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08:08 AM ET 10.13 | The Bentley and a custom truck in the parking lot were giveaways, as was the security guard with a pistol. He directs a visitor inside the gym, where the owner of the big truck, Joe Johnson, has the ball on the wing. The man jostling for position with Johnson is Josh Smith. Jeff Teague is calling for the ball at the top of the key, but Johnson muscles into the lane and sinks one of his familiar fadeaway jump shots. ... "This is probably the best competition right here," Smith said. "I can get out there and bang bodies. It feels like a playoff game out there." Pickup games are the easiest option for players who want tough games. A more lucrative but also more drastic option is to play in pro leagues overseas.

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October 13, 2011 08:32 AM ET

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The Hawks Need More Than A Prayer, Bros.

I Love LA

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October 13, 2011 08:39 AM ET

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is this what Amare was talking about yesterday..a league of their own. I didn't realize he was talking about a church league.

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October 13, 2011 08:47 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:42 AM ET 10.13 by G-B

Yuup, I think I like this church league better the exhibition games. It's probably more competitive and more serious. The problem is that they are not getting paid.

Want a bible with those nachos? LOL

TxHeat

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October 13, 2011 09:08 AM ET

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They better hope God is watching because otherwise they won't have any celebrities in the audience to put on TV.

Oh wait.... there are no networks covering them. How can they stand it?

Epoch1

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October 13, 2011 09:12 AM ET

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playoff caliber?

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October 13, 2011 09:18 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:12 AM ET 10.13 by ClevelandGuy

playoff caliber?

I was still gagging on that ridiculous comparison so you beat me to the question.

Is this writer... or Joe Johnson on acid?

Epoch1

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October 13, 2011 09:24 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:12 AM ET 10.13 by ClevelandGuy

playoff caliber?

Can we get a witness....!!!

JoeRiv

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October 13, 2011 09:39 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:24 AM ET 10.13 by JoeRiv

Can we get a witness....!!!

yes...Jehovah.

TxHeat

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October 13, 2011 10:57 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:18 AM ET 10.13 by Epoch1

I was still gagging on that ridiculous comparison so you beat me to the question.Is this writer... or Joe Johnson on acid?

It's Joe Johnson.....That's how he actually plays in playoffs!