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Fila began as an Italian knitwear maker in 1911 and became, in turn, Bjorn Borg’s tennis brand, Grant Hill’s basketball brand, and the Disruptor ugly-sneaker phenomenon, now split between Korean and Chinese ownership. For the full story, read our complete history of Fila.

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Grant Hill and Jason Kidd Named Co-Rookies of the Year
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Grant Hill and Jason Kidd Named Co-Rookies of the Year

May 17, 2016 · 2 min
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