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FILE - In this June 19, 2016 file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) blocks a shot by Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) during the second half of Game 7 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif. James had three blocked shots, including this key one against Iguodala on a fast break in the final minutes. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)

LeBron’s block in The Finals is the play of 2016

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors center JaVale McGee and Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) vie for a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Durant scores 32 in 31 minutes, Warriors top Pistons 119-113

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski, right, argues a call with an official in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Elon in Greensboro, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Column: Big-time college sports keeps falling on its face

By JIM LITKE - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers forward Luc Mbah a Moute, drives to the basket past Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

NBA to open academy in Africa in 2017

By GERALD IMRAY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2005, file photo, Miami Heat's injured center Shaquille O'Neal salutes a fan during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers, in Los Angeles. O'Neal promised to deliver a championship, made good on that pledge and left an indelible mark on the franchise. His No. 32 jersey gets retired by the team on Thursday night, Dec. 22, 2016.(AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File)

Diesel Powered: Shaq’s jersey being retired by Heat.

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving (2) drives past Milwaukee Bucks' Tony Snell (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Irving, James lead short-handed Cavs past Bucks 113-102

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 14, 2016, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith, left, and forward Richard Jefferson (24) sit next to empty chairs on the bench in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, in Memphis, Tenn. J.R. Smith needs surgery on his right thumb and will be sidelined indefinitely. Smith got hurt late in the first half of Tuesday night’s, Dec. 20, 2016, game in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Champion Cavs adjusting with Smith out for extended period

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks before the NBA all-star skills competition in Toronto on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016. (Mark Blinch/The Canadian Press via AP) ** FILE **

NBA adds players, media vote to All-Star Game selections

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in Minneapolis. Houston won 111-109 in overtime. (AP Photo/Paul Battaglia)

Rockets shooting the lights out under D’Antoni

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, right, drives to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers' Nick Young in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LeBron scores 16 in fourth, rested Cavs beat Lakers 119-108

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) puts up a shot over Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Paul Battaglia)

Rockets rally for 10th straight win, stun Wolves in OT

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

In this photo taken on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016, Golden State Warriors' Patrick McCaw, right, guards Houston Rockets' Eric Gordon (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif. The kid they call &quot;P Nice&quot; because his game is so good, so young, is getting comfortable in his first NBA season, and it certainly helps playing alongside a star-studded cast of KD, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green every day. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Warriors rookie Patrick McCaw learns surrounded by big stars

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) dunks ahead of New Orleans Pelicans forward Terrence Jones (9) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016. Oklahoma City won 101-92. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Time to put what Westbrook is doing into some perspective

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson, right, shoots over Phoenix Suns' Jon Leuer during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Warriors at 106 regular season games without losing 2 in row

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green (23) reacts after scoring against the Houston Rockets during the first half in Game 5 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series Wednesday, April 27, 2016, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Harden, Rockets snap Warriors’ 12 game win streak in 2 OTs

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

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FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2016, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter (15) reacts in the first half of an NBA basketball game against New Orleans, in Memphis, Tenn. Carter is no longer the NBA's highest flyer, though he's certainly not ready to be grounded. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

These old men: Carter, near 40, leads NBA’s elder statesmen

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings' Rajon Rondo, center, chases after a loose ball between Philadelphia 76ers' Ish Smith, left, and Robert Covington during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Game between Kings and 76ers postponed due to condensation

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

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