John W. Butler III

John W. Butler III

Philadelphia native, basketball junkie and author of the children's book "Chase Does It All."

LeBron James shouldn’t be criticized for not wearing social justice message on jersey

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Space Jam Michael Jordan (Photo by Evan Agostini/Liaison)

All-time fictional character basketball team: Michael Jordan headlines the roster

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Chicago Bulls championship JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images)

NBA GMs have the most to learn from ESPN’s ‘The Last Dance’

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NBA LeBron James (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

If the season resumes, winning an NBA championship this year will be harder than ever

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NBA Philadelphia 76ers Allen Iverson (Photo by Kirby Lee/Getty Images)

Philadelphia 76ers: Compiling the best all-time starting 5 in team history

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NBA Giannis Antetokounmpo (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

NBA: A letter to fans going through withdrawal during the 30-day hiatus

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 12: Enes Kanter #11 of the Boston Celtics fouls Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden on December 12, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. The 76ers defeat the Celtics 115-109. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Philadelphia 76ers: What’s stopping Joel Embiid from consistently dominating?

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NBA Kobe Bryant (Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Kobe Bryant created a blueprint beyond basketball

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NBA Philadelphia 76ers Brett Brown (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Philadelphia 76ers: Is it time to move on from Brett Brown?

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NBA Los Angeles Lakers Dwight Howard (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: What’s fueling Dwight Howard’s comeback in LA?

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NBA Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry ( Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors: How Steph Curry’s injury could extend the dynasty

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NBA: 2019-20 dark horse award predictions

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Team USA Basketball Donovan Mitchell . (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

Jerry Colangelo may have put USA Basketball’s future in jeopardy

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NBA Philadelphia 76ers Jimmy Butler (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Philadelphia 76ers avoided disaster with Jimmy Butler deal

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NBA Toronto Raptors Kawhi Leonard (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Does Kawhi Leonard deserve comparisons to Michael Jordan?

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Philadelphia 76ers Ben Simmons Joel Embiid Jimmy Butler (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Philadelphia 76ers: It’s time to change ‘The Process’

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