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After playing four seasons at St. Joseph's University near his hometown of Chester, Pa., Jameer Nelson was drafted by the Denver Nuggets and immediately traded to the Orlando Magic in 2004. As a senior in college, he was the National Player of the Year. He quickly became one of the leaders of the Magic as the starting point guard, teaming with center Dwight Howard to set a new course for the franchise.
After playing four seasons at St. Joseph's University near his hometown of Chester, Pa., Jameer Nelson was drafted by the Denver Nuggets and immediately traded to the Orlando Magic in 2004. As a senior in college, he was the National Player of the Year. He quickly became one of the leaders of the Magic as the starting point guard, teaming with center Dwight Howard to set a new course for the franchise.
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Preview: Lakers at Orlando Magic
The Lakers (33-31) visit the Magic (18-46) on Tuesday night in Dwight Howard's first game as an opponent in Orlando. Howard was drafted first in 2004 by the Magic, spending eight seasons in Orlando, including a run to the NBA Finals in 2009. After a...
Tags: Tobias Harris, Indiana Pacers, Dwight Howard, NBA Finals, Los Angeles Lakers
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Lakers' Week 19 in review
The Lakers continued their pursuit of a playoff berth, finishing Week 18 two games above .500 with a 33-31 record. The week started slowly as the Lakers on Tuesday lost to the Thunder in Oklahoma City, 122-105, after their rally fell apart late. Prior...
Tags: Dwight Howard, ABC (tv network), Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic, Kobe Bryant
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Lakers just 2-13 against top five teams in the Western Conference
The Lakers (31-31) are fighting to climb into the top eight in the Western Conference. The goal is to catch the Utah Jazz (32-29), Houston Rockets (33-29) or Golden State Warriors (35-27). While there's no certainty the Lakers achieve that goal,...
Tags: Utah Jazz, Golden State Warriors, Staples Center, Los Angeles Clippers, Dwight Howard
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The Times' NBA rankings
GOLDMEMBER 1. MIAMI (46-14)Â Â Â Like Dr. Evil, Magic Johnson must boost $1-million offer to LeBron James. (1) NUMBER 2 2. SAN ANTONIO (48-15)Â Â Â Spurs’ success despite injuries means only Gregg Popovich is indispensable. (2) 3. OKLAHOMA CITY (46-...
Tags: San Antonio Spurs, Kevin Love, Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Lakers, Washington Wizards
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Dwight Howard, Jameer Nelson exchange barbs
Dwight Howard had an acrimonious departure from the Orlando Magic. Naturally, with his debut as a visitor in Orlando nearing (March 12), shots are already being fired across the country. "My team in Orlando was a team full of people who nobody wanted,"...
Tags: Staples Center, Dwight Howard, NBA Finals, Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic
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Lakers gain in standings with comeback win over Hornets
Midway through their battle in New Orleans against the Hornets, the Lakers seemed destined to fall two games below .500. A 33-9 fourth-quarter run lifted the Lakers to 31-31 on the season, defeating New Orleans, 108-102. Additionally, the Utah Jazz fell...
Tags: Golden State Warriors, Dwight Howard, Toronto Raptors, Kyrie Irving, Los Angeles Lakers
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Jerry West says Lakers will make playoffs, 'worst is behind them'
The Lakers are still in ninth place in the Western Conference standings, but with 21 games left in the regular season are still close to climbing into the top eight. Former Lakers star and executive Jerry West, who is currently an executive board member...
Tags: Jerry West, Golden State Warriors, Dwight Howard, Los Angeles Lakers, Wilt Chamberlain
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Carmelo Anthony's big fourth quarter lifts Knicks
Carmelo Anthony scored 16 points in the fourth quarter and finished with 40, helping the New York Knicks defeat the host Orlando Magic, 114-106, Saturday night. J.R. Smith scored 18 points off the bench and Tyson Chandler had 14 points and 12 rebounds....
Tags: Monta Ellis, Indiana Pacers, Paul Pierce, San Antonio Spurs, Kyrie Irving
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Lakers: Week 5 predictions
The Lakers finished last week in eighth place in the Western Conference but suffered a two-game losing streak midway through the week. It took a big victory in Dallas to return them to eighth, with a 7-7 record. The team remains just one win behind...
Tags: Indiana Pacers, Dwight Howard, Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic, E'Twaun Moore
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Andrew Bynum says he believes the Lakers won't trade him
Lakers NowThe Orlando Sentinel's Brian Schmitz talks with Lakers center Andrew Bynum, who says he believes he'll remain a Laker after the March 15 trading deadline.... -
Deron Williams' short list includes the Lakers
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Clippers' Chauncey Billups injures left Achilles' tendon
Sports NowChauncey Billups suffered an injury to his left Achilles' tendon Monday night with 5 minutes 48 seconds left in the fourth quarter of the Clippers' game against the Orlando Magic, which was tied, 94-94, at the end of regulation. Billups......
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