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Norris Cole could have been a little more subtle about this low blow to David West. It was the culmination of an extremely physical Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers. For The Win

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Norris Cole joked today during the Heat's shootaround at Marquette that you can't go inside a room at Al McGuire Center without seeing at least three pictures or references to Dwyane Wade. For example, Wade has four different pictures or plaques hanging on the walls of Marquette's practice gym. In fact, each wall inside the gym as a reference to Wade. Miami Herald

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Ray Allen not only watched it prior to entering the Heat’s locker room Tuesday night, but he called over Heat teammates — such as Norris Cole, Udonis Haslem and Dwyane Wade — to watch. “I mean, it was just despicable,” Allen said. “Not only as a parent, but I think about where I went, the places I’ve gone in my career, my parents kind of lent me to all these other people. I’ve been raised not only by Mom and Dad, but by several coaches, AAU coaches, high school coaches and then my college coach, and all of them had a hand in getting me to who I am today. And not to mention the teachers that I grew up under, learning, so we trust in the people we lend our kids off to, to help them grow. And I only hope when I let my kids go, there’s somebody watching them and growing and making sure they do that.” Palm Beach Post

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Norris Cole had some great quotes on what it's like to play with LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Ray Allen: When asked what it's like to play with so many stars in Miami, Norris Cole had this to say: “It’s great, it’s like going to school every day. I get to learn a lot from each and every one of them. I never have to force a play because I always have LeBron on the left, D-Wade on the right, Ray Allen on the wing, Chris Bosh down low and Mike Miller coming off of the bench. It’s great to have so many weapons like that. I just want to continue to get better and make the game easier for them." Sulia

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How do you maintain Christian values in view of the pressure you face on the national stage? Norris Cole: It can be tough to maintain Christian values with the pressure of a national stage, but you just have to be disciplined. I try to shelter myself from different situations, read on a consistent basis and try to attend worship service. I found a church in Miami that I attend — Miami Gardens Church of Christ. In my hometown of Dayton, Ohio, I attend Webster Street Church of Christ. They give me the strength I need in order to overcome any situation. Christian Chronicle

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Chris Tomasson: Norris Cole on meeting Obama 2 years ago at Cleveland State: “He recognized me because of my hair. He shook my hand and said ‘Kid ‘n Play’’’ Twitter @christomasson

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Ethan J. Skolnick: According to @Jason Jackson sitting in better attire on my right, Norris Cole has 45 friends and family here tonight. Twitter @EthanJSkolnick

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Chris Tomasson: Heat announce they exercise third-year rookie scale option on point guard Norris Cole (2013-14). No surprise. Twitter @christomasson

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Tim Reynolds: Norris Cole Hair Update. Says the hi-top is "day to day" but is leaning toward keeping it. Twitter

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The pursuit of more players may not stop there for the Heat, though they won't break up the team to do it. The Heat have no interest in including point guard Norris Cole or center Joel Anthony in any sign-and-trade scenarios, a source said, meaning anyone interested in playing for them (veterans such as shooting guard Raja Bell and center Marcus Camby) will have to settle for the minimum. SI.com

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Chris Mannix: Miami not interested in sign and trade scenarios that include Norris Cole or Joel Anthony, sources say. Makes Camby an unlikely fit. Twitter

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Free agent center Marcus Camby’s scheduled Saturday visit to South Florida to meet with the Heat was postponed Saturday morning because the Heat no longer has its $3.1 million mid level exception (which is going to Ray Allen) and Camby wants to see if there’s a possibility if the Heat and Houston Rockets can work out a sign-and-trade that would deliver him a salary in that range or higher. The Heat and Rockets have had discussions about a sign-and-trade, according to an NBA source, with Joel Anthony, Norris Cole and a future first-round draft pick among the potential pieces to a deal. Miami Herald

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The Rockets are believed to be interested in Cole, but it’s unclear if Miami would give him up as part of a trade for Camby. And the Rockets reportedly have far more interest in what the Knicks have to offer than what the Heat would. Miami Herald

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Chris Tomasson: Dwyane Wade: "A lot of credit to Norris Cole for coming in with the new haircut (flat top) and playing so well.'' Twitter

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Tom Haberstroh: Erik Spoelstra on Norris Cole: "I love that kid." Twitter

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Marc J. Spears: Knicks Jeremy Lin and Heat Norris Cole added to Rookie-Sophomore Game. Twitter

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Sekou Smith: Norris Cole and Jeremy Lin added to the #BBVA Rising Stars Challenge draft pool. Good work Kenny Smith @NBAonTNT Twitter

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Ethan J. Skolnick: Norris Cole has not been notified about All-Star rookie game, but hopes to get an invite. Twitter

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Cole is helping the HEAT in two ways, one scout told HOOPSWORLD. First, he’s “pushing” the ball and in doing so, has already gained the trust of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. And, as the scout points out, “That’s not an easy thing for any guy to do.” HoopsWorld

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Amid the buzz created by the Tuesday breakout performance of rookie Norris Cole against the Boston Celtics Spoelstra stressed what is most gratifying at this stage is the youthful versatility he has available at the position, when also factoring in fourth-year starter Mario Chalmers. "We have two great, young point guards that we think bring two different things to the table that we really like," Spoelstra said before the Heat faced the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena, "and, most importantly, help our team win. "We like it. They're both young. We feel as comfortable as anybody in the league, two young point guards under 25 that bring different skill sets." South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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