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Rob Lep

Rob Lep

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Rob is a Long Island native and versatile sports broadcaster/ journalist. In addition to his work for Sports Illustrated, Lep also writes for WFAN.com and serves as an on-air contributor for CNN Sports Desk and ESPNU Campus. He's the founder of his own website/ interview show STAT Sports (STATSports1.com). When he's not typing or editing on his computer, you can find him at the local Shake Shack or Chipotle. Follow him on Twitter @RobLep1.

Nets Mutually Parting Ways With Head Coach Kenny Atkinson
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Nets Mutually Parting Ways With Head Coach Kenny Atkinson

Jacque Vaughn will take over in the interim for the rest of the season.

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Julius Erving Honored At First Nets Game At Barclays Center
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Julius Erving Honored At First Nets Game At Barclays Center

Dr. J was in the house for his first-ever Nets game at Barclays Center. Erving won two ABA titles and three ABA MVPs during his time with the New York Nets (1974-76).

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Rich Kleiman On What The Nets With Durant And Kyrie Will Be Like: 'Incredible'
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Rich Kleiman On What The Nets With Durant And Kyrie Will Be Like: 'Incredible'

KD's business manager and agent sat down with Sports Illustrated's Rob Lep for a one-on-one interview on his childhood, growing up a Knicks fan, his relationship with Durant, fellow agent Leon Rose being hired as NYK's president, etc.

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Warriors Owner Joe Lacob: Kevin Durant Leaving 'Made No Sense' To Him
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Warriors Owner Joe Lacob: Kevin Durant Leaving 'Made No Sense' To Him

Golden State boss discussed KD's free-agency during wide-ranging interview with 95.7 The Game.

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Lep: Nets Fans Should Be Happy Kyrie Irving Is Out For The Season

The 2019-20 season was never about winning championships. It was a waiting year until superstar Kevin Durant returns from his torn achilles injury.

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Carmelo Anthony: I Wanted That 'Challenge' Of The Knicks, Implying Durant and Kyrie Didn't
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Carmelo Anthony: I Wanted That 'Challenge' Of The Knicks, Implying Durant and Kyrie Didn't

Melo spent seven seasons in New York. KD and Kyrie are now in NYC too, except not at Madison Square Garden with the Knicks.

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Nets Release G Iman Shumpert
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Nets Release G Iman Shumpert

Brooklyn was 9-4 with him on the roster; move clears way for Wilson Chandler, who is returning from 25-game PED suspension

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All About The Fro: Jarrett Allen Has Been Huge For Brooklyn
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All About The Fro: Jarrett Allen Has Been Huge For Brooklyn

The 21-year old third-year player has blossomed into a difference maker right in front of our eyes.

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Kevin Garnett Calls Out Kyrie Irving: Gotta Have "Major Cojones" To Play in Boston
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Kevin Garnett Calls Out Kyrie Irving: Gotta Have "Major Cojones" To Play in Boston

"You've gotta have major cojones to be there (in Boston)"

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What The NBA's Potential Schedule Changes Mean For The Durant/ Kyrie Nets
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What The NBA's Potential Schedule Changes Mean For The Durant/ Kyrie Nets

The league's new rules, reported by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, gives fans a bigger chance of seeing the LeBron vs Durant rematch in the non-KD-Warriors NBA they've always wanted.

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Spencer Dinwiddie Has Been Brilliant In Kyrie Irving's Absence

He's scored 20+ points in each of the four games Irving has missed, setting a new career-high.

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Lep: The Way The Kyrie Irving 'Mood Swings' Story Is Being Covered Is Disappointing

Nets' star PG should be embraced, not stigmatized for possible mental health concerns.

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