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Los Angeles Clippers' Blake Griffin, center, responds to reporters while Chris Paul, left, and DeAndre Jordan laugh during the team's NBA basketball media day, Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, in Playa Vista, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang)

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Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons poses for a photograph during media day at the NBA basketball team's practice facility, Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, in Camden, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33), of Spain, poses for a picture on NBA basketball media day Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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FILE - In this June 23, 2015, file photo, NBA commissioner Adam Silver, left, and Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan, right, pose for a photo during a news conference to announce Charlotte, N.C., as the site of the 2017 NBA All-Star basketball game. The NBA is moving the 2017 All-Star Game out of Charlotte because of its objections to a North Carolina law that limits anti-discrimination protections for lesbian, gay and transgender people, Thursday, July 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)**FILE**

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FILE- In this June 2, 2016, file photo, NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks during a news conference before Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File) **FILE**

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Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant speaks with reporters after he was introduced during a news conference at the NBA basketball team's practice facility, Thursday, July 7, 2016, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Beck Diefenbach)

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Golden State Warriors' newest player Kevin Durant, center, joins head coach Steve Kerr, left and general manager Bob Myers during a news conference at the NBA basketball team's practice facility, Thursday, July 7, 2016, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Beck Diefenbach) **FILE**

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FILE - In this March 27, 2016, file photo, Indiana Pacers center Ian Mahinmi (28) works against Houston Rockets forward Clint Capela during an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis. A person familiar with the deal says that Mahinmi has agreed to sign with the Washington Wizards. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday, July 2, because NBA free agents are not allowed to sign contracts until July 7. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)

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Louisiana State forward Ben Simmons (25) is considered to be the likely choice when the Philadelphia 76ers make the first pick in the NBA draft Thursday night in New York. The NBA instituted a one-and-done rule for the 2006 draft giving fans a familiarity with having seen plenty of Simmons' games at LSU, one reason the NBA draft is more enjoyable than its counterparts. (The Advocate via Associated Press)

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FILE - In this May 21, 2013, file photo, then-Toronto Raptors president Bryan Colangelo, now the president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, represents his team during the NBA basketball draft lottery, in New York. The Philadelphia 76ers, after finishing with the worst record in the NBA, have the best odds to land the No. 1 pick and could add another in the top five if the pingpong balls bounce their way in Tuesday's draft lottery. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

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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)

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The State Farm commercial series "Meet the Hoopers" began airing in December and has been playing throughout the NBA season. It features Los Angeles Clippers star DeAndre Jordan as the "mom" of a fictional Hoopers family, comprised of fellow NBA players Kevin Garnett, Damian Lillard, Kevin Love and Chris Paul. (Meet the hoopers via youtube)

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Los Angeles Lakers' forward Kobe Bryant reacts with former teammates Brian Shaw, left, and Rick Fox after an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center in Los Angeles, on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Kobe Bryant went out with a Hollywood ending to his remarkable career. He scored 60 points in his final NBA game Wednesday night, wrapping up 20 years in the NBA with an unbelievable offensive showcase in the Lakers' 101-96 victory over the Utah Jazz. (Michael Goulding/The Orange County Register via AP) MAGS OUT; LOS ANGELES TIMES OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT

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Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry celebrates a score during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers Sunday, April 3, 2016, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

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Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant greets fans as he leaves the court after an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Friday, April 8, 2016. The Pelicans won 110-102. Bryant says he will be retiring at the end of the season, thus his last NBA game in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)