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Explore Skip Bayless' take on LeBron James and his arguments against James being the greatest player in NBA history.

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Introducing the L.A. Times Sports Report Hall of Fame, where readers vote for Hall of Famers in various categories.

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The organization is best known for its dance numbers and trick plays. Now it’s reviving one of the most entertaining—and ...