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On the latest episode of @hoopsandhuddle , @jasonlevin18 joined me to discuss Terry Pluto’s book on the ABA, Loose Balls. We discussed the league's origin, the great stars who played in it, its financial struggles, and its merger with the NBA.

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Steve Kerr's comments about AAU Basketball. “Even if today’s players are incredibly gifted, they grow up in a basketball environment that can only be called counterproductive. AAU basketball has replaced high school ball as the dominant form of development in the teen years. I

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No Emmy nominations for #Snowfall , not even Damson Idris, is crazy but not unexpected. Remember The Wire? They were also ignored by the major awards but is considered one of the greatest shows all-time.

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Kyrie is not the issue in Dallas. The lack of defense and the pieces around Luka and Kyrie are the issue.

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The Kyrie honeymoon period in Dallas ended WAY faster than anywhere else.

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@marsisbored Pisses me off still! How did his management & agents allow this.

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I detest folks are speaking on the #WNBA with no context or background. Shannon Sharpe started his argument with saying, "granted I do not know enough about the young lady to speak on her." That already said where the segment was headed. Disappointing First Take.

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I am begging the #WNBA Basketball Gods to not allow the Indiana Fever to draft Paige Bueckers or Kiki Iriafen next spring! Much appreciated!

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2 years

I am not a Knicks fan but damn shouldn’t they be discussed a little more in this game.

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BETNIJAH LANEY IS ALSO AN IMPORTANT PIECE OF THE NY LIBERTY !!! #OwnTheCrown #WNBATwitter

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Sheryl Swoopes was inducted into the Naismith & Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, 4 time WNBA Champion, 3 time All-Defensive Player of the Year, 3 time WNBA MVP, 5 time WNBA First Team, 2 time WNBA Second Team, Member of the WNBA Anniversary Teams (10th, 15th, 20th, 25th) THREAD

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Is there a reason the WNBA doesn’t sell jerseys from legendary players? This seems like a fantastic revenue opportunity for the league. What am I missing? Is it a licensing issue? #WNBATwitter

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@tweetysoph86 @FascinateFlix He was released on parole. Hopefully he’s doing ok now

Parole granted for Temar Boggs, who rescued girl as teen and later pleaded guilty to armed robbery

Temar Boggs has been granted parole.

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Who y’all got? Shaq says 2002-2003 in a sweep? #NBA

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2 years

No, Kyrie was the best player on the the court last night. #NetsLevel

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Love that Jayson Tatum was able to cap a masterful two-way performance with a buzzer beater. Best player on the floor tonight.

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@JammelCutler Which rules would change the outcome?

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Tim Duncan was the best player. You are proving Becky Hammon’s point..

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Tony Parker 6'2" Jalen Brunson 6'2"

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@whateverbs99 I pay for a blue checkmark lol.

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I need to sing the praises of Betnijah Laney (19 pts, 8 rbs) The Liberty would not have won the game without her. I’m so happy she signed an extension. I will be in the house for Game 2. #NYLiberty 🗽

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2 years

I hate the Nets Ownership and Front Office!! I hate that Joe Tsai owns this team.

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@4Evashook Nah. They been together too long for that. My cousin is in interracial marriage and she is right at home with friends and family.

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Got my @BenSimmons25 Basquiat jersey. Still need to order my the ABA Kevin Durant & Kyrie Irving jersey’s… #NetsWorld @BrooklynNets

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The Sopranos was a great show, no doubt about that. While the Sopranos won awards,The Wire, also a great show, was overlooked. I was about to start a rewatch of the Sopranos but may choose The Wire instead. It’s ridiculous the Emmys awarded the Sopranos but ignored The Wire.

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@TheDunkCentral @MPJsGirlfriend Could Skip not find any retired basketball player to provide their insights? Where is Rachel at least?

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@natfluential Man! I was heartbroken when she stepped away. I understand she was freeing her eventual husband and father of her child. But heartbroken she left the game in her prime.

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Stephen A Smith is the Executive Producer of First Take so he had some control over the topics selected for the show. So he could have discussed the #WNBA more than he has. He could have helped the W. Today, on his pod, he took the Monica McNutt comments to the diversity of women

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Cappie Pondexter is a member of the WNBA's 15th, 20th & 25th Anniversary Teams, 2x WNBA Champion, WNBA Finals MVP, 4-time All-WNBA Team, & the best Rutgers University alum to play in the WNBA. This ReWind🧵celebrates the great Cappie Pondexter. #WNBAHistory #WNBATwitter

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Betnijah Laney once again showed up when she needed to. We would not have won this game without Betnijah’s clutch play! 21 pts, 7 rbs, 5 assists. #NYLiberty 🗽, #WNBAPlayoffs , @RutgersWBB

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“Sheryl you are up here because you were the female Michael Jordan.” Yep Hall of Famer Becky Hammon. Sheryl Swoopes was and is everything. Congratulations to Becky Hammon for her induction into the Naismith Hall of Fame! #LIGHTITUPNYL #WNBA

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@darrenrovell @JonDon07625944 This is not the case at all. Caitlin Clark’s endorsement will be even higher….

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2 years

I miss watching Kevin Durant play! I know he will be back before all-star break but he’s my favorite player in todays game and it’s great he plays for my team. #NetsWorld

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I love this moment from the #NBA75 celebration behind the scenes. We know Michael Jordan was in a great mood but to see the Kings of the 90’s embrace was dope. This quick 10 seconds is a highlight for me. #HakeemOlajuwon #MichaelJordan #NBAHistory

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I really wish the #WNBA would consider a reality show on training camp. There are but so many spots on a team. The fight to make a team will be lethal.

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2 years

I have stopped recording all sports shows on ESPN and FS1. I am officially liberated from the junk on these networks.

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Miles Bridges being denied entry into Canada makes sense with the seriousness of the charges that are pending. Why didn’t the Hornets check this well in advance? #NBA #LetsFly35

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@spurs @CP3 So not even a AI San Antonio Spurs uniform…

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I detest how previous eras of the game are discussed on national television but then players feel the era they played in should be respected. Bob Cousy played in the 50’s and was great in his era.

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JJ Redick is so fed up on First Take 😂😂 “[Bob Cousy] was being guarded by plumbers and firemen”

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This guy behind me just called A’ja a bum. Now sir. I had to turn around and give him the side eye while wearing my Betnijah Laney jersey. We not doing that.. #WNBA

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11 months

Where is Betnijah and Jonquel! Sabrina should not be the graphic for this playoff game!

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THE LIBERTY ADVANCE TO THE WNBA SEMIS FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2015‼️🗽

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@SaycheeseDGTL LOL I don't check for 21 Savage at all, never did, so he's not relevant to me. Nas, Common, Jay-Z, etc. are relevant to me. I get what he is saying if he means generations but Nas been putting out heat for decades. His statement doesn't make sense.

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@_ajawilson22 Simone Manuel got you covered!

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@_ajawilson22 swim lesson with me after the Olympics?!

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Can we hear from Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Diana Taurasi, Skylar Diggins-Smith? I want to hear there collective outrage as the leading players for the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury.. Disgusted!!!

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I do not believe MVP and the Best Player in the league are the same thing.

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Why repeat myself! ⬇️

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I need to sing the praises of Betnijah Laney (19 pts, 8 rbs) The Liberty would not have won the game without her. I’m so happy she signed an extension. I will be in the house for Game 2. #NYLiberty 🗽

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@TMZ

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HILLSBORO POLICE MAKE ARREST IN KIDNAPPING CASE

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@BleacherReport @ramonashelburne If not a fan of the women’s game why bother commenting? This is actually really good for players that prefer to remain in the US in the off-season.

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1 year

@BleacherReport Is Drake going to tell Popovich the same. No he isn’t. Lol

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2 years

So disappointed in how ESPN, First Take discussed Dana White slapping his wife on video. There is no excuse or explaining this behavior. Women deserve protection. Dana White slapped his wife but the media is covering this event like it's not a big deal. Disgusting..

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Stephen A. Smith addressed the video of Dana White slapping his wife

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The Pat Riley era has begun! #WinningTime

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Kim Mulkey is a great coach. She just won her 4th championship, this one as the second year head coach for LSU. She also couldn’t say 1 word to support Brittney Griner when she was in a Russian Prison facing years in prison. Both will always be apart of her legacy.

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In 1982, Kim Mulkey led Louisiana Tech to its first-ever NCAA Championship. After coaching Baylor to three national titles, Mulkey returned to her home state to coach LSU. She just led the Tigers to their first-ever title — just two seasons after coming home to Louisiana.

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Michael Wilbon is such a hater for the Nets. I’ve read him for years but his shade for the Nets is ridiculous at this point. Jalen Rose is a hater also… #NetsWorld

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2 years

Join us as we pay tribute to the greatest winner, husband, father, social activist, coach, basketball icon -Bill Russell!

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How good was Grant Hill 🏀? Join us as we take a trip back in time and discuss Grant Hill’s college and NBA career? We will also discuss his trajectory before his career was impacted by injuries. #HoopSpaces #TheReWindPod

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@HARPER04_5 @SixthManJake I love that they showed love to the local broadcast team first.

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@BleacherReport If you don’t care why comment?

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@SmilinChica @SarahKezele I find it disturbing that a woman who just gave birth and is still signed by the team is not being supported or given access to team facilities.

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I wish Chiney and Monica did not do First Take this morning or ever again. He doesn't get the big picture and that soliloquy was some bull…. this morning. I'm tired of this s….

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It’s cool she broke Sheryl Swoopes record! No question she’s an amazing offensive talent. It’s important to note Sheryl Swoopes set the record only playing 5 games. They play 6 games today. #MarchMadness

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Caitlin Clark has broken Sheryl Swoopes' record for most points in a single NCAA Tournament. Clark: 180 pts & counting Swoopes: 170 pts

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In 1983, Dr. J signed a deal with Coca-Cola which resulted in him being a shareholder. He also purchased a Coca-Cola bottling plant. Dr. J invested in a video game company, which led to the launch of EA Sports. He was offered 20k shares for $20k, resulting in millions. #TheReWind

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@isaactetteh21 Nope anywhere else please.

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I am not angry at how this game ended. This is the first time they played together as a group and pushed the Sixers, who are top contenders in the east, to the brink. Good job “New Nets”. #NetsWorld

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@Karen_Russell SMH so sorry you experienced this.

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@chiney Sheryl Swoopes Lisa Leslie Maya Moore Cheryl Miller

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@AjaniMada_ Rita said she didn’t live at Hope Road because it wasn’t a place to raise children. She shared this in her book, No Woman, No Cry. I recommend the book by the way.

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Steph Curry said nah, enough with this little rally.

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On this day my mother died of AIDS in 1995. Watching my mother fight to survive that virus was devastating to my mental health. I was never the same after she passed. To the one who bears the sweetest name, Mother, I love you forever.

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@British_Buzz Miles should be in the 80’s…. This rating is disrespectful…

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1 year

@HoopSpaces Beverly Hills Cop 1 and 2.

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They are still barely playing. Not even a 4th quarter worth watching. This is the worst all-star game in a long time.. #NBAAllStar

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@TheRandiSavage Yep, I'm signing up for lessons this summer. I'm nervous but I got this.

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Yep Aliyah took no prisoners in the paint tonight! She battled every possession. Yes I was happy my Liberty won the game but this Gamecock fan was so happy to see Aliyah playing so well… #WNBA

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Aliyah Boston never backs down in the paint. 😤

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@PhoenixMercury So happy DT got to see and experience this facility before she retires!

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I’m a Nets fan and that’s not changing. We have some good players that don’t fit together yet. Some additional moves must be made in the off-season that completes the puzzle but I’m riding it out the rest of the season. Thanks to TeeRexy for this analogy. #NetsWorld

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@BigGameBoomer @BigEllieLiberty

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Hakeem is the better Center. Shaq was more dominant but I stand on Hakeem the Dream being the better Center. #NBAHistory 🏀

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Shaq fires back at @MadDogUnleashed “Who the f*ck is that?…I’m the most dominant center ever. I don’t ever wanna hear another name again…I passed Hakeem Olajuwon.” (🎥 @bigpodwithshaq / )

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I love images of Wilt Chamberlain & Bill Russell hooping.. I’m going to spend sometime tonight reviewing some game film of both greats in action. Hoping I come across some Wilt vs. Nate Thurmond footage because it’s documented that Nate consistently was able to guard Wilt.

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@BleacherReport Chicago will always love DRose…

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@LucasKaplan_ This doesn’t look dark and quiet to me….

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Leonie Fiebich is such a cheat code! Love that she is on the #NYLiberty 🗽 #WNBA

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Jason Whitlock’s comments on Fox are reprehensible, blaming the police brutality of Tyre Nichols on single motherhood is disgusting! He is an example of the c**n word. The word is used too loosely these days but Whitlock is the perfect example of what that word is.

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Took my 10 year old niece to a #WNBA game last weekend and she became a Betnijah Laney fan. Her parents signed her up to play on her school team this year. Now she’s practicing getting up shots. Yep @ariivory was right, “The #WNBA is so important.”

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You can't even watch the segment because it was removed from ESPN's YouTube page so all folks would have is Stephen A's narrative on this topic.

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@TasMelas

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Competing out there

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You know it's ok to respect Michael Jordan & LeBron James right? #NBA

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@Phil_Lewis_ I mean is Luda not supposed to respond to Katt speaking on his name? Luda is mainly an MC who got some acting roles.

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My favorite photo of Ms. Cicely Tyson. Ms. Tyson has 3 Emmys, a Tony, and Honorary Oscar. At one point in her life she was married to one of the greatest jazz musicians all-time, Miles Davis. Mr. Davis credited her with freeing him from cocaine addiction. She remains one of my

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@Jus4Lafs @HOT97 And Nas!

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@jaesofamous A nutritionist told me Sprite was better because of the coloring. I only had one appointment with her but other nutritionists told me the same.

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Abby Steiner just ran her 57th race this season, 2nd leg in 4x400! She just finished her collegiate career but she came thru again!!! #WCHOregon22

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Yes the panel for First Take is diverse (men and women), respect for ensuring that was the case, but not what Monica was referring to. You didn't want to cover the #WNBA . Monica was right on what she said.

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Just watched the documentary, On The Record, which detailed Drew Dixon and other victims account of rape & sexual harassment from Russell Simmons. I used to intern in the music industry in the 90’s and that industry was very misogynistic.

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The Women’s Final Four takes place tomorrow so it’s time for another #HoopsandHuddle ReWind 🧵. This thread will celebrate one of the greatest women’s college players ever & member of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, Chamique Holdsclaw @Chold1

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@CWilliamson44 And Monica mentioning the ACC Network.

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@NetsKingdomAJ @TheDunkCentral @dpshow You know money is the deciding factor here.

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Stephen A proved what Monica said on #WNBA coverage on First Take was correct.

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@espn Betnijah and Jonquel are more appropriate….

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It was hard for me to submit my resignation 2 weeks ago after getting the position at an organization I’ve been practically stalking for 4 years. I was a Director in the Finance department of an educational non-profit for almost ten years. Change is hard but I got this! Tomorrow

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This was a relaxing birthday! I was born on a Thursday and this year it fell on a Thursday!