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Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) during the second half in Game 6 of the NBA basketball Western Conference finals in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Saturday, May 28, 2016. The Warriors won 108-101. Photo credit: Sue Ogrocki, The Associated Press

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Golden State Warriors make a comeback

May 29, 2024
By Mike Patton
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The Chicago Bulls' Michael Jordan (then number 23) moves around the Detroit Pistons' Bill Laimbeer (40) during the first quarter of their playoff game in Chicago, May 21, 1991. Pistons coach Chuck Daly watches in the background. Photo credit: John Swart, The Associated Press

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Michael Jordan and the Bulls eliminate Pistons

May 28, 2024
By Mike Patton
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Former Detroit Pistons guard Isiah Thomas smiles as he meets the media at the Palace in Auburn Hills, Michigan, after being named to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Wednesday, May 24, 2000. Photo credit: Carlos Osorio, The Associated Press

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Isiah Thomas reaches Hall of Fame status

May 24, 2024
By Mike Patton
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The Chicago Bulls' Michael Jordan, left, receives the NBA's Rookie of the Year trophy from an unidentified NBA official during the NBA award ceremony in San Francisco, June 24, 1985. Photo credit: Paul Sakuma, The Associated Press

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Early recognition for Michael Jordan

May 16, 2024
By Mike Patton
NABJ Black News & Views

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Now-retired Washington Wizards forward Paul Pierce (34) walks on the court in the second half of Game 3 of the second round of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks, Saturday, May 9, 2015, in Washington. The Wizards won 103-101. Photo credit: Alex Brandon, The Associated Press

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Wizards’ Pierce makes winning shot at the buzzer

May 9, 2024
By Mike Patton
NABJ Black News & Views

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Isaiah Thomas plays through his grief

May 2, 2024
By Mike Patton
NABJ Black News & Views

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