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Rob Peterson

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DME, @theathleticnba Executive editor of "The Basketball 100." Can type "Antetokounmpo" without looking at the keyboard. Fan of hoops, TCM and Wisc. stuff. Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22. Rank sentimentalist.

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Rob Peterson @shotdrjr.bsky.social · Apr 23

Thanks to all the new followers. If you love the NBA or know someone who does, please consider buying this book. We worked on it for a while and we're proud of it.

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The Basketball 100

A celebration of basketball by way of the 100 greatest players to ever grace the court in the history of the NBA—from The Athletic’s foremost basketball writers and analysts the game has to offer. Wit...

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Rob Peterson @shotdrjr.bsky.social · 16h

It's gross

Rob Peterson @shotdrjr.bsky.social · 17h

Hernandez should have been out instead of on base. And yeah, guys work through it, but it's tougher to do against the Dodgers (instead of the Crew. They look like they're swinging at a spring training game and have a tee time they need to make.)

Rob Peterson @shotdrjr.bsky.social · 18h

That missed first strike on Hernandez changed that inning

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Rob Peterson @shotdrjr.bsky.social · 18h

TBS’ camera on home plate feels as if it’s in left field.

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Rob Peterson @shotdrjr.bsky.social · 3d

Phew-ers!

Rob Peterson @shotdrjr.bsky.social · 8d

Let's go Brewers!

Rob Peterson @shotdrjr.bsky.social · 16d

Got there. Well done.

Rob Peterson @shotdrjr.bsky.social · 20d

Just get to 97 wins, Brewers.

Rob Peterson @shotdrjr.bsky.social · 20d

Just get to 97 wins, Brewers.

Rob Peterson @shotdrjr.bsky.social · 21d

Brewers-Padres last night could have used a robot ump.

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Rob Peterson @shotdrjr.bsky.social · 23d

The shadows in NYC during the fall are fascinating. I’ve often found them to be mesmerizing.

Edwin Heathcote @edwinheathcote.bsky.social · 23d

I was walking down a street in New York and I thought how lovely it was, with the trees and the light. Tried to take a photo and this came out. It’s incredible how blind we become to the ugliness of cars. They really do mess things up. Yet somehow we manage to filter them out.

Rob Peterson @shotdrjr.bsky.social · 23d

No “letters from Ueck” this time, OK? Congrats, Brewers!

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Rob Peterson @shotdrjr.bsky.social · 29d

Redford was the last prinicpal actor from "The Sting" who was still alive. He made some stone-cold classics.

Rob Peterson @shotdrjr.bsky.social · 29d

A titan.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 29d

Breaking news: Robert Redford, the big-screen idol turned Oscar-winning director, independent film advocate and environmental activist, died at 89.

Robert Redford, Screen Idol Turned Director and Activist, Dies at 89

He made serious topics like grief and political corruption resonate with the masses, in no small part because of his own star power.

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John Hollinger @johnhollinger.bsky.social · Sep 5

New for @theathletic.com - Dwight Howard's five year prime in Orlando was awesome, and still massively underrated. Ahead of his HOF induction, let's fix that

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As Dwight Howard enters the Hall of Fame, his prime years remain hugely underrated

Howard’s full career often goes forgotten. A half-decade of dominance from 2006-07 to 2010-11 gets swept under the carpet.

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Jeff Zillgitt @jeffzillgitt.bsky.social · Aug 29

After 30 years at USA TODAY, it's -30- for me. I have taken a buyout. It's been the thrill and dream of a lifetime. Being a newspaper person was all I ever wanted out of work. There's not enough room to acknowledge everyone who deserves it but my gratitude runs wide and deep.

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Rob Peterson @shotdrjr.bsky.social · Aug 29

And, as great as "An American in Paris" is, it can be dour and bitter.

Rob Peterson @shotdrjr.bsky.social · Aug 28

The Basketball 100 podcast wraps up with @davidaldridgedc.bsky.social @joevardon.bsky.social and @lawmurraythenu.bsky.social. It's a perfect capper for this six-pod series.

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The Basketball 100 podcast’s ranking of the NBA’s 100 greatest players

Listen to the podcast featuring The Athletic's NBA staff engage in lively discussions about the top 100 players in NBA history.

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Rob Peterson @shotdrjr.bsky.social · Aug 27

I know. I just don't know what to call it 😂

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Rob Peterson @shotdrjr.bsky.social · Aug 27

Motown has 11 No. 1 hits that are 60 years old or older.

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Rob Peterson @shotdrjr.bsky.social · Aug 27

Perfectly sequenced. Starts off with an all-time opening line/song, closes with an all-time power ballad and his greatest song (IMO) opens the second side (heyyyy, albums).

Rob Peterson @shotdrjr.bsky.social · Aug 24

Trevor Megill is entering Devin Williams anxiety territory

Rob Peterson @shotdrjr.bsky.social · Aug 21

Rob, did you guys have a new The Basketball 100 podcast episode today?
Yes! Here you go:
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The Basketball 100 podcast: Does Scottie Pippen belong in the top 40?

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Rob Peterson @shotdrjr.bsky.social · Aug 19

Episode No. 3 of The Basketball 100 podcast is live! Enjoy a great coversation about players Nos. 59-40:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/655...

The Basketball 100 podcast’s ranking of the NBA’s 100 greatest players

Listen to the podcast featuring The Athletic's NBA staff engage in lively discussions about the top 100 players in NBA history.

www.nytimes.com

Rob Peterson @shotdrjr.bsky.social · Aug 17

The #Brewers… I don’t know what to say any longer.

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