NBA
Americanabbreviation
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(in the US) National Basketball Association
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(the former) Net Book Agreement
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Why this story stuck with me: In one of the biggest and most shocking trades in NBA history, being the first to get this honest reaction from Anthony Davis about being traded to Dallas for Luka Doncic showed that building and maintaining relationships can pay off.
From Los Angeles Times
Redick noticed the NBA’s leading scorer limping on the court during the second quarter.
From Los Angeles Times
The team that was second in the NBA in shooting percentage hadn’t shot worse than 40.3% from the field in a game this season.
From Los Angeles Times
The NBA levied the fine after the 31-year-old guard made the gesture as he walked off the court at halftime following an exchange of words with a game official.
From Los Angeles Times
Doncic entered the game as the leading scorer in the NBA, averaging 35.2 points per game, and was third in assists, averaging 9.1.
From Los Angeles Times
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