TheBingeStop: February 2022

Sports Throwback: LeBron James & His First NBA All-Star Game

From the opening moments of his career, it was obvious that LeBron was the future.
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LeBron James won Rookie of the Year for the 2003-2004 NBA season.

He then followed that up by punching averages of 27.2 points, 7.2 assists and 7.4 rebounds a night for his second campaign during the 2004-2005 season.

As he approaches his 19th season, those averages are identical to his career per game numbers. The commitment to his craft and entertaining manner with which he has displayed his gifts have been nothing short of sensational.

James made the 2005 NBA All Star Game as a starter at tender age of 20.

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Music Throwback: Nas Illmatic Interview On German TV In 1994 - The Transcendent Influence of Hip-Hop Is Worldwide

Nas and his 1st album made an impact unlike any other.

The genre of Hip-Hop peaked very high in the 1990's and in 1994, the world witnessed the rise of a new star who would debut in a generational manner at the tender age of 20 years-old

Illmatic by Nas is regarded by many as the greatest Hip-Hop album ever. The album's appeal captivated many across the globe and gave foreigners an insight into the American experience.

The beginning of this German interview is prime proof of the impact right down to the fashion.

Check what Nas had to say in this piece for German viewers in 1994.

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On This Day In 1968: The First 911 Call Was Made In Alabama

U.S. House of Rep Tom Bevill was the first person to answer a 911 call.
(c)Alabama News Center

On This Day In 1968, the 9-1-1 emergency service system was implemented and used in Haleyville, Alabama.

The first call was made by Alabama Senator Rankin Fite.

The United Kingdom and Canada were previously the first two countries to use a nationwide emergency phone number.

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