has played this postseason with a heavy heart and extra motivation after his father Stephen Autry passed away on Feb. 13. The elder Autry promised ... read more >>
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 29 March 2010
PLAYING FOR DAD: Serra senior guard Vaughn Autry and his team has played this postseason with a heavy heart and extra motivation after his father Stephen Autry passed away on Feb. 13. The elder Autry promised ... read more >>
SIXTH TITLE IS SWEET FOR PRICE
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 26 March 2010
SIXTH TITLE IS SWEET FOR PRICE69-51 win over Albany St. Mary’s in Div. IV final ends “wonderful season†BAKERSFIELD – Before the season started, Price head coach Michael Lynch ... read more >>
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 26 March 2010
SIXTH TITLE IS SWEET FOR PRICE69-51 win over Albany St. Mary’s in Div. IV final ends “wonderful season†BAKERSFIELD – Before the season started, Price head coach Michael Lynch ... read more >>
Sparking in the Offseason: Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton
Written by Sentinel News Service 18 March 2010
Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton   Sparking in the Offseason: Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton The second-year forward talks about enjoying her rookie season, playing in Greece and planting seeds in her future as ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 18 March 2010
Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton   Sparking in the Offseason: Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton The second-year forward talks about enjoying her rookie season, playing in Greece and planting seeds in her future as ... read more >>
Familiar Faces Prepare to Go Mad
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 18 March 2010
 REMEMBER ME? Washington forward Darnell Gant (Crenshaw HS), Cal forward Patrick Christopher (Dominguez HS) and UNLV forward Chace Stanback are several of former local area players participating in ... read more >>
Written by Evan Barnes (Sports Editor) 18 March 2010
 REMEMBER ME? Washington forward Darnell Gant (Crenshaw HS), Cal forward Patrick Christopher (Dominguez HS) and UNLV forward Chace Stanback are several of former local area players participating in ... read more >>
Collision XII coaches announced
Written by Sentinel News Service 17 March 2010
Collision XII coaches announced Pat Roy (Inglewood), Derrick Taylor (Taft) will coach boys while Mel Sims (Chino Hills Ayala) and Victoria Sanders (Narbonne) face off in the girls gameInglewood High ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 17 March 2010
Collision XII coaches announced Pat Roy (Inglewood), Derrick Taylor (Taft) will coach boys while Mel Sims (Chino Hills Ayala) and Victoria Sanders (Narbonne) face off in the girls gameInglewood High ... read more >>
"Sparking in the Offseason" Shannon Bobbitt
Written by Sentinel News Service 12 March 2010
Shannon Bobbit"Sparking in the Offseason": Shannon BobbittIn this edition of the L.A. Sparks offseason player journals, third-year guard Shannon Bobbitt discusses playing overseas in Portland and her expectations ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 12 March 2010
Shannon Bobbit"Sparking in the Offseason": Shannon BobbittIn this edition of the L.A. Sparks offseason player journals, third-year guard Shannon Bobbitt discusses playing overseas in Portland and her expectations ... read more >>
Lakers lacking urgency since All-Star Break
Written by Jason Lewis (Contributing Writer) 11 March 2010
PLAYING UNDER PRESSURE: After their longest losing streak in three years, Kobe Bryant and the Lakers have to get their offensive synergy back in track as they sit only a few games of the surging Dallas ... read more >>
Written by Jason Lewis (Contributing Writer) 11 March 2010
PLAYING UNDER PRESSURE: After their longest losing streak in three years, Kobe Bryant and the Lakers have to get their offensive synergy back in track as they sit only a few games of the surging Dallas ... read more >>
Southern California Prep Hoops Classic to Honor Jim Harrick
Written by Sentinel News Service 11 March 2010
Southern California Prep Hoops Classic to Honor Jim HarrickFormer UCLA, Pepperdine coach will receive Lifetime Achievement Award The 12th annual Collision high school all star basketball event, which feature ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 11 March 2010
Southern California Prep Hoops Classic to Honor Jim HarrickFormer UCLA, Pepperdine coach will receive Lifetime Achievement Award The 12th annual Collision high school all star basketball event, which feature ... read more >>
Now Hiring! Clippers looking for a full-time lifeguard
Written by Tamara Latta (Sports Writer) 11 March 2010
Now Hiring! Clippers' looking for a full-time lifeguard By Tamara LattaSentinel Sports WriterWhat in the world is going on in Clipper nation? The past month has been a calamity. They have won only 5 out ... read more >>
Written by Tamara Latta (Sports Writer) 11 March 2010
Now Hiring! Clippers' looking for a full-time lifeguard By Tamara LattaSentinel Sports WriterWhat in the world is going on in Clipper nation? The past month has been a calamity. They have won only 5 out ... read more >>
"Sparking" in the Off Season
Written by Sentinel News Service 06 March 2010
Marie Ferdinand-Harris Photo Credit: NBA Photos/Getty Images"Spark"ing in the Off SeasonThis will be an ongoing series highlighting what Sparks players have been up to since last season. First is guard ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 06 March 2010
Marie Ferdinand-Harris Photo Credit: NBA Photos/Getty Images"Spark"ing in the Off SeasonThis will be an ongoing series highlighting what Sparks players have been up to since last season. First is guard ... read more >>
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Which N.B.A. legend would you start a franchise with?
Bill Russell - 7.7%
Wilt Chamberlain - 5.2%
Oscar Robertson - 1.3%
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - 6.7%
Julius Erving - 3.2%
Magic Johnson - 29.4%
Larry Bird - 2.9%
Isiah Thomas - 2.4%
Michael Jordon - 17.1%
Hakeem Olajuwon - 1.2%
Shaquille O'neal - 3.4%
Tim Duncan - 1.3%
Kobe Bryant - 7.9%
Allen Iverson - 1%
Lebron James - 5.7%
Kevin Durant - 1.8%
Carmelo Anthony - 1.7%
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