Playground Pick ‘Em: Was Vince v. Kobe really ever a thing?

Think about why you like Vince Carter. It’s about game, and how he runs it. Not saying that substance completely trumps style, but if Vince was all style and substance-free, we’d be over him by now. So would you. Instead, he resides in that rare space where style and substance share top billing. –SLAM magazine,…

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Grant Hill: Nuclear Bombs and Horseshoes

ESPN LOS ANGELES, June 1, 2013 — Los Angeles Clippers forward Grant Hill announced his retirement Saturday after a 19-year career in NBA. “I’m glad to say I’m done,” Hill said. “I’m officially retired, moving on from playing. I had a great run. I’m announcing it now…. I’ve been hinting at it the last few…