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The Indiana Pacers eliminated the N.Y Knicks 106-99 in game 6 and will now meet the Miami Heat for a rematch in the Eastern Conference Finals. The highlight of game 6 came when native New Yorker, Lance Stephenson, scored 25 points to help the Pacers finish off the Knicks, giving Stephenson a playoff career-high 25.

The Indiana Pacers defeat the New York Knicks in game 6 setting the stage for a rematch with the NBA Champs, Miami Heat, who they lost to last May in the Eastern Conference finals.

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ATLANTA, GA. — Congratulations to Louisville Coach, Rick Pitino, who became one of seven inductees elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame on Monday April 8, 2013, just before winning the 2013 N.C.A.A. title. Pitino, who just won his second national title, is the only men’s coach in N.C.A.A history to lead three different schools to the Final Four: Providence, Kentucky and Louisville.

Rick Pitino is inducted into Basketball of Fame on April 8, 2013 just before winning the N.C.A.A. title. Rick Patino is also a dynamic motivational speaker and popular keynote speaker says PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency.

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The Los Angeles Lakers will honor Shaquille O’Neal by retiring his No. 34 jersey on Tuesday night at Staples Center as the Lakers host the Dallas Mavericks. O’Neal’s time with the Lakers is regarded as the high point of his career, where he won three titles for the franchise.

Lakers will retire Shaquille O'Neal's # 34 jersey on Tuesday night, April 2, 2013. O'Neal will be the ninth player in Lakers franchise history to have his jersey retired.

Phil Jackson may be one of the greatest NBA coaches of all time, but will the Zen Master be able to take on Twitter? Follow Phil Jackson @PhilJackson11.

Can former Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson become the Zen Master on Twitter?

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Former Lakers owner, Magic Johnson, appeared on Conan O’Brien’s show on Mar 25, 2013 speaking about the  Lakers recent loss to the Golden State Warriors and how they are having trouble getting it together.

Magic Johnson, a popular motivational sports speaker says PFP Talent Agency, spoke with Conan O'Brien about the fate of the Lakers 2013 season.

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LOS ANGELES, cA. — We are sad to report that Los Angeles Lakers, Jerry Buss, died early this morning at the age of 79 after a long battle with cancer.

Jerry Buss: Jan. 27, 1934 – Feb. 18, 2013. Photo: Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times

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Magic Johnson, on Monday, Jan. 7, took to his Twitter account @MagicJohnson out of pure frustration to lambast the Lakers players for making excuses for their losses. Johnson began by shifting the blame for the team’s failures away from coach Mike D’Antoni stating it is the players who are responsible for the Lakers’ 15-18 dismal record.

Magic Johnson, a popular motivational speaker at PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency, told the Lakers players via his Twitter account to start taking responsibility for their losses

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MIAMI — Sports illustrated has just named LeBron James their 2012 Sportsman of the Year when they announced its annual choice Monday, Dec. 3, with James becoming the first NBA player to win the award since his Miami Heat teammate Dwayne Wade in 2006.

LeBron James is Sports Illustrated 2012 Sportsman of the Year

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Veteran NBA guard, Derek Fisher, has been traded by the Los Angeles Lakers to the Houston Rockets in exchange for forward Jordan Hill, according to Yahoo! Sports.

Derek Fisher traded by Los Angeles Lakers to Houston Rockets on March 15, 2012.

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NBA legend, Magic Johnson, is about to embark on a new venture, that of  TV mogul. The former Laker star will have his own cable channel called Aspire and run his own network via Comcast.

Magic Johnson is a successful entrepreneur and speaker who gives back to the community

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