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Why NYC is the best for basketball

By Ryan Canner O'Mealy
ESPNRISE.com

Thursday, February 19, 2009

New York City is known for hoops. And although the Big Apple was upset by Michigan in the semifinals of the Great State Debate, the boroughs still had something to say. Typical. Five reasons why … Brooklyn goes hard 1. Lincoln playmakers Over the past 15 years, the Railsplitters have had an unparalleled run of success thanks to Stephon Marbury, Sebastian Telfair and Lance Stephenson. 2. Boys & Girls Playground legend Pearl Washington played here back in the '80s and the program has regai ...

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