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The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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Merch v3

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Ray Ratto

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 19: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers scores the game winning three point basket against Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors in the closing minute of an NBA Tournament Play-In game at Staples Center on May 19, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Lakers – Play-In Tournament

What If We Just Did Six More Of That?

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Patrick Redford

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to play behind Anthony Davis #3 during the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Staples Center on May 11, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

New York Knicks v Los Angeles Lakers

We Are Headed Towards A Most Uncertain NBA Playoffs

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Senators Week

LeBron James, Like Former Massachusetts Senator George Frisbie Hoar, Opposed To New Rule

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Tom Ley

Los Angeles Lakers v Denver Nuggets

A Good Pass Is One That Makes A Guy Look Silly

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

A fan gestures as she and her party are escorted out of the arena during the second half of the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on February 01, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Los Angeles Lakers v Atlanta Hawks

What Is This Lady’s Deal!

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Lauren Theisen

Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket over LeBron James

Los Angeles Lakers v Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid Says LeBron Should Have Gotten Ejected, Is Immediately Undermined By His Own Coach

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Albert Burneko

LeBron James shoots over a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers

Los Angeles Lakers v Cleveland Cavaliers

Do Not Root Against LeBron James If He Can See It

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Giri Nathan

Los Angeles Lakers v Houston Rockets

The Lakers Live In An Alternate Dimension

Brooklyn Nets v Boston Celtics

Defector Up All Night

Here We Will Discuss NBA Basketball Until We Get Sleepy

2020 NBA Finals – Game Six

Here Come The Lakers, Again

Democratic members of U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, led by Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), walk down the east front steps of the U.S. Capitol for a news conference after a boycott of the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court on October 22, 2020 in Washington, DC.

Senate Takes Decisive Bipartisan Action In Congratulating Lakers, Dodgers

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Elgin Baylor receives award from Lakers

The Case For Elgin Baylor High School

Anthony Davis reaches from behind to block Tyler Herro

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Anthony Davis Is The Best Defender In The World

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates with Quinn Cook #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers and teammates after winning the 2020 NBA Championship in Game Six of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on October 11, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

It Won’t Happen This Way Ever Again

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Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat reacts during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Five of the 2020 NBA Finals

2020 NBA Finals – Game Five

Jimmy Butler Had All The Juice


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Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat defends LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter in Game Four of the 2020 NBA Finals

Butler vs LeBron in NBA Finals

Gather Round The Screen Of Your Choice As Your Favorite Miami Heat Fans Pray For An NBA Miracle In This Open Thread

Anthony Davis is unconvincingly sentient on the sideline.

2020 NBA Finals – Game Three

This Is So Stupid

Anthony Davis Is LeBron James’s Best Mecha

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 06: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers blocks Kelly Olynyk #9 of the Miami Heat during the second quarter in Game Four of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on October 6, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

2020 NBA Finals – Game Four

If There’s Going To Be A Rockfight, Have The Biggest Rock

Jimmy Butler And The Heat Were Too Stubborn To Lose Game 3

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Chris Thompson

Several Heat players ineffectually harass LeBron James.

The Lakers Made The Heat Look Like Helpless Little Babies

LeBron James and Markieff Morris of the Lakers chest-bump during a victorious Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.

Let Us Spend Game 1 Of The 2020 NBA Finals In Fellowship, In This Open Thread

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An Extremely Timely And Thorough NBA Finals Preview

Los Angeles Lakers v Denver Nuggets – Game Four

Jamal Murray Found Out Just How Much It Sucks To Run Into LeBron James

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The Sun Rises, The Sun Sets, Dwight Howard Is Exhausting And Nobody Likes Him

Denver Nuggets players celebrate their Game 3 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2020 Western Conference Finals.

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The Nuggets’ Other Dudes Are Quite A Handful

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