Leonard Pitts: Basketball would distract us from the serious issues we face. And that would be great!
(Mark J. Terrill | AP photo)
Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard, left, blocks the shot of Philadelphia 76ers forward Glenn Robinson III during the first half of an NBA basketball game, March 3, in Los Angeles.
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