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Basketball Hall of Famer George Raveling, who influenced Michael Jordan’s Nike deal, dies at 88

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Raveling was instrumental in convincing Michael Jordan to sign with Nike, leading to a landmark contract. WASHINGTON D.C., DC — George Raveling, a Hall of Fame basketball coach who played a role in Michael Jordan signing a landmark endorsement deal with Nike, has died. He was 88. Raveling’s family said Tuesday in a statement that he … Read more

Matt Bonner: ‘San Antonio Spurs’ Devin Vassell is the team’s X-factor.’ Is he right? | Locked On Spurs

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SAN ANTONIO — Former San Antonio Spurs player Matt Bonner ignites discussion by naming Devin Vassell as the team’s X-factor.  Host Jeff Garcia and AP Sports writer Raul Dominguez analyze Vassell’s potential impact, while exploring Victor Wembanyama’s game-changing abilities and Keldon Johnson’s crucial role. The conversation covers offensive strategies, defensive improvements, and locker room dynamics … Read more

Matt Bonner calls Devin Vassell the Spurs’ X-factor; George Gervin announces San Antonio bottle signing for new vodka

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“I think he’s underrated. He’s sneaky and super athletic on both ends of the floor,” said Bonner about Vassell. SAN ANTONIO — Former San Antonio Spurs forward Matt Bonner was a guest on SiriusXM NBA Radio and shared his opinion on why Devin Vassell is the team’s X-factor heading into the new season if he … Read more

7-year-old’s viral reaction to Micah Parsons trade leads to FaceTime with NFL star

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Cowboys family from California says call from Parsons was “a dream” after tearful TikTok blew up. DALLAS, Texas — When Lesley Gonzalez told her son, Isaac, that the Dallas Cowboys had traded his favorite player — linebacker Micah Parsons — the 7-year-old’s first instinct was disbelief.  “You’re lying,” Isaac said, as the moment was captured … Read more