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Monday, December 18
Archive of Marc Stein columns
ESPN.com
If you want to take a look back at one of the columns ESPN.com's Marc Stein has written in the past, here's the place. Enjoy.
June 25: Old man Woods hopes for big draft day
Arizona's Loren Woods is one of the few seniors in the draft, and thinks it's a good thing.
June 13: Iverson must be the Sixers' big shot
The last thing the Sixers need is a selfless Allen Iverson looking to pass the ball.
June 8: Kobe awaits shot at redemption
The Lakers need Kobe Bryant to rebound from his miserable 7-for-22 shooting in Game 1.
May 31: Time off won't hurt the Lakers
Could the long layoff hurt the Lakers' chance at playoff perfection? It could. But it won't.
May 25: The Admiral's ship is sinking
David Robinson's poor play handcuffed the Spurs in the first two games of the West finals.
May 17: Spurs buddies are the anti Shaq-Kobe
Unlike their Lakers brethren, Tim Duncan and David Robinson actually get along quite well.
May 9: Without DA, Spurs-Lakers will lose luster
When Derek Anderson got hurt, it changed the look of the West finals matchup of Spurs and Lakers.
May 1: Lots of rough stuff in Jazz-Mavs grudge match
Even Shawn Bradley is getting physical as Utah and Dallas slug things out.
April 24: Minutes not a problem for aging, hungry Stockton
His minutes will be up in the playoffs, but 39-year-old John Stockton still produces.
April 20: Old Guard vs. New Kidz with Jazz-Mavs
The ancient Jazz has been here before, but do the inexperienced Mavs care?
April 9: 'Best Jazz team ever' take a wrong turn
Karl Malone's proclamation that this is Utah's best team ever took a turn in the last month or so.
April 5: Wang's a Mav, but don't expect much this year
With China's Wang Zhizhi joining up, half the Mavericks team isn't US-born.
March 26: 'Freaky' Suns engulfed by issues on and off court
Phoenix has managed to produce another playoff-worthy team, but not what they expected.
March 18: From Rasheed on down, Blazer meltdown ahead
Portland's annual slide is upon us, thanks to the work of Rasheed and others.
March 12: Coaches doing a safety dance
Unlike seasons past, NBA coaches have kept their jobs this year.
March 6: Geiger really kept Iverson a Sixer
Allen Iverson is having an MVP season, but Matt Geiger's demands kept him in Philly.
Feb. 26: Where money doesn't matter, Howard's a find
Juwan Howard and his bloated contract won't be a problem in Dallas, where the forward will fit in.
Feb. 20: Unconventional Nelson back in Big D
Dallas coach Don Nelson is back from dealing with cancer to deal with a playoff-bound team.
Feb. 13: Blazers, Lakers, Spurs still teams to watch
The West is strong, but which team will end up emerging to face the East? Here are the answers.
Feb. 6: Duncan finds best in himself
The Spurs' Tim Duncan calls himself names, but when he's on some name him the league's top player.
Jan. 29: Forwards out West won't be happy
The Western Conference has so much talent at forward, the all-star game can't include them all.
Jan. 23: Dissing cousins no more
The family feud between Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady appears over, but the games go on.
Jan. 16: Shaq knows breaking up is wrong
Shaq may not love Kobe, but he knows he can't let this divorce go down.
Jan. 11: Dominique's big day worth the wait
The Hawks retiring the jersey of former great Dominique Wilkins is the highlight of 'Nique week.
Dec. 24: Leon Smith on road back to NBA
Former first-round pick Leon Smith is honing his skills in the IBL, hoping to get his life together.
Dec. 18: Nowitzki, Pierce linked forever
Dirk Nowitzki and Paul Pierce were drafted next to each other, and now both are stars.
Dec. 13: Stackhouse getting the best laugh now
Detroit's Jerry Stackhouse has grown as a player and his game has become no laughing matter.
Dec. 4: McDyess is the Golden Nugget
Denver's power forward McRoasted a few teams last week, but his team's still not there yet.
Nov. 28: Isiah, Isaiah and Penberthy?
The Lakers-Pacers rematch showcases many changes, but none harder to believe than Mike Penberthy.
Nov. 22: Mavs no longer the Dallas Turkeys
With the Cowboys struggling, it's time for Dallas to embrace its hoops team.
Nov. 14: Just let the commish run the country
What's the solution to the USA's election woes? Let NBA commish David Stern rule the world!
Nov. 6: Isiah's 'different' first week
Unconventional and calm are two words to describe Isiah Thomas' first week as Pacer coach.
Oct. 31: Handy guide to NBA season
From opening night in Portland to April 18 in Dallas, we steer you through the NBA season.
Oct. 26: So now where does Joe go?
Now that the Joe Smith decision is set, the Wolves' forward can skip town to a number of places.
Oct. 23: Laker dynasty just starting
Despite the presence of Portland, Shaq and Kobe are just beginning what might be a string of titles.
Oct. 20: Kings have Web of problems
From the Chris Webber free agency to their point guard's passing, the Kings are worried.
Oct. 13: The Doo finally does get respect
Bob McAdoo was slighted as one of the league's top 50, but he's a Hall of Famer now.
Oct. 5: Hardaway's misguided take on East
Tim Hardaway and the Heat think they can compete with the West, but they're the only ones.
Sept. 25: KG hits his personal hell
Malik Sealy's death and possible loss of Joe Smith has Kevin Garnett wondering.
Sept. 12: Dream Team V still unbeatable
It's not Larry, Magic, Michael or Shaq, but Zo and Co. still should stroll to the gold.
Sept. 5: NBA is a billionaire's world
Paul Allen and Mark Cuban are willing to spend what it takes for a winner.
Aug. 30: Falk's summer not so super
A failure to land his clients big deals this offseason has some rethinking David Falk's power.
Aug. 21: Limbo window here to stay
That annoying month where free agents can talk but not sign isn't going anywhere.
July 13: Why would we listen to Hill now?
From pitchman to free agent, Grant Hill's strange decision-making makes some wonder.
July 6: This Magic moment
Orlando has waited a long time to make a big splash in this summer of free agency.
June 30: Full guide to free agency
Free agents wanted and not so wanted can talk to teams now, making for a wild summer.
June 27: Hurricane Nellie ready to draft again
You never know who it will be or where they are from, but Dallas' Don Nelson certainly makes draft day fun.
June 21: One dynasty comin' right up
With two of the world's best players and cheap help willing to join the party, Los Angeles is likely to see more NBA parades.
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