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Max Okun

November 26, 2008

As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, I thought I would share a video that is more on the inspirational side. Max Okun of Arizona was born with only one arm, however his disability has not slowed him down in the least. Okun is a member of his high school basketball team and has busted his [...]

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All-Americans

November 6, 2008

The AP pre-season All-America team was announced Monday.  Not many surprises, and I feel, pretty accurate, although I do not put a lot of trust in the true knowledge of the media. Most media members just look at stats.  An old teammate of mine once made the observation that everybody puts such faith in what the media says, [...]

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Playing Time, Coach’s Fault?

October 27, 2008

I was reading an article last week about Spencer Hawes, the second year center with the Sacramento Kings. I have a great deal of interest in Spencer.  I played in college with his uncle, Steve Hawes, who went on to a fine NBA career; I have also known his dad, Jeff, since he was a senior in high school.  [...]

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Magloire signs with the Heat

September 2, 2008

Jamaal Magloire has signed a contract to play with the Miami Heat next year. Per team policy, the terms of the contract were not disclosed. Last year, Magloire essentially fell off the map. He played with both the Dallas Mavericks and the New Jersey Nets and was rather unproductive playing in only 31 games and averaging [...]

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Monta Ellis the Boxer?

August 19, 2008

I can hear the Rocky theme music blasting in a Northern California gym. “Dahna nah dahna nah…” Punching and speed bags being beaten and 80′s slightly homo-erotic jump roping drills being done. Who is in the gym? Is it Apollo Creed? Mr. T? Ivan Drago? Nope, it is the new starting PG for the Golden [...]

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The Good and the Bad of AAU

July 25, 2008

Starting on Sunday, I am going to be heading over to the Pump Brothers AAU basketball tournament here in LA . I will cover some of the games for Basketball.org and offer some of my viewpoints from the tournament. I am excited to watch the games, check out the talent and see old friends. I want to take this [...]

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Walsh talks on importance of Shot-Blocking

July 21, 2008

While watching an NBA summer league game between the Knicks and the T-Wolves on NBA TV last night, the announcers brought on Donnie Walsh for an interview. Donnie is a very good friend of George and the family is considered one of the smartest basketball minds in the NBA. Anytime he is interviewed or speaking I listen intently and [...]

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Farmar going on Peace Mission

July 19, 2008

How are NBA players spending their summers? Sure, some the younger ones are participating in summer leagues and getting better to make their stamp on the league. Some of the veterans are working out and relaxing with friends. But, one, in particular, is doing something truly special.

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New Nike Shoes for Beijing

July 13, 2008

An article in FastCompany magazine this month highlights the innovation being put into the equipment technology for the Beijing Olympics.  At the forefront of the article are the Nike Hyperdunk shoes, which will be worn by Yi Jianlian and supposedly Kobe Bryant. The shoes Nike is building for most sports are supposed to be the lightest [...]

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8th Grader Commits to UK

July 7, 2008

You’ve probably heard of Michael Avery if you’ve been paying attention to college basketball lately.  He’s the 8th grader from California who recently committed to Kentucky.  “Wow, he must be good, I wonder what high school he plays for?” was my first question.  Turns out we’ll have to wait a bit longer to find out, [...]

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