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Now that the dust has settled some, let’s think rationally. Let’s not crown the Miami Heat just yet. The 2-time defending champion Los Angeles Lakers have just reloaded in a major way to remind the rest of the NBA who the best team still is. The Lakers...
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(AP Photo/Tony Dejak) Former Atlanta Hawks Center Lorenzen Wright has been reported missing by his family. The report was first filed by his Mother on July 22nd. Wright was at his ex wife's house in Collierville TN as early as July the 18th where he...
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CHARLOTTE, NC - APRIL 26: (L-R) Theo Ratliff #42, Tyson Chandler #6 and Nazr Mohammed #13 of the Charlotte Bobcats sit on the bench during the final minutes of their game against the Orlando Magic in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals... View Photo »
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I look forward to playing for Coach (Phil) Jackson ... and, hopefully, to helping the Lakers win a third straight championship.
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The 37-year-old center has traveled more than Gulliver in his 14 previous NBA seasons, but apparently still has enough tread remaining to land a spot on the Lakers' roster. Ratliff's latest travels have brought him to Los Angeles, where the two-time...
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Not only is the 37-year old still around, he just signed a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, making them the ninth franchise he'll play for. In NBA history, only 18 other players have matched that feat and eight have surpassed it, according to...
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Lakers' pursuit of Shannon Brown continues. because the superstar guard often handles his offseason medical treatment on his own. After signing free agents Matt Barnes, Steve Blake and Theo Ratliff this month, Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said...
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Orlando Magic's Vince Carter, center, drives between Charlotte Bobcats' Theo Ratliff, right, and Boris Diaw, left, of France, during the first half in Game 4 of a first round NBA playoff basketball game in Charlotte, N.C. , Monday, April 26, 2010. View Photo »
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I've had a long and very rewarding career, and joining a storied and legendary franchise such as the Lakers adds an even more special element ... I look forward to playing for Coach (Phil) Jackson and with great players such as Kobe (Bryant), Derek (Fisher), Pau (Gasol), Lamar (Odom), Ron Artest, Andrew...
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After signing free agents Matt Barnes, Steve Blake and Theo Ratliff this month, Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said he's still negotiating with Brown's agent about a possible return to the two-time defending NBA champions. "We're still talking to...
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Kobe Bryant shifted frequently from shooting guard to small forward in order to serve as Ron Artest's backup in 2009- 10. After signing free agents Matt Barnes, Steve Blake and Theo Ratliff this month, Lakers general manager Mitch Kup- chak said he's...
About Theo Ratliff
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Theophilus Curtis Ratliff (born April 17, 1973 in Demopolis, Alabama), better known as Theo Ratliff, is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers. He primarily plays the center position, and is known as an excellent shot-blocker. He has led the league three times in blocks per game and is... Full Article
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CHARLOTTE, NC - APRIL 26: (L-R) Theo Ratliff #42, Tyson Chandler #6 and Nazr Mohammed #13 of the Charlotte Bobcats sit on the bench during the final minutes of their game against the Orlando Magic in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2010 NBA Playoffs at...
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Orlando Magic's Vince Carter, center, drives between Charlotte Bobcats' Theo Ratliff, right, and Boris Diaw, left, of France, during the first half in Game 4 of a first round NBA playoff basketball game in Charlotte, N.C. , Monday, April 26, 2010.
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Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard, right, shoots over Theo Ratliff, left, during the first half in Game 4 of a first round NBA playoff basketball game in Charlotte, N.C. , Monday, April 26, 2010.
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ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 21: Dwight Howard #12 of the Orlando Magic drives around Theo Ratliff #42 of the Charlotte Bobcats in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2010 NBA Playoffs at Amway Arena on April 21, 2010 in Orlando, Florida.
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Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson (R) shoots over Charlotte Bobcats center Theo Ratliff (L) during the second half of Game 1 of their NBA Eastern Conference basketball playoff series in Orlando, Florida April 18, 2010. The Magic beat the Bobcats 98 - 89.
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ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 18: Dwight Howard #12 of the Orlando Magic passes away from the pressure from Theo Ratliff #42 and Raymond Felton #20 the Charlotte Bobcats in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2010 NBA Playoffs at Amway Arena on April 18, 2010 in Orlando,...
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ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 18: Dwight Howard #12 of the Orlando Magic is pulled down and fouled by Theo Ratliff #42 of the Charlotte Bobcats in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2010 NBA Playoffs at Amway Arena on April 18, 2010 in Orlando, Florida.
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ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 18: Theo Ratliff #42 of the Charlotte Bobcats gets the opening tip over Dwight Howard #12 of the Orlando Magic after being tossed into the air by official Dan Crawford #43 in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2010 NBA Playoffs at Amway Arena...
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Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard goes up for a shot between Charlotte Bobcats center Theo Ratliff, left, forward Boris Diaw (32), of France, and guard Stephen Jackson, right, during the first half of Game 1 in a first-round of NBA basketball playoff series in Orlando, Fla. , Sunday,...
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Charlotte Bobcats' Theo Ratliff, right, loses control of the ball as he is guarded by New Jersey Nets' Yi Jianlian, of China, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 12, 2010, in East Rutherford, N.J.
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Philadelphia 76ers' Elton Brand, left, knocks the ball from Charlotte Bobcats' Theo Ratliff, right, in the second half of the Bobcats' 103-84 win in an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C. , Wednesday, March 31, 2010.
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Charlotte Bobcats' Theo Ratliff, front, is fouled by Washington Wizards' Shaun Livingston, back, in the second half of the Bobcats' 107-96 win in an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C. , Friday, March 26, 2010.
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Charlotte Bobcats' Theo Ratliff, left, is fouled by Washington Wizards' Alonzo Gee, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C. , Friday, March 26, 2010.
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Charlotte Bobcats center Theo Ratliff (42) dunks over Washington Wizards guard Mike Miller, left, and Wizards forward Andray Blatche, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 23, 2010, in Washington.
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Atlanta Hawks guard Joe Johnson (2) takes a shot against Charlotte Bobcats center Theo Ratliff, left, during overtime at an NBA basketball game at Philips Arena, Friday, March 19, 2010 in Atlanta. The Hawks won 93-92 in overtime.
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Los Angeles Clippers' Drew Gooden (0) drives to the basket as Charlotte Bobcats' Theo Ratliff, left, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, March. 12, 2010, in Charlotte, N.C.
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Charlotte Bobcats center Theo Ratliff drives against the defense of Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins, above, and guard Rajon Rondo during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston on Wednesday, March 3, 2010.
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Charlotte Bobcats center Theo Ratliff (42) blocks a shot by Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn. , Friday, Feb. 26, 2010. The Bobcats defeated the Grizzlies 93-89.
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San Antonio Spurs center Theo Ratliff (L) grabs a rebound away from Memphis Grizzlies guard Jamaal Tinsley (R) during the first half of NBA basketball action in Memphis, Tennessee January 16, 2010.
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Toronto Raptors Chris Bosh battles for the ball with San Antonio Spurs Theo Ratliff (R) during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto, January 3, 2010.
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Toronto Raptors Chris Bosh goes to the basket past San Antonio Spurs Theo Ratliff (L) during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto, January 3, 2010.
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Miami Heat's Michael Beasley (30) is hit by San Antonio Spurs' Theo Ratliff, left, while driving to the basket during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009. San Antonio won 108-78.
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Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) gets off a shot in front of Charlotte Bobcats center Theo Ratliff during the first half of Game 2 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Orlando, Fla. , Wednesday, April 21, 2010.
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Orlando Magic forward Mickael Pietrus, of France, grabs a rebound next to Charlotte Bobcats center Theo Ratliff (42) during the second half of Game 1 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Orlando, Fla. , Sunday, April 18, 2010. Orlando won 98-89.
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Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter gets by Charlotte Bobcats' Boris Diaw (32), of France, and Theo Ratliff (42) for a shot in the second half of Game 1 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Orlando, Fla. , Sunday, April 18, 2010. Orlando won 98-89.
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CHARLOTTE, NC - APRIL 26: (L-R) Theo Ratliff #42, Tyson Chandler #6 and Nazr Mohammed #13 of the Charlotte Bobcats sit on the bench during the final minutes of their game against the Orlando Magic in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2010 NBA Playoffs at...
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