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NBA 75: Maurice Stokes, the NBA’s first Black superstar, was the rallying cry for the players’ labor movement
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Although Stokes' basketball career was only three years long, the Royals' All-Star laid the foundation for the NBA's present and future.
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Davion Mitchell’s defense helped Kings win Summer League, but the regular season?
Jason Jones
Aug 18, 2021
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Mitchell was dominant defensively during the Kings' Summer League run that concluded with a win over Boston in the championship game.
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