-- AiR1 a dit : Kevin Durant et Jerry Sloan, les préférés des journalistes En marge des habituels trophées de la NBA, l’association des journalistes qui suivent la NBA décerne des trophées au coach, au joueur, et à la franchise les plus « coopératifs » avec la presse. Pour les coaches, c’est Jerry Sloan, l’ancien entraîneur du jazz, qui rafle la mise pour un prix désormais appelé le Rudy Tomjanovich award. Côté joueur, c’est Mister Nice Guy, Kevin Durant, qui est le chouchou des journalistes par sa disponibilité et sa sympathie. Il remporte le Magic Johnson award devant Manu Ginobili, Elton Brand et Derrick Rose. Côté équipes, ce sont les Pacers qui possèdent le staff de relations presse le plus agréable. On n’a pas encore testé mais on croit nos confrères sur parole. BUSA --
Et bah pour une fois que les Pacers gagnent quelque chose
-- AiR1 a dit : Kevin Durant et Jerry Sloan, les préférés des journalistes En marge des habituels trophées de la NBA, l’association des journalistes qui suivent la NBA décerne des trophées au coach, au joueur, et à la franchise les plus « coopératifs » avec la presse. Pour les coaches, c’est Jerry Sloan, l’ancien entraîneur du jazz, qui rafle la mise pour un prix désormais appelé le Rudy Tomjanovich award. Côté joueur, c’est Mister Nice Guy, Kevin Durant, qui est le chouchou des journalistes par sa disponibilité et sa sympathie. Il remporte le Magic Johnson award devant Manu Ginobili, Elton Brand et Derrick Rose. Côté équipes, ce sont les Pacers qui possèdent le staff de relations presse le plus agréable. On n’a pas encore testé mais on croit nos confrères sur parole. BUSA --
Kevin Durant et Jerry Sloan, les préférés des journalistes
En marge des habituels trophées de la NBA, l’association des journalistes qui suivent la NBA décerne des trophées au coach, au joueur, et à la franchise les plus « coopératifs » avec la presse.
Pour les coaches, c’est Jerry Sloan, l’ancien entraîneur du jazz, qui rafle la mise pour un prix désormais appelé le Rudy Tomjanovich award.
Côté joueur, c’est Mister Nice Guy, Kevin Durant, qui est le chouchou des journalistes par sa disponibilité et sa sympathie. Il remporte le Magic Johnson award devant Manu Ginobili, Elton Brand et Derrick Rose.
Côté équipes, ce sont les Pacers qui possèdent le staff de relations presse le plus agréable. On n’a pas encore testé mais on croit nos confrères sur parole.
NBA Playoff rosters will feature 40 international players from 24 countries and territories with fifteen of 16 teams featuring at least one international player.
The Dallas Mavericks feature the most at five international players, followed by theAtlanta Hawks, Denver Nuggets & The San Antonio Spurs, each with four.
The six French players are the strongest representation of any one country on the list, followed by Spain, with three players.
1. LeBron James, Miami Heat
2. Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
3. Rajon Rondo, Boston Celtics
4. Amar’e Stoudemire, New York Knicks
5. Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls
6. Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat
7. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder
8. Carmelo Anthony, New York Knicks
9. Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic
10. John Wall, Washington Wizards
11. Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers
12. Shaquille O’Neal, Boston Celtics
13. Ray Allen, Boston Celtics
14. Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics
15. Kevin Garnett, Boston Celtics
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NEW YORK -- NBA players' association executive director Billy Hunter said Monday he is "99 percent sure" there will be a lockout next summer.
"I think it's highly probable that there will be a lockout and that's what I'm preparing for because I don't see anything else right now," Hunter said.
With negotiations toward a new collective bargaining agreement to replace the one that expires next summer going nowhere, Hunter said he's been instructing his players to save their money.
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If [the owners] want to lock us out and they want to pull the roof down on themselves, then hey, have at it.
” -- Billy Hunter, NBPA chief
There was no breakthrough in the latest meeting with league representatives last week, and the sides hope to meet again next month. But Hunter said the owners aren't budging on their demands for cuts in salaries, contract lengths and guarantees, annual raises, and the rookie salary scale.
"What's left?" Hunter said in a conference room at the union's headquarters after helping distribute turkeys to 2,000 families outside.
The sides have been negotiating for more than a year, but Hunter agreed with Commissioner David Stern that there's been no progress. And the players are no closer to agreeing to the cuts that the league is seeking.
"I don't really see that the argument's all that compelling for the changes that they're asking for," Hunter said.
The league is calling for a reduction in player salary costs of $700 to $800 million and is seeking a hard salary cap to replace the system which now allows for certain exceptions.
The players counter that the current system has worked, pointing to record revenues and ticket sales, and strong TV ratings. They say the total of negotiated salaries has dropped for three straight seasons and forecast a 3 to 5 percent increase in revenues in 2010-11.
"It seems like things are doing all right and so our position is that we want to do what's best for the game," said New York Knicks guard Roger Mason Jr., a member of the players' executive committee. "Any way that we can make the game better as players, speaking for a lot of the guys, we're all for it. But we don't want to have a deal that's just not fair and that's what we think is being presented to us right now."
Hunter said the league has given no feedback on the proposal the union submitted in July. He offered no specifics of it, other than to say the players could be open to negotiating their guarantee of 57 percent of the revenues -- which Stern has said is a central issue in the next CBA.
Hunter added that the players believe their proposal resonated with some owners, but blames others -- he called them a hawkish group -- for pushing Stern toward a deal Hunter says he won't get, one that would guarantee each owner a minimum annual profit of $10 million.
And Hunter, who has been mostly silent while Stern and deputy commissioner Adam Silver revealed items from their wish list last month, decided it's time to speak out to them.
"I think the message has to be driven home to I guess that hawkish group of owners that if they're inclined, if they want to lock us out -- because we're not going to strike -- if they want to lock us out and they want to pull the roof down on themselves, then hey, have at it," Hunter said.
Both Hunter and Stern have said progress must be made by February's All-Star break to reduce fears of the first work stoppage since 1998. Hunter isn't sure it'll come by then, saying he's "waiting for some sign, some movement from the owners that they want to reach a reasonable deal.
"Right now they're being unreasonable and I can't tell you when reason's going to set in," he said.
Notes: The NBPA plans to distribute turkeys to more than 8,000 families in NBA cities. They've already given them out in Atlanta, Miami and New Orleans, with planned stops in Los Angeles and Milwaukee.
ANKARA, Turkey (AP)—Allen Iverson(notes) scored two points in his Turkish league debut for Besiktas Cola Turka in a 74-67 defeat to defending champion Fenerbahce Ulker on Sunday.
Iverson missed three shots in the first quarter and was taken off with less than a minute left. He returned at the beginning of the second half, but did not score until late in the third. He then returned to the bench for the rest of the game.
Former NBA player Allen Iverson of Besiktas Cola Turka, second from right, tries to pass the Fenerbahce Ulker defense during their Turkish basketball league game in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday,
Besiktas trailed 40-35 at half time and rallied to tie the score 53-all going into the fourth quarter, but Fenerbahce regained control to maintain its perfect league record.
It was Besiktas’ second loss in a week after a 94-91 defeat to Hemofarm Stada in the European Cup on Tuesday, when Iverson scored 15 points on his debut with the team.
GENEVA (AP)—Cheryl Miller, Arvydas Sabonis and Vlade Divac will be inducted into the International Basketball Federation’s Hall of Fame.
Seventeen players, coaches and officials will be inducted for their achievements at the Olympic Games, world championships and developing the global game, FIBA announced Friday.
-- Sam Dalembert a dit : http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?page=SummerForecast10-PlayerOfDecade Erwan ok avec ça ? --
Difficile de juger entre LeBron et KD.
Le 1er est à son apogée, est parti pour gagner plusieurs titres dorénavant avec MIA mais plus vraiment en tant que FP et commencera à décliner d'ici 7/8 ans.
Le 2ème est encore à l'aube de sa carrière et devrait tout déchirer pendant les 10 prochaines années pleines. qui représenteront son apogée. Collectivement, tout dépendra du futur level d'OKC pour les titres.
Donc pas évident de les départager dès maintenant à une échéance sur 10 ans.
-- Sam Dalembert a dit : http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?page=SummerForecast10-PlayerOfDecade Erwan ok avec ça ? --
Et pas un seul vote pour Curry ou Ellis ou n'importe qui de GSW ??? pffff si la vous ne voyez pas l'enorme complot contre cette équipe c'est que vous voyez autant que Gilbert Montagné
Perso dans la liste, c'est le truc des LF qui m'éxaspère le plus à chaque match. Quel intérêt de taper dans la main de ton coéquipier qui vient de rater son LF ?
"vas y, t'es mauvais mais c'est pas grave, tu devrais quand même mettre le prochain, dude"
Ah ben tu m'étonnes, un article qui égratigne CP3 et LBJ... On pourrait penser que c'est toi qui l'a écrit, quand on lit cette fabuleuse phrase:
"His defense mostly relies on his stealing opponents’ careless passes and dribbles"
Don’t be fooled by stats, fan-voted All-Star Game appearances, highlighted plays, and/or media hype. While every combatant in the NBA is a truly great player, too many of them are gauged by these grossly misleading standards. Here is Charley Rosen's collection of the NBA’s most over-valued not-so superstars, along with their backups at each position, as well as the one coach who likewise gets far more credit than he deserves.
Point guard: Chris Paul, New Orleans Hornets
One reason why CP3 racks up so many assists is that he dominates the ball as much as Steve Nash and LeBron do but, to be fair, he does have extraordinary court vision and can pass equally well with both hands. Still, Paul’s biggest negatives are his almost total dependence on screen/rolls to create his own and his teammates' shot opportunities, which means double teams render him virtually impotent. His defense mostly relies on his stealing opponents’ careless passes and dribbles; plus bigger, stronger opponents (practically every other point in the league) can easily maneuver Paul to their favorite spot and then shoot over him.
BACKUP: Jason Kidd (Mavs) is way past his prime, can’t get his dribble to the hoop in half-court sets, and can no longer adequately defend quick opponents.
Shooting guard: Joe Johnson, Atlanta Hawks
Doesn’t play aggressive defense anymore. Is virtually useless on offense unless the ball is in his hands and is therefore easy to double-team when he does have possession. His sticky fingers frustrate his teammates by limiting their own scoring opportunities while, at the same time, delaying the natural maturation of some of the younger Hawks. "Iso Joe" also takes far too many shots and must shoot over 50 percent to be the difference between Atlanta’s winning or losing.
BACKUP: Vince Carter (Magic) is one of the most highly skilled players extant. But he can be rendered relatively impotent when forced left, and his own lack of heart routinely makes him prone to all kinds of miscues in the clutch.
Small forward: LeBron James, Miami Heat
Massages the ball every time he touches it and therefore creates stagnation in the offense. Despite his awesome size and strength, James has never worked to make himself a legitimate threat to score in the low post. Plays and lives as though he’s desperate for the spotlight to always shine on him. Can play hustling open-court defense and can’t be overpowered in half-court defense, but LBJ’s defensive stance is top heavy so he’s helpless against quicker opponents. The most questionable aspects of his game are his off-ball play, his erratic shooting stroke, and the sincerity of his commitment to winning. Simply put, The Chosen One is really a volunteer.
BACKUP: Tayshaun Prince (Pistons) has absolutely lost his passion for the game. His once lock-down defense is now ordinary, and his offensive moves have become both casual and predictable.
Power forward: Carlos Boozer, Chicago Bulls
He can score from the low post with his turnaround jumpers and his left-handed drives, and he’s a fairly accurate mid-range shooter. But because Boozer’s lateral movement is extremely limited, he’s only a two-space rebounder. He can’t complete anything except the simplest of passes, has difficulty handing in even modest crowds, and is too small to defend centers and too slow to defend power forwards. Boozer will usually fill up his stat line with some late-game jumpers, but good teams easily neutralize him when a game is on the line.
BACKUP: Chris Bosh (Heat) shoots as much as possible. Passes as little as possible. Rarely grabs a tough rebound. Registers more turnovers than assists. Blocks an occasional shot but can’t defend.
Center: Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic
Making movies in the offseason is obviously more important to him than working to improve his low-post offense, so it’s no surprise that Howard’s offense remains crude and is easily stymied by the better-coached teams in the league. In addition, Howard can’t complete complicated passes when two-timed; can be fouled for profit; is so eager to swat shots that smart teams can sucker him into following the bouncing ball; and is unable to contain opposing bigs who can turn, face and attack. Even so, Howard believes that he’s already the best he can be.
BACKUP: Al Jefferson (Jazz) is a one-trick pony who can score in the low post. Period. He shuns playing defense, passing, and assaulting the defensive glass with the same determination with which he goes after easy put-backs.
Coach: Stan Van Gundy, Orlando Magic
He's much too emotional on the bench, which sometimes causes him to lose his concentration. His offenses lack any element of surprise. He pleads with his players to follow his instructions instead of demanding the same. His in-game and between-game adjustments are too elementary. And Howard let the cat out of the bag last year when he indicated that SVG isn’t totally respected by his players.
je dois avouer que ce classement m'a bien fait rire
-- Hengbart a dit : Pour les quiches en anglais comme moi, ce serait sympa de faire un petit résumé en français des news que vous postez. --
Et voila... Bith se sent d'un coup moins seul
L'homme incrimine pour le meurtre du pere de Michael Jordan est alle en prison en partie grace a un temoignage disant qu il avait pointe son arme a travers la vitre et tire le coup fatal.
Au vu de la description morbide, les avocats d Andre Green s'est demande a plusieurs reprises pourquoi si peu - meme aucun - sang n'avait ete trouve dans le vehicule et un des avocats a meme ri lors du proces lorsqu'il minimisait les preuves. Leurs arguments pourraient être soutenus par un rapport indépendant paru cette semaine qui a conclu que le laboratoire de police scientifique de l'état a mal traité son cas et presque 200 autres au cours d'une période de 16 ans finissant à 2003.
"Ca me semble etre d'une certaine importance" a dit Scott Holmes, l avocat actuel de Green, au vu du raport publie Mercredi.
RALEIGH, N.C. -- The man convicted of killing Michael Jordan's father went to prison in part thanks to testimony that he pointed a gun through a car window and fired the fatal shot from just inches away.
Given the gruesome portrayal, Daniel Andre Green's defense attorneys repeatedly questioned why so little -- if any -- blood was actually found in that vehicle, and one of the lawyers once laughed in court when downplaying the physical evidence. Their arguments could be bolstered by an independent report this week that concluded the state's crime lab mishandled his case and nearly 200 others over a 16-year period ending in 2003.
"It looks like it's going to be something pretty significant," Green's current attorney, Scott Holmes, said of the report released Wednesday.
Corey Fisher reportedly went out and put up 105 points in a summer league game Saturday night, prompting the question: Who was guarding Corey Fisher?
According to reports, Fisher made 23 of 28 3-pointers — missing only five — and scored 72 points in the second half of the 40-minute game in the Watson Classic in the Bronx.
Some cat named Jose Calderon from Spanish Harlem — not the NBA — was primarily guarding him, but Fisher reportedly faced multiple double- and triple-teams.
Nice D, guys.
The 6-foot-1 Fisher is a Bronx native who starred at Elizabeth (N.J.) St. Patrick under head coach Kevin Boyle. He helped the Celtics win back-to-back New Jersey Tournament of Champions titles in 2006 and ’07.
With Scottie Reynolds having signed to play pro ball in Italy, Wildcats coach Jay Wright will now look to Fisher, fellow senior guard Corey Stokes and sophomore guard Maalik Wayns for much of the team’s scoring.
pour Brian "bison dele" Williams yavait son frere aussi dans le coup sur le bateau !
Mais bon je pense que ca a toujours été. Je veux dire c'est pas de plus en plus frequent ya toujours eu des histories comme ca et pas que dans le sport, dans la notorieté en general... et meme dailleurs fait divers de monsieur tout le monde (bon je ne dis pas que c'est normal hein !) Mais juste je ne vois pas une progression de ce genre d'histoires.
Aucune idée. C'était lors d'une soirée chez lui avec des invités, Williams montrait ses armes et le coup est soit disant parti tout seul sur le chauffeur. Un truc comme ça si je me souviens bien.
Plus ça va et plus les joueurs NBA se foutent dans la merde ou les mauvaises fréquentations...
Entre Bison Dele (Brian Williams) jamais retrouvé (corps perdu en pleine mer) Jayson Williams l'intérieur des Nets qui avait buté sa gonzesse et l'amant de celle-ci je crois, Tony Allen qui avait reçu des menaces de mort la saison passée, Zach Randolph et son histoire de traffic de drogue...
MEMPHIS, TN – Memphis police are investigating the body of a man who was found in Southeast Memphis and a source tells Eyewitness News that is Lorenzen Wright.
According to sources, the body was found in the wooded area of Hacks Cross and Winchester Road. It appears, sources say he had been shot and it may be self inflected.
Germantown police say a 911 call has been turned over to Memphis police in connection to this investigation.
Stay with myEyewitnessNews.com for more on this developing situation.
Body Found In Memphis; No Confirmation If Victim Is Lorenzen Wright
Police are headed to southeast Memphis where a body has been found.
Officers can't confirm the identity of the victim yet, but sources say police are investigating whether it may be the body of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright.
Police sources have confirmed they are investigating a 911 hangup call from Wright's cellphone left Monday morning.
-- Sam Dalembert a dit : Je pensais pas dire ça mais Garnett est moins moche vieux que jeune Kidd c'est best of, et ouais Pierce c'est impressionnant, déjà à 6-8ans on aurait dit un gros drogué... --
Je pensais pas dire ça mais Garnett est moins moche vieux que jeune
Kidd c'est best of, et ouais Pierce c'est impressionnant, déjà à 6-8ans on aurait dit un gros drogué...
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