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in lebron’s first televised high school game on espn, bill walton was doing color commentary. he said of teenage lebron, “the basketball is an extension of his mind.” i asked him how the quote resonates, all these years later

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Glen Nacional1 year ago

Charles Barkley would never….asked those type of question. It just shows your love of the game Claire, nice one

claire de lune1 year ago

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Sam Vecenie1 year ago

That’s an awesome question and idea to get him thinking.

claire de lune1 year ago

thanks so much, sam!

LeLUKAHIVE1 year ago

thanks for asking him unique and thoughtful questions 🫡

claire de lune1 year ago

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Ma-efa‼️🙅🏿‍♂️4️⃣1 year ago

Great fucking question, Claire

claire de lune1 year ago

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NLB1 year ago

We really need more journalists making thoughtful cool questions like these. Thanks, Claire.

claire de lune1 year ago

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