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“Who I am now is a person trying to be successful”
If you need your car washed on Saturday, you may not want to go to the usual car wash. via Journal-Advocate
Archive for July, 2007
Roster
Team USA is gearing up for the Tournament of the Americas, where they’ll attempt to secure a berth for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. via ESPN
Smack: Slow down, ‘Melo
“I’m introducing the new - Melo”
All eyes and ears were on David Stern yesterday as he publicly talked about the Tim Donaghy scandal in a press conference that was like a national Presidential address for hoop fans. via Fox Sports
Point spread changed 20 percent in NBA ref’s games
“If [Donaghy] was involved there, he’s in trouble”
Of the 139 games officiated by Tim Donaghy during the past two NBA seasons, the opening point spread moved at least two points in 28 of them, or 20 percent, according to a source within the Nevada sports … via Newsday.com
Source: NBA had its suspicions of ref
“It’s going to take a bite out of every guy trying to do a good job. There will be a lot of people wondering. If people don’t trust you, it’s going to be tough.”
Anytime a questionable call is made next season, Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony might second-guess it now more than ever - for good reason. via Denver Post
Man In ‘Stop Snitching’ Indicted On Federal Drug Charges
A Baltimore man featured in an infamous DVD that urges city residents not to cooperate with police has been indicted on federal drug charges, prosecutors said Friday. via WBAL-TV Baltimore
Carter on point to challenge Atkins
“Chucky is a good 3-point shooter. That’s one of the main reasons that I like him so much. That’s an area that we need a lot of improvement. He will be a good fit.”
Get ready, Chucky Atkins. Although Anthony Carter is projected to be a backup point guard next season for the Nuggets, he is confident he will have a fair shot at being the starter. via Denver Post
Melo among 17 expected for U.S. minicamp
Kobe Bryant headlines the list of 17 players who are expected to report for U.S. national team minicamp this weekend in Las Vegas. via Denver Rocky Mountain News
New York State of Mind
The New York Knicks have not seen first place in quite some time but, to mix sports metaphors, they have lapped the rest of the NBA in one regard: they must pay a $45.1 million luxury-tax bill , which is almost … via 20 Second Timeout
Adjusting for Position Played
Last week I posted a comment on the Orlando Magic’s signing of Rashard Lewis. This comment noted that Lewis might be worth his hefty contract if he plays small forward. via The Wages of Wins Journal
Is Nene worth targeting?
Every Wednesday and Thursday until we get close to the start of the 2007-08, I’ll look at a potential sleeper on a different NBA team. via San Antonio Express-News
The Reliable Source
“People can see him but they’re not necessarily in his space.”
Woo-hoo! Who wants to party with Allen Iverson this weekend? And does the NBA superstar’s recent jury verdict in Superior Court make you less likely to party with him . via The Washington Post
Melo’s forwards hit boards in win
“We had to stay on the rebounds so that we could finish around the basket”
Powered by the inside presence of Chaz Sharp and Andrew Fitzgerald, Mt. Royal/Team Melo cruised into the championship game of the Championship Bracket in the AAU Under 16 national tournament. via The Leaf-Chronicle
Source: Nugs’ Blake wants $6 million
Denver Nuggets Steve Blake drives on San Antonio Spurs Tony Parker during the first quarter in game #1 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs Sunday, April 22, 2007 at AT&T Center. via Denver Post
Dwyane Wade’s Impact On The Game
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade has become one of the biggest surprises in the last four season. via Sports Fan