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Despite a slow start from Upton, and from many of his teammates, D-backs fans at least can take solace in the fact they get 81 chances a season – and he’s signed through 2015 – to see a future Hall of Famer in right field. He’s so good that a section of the stands above where he plays has been renamed “UPTOWN.” You will be telling your grandkids and great-grandkids, “I got to see Justin Upton.”

 

For the fifth time in 13 seasons, the two-time NBA MVP averaged a double-double (16.5 points, 11.0 assists), leading Phoenix all the way to the conference finals in perhaps the finest overall season of his storied career. And the 36-year-old father of two is at least as successful off the court, cheerfully participating in charity work and promoting green initiatives with Arizona Public Service Co. Oh, and if you haven’t seen his Vitamin Water commercials, log on to YouTube for an entertaining minute.

 

In six seasons, Fitzgerald has made four Pro Bowls, been named a First-Team NFL All-Pro and very nearly carried the Arizona Cardinals to a Super Bowl victory over Pittsburgh two seasons ago, catching seven passes for 127 yards and two touchdowns. And he’s still getting better, which is terrible news for NFC West defenses, but great news for Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart.