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(Video) Brian Scalabrine Talks Barclays Center, Chicago Bulls versus Brooklyn Nets and More

Brian Scalabrine of Comcast Sports talks about the possible return of Derrick Rose, the disappointing performance by the Chicago Bulls in game one, the impact of Joakim Noah, and more with Derrel Jazz Johnson. Check out the video below.

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Brooklyn Nets Spilt Pair At Barclays Center, Head to Chicago for Games 3 and 4 by Derrel “Jazz” Johnson

After a dominant performance that saw the Brooklyn Nets lead the Chicago Bulls 60-35 at the half, in coasting to an easy win in game one, the Bulls defense clamped down on the Nets, holding them to only 57 through … Continue reading

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(Video) Kentan Facey Talks Going to UConn, Playing in 2013 Jordan Brand Classic and More

Kentan Facey talks about committing to the University of Connecticut to play college basketball, his basketball origins back home in Jamaica, playing at the Jordan Brand Classic at Barclays Center, the popularity of basketball in the Caribbean, and more. Check … Continue reading

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(Video) Sway Calloway Talks Drake, Michael Jordan, Spike Lee, Jordan Brand & More

Sway Calloway of MTV and Sirius/XM talks about the icon Michael Jordan at his Jordan Brand Classic, from his early days with Nike and commercials with Spike Lee as Mars Blackmon, to today, panel discussions around the 2013 Jordan Brand … Continue reading

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Kemba Walker Talks NCAA Tournament Success, Playing at Barclays Center

Kemba Walker of the Charlotte Bobcats talks with Derrel Jazz Johnson about winning the 2011 NCAA Tournament with Connecticut, being a product of New York City and playing at Barclays Center, the Big East, and more. Check out the video … Continue reading

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Dominique Wilkins Talks NBA Athleticism, Caribbean Basketball Players, and More

Former NBA superstar and current Atlanta Hawks Vice President of Operations Dominique Wilkins talks to Derrel Jazz Johnson about the team’s success without Joe Johnson, the athleticism in the NBA, the increase of players of Caribbean decent and more. Check … Continue reading

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Mr. Whammy Continues to Cheer for Nets in Brooklyn by Derrel “Jazz” Johnson

The Brooklyn Nets recently began their season-long eight game road trip and will not return to Barclays Center until April 4. In their last time out at home, on Sunday, the Nets hosted the Atlanta Hawks. The jumbotron showed an … Continue reading

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Brooklynite Chaz Williams Shines for UMass at Barclays Center by Derrel “Jazz” Johnson

NEW YORK — The Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament made its debut at Barclays Center last Thursday, and after 11 games, crowned Saint Louis the A-10 tournament champions. Another Barclays Center debut was that of University of Massachusetts Junior point guard … Continue reading

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Jean Pascal Talks Possible Third Fight Against Bernard Hopkins with Derrel Jazz Johnson

I had the pleasure of speaking with Haitian boxer Jean Pascal about the possibility of facing Bernard Hopkins after The Executioner defeated Tavoris “Thunder” Cloud Saturday evening at Barclays Center. Check out the video below.

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Bernard Hopkins Repeats History with Win at Barclays Center by Derrel “Jazz” Johnson

At the age of 48-years old, The Executioner Bernard Hopkins defeated Tavoris “Thunder” Cloud by a unanimous decision, 117-111, 116-112, 116-112, to win the IBF Light Heavyweight World Championship. “I wanted to use my speed and reflexes, which I still … Continue reading

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