Alternative Titles: Codiaeum variegatum, variegated laurel. Croton, also called Variegated Laurel, (Codiaeum variegatum), colourful-leaved plant of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Its numerous varieties of shrubs or small trees with brilliantly coloured, glossy, leathery leaves are much grown as potted plants. Native to Malaysia and the Pacific, the trees reach a height of about 6 m (20 feet).
Ice Cube partnered with entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz to start the league for former professional players over the age of 30. It is expected to start play on June 24 with Chauncey Billups, Rashard Lewis and Kenyon Martin among the former NBA stars already committed to the league.
As the basketball season winds down, the excitement heats up as another NBA Playoff season kicks off in the battle to win the national championship. This year, Wednesday, April 12, 2017 marks the end of the regular NBA season. Three days later, the 2017 NBA playoffs games are scheduled to start on Saturday, April 15, 2017. The NBA Playoffs feature the top eight teams in each NBA conference all doing battle on the court in a best of seven series against each other.