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Steve Kerr is set to become head coach of the New York Knicks after Round 1 of the NBA playoffs. According to ESPN, Phil Jackson, the new president of the team, is determined to acquire Kerr. The former Chicago Bulls player is expected to take on the role in May 2014.
Many NBA stars earn more from endorsements than their regular season salary. There are also some that command several millions each year, earning their place as one of the highest paid NBA players or athletes of all time.
Almost all NBA playoff teams have already played two games and there were new discoveries.
After six straight years, Lebron James' jersey is still the best-selling item in the NBA
At 29 years old, LeBron James is constantly improving and takes on bigger leadership roles for the Miami Heat
Radio host Howard Stern calls former Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy a "douche" after the latter criticized him for leaving the Knicks vs Nets game early.
Drake is creating a reputation for becoming the most famous sports fan in America. He is constantly seen in the sidelines of NBA courts and NFL fields, and even interviewed a few times after games.
Also, can the Denver Nuggets repeat their success from last year without 2012-2013 Coach of the Year George Karl or will the dynamic duo of Ricky Rubio and Kevin Love of the Timberwolves catch the pack in the Northwest Division and make the playoffs for the first time since 2004?
The Los Clippers will look to repeat as Pacific Division champions, especially with Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant out indefinitely as he recovers from an Achilles tendon injury, but the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry believe their time now, to take over the division after their surprising run in last year's playoffs.
Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon attended Houston Rockets work out last week and believes that Dwight Howard and Jeremy Lin would make a "deadly duo."
Carmelo Anthony wants to return to New York but will not discuss his pending free agency once the season starts. The Knick All-Star believes that this year's team can go further in the playoffs than last year's squad.
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