Boom-Dizzle Dropped a Dime on the Jazz: The 2012 Impact of Golden State's Stunning 2007 Upset of Dallas

Out West, the #8 Utah Jazz face a gigantic challenge versus Tony Parker's rejuvenated and #1-seeded Spurs. Brian T. Smith's excellent article for The Salt Lake Tribune shows that it may be easier for David to slay Goliath when some once-fallen Goliaths are now slinging shots for underdog's side.

#33 turns 65

Lew Alcindor by Richard Avedon

“You have to be able to center yourself, to let all of your emotions go... Don't ever forget that you play with your soul as well as your body.” -Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

"A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives"

Jackie Robinson

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