Jon Krawczynski, Author at Valley News

Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving (11) drives between Charlotte Hornets' Dwight Howard (12) and Frank Kaminsky (44) in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

In a Watered Down East, Celtics-Cavs Is the Best Thing Going

by Jon Krawczynski The Associated PressOctober 13, 2017

As star after star migrated from the Eastern Conference to the West this summer, the lesser of the NBA’s divisions got so watered down that some spice was badly needed.Kyrie Irving delivered.The mercurial guard stunned the rest of the league by…

Former NBA player Magic Johnson reacts as he talks with Eastern Conference LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers (23) during the first half of the NBA All-Star basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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NBA Back, and Not Slowing Down

by Jon Krawczynski AP Basketball WriterFebruary 22, 2017

University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler speaks to members of the media Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, after players announced the end of their boycott of the Holiday Bowl in Minneapolis. The team will play in the Holiday Bowl, reversing a threat to boycott the game because of the suspension of 10 players accused of sexual assault. (Aaron Lavinsky/Star Tribune via AP)

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Gophers Drop Boycott, Will Play in Bowl

by Jon Krawczynski Associated PressDecember 17, 2016

FILE - In this May 6, 2008, file photo, Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett gestures to the crowd just before tipoff in Game 1 of an NBA Eastern Conference semifinal basketball series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Boston. A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that Kevin Garnett has informed the Minnesota Timberwolves that he will retire after 21 seasons. The two sides came to agreement on a buyout on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, the person said. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)

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Garnett Says ‘Farewell’ After 21 Seasons in the NBA

by Jon Krawczynski AP Basketball WriterSeptember 23, 2016

Brazil's Agatha Bednarczuk, center, celebrates a point against the United States with teammate Barbara Seixas de Freitas during a women's beach volleyball semifinal match at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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Olympic Roundup: Brazil Rolls Over Honduras

by Jon Krawczynski AP Sports WriterAugust 17, 2016

Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving, bottom left, tries to get a shot past Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson, left, and Draymond Green (23) during the first half in Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals Thursday, June 2, 2016, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, Pool)

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Cavs No Strangers to Adversity

by Jon Krawczynski AP Basketball WriterJune 4, 2016

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In a Watered Down East, Celtics-Cavs Is the Best Thing Going

NBA Back, and Not Slowing Down

Gophers Drop Boycott, Will Play in Bowl

Garnett Says ‘Farewell’ After 21 Seasons in the NBA

Olympic Roundup: Brazil Rolls Over Honduras

Cavs No Strangers to Adversity

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