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I see this happing a lot more in the future. I think Dirk should get way more attention than he does! He should be mentioned with names like LeBron James and Kobe Bryant. In my opinion he is one of the best players in the league if not the best. He is always there when you really need him to be. He never fouls out or does anything stupid to get ejected or a technical foul. Now that the Mavs have swept the Lakers maybe Dirk will get the attention he deserves maybe he can lead his team to their first championship.  

Mentor Imitation Writing: Michael Wilbon

(Ron Artest of Los Angeles Lakers will most likely be susupended for clothesling mavericks guard, JJ Barea late in the 4th quarter of last nights Game 2 of the series)

UNACCEPTABLE

The Dallas Mavericks outplayed the struggling Lakers the entire night. In a night of frustration for the Lakers, Ron Artest must have better self control instead of acting in an unsportsmanlike conduct. Ron Artest will learn his fate later today to see if he will be suspended for his actions. Examples of foul play like this in the league will not be tolerated, and I am sure David Stern will teach him a lesson. Ron Artest has had a history of having a short temper, dating back to the brawl vs. the Indiana Pacers years ago. This act might have landed him a spot in next years free agency as the Lakers will not allow this type of behavior. Not only were his actions bad, but he has been playing bad as of late, becoming a liability to the team with his unnecessary and selfish shots. He is on the court to play defense, yet he still continues to get blown by Shawn Marion everytime he touches the ball. Good job my friend, because of you are a grown man who cant control his temper, i suggest you take some anger management classes because the NBA is not where you belong.

A Tribute to my Mentor Author: Michael Wilbon

Michael Wilbon, collumnist for Espn.com and co-host of Espn show "Pardon the Interruption" is my favorite sportswriter. Wilbon's  articles tend to interest me in a variety of aspects, keeping me hungry to read  them every day. His writing style is soo attention grasping because of his blunt, realistic approach to sportswriting. He interests his audience in many ways including humor. Using jokes for example, "Both of us played basketball, and I played tennis and my knees are done. Now if you ask us head-to-head who wins at golf, I'm asking for a couple of strokes." Or he can interest his audience with his use of strong diction. For example, "What we've seen this season is that if something that will enhance performance is available, some players will indulge... unless the penalty is an absolute deterrent." What interests me the most is how he displays confidence in "telling it what it is" and will never be afraid to express his opinion. He can elucidate his courageous personality with his segments on his television show or with a late game analysis of a sports team. Michael Wilbon is not only universal in his thoughts, but what is most impressive is that he is very knowledgeable of all sports and is the ultimate example of what a sportswriter should be.