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Jorge Sierra: Russell Westbrook passed Kevin Johnson and Bob Cousy in playoffs assists for No. 19 in NBA history. He also moved ahead of Andre Iguodala and Gary Payton in steals for No. 27... and Clyde Drexler in scoring for No. 32. Big night for Russ.

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The two-time MVP also made NBA history by moving ahead of Kevin Johnson (935) for 19th on the all-time playoff assists list. Following Johnson, the next player for Curry to pass will be Hall of Famer Bob Cousy (937). Via The NBA: "Congrats to @StephenCurry30 of the @warriors for moving into 19th on the all-time playoff ASSISTS list!"

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Tim Hardaway: Mark Price was a bad motherf*cker. He doesn’t get his just due. Nick Young: But where would he be ranked in this era? Tim Hardaway: There’s a lot of motherf*ckers who couldn’t stay with Mark Price. Mark Price was a fast white guy. He could stop on a dime, shoot in your face, split the double team, knew how to pass the ball, knew how to play the game. Mark Price was a bad motherf*cker. Rod Strickland, another motherf*cker. Kevin Johnson, another motherf*cker. We had some bad motherf*ckers in that era.

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A former NBA all-star is making a big investment in Detroit, employing around 100 people at his new soul food restaurant. Three-time all-star with the Phoenix Suns and former Mayor of Sacramento, California, Kevin Johnson, is the owner of Fixins Soul Kitchen. The restaurant is located at 1435 Randolph St. in downtown Detroit in the historic Paradise Valley neighborhood near Comerica Park and Ford Field. “Your community is special. It’s a beautiful community,” said Johnson. “I said if we can be a part of Detroit’s comeback and the renaissance of Paradise Valley and Black Bottom, that would be amazing.”

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Jorge Sierra: Kyrie Irving passed Kevin Johnson and Bob Cousy in playoff scoring last night. No. 66 all-time now. Should pass Jason Kidd in Game 3.

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Jorge Sierra: Jaylen Brown (age 27) passed Nikola Jokic, Jason Kidd and Kevin Johnson in the playoff scoring list. He's No. 63 all-time now.

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Jaylen Brown moved up from No. 66 to No. 63 in the scoring all-time list after passing Nikola Jokic, Jason Kidd, Kevin Johnson

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“Devin’s play on the court speaks for itself; he is one of the greats to ever put on a Suns uniform,” legendary Suns guard Kevin Johnson told Andscape. “But what stands out to me is his leadership on the court and his work in the community. He’s someone who gets it and is impacting so many around him. “Devin is a generational scorer. Obviously, to become a franchise’s all-time leading scorer, especially for an organization as admired as the Suns, is a testament to a player’s consistency and offensive skill set. Not only does Devin embody these traits, but his overall playmaking and leadership skills set him apart. I’m sure Walter would be as proud as I am to see Devin’s rise to the top.”

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Austin Krell: De'Anthony Melton is down and writhing in pain in the backcourt. Being helped up, but not walking off under his own power. Getting help to the locker room from both Kevin Johnson and Tyrese Maxey.

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Duane Rankin: Dan Majerle, Kevin Johnson, Steve Nash and Charles Barkley close out #Suns 'Ring of Honor' ceremony. pic.twitter.com/3ufc5WQwNn

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Former NBA star Kevin Johnson said the reason for opening his third Fixins Soul Kitchen restaurant in Tulsa was to "shine a light." "I wanted this restaurant to be here because, Tulsa, you deserve it," Johnson said prior to the ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday afternoon to open the restaurant at 222 N. Detroit Ave. That the opening took place on the 102nd anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, and in the place that had been destroyed by violence and fire during the conflagration, also were intentional.

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Gina Mizell: Joel Embiid is working with head trainer Kevin Johnson in the weight room at the Sixers’ practice facility right now. Doc Rivers said Embiid watched film but didn’t do any on-court stuff at today’s practice.

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Gerald Bourguet: Mayor Kate Gallego, Jahm Najafi, Kevin Johnson and Dan Majerle are among the people in attendance for Mat Ishbia's introductory presser today

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A California-based soul food restaurant founded by former NBA all-star Kevin Johnson is coming to downtown Tulsa. Fixins Soul Kitchen plans to finish out a first-floor space at 222 N. Detroit Ave., an 11-story building owned by Oklahoma City-based Devon Energy, according to a recently filed city building permit.

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