Jerry West made history as the first three-time inductee to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, with Michael Cooper expressing gratitude for West’s mentorship. The 13-member class also included Vince Carter and Chauncey Billups, with Carter being the only player to appear in four decades. Carter, inspired by Kobe Bryant, finally embraced retirement, while Billups found a second home in Detroit after a rocky start to his career in Boston, Toronto, and Denver.
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In a close 3-2 loss to the Florida Panthers, the Toronto Maple Leafs struggled with special teams' issues, leading to the Panthers extending their lead in the Atlantic Division. Key penalties, including a gloved punch by Oliver Ekman-Larsson and a line change mishap, cost the Leafs crucial goals. Coach Craig Berube emphasized the need for discipline and execution to improve their performance and compete at a higher level. Full Article
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