New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin reacts after scoring during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, in New York.

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Amar'e Stoudemire shared the court with Jeremy Lin during a Knicks win vs. New Jersey last Saturday, but then the sudden death of Stoudemire's brother Hazell forced him to take a leave of absence from the team. While Stoudemire grieved, Lin - who found himself in the starting line-up following that Nets victory - and the Knicks have extended their winning streak to four, with Lin setting a Knicks record for points scored in his first three NBA starts (89).

On Friday, Jeremy Lin's New York basketball arrival culminated at Madison Square Garden with a 38 point performance vs. Kobe Bryant and Los Angeles Lakers. On Twitter, amidst the #Linsanity and #Linning hashtag onslaught and bad Jeremy Lin puns (I couldn't resist the urge to Jeremy Lin pun one time), Amar'e managed to cut through the noise with his post-game tweet.

Source: @amareisreal  /  via: michaelhayes

Stoudemire will be out again tonight when the Knicks face the Minnesota Timberwolves, but Knicks coach Mike D'antoni told ESPNNewYork.com that he expects Amar'e to be back at practice on Monday.

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The photos are from Kobe's pre-draft workout with the Celtics.

Kobe "Baptizing" Dwight

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Kobe Bryant isn’t talking about his injury and how it affected his performance Sunday night against Denver, but anonymous sources are. Kobe tore a ligament in his right wrist during the first pre-season game against the Clippers and has been in excruciating pain ever since.

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One man’s poor decision is thousands of gamblers gain. If you’re a serious sports gambler, then you probably have all your bowl game bets locked and loaded, but now you can add Kobe’s marital woes to the pot.

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Metta World Peace

Ron Artest at his most sane and well behaved is a distraction and a player with severely diminished skills. Ron Artest just legally changed his name to Metta World Peace. Does that sound sane?

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Mike Brown

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I cheered for a Mike Brown-coached team for years in Cleveland. I can confidently say that there is no coach whose offensive strategy would be less fitting of the Lakers' "Showtime" brand. This man coaches ugly, ugly basketball. And if LeBron didn't listen to him or respect him, why would Kobe?

The Chris Paul Debacle

Remember a few days ago when the Lakers had traded for Chris Paul until suddenly they hadn't? Me too. You know who else remembers it? Pau Gasol, who was on his way out of town in the trade. And we all know how mentally tough Gasol is, no matter what he's saying about the rumors. I'm sure this won't affect his play at all.

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Lamar Odom's Exit

Speaking of people who were affected by the rumors... The Lake Show basically gave Odom to one of their top rivals (the defending champion, Dallas Mavericks) for nothing, because Odom was so rattled and hurt by the idea that the Lakers didn't want him. Giving away someone who was arguably your third best player for the last 7 years is typically not the sign of a team ready to compete. Though this will mean less Kardashians courtside, so it's not all bad news.

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1. 1949

   

   The Basketball Association of America and the National Basketball League merge to create the National Basketball Association.

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This is what happens when you watch ESPN… en español.

Kobe does make a very good imaginary therapist.

With only 3.2 seconds remaining in the game and down 2 points, Kobe Bryant hits an acrobatic 3 pointer over Miami Heat's star player, Dwayne Wade.

In a recent interview, Kobe Bryant admitted to a bizarre fear of dog shit. It's such a weird and wonderful quote, it made us wonder: What are your most random fears? Add them below. This is a safe space; you can share with BuzzFeed!

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Kobe Bryant sells Ankle Insurance atop a horse in this viral vid for Nike. Regardless of it being an advertisement, it's still entertaining. Bryant is quickly becoming the top athlete viral video star, if that means anything.

Kobe, ARod, Tony Hawk and Michael Phelps rock out Risky Business -style in an ad for the new Guitar Hero. Kobe steals the show, per usual.

The fictional shoe worn by Marty McFly in Back to the Future is being released by Nike sometime in July.

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1. The Amazing Musical Plea to Nike to Make the Shoe
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3. The McFly 2015 Project
4. A Handful of Pictures
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6. Probably Not Actually This Cool
7. Kobe Promoted the Hyperdunk in This Video Hoax
8. It May Have Been the Original Inspiration for the Hyperdunk
9. “Flywire Technology”

Kobe Bryant is reportedly having an affair with Vanessa Curry, a Lakers cheerleader. To make things worse, his wife Vanessa has cussed out an ESPN reporter who claimed Kobe was bonking the “hotter Vanessa.”

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3. Watch: Vanessa Curry Dancing at a Car Dealership
4. “Calling Dr. Phil! Kobe Bryant’s Wife Vanessa Cusses Out ESPN Mag Reporter in Front of Toddler Daughters!”
5. Kobe Bryant Wants to Sue Gossip Site theDirty.com
6. Gossip Site “The Dirty” Has Major Dirt on the Affair! Photos to Come
7. The Affair was Completely Covert
8. Photo of 18 Year Old Vanessa Curry
9. Reporter Cussed Out by Vanessa Bryant