Team Orr's Seth Jones gets ready to pass while in front of his goalie Philippe Desrosiers during the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game against Team Cherry in Halifax

Reuters - By Steve Keating BOSTON (Reuters) - Given the genes and sporting pedigree it is not unusual that Seth Jones, son of former NBA journeyman Ronald 'Popeye' Jones, would one day follow in his father's a…

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  • Spurs' Duncan goes to the basket past Miami's Miller during Game 5 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio
    Heat face crunch time in bid to keep … Reuters - 7 hours ago

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    Danny Green of the San Antonio Spurs dribbles past Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat on June 16, 2013

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  • NBA: Spurs to go for broke in game  … AFP News - 17 hours ago

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    The San Antonio Spurs are making a habit of winning bounce back games in the 2013 National Basketball Association playoffs.

  • Spurs seize control MB - Tue, Jun 18, 2013 3:44 AM PHT

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  • Spurs’ Green sets 3-point record MB - Tue, Jun 18, 2013 3:43 AM PHT

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    SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Danny Green once wasn't good enough to be on the same team as LeBron James.

  • Miami Heat's James and Wade pause during the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of their NBA Finals basketball series in San Antonio
    Miami's Big Three on brink of another … Reuters - Tue, Jun 18, 2013 3:11 AM PHT

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  • Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs reacts on June 16, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas
    Parker not your typical Frenchman AFP News - Tue, Jun 18, 2013 2:08 AM PHT

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    Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs reacts on June 16, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas

    San Antonio Spurs TV announcer Sean Elliott says Tony Parker's gritty performance in game five of the NBA finals shows he's not your typical French citizen.

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    San Antonio Spurs TV announcer Sean Elliott says Tony Parker's gritty performance in game five of the NBA finals shows he's not your typical French citizen.

  • Danny Green of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket under pressure from the Miami Heat on June 16, 2013
    Spurs on brink of another NBA title AFP News - Mon, Jun 17, 2013 2:08 PM PHT

    The San Antonio Spurs moved within one victory of a fifth NBA title by beating the Miami Heat 114-104 behind a game-high 26 points from Tony Parker and 24 from Danny … More »Spurs on brink of another NBA title

    Danny Green of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket under pressure from the Miami Heat on June 16, 2013

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  • NBA: Green, Ginobili help powers Spurs … AFP News - Mon, Jun 17, 2013 1:52 PM PHT

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  • Miami Heat's LeBron James sits with his teammates near the end of their loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of their NBA Finals basketball series in San Antonio
    Heat perplexed at inability to catch … Reuters - Mon, Jun 17, 2013 1:51 PM PHT

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  • NBA: Spurs on brink of another NBA  … AFP News - Mon, Jun 17, 2013 12:57 PM PHT

    The San Antonio Spurs moved within one victory of a fifth NBA title Sunday by beating the Miami Heat 114-104 behind a game-high 26 points from Tony Parker and 24 from … More »NBA: Spurs on brink of another NBA  …

    The San Antonio Spurs moved within one victory of a fifth NBA title Sunday by beating the Miami Heat 114-104 behind a game-high 26 points from Tony Parker and 24 from Danny Green.

  • Spurs' Ginobli finds rhythm in nick … Reuters - Mon, Jun 17, 2013 12:38 PM PHT

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  • San Antonio Spurs' Duncan celebrates with teammates Green, Parker and Diaw during the fourth quarter in Game 5 of their NBA Finals basketball series in San Antonio
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  • San Antonio Spurs' Green, Duncan and Joseph celebrate during a timeout in second quarter play against the Miami Heat during Game 5 of their NBA Finals basketball series in San Antonio
    Green powers Spurs to 61-52 halftime … Reuters - Mon, Jun 17, 2013 10:02 AM PHT

    SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - Danny Green and Tim Duncan each had 13 points as the San Antonio Spurs took a 61-52 halftime lead over the Miami Heat in Sunday's Game Five of … More »Green powers Spurs to 61-52 halftime …

    San Antonio Spurs' Green, Duncan and Joseph celebrate during a timeout in second quarter play against the Miami Heat during Game 5 of their NBA Finals basketball series in San Antonio

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