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• 2024 John Lucas Be Elite Invitational

The 2024 John Lucas Be Elite Invitational, held on September 14 and 15 in Houston, TX, has a history of elevating unranked players to highly regarded NBA prospects. Notable examples include 2024 projected top 5 NBA pick and 2025 prospect , who rose from unranked status to become the top-ranked center in his class. Recognizing… The post 2024 John Lucas Be Elite Invitational appeared first on ...2024
• Players Faked Being ‘Sick’ And ‘Injured’ To Avoid Playing Prime Derrick Rose: ‘It Was Crazy How Many People Was Getting Sick When It Was Time To Play Chicago’

Former NBA guards John Lucas III and Raymond Felton admitted that players faked being “sick” and “injured” to avoid playing prime Derrick Rose. Lucas III, who played with Rose on the Chicago Bulls, talked about it in 2021. Meanwhile, Felton spoke about it this year. The Bulls drafted Rose with the first overall pick in […] The post Players Faked Bein...2024
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• Tyrese Haliburton averaging 17.5 assists per 48 minutes, tied for 6th best all time
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 17.5 assists per 48 minutes this season, tied for the sixth best in NBA history. The two-time All-Star trails only John Stockton (19.1 AP48M in 1987-88, 18.7 AP48M in 1989-90, 18 AP48M in 1990-91, 1991-92) and John Lucas (17.9 AP48M in 1983-84). Haliburton, 23, could also become the […] The post Tyrese Haliburton averaging 17.5 assists per ...2024
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• Rockets Rumors: Lucas, Powell, Landale, VanVleet
Longtime Rockets assistant John Lucas won’t be part of Ime Udoka’s staff but he’ll remain in the organization, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports. He’ll move to a front office role, working as an assistant to GM Rafael Stone. Lucas, a former Cavaliers, Spurs and Sixers head coach, joined Mike D’Antoni’s staff in Houston […]...2023
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• Rockets moving longtime assistant coach John Lucas into front office
After working for years as a #Rockets coach, John Lucas (@JLEnterprises) is transitioning to Houston’s front office as an assistant to general manager Rafael Stone....2023
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• Suns Hiring Miles Simon, John Lucas III As Assistant Coaches

The Phoenix Suns are hiring Miles Simon and John Lucas III as assistant coaches under new head coach Frank Vogel. Both Simon and Lucas had worked with Vogel when he was the coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Simon started his coaching career as an assistant with the Lakers. For the past two seasons, he's also been the head coach of the South Bay Lakers of the G League. Lucas worked for the Minnesota...2023
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• Players Faked Injuries to Avoid Playing Against Prime D-Rose, Per His Former Teammates
Derrick Rose was an absolute force in Chicago, especially in his 2011 MVP season. In fact, his former Bulls teammate John Lucas III said in January 2021 that rival players used to get ‘The Rose Flu’ by faking a sickness or injury so they didn’t have to match up with him. Now, another old teammate […] The post Players Faked Injuries to Avoid Playing Against Prime D-Rose, Per His Former Teamma...2023
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• Former Players Say Opponents Used to Fake Injuries Because of Prime Derrick Rose
Derrick Rose was certainly one of the best point guards in the league and opponents feared him, especially in his 2011 MVP season. His former Bulls teammate John Lucas III said in January of 2021 that their rivals used to get ‘The Rose Flu’ by faking a sickness or injury so they didn’t have to […] The post Former Players Say Opponents Used to Fake Injuries Because of Prime Derrick Rose appea...2023
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• Rockets suspend Kevin Porter Jr., Christian Wood for game vs. 76ers

Neither player was on the court for the second half of Saturday's loss to the Denver Nuggets after each had a halftime altercation with assistant coach John Lucas....2022
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• NBA Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz on Goran Dragic, Mo Williams and More
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• Top 2016 Offseason Priorities for the Minnesota Timberwolves
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• Martavis Bryant Reportedly Faces Season-Long Suspension: Details, Reaction
2016

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• Every 2016 NBA All-Star's Most Mind-Numbing Stat
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• John Lucas reaches out to offer help to Johnny Manziel
In the wake of what was a tumultuous year for Johhny Manziel, someone has reached out to him who knows what it’s like to go through personal struggles. John Lucas, who successfully underwent rehabilitation for substance abuse and has acted as a mentor and counselor for numerous athletes, reached out the Browns quarterback via social media on Sunday to offer his help. I love a chance 2 sit down wi...2016
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• Everything You Need to Know About the Detroit Pistons' 2015-16 NBA Season
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• Jared Sullinger's family, agent staged weight-loss intervention
Jared Sullinger needed some tough love. Thanks to a literal intervention, he got plenty of it from a unique source. The Boston Celtics forward has shown some positive signs since the team took him in the first round of the 2012 NBA draft. Yet he’s also been held back by injuries and conditioning issues, the latter of which came to a head when Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge ...2015
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• Rockets coach John Lucas on marijuana: ‘It can kill you’
Houston Rockets assistant coach John Lucas is someone we should listen to when it comes to substance abuse issues in the professional sports world.A former No. 1 overall pick of the Rockets back in 1976, Lucas dealt with cocaine and alcohol addiction during his playing career.Cocaine itself was a major issue in the United States at the time, directly impacting several teammates of Lucas with the R...2017
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• John Lucas and 'The Gift of Desperation' Ty Lawson Could Receive in Recovery
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• A Team Transformed: Inside LeBron James' First Season Back with the Cavaliers
2015

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• The Can-Do Kid: Becky Hammon's Incredible Journey from Rapid City to the NBA
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2024
"Former NBA guards John Lucas III and Raymond Felton admitted that players faked being “sick” and “injured” to avoid playing prime Derrick Rose."

2023
"In fact, his former Bulls teammate John Lucas III said in January 2021 that rival players used to get ‘The Rose Flu’ by faking a sickness or injury so they didn’t have to match up with him."

2022
"Aside from being benched at the start of their showdown with the Denver Nuggets, he was also reprimanded by assistant coach John Lucas II."

2021
"In case you missed it, the Los Angeles Lakers recently brought in John Lucas III as a new assistant coach for the squad."

2020
"Ty Lue is 'prime candidate' for 76ers coaching job, but Jason Kidd, John Lucas interested, per reports"

2018
"’s ability, judging by his reaction at the John Lucas All-Star Weekend in Houston, which the young star competed in."

2017
"The post WATCH: LeBron James Jr Balls Out At John Lucas’ All-Star Weekend Tournament appeared first on SLAMonline."

2016
"'s ability on the hardwood at John Lucas All-Star Weekend in 2015:His dad was also in attendance to see him at the 2016 Buckeye Prep Invitational:"Yeah, he's already got some offers from colleges, it's pretty crazy," said the Cleveland Cavaliers star in February 2015, per Mike Sullivan of CBS Detroit."

2015
"Harris was among those regularly at the Cleveland Clinic Courts before and through Labor Day, playing with the likes of Alex Kirk, Dwight Powell, Malcolm Thomas, John Lucas III and others, watching James do skill and weight work, all the while always feeling like James was spying on them, making sure they weren't taking a moment off."

2014
"In 2002, Lisa Boyer served as a part-time, volunteer assistant on John Lucas' staff with the Cleveland Cavaliers."

• Players Faked Being ‘Sick’ And ‘Injured’ To Avoid Playing Prime Derrick Rose: ‘It Was Crazy How Many People Was Getting Sick When It Was Time To Play Chicago’
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• Former NBA coach John Lucas puts Jared Sullinger on notice
New Toronto Raptors big man Jared Sullinger never really panned out in four seasons with the Boston Celtics after being selected in the first round back in 2012. The former Ohio State standout became an unrestricted free agent this past weekend after the Celtics renounced his rights. It came on the heels of a 2015-16 campaign that saw the 6-foot-9, 260-pound power forward average 10.3 points and 8...2016
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• LeBron James Jr. Reportedly Has Scholarship Offers from Duke, Kentucky
2016

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• Inside the Glamor-Free Life of an NBA Draft Long Shot
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• Top 2016 Offseason Priorities for the Minnesota Timberwolves
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• Every 2016 NBA All-Star's Most Mind-Numbing Stat
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• John Lucas reaches out to offer help to Johnny Manziel
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• Heat waive Keith Benson, Tre Kelley, John Lucas III, Briante Weber, Greg Whittington
The Miami HEAT announced today that they have waived center Keith Benson, guards Tre Kelley, John Lucas III and Briante Weber and forward Greg Whittington. With these moves the HEAT roster now stands at 15 players. Benson, who was signed as a free agent on Aug. 25, appeared in five preseason contests (one start) with the [...]...2015
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• Timberwolves waive John Lucas III
The Minnesota Timberwolves waived guard John Lucas III today. Lucas III, originally signed by the Wolves on August 24, 2016, appeared in five games this season while averaging 0.4 points in 2.2 minutes per contest. The Timberwolves roster now stands at 14 players....2017
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• Timberwolves add Rasual Butler, John Lucas III and Toure` Murry to training camp
The Timberwolves finalized the team’s 2016-17 Training Camp roster today by signing forward Rasual Butler and guards John Lucas III and Toure’ Murry. Butler, 37, has appeared in 809 games over his 13-year NBA career, averaging 7.5 points and 2.4 rebounds. In 2015-16, he played in 46 games for the San Antonio Spurs, averaging 2.7 points [...]...2016
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• Former NBA coach John Lucas puts Jared Sullinger on notice
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• Heat sign John Lucas III and Trey Kelley
The Miami HEAT announced today that they have signed guards John Lucas III and Tre Kelley. We assume these are non-guaranteed deals for training camp. Lucas, a seven-year NBA veteran, has appeared in 237 career NBA games (eight starts) and averaged 4.8 points, 1.5 assists, 1.0 rebounds and 12.3 minutes while shooting 38.4 percent from the [...]...2015
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• Breaking Down How the James Harden-Ty Lawson Pairing Will Work for Houston
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• John Lucas and 'The Gift of Desperation' Ty Lawson Could Receive in Recovery
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• John Lucas’ Houston coaching candidacy reportedly gains momentum

Reportedly James Harden and Russell Westbrook want Lucas as the coach....2020
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• Watch LeBron James Jr. wow godfather Chris Paul with sick moves at bball tourney
LeBron James Jr. is only 13 years of age, and he’s already turning heads. He has the benefit of getting the genes from, as well as being mentored by, one of the greatest players in NBA history, so it was predicted that he’d become a pretty great player. How great is the question. Chris Paul, his godfather, appears to believe in LBJ Jr.’s ability, judging by his reaction at the John Lucas All-Star...2018
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• Rockets coach John Lucas on marijuana: ‘It can kill you’
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• NBA Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz on Goran Dragic, Mo Williams and More
2016

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• LeBron James Jr. Reportedly Has Scholarship Offers from Duke, Kentucky
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• Inside the Glamor-Free Life of an NBA Draft Long Shot
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• Top 2016 Offseason Priorities for the Minnesota Timberwolves
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• Dwyane Wade's 13-Year-Old Son Puts on a Show at John Lucas Camp
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• John Lucas reaches out to offer help to Johnny Manziel
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• Jared Sullinger's family, agent staged weight-loss intervention
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• A Team Transformed: Inside LeBron James' First Season Back with the Cavaliers
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• LeBron James Jr. Reportedly Has Scholarship Offers from Duke, Kentucky
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• Dwyane Wade’s 13-Year-Old Son Zaire Shows Out at John Lucas Camp (VIDEO)
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• Ty Lawson Trade Rekindles Houston Rockets' Championship Hopes
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• Martavis Bryant Reportedly Faces Season-Long Suspension: Details, Reaction
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• The Can-Do Kid: Becky Hammon's Incredible Journey from Rapid City to the NBA
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• Dwyane Wade's 13-Year-Old Son Puts on a Show at John Lucas Camp
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• Players Faked Injuries to Avoid Playing Against Prime D-Rose, Per His Former Teammates
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• Breaking Down Cleveland Cavaliers' Point Guard Position for 2014-15 Season
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• Breaking Down Cleveland Cavaliers' Power Forward Position for 2014-15 Season
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• Rockets center Christian Wood’s major violation amid Kevin Porter Jr. walkout
Houston Rockets center Christian Wood didn’t have the best Saturday game. Aside from being benched at the start of their showdown with the Denver Nuggets, he was also reprimanded by assistant coach John Lucas II. And the root cause of it all? His effort. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Wood lost his starting […] The post Rockets center Christian Wood’s major violatio...2022
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• Jalen Green on John Wall is straight out of Steph Brothers
The Houston Rockets like to end practices with one-on-one drills led by assistant coach John Lucas. It’s been a tradition dating back to training camp in Galveston and the media has been allowed in to watch. The drills are very competitive and there’s a lot of trash talk so it’s actually a pretty entertaining set […] The post Jalen Green on John Wall is straight out of Step...2021
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• Lakers hire David Fizdale and John Lucas III as assistant coaches, and add to training staff
The Los Angeles Lakers yesterday hired David Fizdale and John Lucas III as assistant coaches on Head Coach Frank Vogel’s staff, joining assistant coaches Phil Handy, Mike Penberthy, Miles Simon and Quinton Crawford. The Lakers also hired Roger Sancho as Head Athletic Trainer and named Ed Streit as Head Strength & Conditioning Coach. Fizdale returns … Continue reading "Lakers hire David F...2021
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• Timberwolves add Rasual Butler, John Lucas III and Toure` Murry to training camp
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• LeBron James Jr. Reportedly Has Scholarship Offers from Duke, Kentucky
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• Martavis Bryant Reportedly Faces Season-Long Suspension: Details, Reaction
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• NBA Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz on Goran Dragic, Mo Williams and More
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• Ty Lawson Trade Rekindles Houston Rockets' Championship Hopes
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• 2015 NBA Draft Prospects Guaranteed to Interest the Los Angeles Lakers
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• Best and Worst NBA Teams in Key Advanced Statistical Categories
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• NBA Trade Rumors: Buzz Surrounding Goran Dragic, Isaiah Thomas and More
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• The Can-Do Kid: Becky Hammon's Incredible Journey from Rapid City to the NBA
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