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Welcome to David Friedman’s World of NBA Basketball, Chess, and Musings on Assorted Other Topics
I am a father, writer, chess player, and attorney.
Sep 22
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David Friedman
NBA Penalizes L.A. Clippers, Steve Ballmer, Lawrence Frank, and Gillian Zucker for Salary Cap Circumvention Pertaining to Kawhi Leonard
A 35 page report issued by the law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz concluded that the L.A.
Sep 4
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David Friedman
August 2026
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's 2026 Class Includes Amar'e Stoudemire, Doc Rivers, Mike D'Antoni, and Joey Crawford
The 2026 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class includes four inductees with NBA ties: referee Joey Crawford, player Amar'e Stoudemire, and…
Aug 16
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Russell Westbrook's Legacy is Defined by His Work Ethic and His Elite Productivity
Russell Westbrook's catchphrase is "Why not?" and his career is defined not just by that boundless optimism but by the fierce work ethic that justified…
Aug 15
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Don Nelson Lived a Full Basketball Life
Last Sunday, Don Nelson--who won five NBA titles as a player for the Boston Celtics before becoming one of the greatest coaches in NBA history--passed…
Aug 14
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June 2026
Implications of the Miami Heat's Reported Acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo
NBA trades for the upcoming season do not become official until July 6, but assuming that the reports are correct and that nothing happens to scuttle…
Jun 24
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Jalen Brunson Erupts for 45 Points as Knicks Beat Spurs 94-90 to Capture First NBA Title Since 1973
The 2026 NBA Finals pattern is familiar by now: the San Antonio Spurs take a double digit first quarter lead before the New York Knicks storm back to…
Jun 14
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"Moses and the Doctor": A Dual Biography of the ABA Duo Who Led the 76ers to the 1983 NBA Title
Luke Epplin's Moses and the Doctor: Two Men, One Championship, and the Birth of Modern Basketball (Grand Central Publishing, 367 pages, $30) is a dual…
Jun 13
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Anunoby Game-Winning Tip-In Caps Largest Comeback in NBA Finals History as Knicks Take 3-1 Lead Over Spurs
Depending on your perspective, game four of the NBA Finals either featured the greatest comeback or the greatest collapse in NBA Finals history; the San…
Jun 11
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Put Away the Brooms, New York: Spurs Win Game Three, End the Knicks' Sweep Dreams
For the third straight game, the San Antonio Spurs took a double digit first quarter lead versus the New York Knicks, but this time the Spurs did not…
Jun 9
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David Friedman
Knicks Stun Spurs to Take 2-0 NBA Finals Lead
In a contentious and physical game during which each team enjoyed a double digit lead, the New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 thanks to…
Jun 6
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Brunson Burner Singes Spurs as Knicks Steal Game One of the NBA Finals
The New York Knicks built a 14-7 first quarter lead but had to come back from a 14 point third quarter deficit to earn a 105-95 win versus the San…
Jun 4
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