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Two of the NBA's greatest small forwards of all time, LeBron James and Larry Bird, do battle in ESPN Insider's side-by-side analysis. Who's the better player?

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2013

Chris Palmer argues why LeBron James should add Defensive Player of the Year to his many awards and accolades this season.

Story | Conversation | April 12, 2013

Chris Palmer offers his group of players who run the court better than any others in the league.

Story | Conversation | March 28, 2013

Chris Palmer says this season the sun finally sets on the San Antonio Spurs, who will be competitive but not enough to beat the Miami Heat.

Story | Conversation | September 11, 2012

Party over here. After capturing the gold medal on Sunday, Team USA's work was done. And a few hours after the game it was time to blow off a little steam. LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and the rest of the crew partied into the early morn at Tao wit...

LeBron James met Carmelo Anthony in a hallway of a hotel at a high school tournament in New Jersey while walking to the ice machine. So the legend goes. Chris Paul and LeBron first made acquaintances at the Jordan Capital Classic high school all-...

Chris Palmer explains the five reasons why Carmelo Anthony has thrived in international play for the U.S. team.

Story | Conversation | August 08, 2012

Chris Palmer

Story | Conversation | June 21, 2012

Much of the attention of the NBA Finals has been focused on the premier scorers, Kevin Durant and LeBron James. But in the other battle of superstars, Chris Palmer writes, Russell Westbrook has gotten the best of Dwyane Wade.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2012

ESPN The Magazine's Chris Palmer gives his five bold predictions for the Heat-Thunder NBA Finals series.

Story | Conversation | June 12, 2012

ESPN The Magazine's Chris Palmer provides five keys for the Miami Heat as they seek to beat the Celtics in Game 7 of their series Saturday night.

Story | Conversation | June 08, 2012

Chris Palmer offers five ways LeBron James will destroy the Indiana Pacers.

Story | Conversation | May 15, 2012

Chris Palmer provides an in-depth comparison of Rudy Gay and Danny Granger, two of the league's more underrated players who are leading strong teams in the first round of the postseason.

Story | Conversation | May 05, 2012

Chris Palmer pits Kevin Durant against Kobe Bryant across seven categories to determine which player is better right now.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2012

Chris Palmer takes a look at the aftermath of the Lakers' loss to the Heat and says the only way Kobe & Co. will beat LeBron is if they trade for the guy they play against Friday: Dwight Howard.

Story | Conversation | January 20, 2012

Chris Palmer examines whether or not Kevin Durant will be able to match Michael Jordan's NBA scoring titles record. Some of KD's advantages over MJ -- including better production from the free-throw and 3-point lines -- could prove to be the difference.

Story | Conversation | January 04, 2012