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The NBA season is scheduled to start on Christmas day of 2011 if a tentative agreement between NBA players and owners that was reached early Saturday morning, Nov 26, is ratified which would end the lockout.

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NBA players rejected the owners current labor proposal on Monday, Nov. 14, and are preparing to file an anti trust action against the owners and disband the union, putting the 2011-2011 basketball season in jeopardy.

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Basketball legend, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, is a one of our more popular sports speakers, says PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency. Nicknamed “Magic”, Johnson was selected first overall in the 1979 NBA Draft by the Lakers. He won a championship and an NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award in his rookie season, and won four more championships with the Lakers during the 1980s.

If you are looking for a motivational sports speaker for your next event, look no further than basketball legend Magic Johnson. To hire Magic Johnson for a personal appearance, speaking engagement or endorsement, call PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency for Magic Johnson speaker and Magic Johnson  booking agent information at 1.800.966.1380.

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After 19 seasons in the NBA, Shaquille O’Neal announced via Twitter that he is retiring.

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“We did it. 19 years baby. I want to thank you very much,” O’Neal said in a video posted on his Twitter account. “That’s why I’m telling you first. I’m about to retire. Love you. Talk to you soon.”

O’Neal won three NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers and one with the Miami Heat. He also played for the Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics.

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NBA coach, Phil Jackson, considered one of the greatest NBA coaches of all time, is a one of our more popular sports speakers says PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency.

If you are looking for a motivational sports speaker for your next event, look no further than former NBA Hall of Famer, Phil Jackson. To hire Phil Jackson as a motivational sports speaker or for Phil Jackson speaker and Phil Jackson booking agent information, call 1.800.966.1380 ... Read Full Story

INDIANA – Clark Kellogg, CBS Sports current basketball analyst and former Indiana Pacer star, will receive the Major Taylor Award on Oct. 1 2010 as part of the Circle City Classic. The award, presented in honor of Indianapolis cyclist Marshall “Major” Taylor, has been presented to African-American athletes, coaches, administrators and officials since 1987 for local and national contributions to youth.

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SPRINGFIELD, MA – Magic Johnson showed what a great speaker and class act he is as he graciously accepted the honor of being inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame this past weekend along with his fellow 1992 Olympic Dream Team.

Johnson honored Chuck Daly (July 20, 1930 – May 9, 2009), who coached the Dream Team to the men’s’ basketball gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics. ... Read Full Story

LOS ANGELES, CA – After meeting with Miami Heat President, Pat Riley and and owner Micky Arison, Derek Fisher has officially decided to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers. Teammate Kobe Bryant played a big part in Fisher’s decision making.

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