| Dolan, replying to an email from the fan, hinted that the man 
				is an alcoholic and suggested that the man root for the Brooklyn 
				Nets instead of the Knicks. Irving Bierman, 73, had criticized 
				Dolan's ownership and management of the team.
 "Jim is a consummate New Yorker," Silver told the Post. "Jim got 
				an unkind email and responded with an unkind email."
 
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 Veteran shooting guard Ray Allen plans to decide his NBA future 
				after the All-Star break, ESPN.com reported Monday.
 
 According to the report, Allen, 39, who has not played this 
				season, still has not decided whether he wants to return for a 
				19th season but has been staying in shape and doing on-court 
				work to keep his options open.
 
 (Editing by Andrew Both)
 
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