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The Mavericks coach is the president of the coach's association and a key member of the NBA's competition commitee. What does he think about some Hoopideas?

He's 6-5. He shoots like Ray Allen. He dunks on people. He's a candidate to be the top overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft. And yet, he still gets confused, now and again, with that guy who raps about thrift stores.

If the projected #1 overall pick could draft any player but himself, who would he pick? And is his hair a competitive advantage?

ESPN.com's Kevin Arnovitz has been out of the closet, and going to work at NBA stadiums (and yes, in locker rooms) for years. In his experience, how can Jason Collins really expect to be treated?

Bomani Jones on why zone defense is for cowards, what people really mean when they say they prefer college basketball and why Doug Collins is not a good fit any more in Philly.

Sam Bowie on the fragility of an NBA career.

Joakim Noah, and young players with qualities that make them more valuable over time.

Part 2: Sixers star Jrue Holiday on the league's vast collection of top-notch point guards.

New breed analysts have valuable lessons that apply in politics and sports.

TrueHoop's Henry Abbott with Tom Haberstroh on anomalies, rookie bias and career-achievement skew in ESPN.com's #NBArank Project.

TrueHoop Network debates the playoff's MVP.

TrueHoop Network debates the Playoff's Most Valuable Player

TrueHoop Network debates who will be named the NBA's MVP.

TrueHoop Network debates what underdog poses the biggest threat in the playoffs.

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