#jersey-no-30

#jersey-no-30

O'Leary had the 1-of-1 numbered, PSA 10-graded card slab -- the first year Triple Logoman cards were produced -- inserted into a bespoke Tiffany's & Co. case, with "2.2 pounds of white gold," diamonds and rubies embedded, and affixed to a chain.

In retrospect, knowing what occurred, it's easy to say, 'I knew it, I saw it.' But I did see it! I really did. Or I felt that. You can't ever project someone's going to [win] 11 rings.

I want to give Scottie his flowers as well. It was his team for a long time. He was willing to sacrifice for the good of BI [Brandon Ingram] coming in, being himself, and look what he's done. He's still become an All-Star.

With its five-story living room, 200 tons of stonework, soaring redwood beams and five-foot-thick, 14-foot-high, 2,000-pound front door, the triangular temple is still spectacular. Which is not to say that the former playboy's paradise has been turned into anything resembling a traditional home.

The fans never got an opportunity to give a grateful goodbye, Pat Riley resigning on an early summer afternoon 36 years ago after the end of a lost season. Everyone will have that chance now. When Riley left town at the wrong end of grumblings from players and fans, he was the greatest coach not only in Lakers history but also in basketball history, his .730 winning percentage and 102 playoff victories both NBA records at the time. Everyone will understand now.

"Dougan joining Kettering put us on the back pages but also the front pages with this shirt, this initiative,"

Prior to the Bulls' matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers Monday night, Benny teased a possible number change multiple times on social media in honor of Rose. He held a mock news conference where he was asked to address it. Benny made no comment, instead showing off a sign that read: "I've got 99 problems but my number ain't 1." Benny even organized a focus group to choose a number as he then hung up the No. 1 jersey in a closet prior to tipoff.

The Charlotte Hornets are retiring Dell Curry's No. 30 jersey in the home arena rafters on March 19 against the Orlando Magic, sources tell ESPN. Curry, the 1994 Sixth Man of the Year for Charlotte, ranks second in career points scored (9,839) in Hornets history. Curry spent 10 of his 16 NBA seasons in Charlotte (1988-98) and currently serves as a Hornets team ambassador.

"I was definitely hyped," Allen told ESPN. "I had Paul Pierce in my ear telling me, 'Get ready! You stick me every day [in practice]. You should be ready. Let's go! That's Kobe Bryant!'" The No. 25 pick in the 2004 draft was trying to soak everything in and get himself in the right frame of mind for the 54th game of his young NBA career.