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Sports Verdict: Who’s The NBA’s Biggest Villain? LeBron James Vs. David Stern

As the feats, and really the legend of LeBron James grows ever larger, he has begun to transcend the game itself, much to the dismay of many fans. Consequently, is he, or Commissioner David Stern, the greatest villain currently in the NBA?

2013/05/23

LeBron James of the Miami Heat poses with head coach Erik Spoelstra, left, and team president Pat Riley after being named the 2012-2013 NBA MVP. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

LeBron James Earns NBA MVP, Anthony Collects One First-Place Vote

LeBron James was a near-unanimous MVP, earning 120 of 121 first-place votes. Carmelo Anthony picked up one first-place vote.

2013/05/05

Jason Collins (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

After Coming Out, Jason Collins Needs A New NBA Home

The 34-year-old journeyman becomes a free agent on July 1 — meaning that he will first have to sign with an NBA team and wait until next season to see if teammates, coaches, opponents and fans will treat him any differently.

2013/05/01

Jason Collins of the Washington Wizards rebounds against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on April 17, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Jason Collins Becomes 1st Active Male Athlete In 4 Major American Pro Sports To Come Out

“I didn’t set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport,” Collins wrote in Sports Illustrated. “But since I am, I’m happy to start the conversation.”

2013/04/29

Eddie Jordan (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Report: Rutgers Offers Men’s Basketball Head Coaching Job To Eddie Jordan

In the wake of Mike Rice being fired, Rutgers University has offered the head coaching position of the men’s basketball team to Lakers assistant coach Eddie Jordan, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports.

2013/04/12

New York City Public Advocate Bill de Blasio (Credit: Monica Miller/WCBS 880)

De Blasio Urges NBA To Hold All-Star Game At Barclays Over MSG; Rips James Dolan

De Blasio believes that holding the event at Barclays Center would be terrific for the continued growth and development of Brooklyn, but he also vehemently opposes MSG owner James Dolan being rewarded with the game.

2013/02/25

Alex Rodriguez (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images), Ray Lewis (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) and Ryan Braun (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

Giglio: From Angst To Acceptance — Stop Caring About PEDs In Sports

The drugs are evolving. The conversation must follow suit. It’s time to stop the anger and disappointment that spews everywhere from airwaves to columns to happy hours.

2013/02/08

David Stern (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Stern: NBA Could Begin Testing Players For HGH As Early As Next Season

The NBA, for the most part, has managed to avoid the major performance-enhancing drug scandals that have plagued the NFL and Major League Baseball over the last decade. Commissioner David Stern is hoping to keep it that way.

2013/02/07

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Schmeelk: Spurs’ Head Coach Gregg Popovich Is In The Right

Gregg Popovich only has one job: winning a championship.

2012/11/30

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Lichtenstein: Bettman Criticism Useless As Screaming At Puppets

Gary Bettman is the owners’ puppet, serving as their public mouthpiece.

2012/11/12

Brook Lopez and Deron Williams. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/Getty Images)

Nets Open Barclays In Style, Defeat Raptors In Home Debut

The Nets opened the Barclays Center in winning fashion as they defeated the Toronto Raptors 107-100.

2012/11/03

LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony (credit: Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: What To Watch For As The Knicks Open Their Season Against The Heat

I want to see if the Knicks can do a better job slowing down LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. Both players got into the lane way too easily last year against the Knicks. The Knicks have to play the pick-and-roll better and improve their individual defense.

2012/11/02

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WATCH: NBA’s David Stern Hears It From Crowd After ‘Katrina’ Flub

It was an honest mistake from Stern. But the crowd heard it — and then he heard it from the crowd.

2012/10/31

Carmelo Anthony (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Figuring Out The Knicks’ Rotation As The Season Nears

All in all, until Stoudemire gets back, here’s how I see Woodson breaking down the 240 minutes available in an NBA game.

2012/10/26

David Stern (credit: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

David Stern To Step Down As NBA Commissioner In February 2014

NBA Commissioner David Stern will retire in February 2014, 30 years after he took charge of the league. He will be replaced by Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver.

2012/10/25

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