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LeBron: Iverson Is 'Pound-For-Pound Probably The Greatest' Ever
LeBron James told ESPN that Allen Iverson was "pound-for-pound, probably the greatest player who ever played."
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LeBron James told ESPN that Allen Iverson was "pound-for-pound, probably the greatest player who ever played."
This year's Nets team has the potential to be off the charts, with far superior depth to support a starting five that has accumulated 35 All Star appearances
Which teams will make the playoffs? Which teams will win their conferences and make it to the NBA Finals? WFAN co-host Evan Roberts has you covered in his 2013-14 NBA preview.
Deron Williams scored 11 points in 10 minutes, Alan Anderson scored 17 points, and the Brooklyn Nets finished the exhibition season with a 108-87 win over the Miami Heat on Friday night.
I'm begging the Nets to make sure this issue is fixed this time before putting Williams out on the floor. And a little honesty wouldn't hurt, either.
Avery Bradley and Brandon Bass scored 16 points apiece and Vitor Faverani added 15 points and seven rebounds as the Boston Celtics closed out the preseason with a 101-97 victory over the short-handed Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
The change will take effect with this season's finals after it was approved during the preseason board of governors meetings.
"The potential is definitely there for us to be one of those teams that can be talked about in NBA history," Pierce said. "But it's up to us to go out there and show it, be healthy and make a great run."
"Tell LeBron to worry about Miami," Garnett said when asked about James' comments. "He has nothing to do with Celtic business."
As for Kidd's Nets, the culture change is a work in progress. The talent is oozing from every corner of the roster, but team chemistry often doesn't sync overnight, especially with so many new components.
The Brooklyn Nets retired coach Jason Kidd's number, then gave him an 86-62 preseason victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday night.
"I think the first thing I thought was, 'Wow, Ray got killed for leaving Boston, and now these guys are leaving Boston,'" the nine-time NBA All-Star said.
Wait, tonight? During the preseason? That's the way the team's new coach wanted it, according to Nets and Barclays Center CEO Brett Yormark.
Yormark joined Boomer & Craig this morning to talk about the decision to retire Kidd's number before a preseason game, what player needed to remain in order for Kevin Garnett to accept a trade and the organization's overall outlook on the 2013-14 season...
No one is going to confuse Nets shooting guard Joe Johnson with Nostradamus any time soon. But that doesn't mean he's stopped speaking his peace.
Aaron Rodgers threw a touchdown pass, but the Jets' defense got manhandled by the 49ers in a 32-19 loss on Monday.
Austin Wells homered and finished with four RBIs in the Yankees' 10-4 win over the Royals on Monday.
The Mets scored on a wild pitch and a passed ball in the eighth inning and went on to top the Blue Jays 3-2 on Monday.
Ed Kranepool, a New York Mets Hall of Famer and the longest tenured player in team history, has died at 79, the team announced.
Family and friends came together Monday at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Delaware County for a funeral for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
The Jets open the season against the 49ers with the NFL's longest active playoff drought.
The Jets enter their 2024 regular season opener against the 49ers with a three-headed monster on offense.
CBS News Philadelphia will stream the funeral of brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau live at 12 p.m. ET.
Hundreds of mourners passed through D'Anjolell Memorial Homes in Delaware County Sunday to remember Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
Aaron Rodgers threw a touchdown pass, but the Jets' defense got manhandled by the 49ers in a 32-19 loss on Monday.
NYPD plans to up security at NYC synagogues after a thwarted terror attack and as the Jewish High Holidays approach.
Artist Ken Rush looks back at his painting of the twin towers under construction, 30 years before 9/11.
A CBS News data investigation has found an increase in election supervisors leaving their jobs.
A Holtsville, Long Island neighborhood is struggling to understand how two small children got out of their apartment and drowned in a pond.
Temps will top out in the low 70s, far below normal, for a fall-like feel Sunday in the Tri-State Area.
A strong cold front will a bring a taste of fall to the region Sunday.
A porch pirate disguised as an Amazon driver was caught on video stealing a package at a home in Naugatuck, Connecticut.
While there are a some rain chances over the next three days, the long Labor Day weekend will feature plenty of dry time as well.
New York and New Jersey woke up to rainy weather Friday, as many set out for Labor Day weekend.
Aaron Rodgers threw a touchdown pass, but the Jets' defense got manhandled by the 49ers in a 32-19 loss on Monday.
Residents in one Paterson neighborhood say someone is going to get hurt if drivers keep breaking the law.
A CBS News data investigation has found an increase in election supervisors leaving their jobs.
Family and friends came together Monday at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Delaware County for a funeral for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
The Jets open the season against the 49ers with the NFL's longest active playoff drought.
Aaron Rodgers threw a touchdown pass, but the Jets' defense got manhandled by the 49ers in a 32-19 loss on Monday.
A Holtsville, Long Island neighborhood is struggling to understand how two small children got out of their apartment and drowned in a pond.
The Jets open the season against the 49ers with the NFL's longest active playoff drought.
The number of people who died after volunteering, working or living near ground zero has surpassed the number of people killed in the 9/11 attacks.
Daniel Jones was outplayed badly by Sam Darnold in the Giants' 28-6 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Residents in one Paterson neighborhood say someone is going to get hurt if drivers keep breaking the law.
A CBS News data investigation has found an increase in election supervisors leaving their jobs.
There are many questions about NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban's future amid an ongoing federal corruption investigation.
The Adams administration showcased its various efforts to keep pace with extreme weather events and climate change in Queens.
The ABC News-hosted debate is the first time Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will face off on the issues.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order expanding access to the COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday.
Trucks will be back on New York City streets again Tuesday and Thursday to conduct additional spraying for mosquitoes.
Two people in New Jersey have died from West Nile virus this year, state health officials said Friday.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
A listeria outbreak linked to deli meats has led to one death in New York, the CDC said Wednesday.
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones' majestic voice became internationally recognized as the villainous Dark Lord in the "Star Wars" franchise.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, says she's finished chemotherapy less than six months after she announced her cancer diagnosis.
Kendrick Lamar will headline his first Super Bowl Halftime Show at the event in New Orleans next year.
The teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a handsome beach boy in the "Gidget" movies, James Darren has died at 88.
Joey Chestnut ate a world record 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes on Monday, relishing another victory against rival Takeru Kobayashi.
Aaron Rodgers threw a touchdown pass, but the Jets' defense got manhandled by the 49ers in a 32-19 loss on Monday.
Austin Wells homered and finished with four RBIs in the Yankees' 10-4 win over the Royals on Monday.
The Mets scored on a wild pitch and a passed ball in the eighth inning and went on to top the Blue Jays 3-2 on Monday.
Ed Kranepool, a New York Mets Hall of Famer and the longest tenured player in team history, has died at 79, the team announced.
Family and friends came together Monday at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Delaware County for a funeral for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
Artist Ken Rush looks back at his painting of the twin towers under construction, 30 years before 9/11.
This year CCCADI in East Harlem honors Haiti as the first Black independent nation.
It comes despite an overall increase of more than $17 million in grants announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul in February.
Queens residents are sounding the alarm about illegal trash dumping where Jackson Heights meets Woodside.
A New York City artist returned to her childhood favorite restaurant to restore a ceiling mural damaged in a flood.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says this week will be as good as it gets.
The iconic actor who was a mainstay for decades on the big screen and on stage died on Monday at age 93. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan looks back on his spectacular career.
CBS News New York's Ali Bauman gets insight into the ongoing federal corruption probe into Caban and his twin brother from a former federal prosecutor.
Holtsville residents are struggling to understand how the small children got out of their apartment and drowned in a pond. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
There are new questions about Caban's tenure at the top of the nation's largest police department, amid an on-going federal corruption investigation that also involves his twin brother. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer has the latest.