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Jalen Brunson: Kobe Bryant's Mamba Mentality Is Baked Into How He Was Raised

Brunson's mother Sandra was college roommates with Kobe Bryant's sister Sharia at Temple, putting him in Kobe's orbit as a teenager. "Part of their philosophy steeps into the Mamba Mentality as well," he said ahead of Game 3 at MSG. "I do my best to stay present in the moment...trusting my work. It's what's gotten me here."

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Josh Hart Calls MSG Ticket Prices "Ridiculous"

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Philadelphia 76ers Promote Jameer Nelson to No. 2 Executive Role, Elton Brand Out as GM

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Chicago Bulls Announce the Passing of 3x Champion and Broadcaster Stacey King

King spent 17 years as the voice of Bulls basketball alongside Neil Funk and later Adam Amin, known for his infectious calls and three championship rings from the Jordan era. "We are devastated by the passing of 3x NBA Champion and beloved broadcaster Stacey King," the Bulls said. No cause of death has been confirmed. King was 59.

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Darius Acuff Jr. Says He’s Most Excited to Face Stephen Curry and Kyrie Irving Next Season

“Him and Steph are two great guys that you can watch and really learn from,” Acuff said when asked about NBA players he wants to face most. He praised Curry’s movement, saying, “Steph moves without the ball better than anybody I’ve ever seen,” while adding, “Kyrie gets his shots off better than anybody” ahead of his rookie season.

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