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LeBron James visits the Knicks Friday night in a game that is perhaps not as important as people who spend too much time in close proximity to the I-95 corridor think it is. Madison Square Garden has some solid history, sure, but as a majority of SportsNation would attest, we're not talking about the Coliseum in Rome (more like Kennedy Arena in Rome, N.Y.).

Nevertheless, with the Cavaliers off to a 3-3 start and looking like a team little better than the versions that came up short in recent seasons, a visit to the Big Apple will rev up the engines of speculation when it comes to LeBron's future plans. NBA.com blogger Sam Smith made a bold prediction this week, suggesting LeBron will end up playing alongside Kobe Bryant with the Lakers. To which we say, it's about time Phil Jackson gets some talent to work with. But could the game's two biggest stars really coexist?

• Vote: Is Shaq to blame in Cleveland, and where will LeBron play next season?
• Your Rankings: Where are the Cavaliers and Knicks in your NBA Power Rankings?
• Week's chat wraps: Chad Ford | David Thorpe | ESPN Dallas on Mavericks

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Argue the hot topics of the day and vote on the biggest stories from the world of sports. The show airs on ESPN2 at 4 p.m. and midnight ET.

Note: Broadcast voting results as of this afternoon (ET).

If he trained, would LeBron be a better WR than Braylon Edwards?
You've seen the LeBron in a Browns uniform commercial. You've seen Edwards traded away. Now complete the Cleveland fantasy football picture.

Whom would you pick first for a playoff series?
Derek Jeter had a clutch HR to start the Yankees' postseason scoring. Albert Pujols was intentionally walked anytime the Dodgers saw danger.

Are the Red Sox in the Angels' heads?
The Angels have lost 12 of their past 13 postseason games against the Red Sox. "Last year was last year," said Torii Hunter when asked about it.

Does toughness run in families?
Eli Manning missed practice for a second straight day. Will he play against the Raiders? Dad Archie and brother Peyton have been known to play hurt.

Does Braylon Edwards make the Jets a serious Super Bowl contender?
Edwards, wearing a white No. 17 Jets jersey, caught passes from rookie Mark Sanchez and backups Erik Ainge and Kevin O'Connell in drills Thursday.

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Michelle Beadle and Colin Cowherd tee off for a $10 million paycheck on "SportsNation" TV.

Argue the hot topics of the day and vote on the biggest stories from the world of sports. The show airs on ESPN2 at 4 p.m. and midnight ET.

Note: Broadcast voting results as of this afternoon (ET).

Should the Nets be on LeBron James' short list?
The King hasn't said anything recently to cause us to doubt his Cleveland loyalties, but the Nets are getting a new Russian billionaire owner.

Would you hire a former great player to coach your team?
Wayne Gretzky is the latest superstar player to fare poorly in management. His record in Phoenix: 143-161-24 with no playoff appearances.

Who has been more impressive this season?
The Cardinals are on the verge of wrapping up the NL Central. Have you been more impressed with Albert Pujols or St. Louis' pitching?

Do you enjoy player trash talk?
Randy Moss and the Jets defense are exchanging off-field barbs. We see the talking, even if we can't hear what the players are saying, almost every game.

Do you like Jay Leno's new show?
Many of the critics have been unkind to the former "Tonight Show" host in his new, earlier time on NBC. What's your take on Leno?

What is "SportsNation" TV, and how do you make your voice heard? Read about the new ESPN show that features fan opinions with calls, tweets, polls, rankers and more.

We're going to go out on a limb here and say that Shaquille O'Neal has mastered the art of being a celebrity.

Oh, sure, there are people out there more famous than he is. We'd venture to say that he's not even the most famous basketball player out there. He is, however, seemingly unencumbered by the weights of fame that routinely drag other athletes and celebrities down.

Shaq goes through life like a kind of wandering troubadour, concerned only with being interesting. If he's in Washington, he'll show up at the White House as a kind of social experiment. If he's in a car, he'll put on some kind of wig. He'll challenge David Beckham more than once. If you're part of the Twitter-verse, Shaq will hang out with you.

Even Shaq's ex-teammates like him (with a few possible exceptions). Steve Nash recently told the AP that Shaq will be a great fit in Cleveland. Meanwhile, Shaq is a bit busy fake-choking a gigantic man in spandex. Which is really no surprise.

• Check out Shaq's pioneering Twitter page, where he dispenses wisdom, challenges and the occasional indictments of Stephon Marbury's eating habits.
• Pujols and Serena may be too much for Shaq to handle, but most fans think he has a chance against Oscar.
• Most of SportsNation would actually let Shaq do whatever he wants, like some kind of benevolent dictator.
• Groups: Cleveland Cavaliers fans | WWE FANS

Michelle Beadle and Colin Cowherd climb the mountains and chase down the breakaways to bring you "SportsNation" TV.

Discuss the hot topics, vote on the biggest stories of the day and chat during the show on ESPN2 at 4 p.m. ET. And if you miss that, there's a second helping of "SportsNation" on ESPN at 5 p.m. ET.

Do you still want to see the tape of LeBron getting dunked on?
Has time dulled your desire to see the footage that Nike confiscated of Jordan Crawford dunking on LeBron?

Is Kobe playing for Team USA in 2010 and 2012 a good idea?
Kobe has a gold medal and NBA title in the same year, and he isn't getting any younger. He can help the U.S. maintain supremacy, but what about the Lakers?

Do you prefer youth or experience at running back?
Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson is now the wily veteran, but the NFL is notorious for using up backs by the time they reach their 30s.

Whom would you rather have replace your quarterback?
Michael Vick brings fresh legs but the rust of an NFL layoff. Brett Favre has years of success but an aging body and shoulder.

Which is a better option for Stephen Strasburg right now?
Scott Boras isn't afraid to hold players out if they don't get the deal he says they deserve. But what if a big-name prospect gets injured playing this game?

And our final question ...
A recent theory in the running world proposes that running without shoes is better for you. Would you consider running barefoot?

What is "SportsNation" TV and how do you make your voice heard on the broadcast? Read about the new ESPN show that features fan opinions with calls, tweets, polls, rankers and more.

• Rankings: Would you put Kevin Love in your top 12 for Team USA?

As far as Twitter goes, it's certainly less memorable than breaking the news of your coach's departure, but Kevin Love is once again proving wily in his use of new technology and living up to his nickname as "The Big Twitter." If he figures out how to get himself a raise in 140 characters or less, we'll be even more impressed.

ESPN.com's Chris Sheridan wrote about the chance Mike Krzyzewski is taking by staying on with USA Basketball through the 2010 World Championship and 2012 Olympics, rather than riding comfortably into the sunset after winning gold last year. Once done reading all about it, SportsNation had a chance to put together the Team USA it would take through the next three years.

One of the options was, you guessed it, Kevin Love, a big man with passing and rebounding skills ideal for the international game. And once Love caught wind of his virtual candidacy, he took to the tweet to rally supporters to the cause (granted, a cause that doesn't include an actual seat on the flights to Turkey and England, respectively).

We're sorry to say the outcome isn't looking good for Love, despite a surge of late support for the former UCLA star with a penchant for long-distance shots. As consolation for the Love faithful who heeded his call, we invite you to listen to his podcast visit with Bill Simmons, left.

For everyone else, here are SportsNation's top 12 for Team USA.

G: LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul, Deron Williams, Brandon Roy
F: Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant, Kevin Garnett
C: Dwight Howard, Chris Bosh, Amare Stoudemire

• Voters wouldn't even trade Coach K for Phil Jackson on Team USA.
• Check out who SportsNation wanted for the Redeem Team last year.
• SportsNation Groups: Team USA!!! | Minnesota Sports Fans | UCLA Bruins

Sometimes we all need a little extra space to vent. ESPN profiles give fans space to post their own blog entries and go toe-to-toe with commenters.

• pieman12347: Short and sweet. Tim Lincecum and Dan Haren will propel the National League to an All-Star Game win.
• allikskat: Stephon Marbury playing Europe? allikskat notes the separate paths Starbury and KG have travelled and suggests the New York native would do well to stay on this side of the Atlantic in Boston.
• dslake84: The drumbeat for a college football playoff among college football fans should form its own marching band. Only tradition stands in the way, according to dslake84.
• ADEVARTS: Brett Favre is wrong for Minnesota. Didn't the Vikings learn anything from the New York Jets' mistakes, asks ADEVARTS.
• SportsCenter: Allen Iverson is no longer the answer, blogs Cindy Brunson. Nike and LeBron need to lighten up, blogs Jay Harris.
• sirigina: And for a fast finish, sirigina explains why a budget cap would benefit Formula One.

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Should Nike release the tapes of LeBron getting dunked on?
One fan suggests the footage will magically reappear on the scoreboard when LeBron's shooting free throws at Boston and Orlando this season.

Have the fans at the new Yankee Stadium gone soft?
The new Yankee Stadium only looks small because we used a tiny picture. But Kevin Millar says the volume of fan invective has definitely decreased.

Do you wish someone had taught you to throw a knuckleball growing up?
Tim Wakefield is an All-Star pitcher with 11 wins at age 42. His secret? The knuckleball, a pitch not emphasized in developmental stages of baseball.

Should "SportsNation" show more UFC?
The sport's as violent as the argument between MMA fans and boxing. Does it deserve a more time on the show? We're asking you, not Brock Lesnar.

Another sign of dysfunction by the Cowboys?
It's not as touching as the Brian Piccolo-Gayle Sayers story, but Greg Ellis says DeMarcus Ware helped him get playing time in Dallas by hiding from the coaches.

And our final question ...
The addition of Vince Carter gives the Magic a pair of high-flying dunkers. Does Vinsanity need to add a cape to top teammate Dwight Howard?

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With as many minutes as LeBron James spends on our television and computer screens, even in the offseason, you wouldn't think a few missing seconds would be such a big deal.

Judging by the number of people who don't have any idea who Jordan Crawford is, let alone want to watch him play for Xavier next season, maybe they aren't. Then again, considering that the conversation on the story will soon have more people in it than occupy the stands at a Clippers game, maybe they are.

The story, of course, is Crawford, a redshirt sophomore for the Musketeers, dunked on King James during a pickup game at the latter's basketball camp. Video of the offense was quickly confiscated, either in accordance with camp rules, at James' request or possibly both, depending on who you listen to.

And now we have ourselves a controversy with only one unimpeachable truth at its core. Football season can't come soon enough.

• Suppressing the video is more embarassing for James than the video itself would be.
• James not shaking hands after Magic series is more revealing than this incident.
• Does SportsNation want to see the video? You bet.

• Put together your own top 12 for Team USA's roster for the World Championship and Olympics

By the time the Lakers wrapped up their NBA title against the Magic, handing Phil Jackson championship No. 10 in his coaching career, we had all more or less agreed he was the greatest coach in the history of the known universe. Or something like that; we have been known to dabble in revisionist hyperbole.

But as it turns out, the best coach in the world isn't the coach SportsNation wants leading Team USA against the best the rest of the globe has to offer. Mike Krzyzewski is signing on for another run at international glory, including the 2010 World Championship in Turkey and the 2012 Olympics in London. Who should he take with him?

• More international titles for Coach K? Sure. More NCAA titles? Not so much.
• Kentucky thinks Coach K would be below-average NBA coach. Bitter much?