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Pistons present Nets' toughest task

Mitch Lawrence, Special to ESPN.com

The Pistons, not the Pacers, are the best-equipped team in the East to dethrone New Jersey.

Story | Conversation | May 03, 2004

Bibby vs. Nash has become NBA's main event

Mitch Lawrence, Special to ESPN.com

It doesn't get any better than Steve Nash going one-on-one with Mike Bibby at the point.

Story | Conversation | January 14, 2003

Why Kobe's better than McGrady

Mitch Lawrence, Special to ESPN.com

Kobe Bryant's appetite for defense and success separates him from Tracy McGrady.

Story | Conversation | November 26, 2002

Start spreading the news: McDyess says he's ready

Mitch Lawrence, Special to ESPN.com

New Knick Antonio McDyess says he's ready to put on a show in New York.

Story | Conversation | October 03, 2002

It's time to bring back U.S. amateurs

Mitch Lawrence, Special to ESPN.com

It'd be a dream if amateurs represented the U.S. again, even high school phenom LeBron James.

Story | Conversation | August 09, 2002

Why no one wants to deal for Sprewell

Mitch Lawrence, Special to ESPN.com

The Knicks haven't found any takers for Latrell Sprewell's falling star and gigantic contract.

Story | Conversation | July 29, 2002

Heisley, Memphis will provide test for West

Mitch Lawrence, Special to ESPN.com

Jerry West built teams that won six championships in L.A. But what's possible in Memphis?

Story | Conversation | July 11, 2002

Kidd, Scott awards snubs fuel Nets' fire

Mitch Lawrence, Special to ESPN.com

The awards snubs of Jason Kidd and Byron Scott might fuel the Nets' drive to the Finals.

Story | Conversation | May 08, 2002

Ewing's great ... but not greatest Knick

Mitch Lawrence, Special to ESPN.com

Patrick Ewing will be remembered as the Knicks great who couldn't win a championship.

Story | Conversation | April 10, 2002

Jordan center of attention, even in Iverson's place

Mitch Lawrence, Special to ESPN.com

Look for Michael Jordan to make the most noise in the All-Star game, even though it's Allen Iverson's homecourt.

Story | Conversation | February 06, 2002

Big game? Jordan in Chicago is meaningless

Mitch Lawrence, Special to ESPN.com

MJ's return to Chicago might mean something if the Bulls weren't so bad and football wasn't king.

Story | Conversation | January 17, 2002

MJ here, MJ there, and others suffer

Mitch Lawrence, Special to ESPN.com

While Michael Jordan shows up on TV quite a bit, it has mild mannered players like Ray Allen upset.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2001

Unbreakable: Stockton's assist record

Mitch Lawrence, Special to ESPN.com

People talk about Wilt's 100-point game, but how unbreakable is John Stockton's career assist mark?

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2000

Wilt ... Russell ... Kareem ... and Shaq?

Mitch Lawrence, Special to ESPN.com

Shaquille O'Neal may dominate these days, but how would he fare against Wilt, Russell, Kareem and others, asks ESPN.com's Mitch Lawrence.

Story | Conversation | October 24, 2000

Missing out on title kept Ewing from elite status

Mitch Lawrence, Special to ESPN.com

Patrick Ewing did not live up to expectations in New York, but neither did his supporting cast.

Story | Conversation | September 17, 2002