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• Ex-NBA All-Star Kenyon Martin Argues That Nikola Jokić Deserves the 2025-26 MVP Award
Kenyon Martin weighs in on the MVP debate as Nikola Jokic battles Victor Wembanyama for the prestigious end-of-season award....2026
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• Kenyon Martin Blames NBA 65-Game Rule for Hurting Cade Cunningham’s Legacy
The shocking announcement the Pistons' Cade Cunningham is out indefinitely leads Kenyon Martin to offer a strong take on how it can impact the star's legacy....2026
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• Former NBA Player Kenyon Martin Urges Kevin Durant to Shift Blame to Ime Udoka
Former NBA star Kenyon Martin believes Kevin Durant needs to stop taking the blame and hold Rockets coach Ime Udoka accountable....2026
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• Kenyon Martin loses it on podcast producer in awkward live moment

Former NBA forward Kenyon Martin didn't hold back while confronting an employee of the "Gil's Arena" podcast for making a video mocking his speech impediment....2026
• Darryn Peterson Pushes Back On Availability Criticism, Says 'Basketball Is My Life'

Darryn Peterson, the projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft has missed 11 of Kansas' 27 games this season due to hamstring, ankle and cramping issues. And the noise surrounding his availability has grown loud enough to reach him. He wants no part of the narrative that he is choosing to sit. "Everybody's got an opinion on it," Peterson told ESPN. "But basketball is my life. If I could have been...2026
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• Former No. 1 overall pick Kenyon Martin blasts 'disgusting' NBA tanking

The NBA has been looking at ways to address tanking for a while. Some teams make that conversation hard to avoid....2026

• Kenyon Martin Says 85 Percent of NBA Smokes Marijuana

While the NBA bans the use of marijuana, Kenyon Martin estimates that “85 percent” of the League continues to find ways to smoke marijuana. In a roundtable discussion with B/R Mag’s Master Tesfatsion, Matt Barnes added that not only the players—but coaches and executives—smoke weed. “Some of the people who are cranking whips and suspending […] The post Kenyon Martin S...2018
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• Kenyon Martin Says 85 Percent of NBA Smokes Marijuana

While the NBA bans the use of marijuana, Kenyon Martin estimates that “85 percent” of the League continues to find ways to smoke marijuana. In a roundtable discussion with B/R Mag’s Master Tesfatsion, Matt Barnes added that not only the players—but coaches and executives—smoke weed. “Some of the people who are cranking whips and suspending […] The post Kenyon Martin S...2018
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• BIG3 Championship Preview: Could the year end in an upset?
The 3-Headed Monsters were my sleeper pick to make a deep run heading into the season. I thought Rashard Lewis had the kind of game that would work well for the construction of the league and that Kwame Brown’s size would provide a plethora of problems for the opposition.I thought Trilogy would win a few games off the strength of Kenyon Martin and Al Harrington’s physicality, but wasn’t sold on Ra...2017
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• George Karl Says NBA Has Issues with Performance-Enhancing Drugs
2016

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• Clippers and Cavaliers Wouldn't Have Today's Stars Without Long-Forgotten Trade
2016

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• Ranking Each of Kobe Bryant's NBA All-Star Starting 5s
2016

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• Cast Aside by the NBA, Stephon Marbury Finds Stardom, and Peace, in China
2015

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• Kenyon Martin Retires: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction
2015

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• Remembering the Hauntingly Terrible 2000 NBA Draft Class
2015

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• Unfair but True: Chris Paul Needs Game 7 Win to Salvage Playoff Legacy
2015

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• Lil B curses Kenyon Martin for Jeremy Lin criticism
Kenyon Martin’s criticism of Jeremy Lin has landed him in trouble with the highest power.Rapper Lil B, known for dropping his infamous curses on those who have earned his scorn, has cast his spell on Martin.Lil B tweeted Friday that he was cursing Martin: Martin received attention for criticizing Lin’s new hairstyle. The Brooklyn Nets guard recently got dreadlocks, which were ridiculed by Martin. ...2017
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• Cast Aside by the NBA, Stephon Marbury Finds Stardom, and Peace, in China
2015

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• Knicks News: Latest on Carmelo Anthony, Phil Jackson and Kristaps Porzingis
2015

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2026
"Former NBA star Kenyon Martin believes Kevin Durant needs to stop taking the blame and hold Rockets coach Ime Udoka accountable."

2025
"Tom Izzo, Michigan State One of the greatest “what-ifs” in college basketball history is what if Cincinnati superstar Kenyon Martin doesn’t break his leg in the Conference USA tournament in 2000."

2024
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2023
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2022
"Giannis Antetokounmpo’s dominance with the Milwaukee Bucks has propelled him into the MVP conversation once again, but for former NBA All-Star Kenyon Martin, that shouldn’t be surprising anymore."

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2019
", hanging with Gilbert Arenas at Arizona, playing for the Nets during 9/11, brawling with Kenyon Martin in the locker room and winning the 2016 title with […] The post Richard Jefferson Shares Inside Perspective on Cleveland’s 2016 Title appeared first on SLAMonline."

2018
"While the NBA bans the use of marijuana, Kenyon Martin estimates that “85 percent” of the League continues to find ways to smoke marijuana."

2017
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2016
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2015
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2014
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• Kenyon Martin Blames NBA 65-Game Rule for Hurting Cade Cunningham’s Legacy
2026

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• Darryn Peterson Pushes Back On Availability Criticism, Says 'Basketball Is My Life'
2026

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• Sweet 16 coaches, ranked by who’s facing the most pressure in 2025 men’s March Madness

Bob Donnan-Imagn Images Jon Scheyer will be feeling the heat this weekend, but not quite as much as one of his counterparts. The NCAA tournament’s second weekend brings a heightened level of pressure for every coach and every player fortunate enough to participate in it. For some, though, the stakes are just a little bit higher than everyone else. Let’s rank the level of pressure on the ...2025
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• Ex-NBA Players Discuss Possibility of Caitlin Clark in Big3 League
Owner of the Big3 league, Ice Cube, has offered women’s college basketball superstar Caitlin Clark $5 million to join the league, but former NBA players have thrown cold water on the idea. Former NBA player Kenyon Martin claimed on Wednesday that Clark wouldn’t be able to score a single point in the 3-on-3 league. “It’s […] The post Ex-NBA Players Discuss Possibility ...2024
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• LeBron James has somehow faced 10 father-son duos in NBA career

Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images This is the ultimate proof of LeBron’s longevity. LeBron James was on his way to another masterclass performance on Saturday night against the Golden State Warriors when ABC announcer Mike Breen put his historic dominance in a new light. As he faced off against Warriors rookie big man Trayce Jackson-Davis, the son of long-time NBA forward Dale ...2024
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• Texans News: Houston ‘aggressive’ in NFL Draft, take C.J. Stroud & Will Anderson Jr.
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Your one-stop shop for Houston Texans, local sports, and news from around the league for Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Houston Texans News Texans draft C.J. Stroud at No. 2, then trade up for Will Anderson Jr. (ESPN.com) Texans select Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud with No. 2 overall pick; trade up to select Alabama’s Will Anderson at No. 3 overall in 2023 NFL Draft (NFL...2023
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• Rockets Notes: Martin, Silas, Stone, Rookies, Next Coach
Rockets small forward Kenyon Martin Jr. has endeared himself to Houston with his play this season. As we’ve previously reported, the team is considering a variety of options for how it can retain the 6’6″ swingman into next season. Because Martin has met the required “starter criteria” to become a restricted free agent, his qualifying […]...2023
• Rafael Stone: Rockets 'Coming To End Of First Stage' Of Rebuild

As they complete their third straight season with one of the worst records in the NBA, the Houston Rockets believe they have the pieces in place to begin to accelerate their rebuild. The Rockets have drafted Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr. with their first two high lottery picks and will get a third this year. "I think we're kind of coming to the end of the first stage of it," Rafael Stone said. ...2023
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• Rockets’ Martin Meets RFA Starter Criteria
Rockets forward Kenyon Martin Jr. has met the “starter criteria” for potential restricted free agents by being part of Houston’s starting lineup for at least 41 games this season. When a player meets the starter criteria, the value of his qualifying offer increases. Martin’s QO at the end of this season would now be $5,216,324 […]...2023
• Recently-Signed McClung Among Slam Dunk Competitors
It was quite a Valentine’s Day for Mac McClung. He was signed to a two-way contract by the Sixers and, hours later, was named as one of the four participants in this year’s Slam Dunk competition during All-Star weekend, according to an NBA press release. He’ll be joined by the Rockets’ Kenyon Martin Jr., the […]...2023
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• Sweet 16 coaches, ranked by who’s facing the most pressure in 2025 men’s March Madness
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• Game Recap: Warriors 116, Rockets 101
Klay Thompson recorded 42 points, including 12 3pt FG's (12-17) for the Warriors as they defeated the Rockets, 116-101. Kenyon Martin Jr. tallied 22 points and eight rebounds for the Rockets in the losing effort. The Warriors improve to 30-30 on the season, while the Rockets fall to 13-46....2023
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• Suns, Bucks, Rockets Held Trade Talks Involving Jae Crowder, Eric Gordon, Kenyon Martin Jr.

The Phoenix Suns recently engaged in three-team trade talks that would have resulted in Jae Crowder to the Milwaukee Bucks, four second round picks from the Bucks and players to the Houston Rockets, and Eric Gordon and/or Kenyon Martin Jr. to the Suns. The hold up in the trade was that the Rockets are seeking a first round pick each for Gordon and Martin rather than four second rounders. The Rocke...2022
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• Sierra Canyon LIGHTS UP Granada Hills with Kendall Jenner in Attendance 👀

Sierra Canyon has a loaded squad this year, boasting a three-headed monster in seniors Cassius Stanley, Kenyon Martin Jr and Scottie Pippen Jr. They recently defeated Granada Hills, 76-43, to move to 5-0 on the season. Stanley led the way with 21 points, while Martin and Pippen Jr each chipped in 18. Kendall Jenner, a […] The post Sierra Canyon LIGHTS UP Granada Hills with Kendall Jenner in ...2018
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• BIG3 Ref Hotline Bling: James White slams the phone down
Last year, the NBA started a hotline where players can call to talk about officiating, argue about fines and, if you’re Kelly Olynyk, accidentally dislocate the phone from the wall because you’re dialing so hard. Following suit, the BIG3 has also created a phone number for its veteran 3-on-3 legends (and Xavier Silas) to blow off steam about the officials.Yardbarker has obtained exclusive communic...2017
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• Stephen Jackson: BIG3 All-Star team could beat an NBA team
The Ice Cube-created BIG3 league recently started up, featuring former NBA players competing in 3-on-3 half-court games (televised on FS1 on a one-day delay). The league features many former NBA stars, such as Allen Iverson, Chauncey Billups, Mike Bibby, Rashard Lewis, Jermaine O’Neal, and Kenyon Martin.And a lot of these guys are very confident that they’ve still got it. Perhaps a bit too confide...2017
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• Gary Payton Discusses George Karl, Playing Defense on 'The Starters'
2017

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• Damian Lillard, Terry Stotts Respond to George Karl's Comments on Blazers Star
2016

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• George Karl's Book 'Furious George' Reportedly Had Parts on Kings Tenure Removed
2016

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• Carmelo Anthony Responds to George Karl's Criticism in Coach's Memoir
2016

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• Kenyon Martin loses it on podcast producer in awkward live moment
2026
• Darryn Peterson Pushes Back On Availability Criticism, Says 'Basketball Is My Life'
2026

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• LeBron James has somehow faced 10 father-son duos in NBA career
2024

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• Kendra Randle, wife of Julius Randle, pushes back against criticism of on-court kiss
The wife of Knicks star Julius Randle defended sharing a kiss with her husband after former NBA player Kenyon Martin took issue with it....2023
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• Kendra Randle responds to Kenyon Martin’s criticism of her husband’s kiss after Knicks’ Game 5 win

Kendra Randle took to Twitter to let Kenyon Martin know he was wrong to criticize her husband Julius Randle for kissing her after the Knicks’ Game 5 win....2023
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• VIDEO: Rockets rookie Kenyon Martin Jr. destroys John Collins with vicious throwdown
Houston Rockets rookie Kenyon Martin Jr. showed off his hops and strength by slamming one down over Atlanta Hawks center John Collins. Martin Jr. definitely made his father proud. Check the clip below to see Martin Jr.’s hops as well as court awareness. He was wise enough to cut to the hoop after seeing the […] The post VIDEO: Rockets rookie Kenyon Martin Jr. destroys John Collins with...2021
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• Kenyon Martin Jr. declares for 2020 NBA Draft

Kenyon Martin Jr. announced on Instagram that he’s declaring for the 2020 NBA Draft: View this post on Instagram First, I would like to thank god for blessing me with the ability to play the game that I love. I would like to thank my family for being here every step of the way. I...2020
• Kenyon Martin Jr. will enter NBA Draft despite not going to college
Kenyon Martin Jr. is showing there is more than one path to get to the pros. Martin will enter the NBA Draft this year, his dad told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Tuesday. Kenyon Martin Jr. played at Sierra Canyon High School in the Los Angeles area. He received scholarship offers from multiple programs, but rather than attend Vanderbilt, he decided to do a post-graduate year at IMG Academy in Flor...2020
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• Kenyon Martin Talks Life After NBA, Son KJ, Draft Memories And More

After a 15-year NBA career, former All-Star Kenyon Martin was ready to be a basketball dad. His son Kenyon Martin Jr (better known as “KJ”) is a Class of 2019 prospect who’s gaining steam as a star at Sierra Canyon—the Los Angeles-area high school whose name you likely recognize from the rumors surrounding another famous NBA […] The post Kenyon Martin Talks Life After NBA, Son KJ, Draft Memo...2018
• LA school denies that LeBron James’ son is committed there
The intrigue over where LeBron James will play next season is so intense that people are looking to his kids for potential hints.Over the past year, there have been rumors about LeBron and his family checking out schools in different cities. The thinking is that LeBron could leave Cleveland as a free agent this summer and his kids will need to attend school, so that could tip the James’ intentions...2018
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• Hassan Whiteside Has Gone from Novelty to Necessity for Miami Heat
2015

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• Kenyon Martin Announces His Retirement from the NBA
2015
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• Jason Terry Plans to Wear All Black Outfit for Mavericks' 'Funeral' in Game 4
2015

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• Sources: Bucks adding vet K-Mart to roster
The Milwaukee Bucks are signing former All-Star power forward Kenyon Martin to a 10-day contract, according to league sources....2015
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• Kenyon Martin, Eddy Curry, Shawn Marion and Jamaal Tinsley to Play in Champions Basketball League
2016

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• #TBT: Jason Kidd to Kenyon Martin
2014

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• Cast Aside by the NBA, Stephon Marbury Finds Stardom, and Peace, in China
2015

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• Kenyon Martin: I Can Name 200 Players Better Than Draymond Green

Now, don’t misunderstand. Former NBA forward Kenyon Martin suggested he respects Golden State Warriors frontcourt star Draymond Green. You just wouldn’t know it based on what Martin had to say. Martin, of course, was a starting forward for the then-New Jersey Nets teams of 20-plus years ago that reached the NBA Finals twice, with Jason […] The post Kenyon Martin: I Can Name 200 P...2025
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• Rafael Stone: Rockets 'Coming To End Of First Stage' Of Rebuild
2023

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• Rockets’ Martin Meets RFA Starter Criteria
2023
• Lakers star LeBron James, Luka Doncic get strong support on ‘whack’ play-in tournament
Much has been said about the NBA’s plans for a play-in tournament to determine the final few spots for the upcoming playoffs. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has made it abundantly clear that he disagrees with the notion, and stars such as Luka Doncic have likewise criticized the league for the same. Kenyon Martin […] The post Lakers star LeBron James, Luka Doncic get strong ...2021
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• Kenyon Martin attempts to clarify his Jeremy Lin comments
Kenyon Martin is doing his best to set the record straight about his “feud” with Brooklyn Nets guard Jeremy Lin.Speaking to Rohan Nadkarni of Sports Illustrated on Friday, the ex-All-Star attempted to clarify his recent remarks bashing Lin for wearing dreadlocks.“This was never meant to be racial,” said Martin. “It was thought of as what would’ve been done in our locker room. It would’ve been joke...2017
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• BIG3 Ref Hotline Bling: James White slams the phone down
2017

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• Gary Payton Discusses George Karl, Playing Defense on 'The Starters'
2017

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• Damian Lillard, Terry Stotts Respond to George Karl's Comments on Blazers Star
2016

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• Ice Cube starting a 3-on-3 touring summer league featuring retired NBA players
Kenyon Martin and Jermaine O'Neal already have signed up...2016
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• NBA deputy executive director to run Ice Cube's new BB league
With his work done putting together a brand new seven-year collective bargaining agreement, National Basketball Players Association deputy executive director Roger Mason is leaving his position to take on the role of president and commissioner of a new professional basketball league for retired NBA players organized by Ice Cube. According to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical, the fo...2016
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• Kenyon Martin Blames NBA 65-Game Rule for Hurting Cade Cunningham’s Legacy
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• Kenyon Martin Jr. with a buzzer beater vs the Oklahoma City Thunder
Kenyon Martin Jr. (Houston Rockets) with a buzzer beater vs the Oklahoma City Thunder, 02/01/2023...2023
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• George Karl's Book 'Furious George' Reportedly Had Parts on Kings Tenure Removed
2016

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• Ranking Each of Kobe Bryant's NBA All-Star Starting 5s
2016

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• Keeping Jason Kidd Happy: Bucks' Moves Look to Keep the Young Coach in Milwaukee
2015

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• How Much Can Cleveland Cavaliers Use NBA Trade Market to Improve?
2015

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• NBA Rumors: Rumblings on LeBron James' Future, Kenyon Martin and More
2014

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