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To hear LeBron James tell it, Chris Andersen converting his first 3-pointer in more than four years hardly was a shock Tuesday at AmericanAirlines Arena against the Milwaukee Bucks. James said he's seen it in practice from Birdman, when Ray Allen, James Jones, Shane Battier and Mario Chalmers are testing their 3-point range on game days. "They start shootaround out with knockout," James said of the drill when you attempt to make a shot before the person in line in front of you converts. "Ray, J.J., Shane, Rio and Bird. Bird has been in the finals before, I don't know if he has ever won one before, but he has been in the final with all those great shooters." Andersen's conversion at the shot-clock buzzer lifted him to 3 of 25 from beyond the arc over his career. South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Miami Heat, Ray Allen, LeBron James, James Jones, Mario Chalmers, Chris Andersen, Shane Battier 

For tenth year veteran forward James Jones, the 2011 three-point contest champion, another championship ring on his mantle could possibly signal the end of his playing career. Jones has battled injuries throughout his career but says he’s fine physically. Ultimately, the decision to hang up the high tops may come down to a desire of going out on top. “I feel good this year,” Jones told HOOPSWORLD. “I’m not playing as much, so physically I feel good. I feel better than I have the last couple of seasons. Right now I‘m concerned with winning a championship this year and if we win it this year [retirement] will be a great conversation to have.” HoopsWorld

Miami Heat, James Jones 

Jones nearly retired last summer but ultimately decided to remain in Miami. Jones, who has a player option for the 2013-14 season, said retirement, was truly a serious consideration after the HEAT won the title in 2012. “There was,” Jones said confirming the retirement reports from last summer. “Last year it was a serious consideration. It was one of those things where you understand that you’re at your peak and physically after a grueling season like that your mind tells you a lot of things but your body speaks to you differently. So after having a summer to recover and heal from my various injuries, I felt good physically and I wanted to give it another chance.” HoopsWorld

Miami Heat, James Jones 

At All-Star weekend, LeBron James made his presence felt in places other than the arena. One such place was a meeting room, where James, according to reports from The New York Times, turned in a “spectacular” performance “cross-examining” lawyers who had prepared an audit of activities related to embattled Players Association executive director Billy Hunter — with that performance playing some role in Hunter’s firing. Which raised a question: How did James, with all his other endeavors, find the time to educate himself on the issues? “Me and J.J talked about it,” James said, referring to the team’s union representative and Players Association secretary James Jones. “I’ve also been reading a lot of articles. My team does a good job of sending me e-mails of what’s been going on, and I try to stay on it as much as I can. I’m not as far in it as J.J. is, but I’m far enough to know what I’m talking about, the situation that was going on. So it’s my opinion, and I felt like my opinion needed to be heard.” Palm Beach Post

Miami Heat, LeBron James, James Jones, Billy Hunter, NBPA 

Jones called the conversations with James a “two-way street,” as they bounce ideas and opinions back and forth. “He’s inquisitive,” Jones said. “That’s one thing I learned as a kid, my Mom always told me to ask questions,” James said. “If you don’t know something, ask it. I thank my Mom for that. I was never afraid in class to ask a question, if I didn’t know an equation, or whatever the case may be.” Palm Beach Post

Miami Heat, LeBron James, James Jones, Billy Hunter, NBPA 

James Jones talks more trash than anyone on the Heat, but not to opposing players. Jones lets his teammates have it nearly every day the Heat plays a game. Ever since the Heat’s first road game of the season, a small group of the team’s reserves have played a series of three-on-three before games. For the most part, the teams remain the same for every pregame session: veterans against nonveterans. It’s during these games that Jones lets the young bucks have it. Miami Herald

Miami Heat, James Jones 

The law firm also will make recommendations for addressing what it found to be a lack of player involvement in union practices and business. Among the procedural changes to be recommended will be that each team must have at least one player representative and an alternate, and that no player without a current NBA contract will be permitted to serve on the executive committee, CBSSports.com has learned. Of the nine current members of the executive committee, only four -- Chris Paul, James Jones, Matt Bonner and Roger Mason -- are in the NBA. "That could be one of the positives that comes out of this," one of the people briefed on the outcome said. "The players will be more involved." CBSSports.com

Chris Paul, Derek Fisher, James Jones, CBA, Matt Bonner, Roger Mason, Billy Hunter, NBPA 

Ethan J. Skolnick: Milwaukee gives the media the best road seats in NBA. Interesting to watch bench dynamics. For instance, everyone asks James Jones' opinion. Twitter @EthanJSkolnick

Miami Heat, James Jones 

Joseph Goodman: Hairy crabs are all the rage in China right now. James Jones had some last night. Not a fan. #ChinaGames Twitter @MiamiHeraldHeat

James Jones, China 

At least one other Heat reserve will soon be following Harris and Pittman to Peak. James Jones has agreed to a contract with the shoe compay, according to a source, and is set to sign a contract next month. Jones is currently under contract with Nike. Udonis Haslem is currently in negotiations with Peak and could announce a deal soon. He's also in talks with Nike and Li-Ning, Dwyane Wade's new shoe sponsor. Battier, who has worn Peak shoes for most of his career, was the first player in the NBA to wear the shoes. Miami Herald

Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade, James Jones, Udonis Haslem, Sneakers 

Jason Quick: Very, very, very impressed with attitude, wisdom and approach of Blazers PG Ronnie Price. He reminds me of Juwan Howard, James Jones type Twitter @jwquick

Portland Trail Blazers, James Jones, Juwan Howard, Ronnie Price 

Tim Reynolds: James Jones reiterated his decision again today -- for all who are still wondering if he's serious, yes, he is coming back. Twitter

Miami Heat, James Jones 

James Jones said he wanted to make clear that he was saying if he retires, he would want it to be with the Heat, but that he did not say he was retiring. Sulia

Miami Heat, James Jones 

Surya Fernandez: James Jones on stage now and says his wish is to retire as a member of the Miami Heat. Twitter

Miami Heat, James Jones 

Chris Bosh: “I’m sure I’ll be playing a lot more five. It’s kind of cool because I can say, ‘I’m the starting center for NBA champions.’’’ When Bosh said, that he changed his voice in a funny manner Heat held team a party Sunday with James Jones as roast-master. Jones' zingers for Mario Chalmers included: "Mario, we love all your technical fouls at all the wrong times." "Mario, we love your two early fouls." "Mario, we love how you call a play and then forget it by the time your dribble across midcourt." Sulia

Miami Heat, Chris Bosh, James Jones, Mario Chalmers 

If he refuses, he risks being castigated as someone who turned his back on the people that helped make him a success. Heat sharpshooter James Jones said he's routinely asked for four and five-figure loans. One came from someone whose brother went to school with his cousin. "I tell anyone who asks, 'Just look at me as the bank,'" said Jones, a Miami native who spent the last four of his nine NBA seasons with the Heat. "If the bank wouldn't give you the money, then I'm not going to, either." ESPN.com

Miami Heat, James Jones 

Alex Kennedy: Last night, Mike Miller and James Jones both said they'll contemplate retirement. Miami may have some roster spots to fill this offseason. Twitter

Miami Heat, James Jones, Mike Miller 

Nobody knows what optical trend is next—except the Heat's Mr. Jones. "Monocles," he said. Wall Street Journal

Miami Heat, James Jones 

Ethan J. Skolnick: Official word from the Heat: James Jones had a migraine, thought earlier in the day that he could play, but could not. Twitter

Miami Heat, James Jones, Injuries 

HEAT forward James Jones noticed a change of James from earlier in the series as well. “To be able to play the game the way he played it, you can’t have these huge emotional swings, those big highs and lows,” Jones said. “You could tell he was a little more focused because of the magnitude of this one. Even in the huddles, he had this energy, this activity. He was upbeat like there was no question he could play every minute and every second if we needed him to. Very few guys can do that. He’s one of them. That’s what makes him who he is.” HoopsWorld

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