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October 31, 2009

LeBron Is Basketball's Greatest Athlete -- Ever

Jim Souhan, Star Tribune

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Target Center on Friday offered that classic sports matchup: The Unstoppable Force and the Wafer-Thin Object.

LeBron James, making his only appearance in Minnesota until the NBA Finals, was forced to contend with the stiletto-like limbs of Corey Brewer all night. James offered further evidence that he is the greatest athlete ever to play basketball, surviving Brewer's nudges to compile 24 points, nine rebounds and six assists in 33 minutes in Cleveland's 104-87 victory.

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TAGGED: Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James

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