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First, sportswriters thought former University of Alabama basketball guard Labaron Philon would be picked by either the Detroit Pistons or the Chicago Bulls during the NBA draft that starts today. Now, how about the Miami Heat?

Labaron Philon isn’t predicted to be a top pick in the NBA draft starting tomorrow. But, he is forecast to land mid to late in the first round with Detroit or Chicago being possible destinations. The 6-3, 176-pound sophomore from Alabama was a third-team AP All-American after averaging 22.0 points and 5.0 assists.

Alabama delegates are in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention. And there’s an ongoing disagreement over which members will cast ballots. The State’s party says it’s taking legal action after the Democratic National Committee choose Alabama’s delegation. The State party reportedly missed a deadline to pick its own group.

On this week’s segment of Keepin’ It Real, Cam Marston asserts that at the end of long roads are cities full of people who are, well, a bit kooky. And he…