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Phil Mickelson: History's greatest hero.

The @CanBball Cadet team and Development teams are a combined 9-0 w/ wins over USA (twice); China (twice) and Puerto Rico. #CanBall

& yes, I realize Phil was answering questions, but how about: "I'm just lucky to be able to do something like that; most parents aren't"

In history of NBA playoffs since expanded 16 team format in series tied at 2 the gm 5 winner wins 83.5% of time...in finals 74.1% of time

No sweep of the middle 3 gms again in the 2-3-2 format..Said the team that won 2 gms in SA would win the series ...#nbafinals

Thanks to my Phil Mickelson thread I have been introduced to the term FIGJAM: xxxx I'm Good. Just Ask Me. Classic.

Not saying Phil's not a great Dad etc. I'm sure he is. But he's just doing what he can, like everyone else. /5

A lot of great Mom's and Dad's do the best they can by their kids by missing Bdays, Grads, big games etc. It's called paying the bills. /4

What percentage of working Dad (Moms) would make the same choice if it was a matter of dialing up the Gulfstream? 99%? /3

But also typical that he's the hero of his own 'Father-of-the-year' commercial. How about just go to the grad, come back and shut-up? /2

Phil Mickelson's Father-of-the-year routine is classic Phil. Very sweet that he chose to risk missing tee-time for daughter's Gr.8 grad. /1

There is no doubt he's a better PG than Nash; but is much closer to Magic than most realize and besides Magic, who's better?

& when I say Stockton is 'under appreciated', consider: his WS was routinely top-5, but he never got serious MVP consideration.

If advanced stats were readily available in John Stockton's prime he'd have been better appreciated. Unreal: basketball-reference.com/players/s/stoc…

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#raptors blog: NBA Finals: Flash comes back as Heat even series 2-2 bit.ly/18EQn0n

This was passed on by a friend. It's 1 part awesome...1 part scary as all hell. Check it out. buzzfeed.com/erinchack/why-… (*language warning)

"That's ROI right there - return on investment - money well spent." - Shane Battier on the Big Three tonight

There was more gold from Battier (duh). Will tweet later

"That wasn’t D-Wade, whatever they call him now ... that was the Flash, that was 2006 Flash in the house tonight." - Shane Battier

In other words: What exciting things are there to do on a Thursday night San Antonio?

No availability tomorrow. A conference call with the coaches only

Will be lost in James/Wade, but Bosh has been great today. Great defensively, efficient on offence. Force on the boards.

Hey @MarkJonesESPN don't change the room yet. I'm comin back on Tuesday #nbfinals

Nearly time to book a flight to Miami

Miami has carried the fight all night ..wearing Spurs down right now #nbfinals

Many fans heading for the exits. Wade refusing to be stopped tonight

Danny Green hits daggers! #spurs #nbafinals #historymaking #3s

this is gonna be some kinda 4th quarter...#nbafinals

Tony Parker's penetration and kick is deep and just as effective as a post entry that draws a double team #nbafinals

Dwyane Wade beast mode activated

Mario Chalmers picking a good time to show up. Proven big shot maker and taker

James over 20 points for first time in series. Bosh and Wade combine for 30+ for first time in 8 games #nbafinals

Man, Boris Diaw got that gravity machine workin on him but his YMCA stuff still effective at times...at both ends #experience

Super Nintendo Chalmers hasn't scored in past two games

Enough with the LeBron comparisons for Wiggins. Let him be who he is. Silly bar to set for him. Besides the McGrady one is more apt

Miami has run Danny Green off the 3pt line all night ...yet the Spurs with a great response to tie the game at half...#nbafinals

This one reminds me of Game 1 a bit. Miami probably playing better than that, yet Spurs again stick around.

Poor CB

Parker is just a problem... A. Prah. Blem.

Are they still off-balance floaters if Tony Parker takes them? He never seems to actually be off-balance

A different Miami team tonight. Aggressive and determined, dictating tempo and even with Spurs standing in lane...still attacking #nbafinals

Who was that idiot that said Wade was done? Oh yeah, me. Well, apparently the cryogenic chamber worked. He's been fantastic

Last yr when OKC def SAS after being down 2-0 in WCF it was sheer athleticism.Wonder if Miami has realized they're more athletic #nbafinals

I know it's not an exact comparison, just mean Splitter's getting schooled like they did.

Tiago Splitter is channeling Fred Weis and Mozgov

Wade and Bosh combine for 14 in the first. They haven't scored more than 30 combined in 7 games. Longest stretch since Bosh joined Heat

Defence a rumour on both sides. Wade has a pulse, LeBron's beasting ... Miami alive, leading 29-26 after a quarter #NBAFinals

The only people that are going to stop Tony Parker tonight are the camera men @Holly MacKenzie

#raptors blog: The Goods On The Game, NBA Finals Game 4 bit.ly/16kqDlJ

Tony Parker's looking like a million bucks. Maybe they were just messing with the Heat?

Meanwhile ... It might take a few years, but Justin Jackson and Jamal Murray are coming Canada #pipeline #goldengeneration

Pop quickly got Splitter out. Going small vs. small with his shooters in. Meanwhile, feels like LeBron will live at line today

LeBron at the line already

Mike Miller on TIm Duncan, is, an interesting look

Shout out to ALL Los Alamitos High School Grads today! #ProudAlum

LeBron's going to have to go 2012 Finals Supernova in this one. Wade can barely move, and Miller never could move on D+ Bosh can't handle TD

Spoelstra was playing coy, but Mike Miller in, Udonis Haslem out. Would think LeBron gets Splitter, Duncan will throttle Bosh though

Don't care about the weather ill there thanks @KonsistantlyKP http://t.co/u8wp9sc3aQ

As I said earlier today, not surprised 2 c Mike Miller starting for #Heat to stretch the floor...SA defence guarding Wade & LBJ like Rondo

Wade used to be lethal there too, but now looks like a shell of his former self. He's the guy I'd stop playing major minutes

I know it's the Finals and the Spurs play great D, but surely, there must be a way to get LeBron more touches in the post where he's lethal

Pop went off pre-game on the racist fools who were ripping the 11-year-old anthem singer. Good for him.

Re: Challenge flags, I asked Dwane Casey about them this season in midst of reffing horror against Raptors. He didn't love idea

It is really a shame that no players have approached George "Iceman" Gervin to learn the art of the finger roll. He is willing to teach it.

Will be setting the scene from San Antonio on TSN 1050 at 8:15 ET

Stop using Vine. Its use has been perfected: deadspin.com/andre-drummond…

Does anyone in San Francisco want to house me for free for two nights in late August? Jeez that city is expensive.

Admire Phil Mickelson for going to daughters grad...those are limited while he will take part in many other #USOpen to play in...#hesadad

Watching my favourite golf tourney. #USOpen Had a pic with the trophy in 2008 at Torrey Pines...#toughesttestingolf http://t.co/csJeURPkCL

Just got my #thelastofus today def gonna start this tonight !! Lets see how @naughtydog did with this one!! http://t.co/VpSWR5Ienx

Great time with my man @QDEEZYDOTCOM !! Respect

If Crosby/Malkin are worth $18m/year; how much are Chara and Rask worth?

It's raining so hard this lifelong Niners fan accepted a Cowboys umbrella from the hotel and walked around with it.

Is the weather always this horrible in San Antonio? I'm going to kayak to the game

Would not be surprised to see the Heat change starters tonight...need to space the floor and get Spurs out of the lane #nbafinals

OK LeBron haters..u can ask what happened last gm but tonight may be different...and give Pop & SAS some credit tinyurl.com/k5uj92b

What's up with the early file from the NBA Finals? This is: bit.ly/10g3Lon

It's amazing that one could validly argue that Dwyane Wade is a liability right now. I mean, it's Dwyane Wade. But he's been bad.

#lagrandebellezza Obbligatorio per i romani ma film fantastico per tutti...straconsigliato.

"I took notes. Grab a book and write in a diary. Look back at the notes and you can understand different situations," -Jason Kidd #WeRelate

Okay I know we can't make much of this but Mike Weir is tied for the lead! #babysteps #USOpen #CanadianContent #PGA

#raptors blog: Online chat with Doug Smith: Live at noon bit.ly/12q7RtY

Now back to hoops before I go on a political rant ...

What is astonishing is the @spurs are 11-5 when Tony Parker doesn't play. What's up with teams continuing to win without their point guards

Meanwhile, look at the lineup for Sunday. OH MY GOD. riotfest.org/toronto-lineup/

Canadian men's basketball team will play Jamaica on Aug 8 and 10 at We're Not Allowed To Call This Maple Leaf Gardens. Ticketmaster has tix.

But seriously: if I just got done playing 19 NBA seasons, during which I was paid $185-million or so in salary, I'd take the next year off.

As always, that last comment might be coloured by that thing where I cover the Raptors.

I am still confused as to why anybody would want to be an NBA head coach (aside from the obvious reason). It sounds like a terrible job.

Just sent my girlfriend a link explaining the Dan Gilbert-comic sans fiasco. This day is off to a rip-roaring start.

#raptors blog: A bold move made maybe a bit too early bit.ly/150236x

Day complete off of only 2hrs of sleep, plan for today is sleep and watch the USopen!! But these clouds don't look to promising smh

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Sweet Jeebus. Thank you.

"@DavidAmber: For those who've had enough hockey tonight theres a #SavedbytheBell marathon on tbs" (AC Slater would've scored by now (zing))

I was at the Sabres vs Devils quadruple OT playoff game years ago. So i know long games. But I'm about to tap out. This dog is tired.

Long day food then back on the road to the crib

If Cory Joseph needs to play a lot on Thursday, he's ready: "If you can’t play with the lights on, then when can you play?"