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Thursday, October 5
Updated: October 17, 10:06 AM ET

Archive of Aldridge columns
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If you want to take a look back at one of the columns ESPN's David Aldridge has written in the past, here's the place. Enjoy.

June 5: The Finals Matchups
Will the Sixers surprise the Lakers or are the NBA Finals a mere formality? DA has the answer.

June 4: And the survey says ...
We thought the league had forgotten about its fans. Not all the fans share the opinion.

May 18: Both teams are better in Wild, Wild West
The last two NBA champs are meeting head on in a series we might remember for a while.

May 10: How Vince's life changed in one weekend
Vince Carter's reputation took a big turn when he led the Raptors to a pair of big wins.

May 3: Season ends early in Miami, Portland and Minny
The season ended earlier than expected for a few teams, but does the future look better?

April 27: Silas, Hornets enjoy their second chance
Charlotte wasn't supposed to threaten the Heat, but after two games Paul Silas and crew and thriving.

April 18: Scripting the good NBA season awards
From Iverson to coach Brown, the 76ers answer roll call for award winners.

April 12: Anderson's emergence makes Spurs team to beat
Derek Anderson's boosted his career -- and the Spurs' chances -- greatly with a solid season.

April 6: Rules changes will put more guys in a zone
Zone defenses will open things up, the Heat deal with Zo's return and George Karl gets driven crazy.

March 28: Zo's not the only one afraid of the comeback
Alonzo Mourning's comeback isn't just scary for him and his family, many others are worried.

March 23: Garnett won't give up as teammates change
With teammates leaving all around him, Kevin Garnett stands tall.

March 15: Enough, he ain't coming back
The best basketball player ever will not play again, so let's all move on.

March 8: Marshall makes these Jazz dangerous
The additions of Donyell Marshall and others make Utah look a lot better.

Feb. 23: The rumors that did (and didn't) come true
From Philadelphia to Pat Riley, here's the breakdown of trade deadline moves and non-moves.

Feb. 21: Who's in the news at the trade deadline
From Shareef to Van Horn, there are many players in the news for the trade deadline.

Feb. 15: The old Hakeem makes another appearance
The inspired play of Hakeem Olajuwon recently has the Rockets giddy.

Feb. 9: History of hoops in D.C. runs deep
This D.C. native notes that basketball is a very big deal in our nation's capital.

Jan. 31: The decision one man has to make
Where will a certain franchise player be next year? Tough call, even for Chris Webber.

Jan. 24: Who's piloting the Lakers now?
Shaq and Kobe are still flinging barbs while the Lakers try to move on.

Jan. 24: The plane crash that wasn't
Looking back with Elgin Baylor and others to a near-disaster in aviation history.

Jan. 18: Time for the normal Olympic blahs
From Steve Smith to Jason Kidd, NBA Olympians are feeling the pain of working last summer.

Jan. 12: Shaq, Kobe are right and wrong
Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal aren't happy, so what's Phil Jackson going to do?

Jan. 12: His friend gone, Wesley still coming back
David Wesley was with Bobby Phills the day of his death, and a year later he still deals with the emotions.

Jan. 4: Pierce, Walker can't forget the violence
Paul Pierce and Antoine Walker have more in common than the team they play on, as last summer proved.

Dec. 27: Happy Holiday wishes to these people
From Kevin Garnett to other true pros, here's one reporter with thanks to give out.

Dec. 18: Black coaches are getting chances
Nate McMillan's hire in Seattle is the latest example that black coaches are getting more respect.

Dec. 12: Blazers are winning, but not looking good
Portland's playoff bound and could run off a streak, but it's been ugly.

Dec. 6: Prepare for a one-sided NBA Finals
Philly is the East's best, but even this team is no match for the powerful West.

Nov. 29: Westphal: Nice guy who lost his job
The Seattle situation is over (for now), but the coach got a raw deal.

Nov. 22: Unhappy Thanksgiving in Boston, Seattle
It seems that Rick Pitino, Paul Westphal and Gary Payton certainly don't have that Thanksgiving spirit.

Nov. 21: Ticket prices explain fan apathy
NBA teams charge way too much to see games in person, but this trend won't end soon.

Nov. 15: Look past Iverson for Philly success
The 76ers do it with a deep bench and coaching, not just the work of one Allen Iverson.

Nov. 7: McGrady's having a ball
Orlando's Tracy McGrady is just 21 but he has it all in his new NBA town.

Oct. 30: Breaking down the new season
The West is best, the East is just OK and the Trail Blazers will be winning it all, are a few of Aldridge's predictions.

Oct. 17: Timmy's time to take charge
With Alonzo Mourning out, it's time we see a new Tim Hardaway lead the Heat to great things.

Oct. 11: Sad Reggie asks why
Pacers star Reggie Miller has a new team around him, without his friends, and tries to overcome.

Oct. 2: Here's what's on my mind
From victory parades to avoiding Chicago, here are 10 things that have to be said.

Sept. 27: Give me and Vince a break
The bad rap that NBA players are getting Down Under in the Olympics just isn't fair.

Sept. 21: Sadly, Ewing divorce is official
Like other New York heroes, Patrick Ewing has left behind plenty.

Aug. 15: The boom is over!
Teams waiting for the next NBA free-agent bonanza might be waiting until 2003.

Aug. 8: The intimidating Jerry West
Memories of Lakers lifer Jerry West as he steps down while on top.

Aug. 2: Winners and losers this offseason
From the Spurs, Pacers and Heat to the Bulls, Lakers and Raptors, it's time to break down who did well and who didn't so far this summer.

June 27: Isiah's CBA playing hardball with NBA
Isiah Thomas would be coaching the Pacers already if not for a certain league he owns.

June 18: They'll win, but are they great?
Like other great teams that won 67 or games, where will these Lakers rank in history?

June 2: Butch's antics getting old
Raptors coach Butch Carter has had a lively postseason, and it could cost him.

May 25: Jordan's doing just fine
The media backlash that Wizards exec Michael Jordan has gotten is absolutely wrong.

May 18: Knight, Spree, why is it different?
The national reaction following the Bob Knight incidents and the Latrell Sprewell one is awfully strange.

May 11: Why I love this game
Reggie, Iverson, Ewing. This is why I love pro basketball, especially the postseason.

May 4: T-Mac, Hill look to the future
Their teams made early playoff exits, but the comparison ends there for free agents Tracy McGrady and Grant Hill.

April 26: Lawsuit only the beginning
The Butch Carter-Marcus Camby mess really isn't what it seems. It's far more complicated.

April 17: Ship's still sinking in Toronto
Tracy McGrady made the comment about the Raptors, and sticks by it today.

April 8: Time to hand out awards
A so-so NBA season has seen some new stars rising and a handful of scintillating performances.

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