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Michael Jordan Turns 54 And Some All-stars Wish Him A Happy Birthday

... but that's a tall task.". Know your role: The Celtics' Brad Stevens will coach the Eastern Conference team, though "coach" might be too strong a word. "I don't know how much coaching you actually do," he said. "I know my lane and I will get out of their way. I'll be there if we want to draw something up or do something out of a timeout. This weekend is about the players. They've decided that coaches should be a part of it, so we'll represent the coaches.". Stevens also represents the state of Indiana , having grown up a basketball junkie in Indianapolis and playing at Division III De Pauw and coaching Butler to two NCAA tournament final games. Stevens spoke of how Indiana, Purdue, Notre Dame and Butler were all relevant in his formative years. "When you're a kid growing up there, basketball was what you did every day," he said. "My buddies and I would find a court, we'd play outside or get an open gym game going. It was an everyday thing. Whether it's high school or college or the pros, there was always someone to watch and learn from. The Pacers drafted Reggie Miller when I was 12 years old.". Layups: A common request at All-Star Game media ...

Michael Jordan, Adam Silver Step In To Help Knicks With Charles Oakley Dispute

... Knicks owner James Dolan took place on Monday. The commissioner released the following statement. "It is beyond disheartening to see situations involving members of the NBA family like the one that occurred at Madison Square Garden this past week. In an effort to find a path forward, New York Knicks owner Jim Dolan, Charles Oakley, and I met today at the league office, along with Michael Jordan, who participated by phone. "Both Mr. Oakley and Mr. Dolan were apologetic about the incident and subsequent comments, and their negative impact on the Knicks organization and the NBA. Mr. Dolan expressed his hope that Mr. Oakley would return to MSG as his guest in the near future. "I appreciate the efforts of Mr. Dolan, Mr. Oakley and Mr. Jordan to work towards a resolution of this matter.". The drama between Knicks owner James Dolan and Knicks legend Charles Oakley isn't going away any ...

How Michael Jordan Made Everyone Pay Attention To All-star Sneakers

... “There were reports the other NBA all-stars were turned off by Jordan`s behavior at the slam-dunk contest,”  wrote the Chicago Tribune’s Bob Sakamoto  the next day, “when he went through the first round in his warm-up outfit while the other seven competitors were in their uniforms.”. Michael Jordan wearing the Air Jordan 1 in the 1985 Dunk Contest. Image via Getty/Andrew D. Bernstein. George Gervin, appearing in his 12 th and final All-Star game, was quoted as saying, “Michael is a rookie and he has a lot to learn, just like we all did.” Jordan learned his lesson, all right. But it may not have been the one Gervin—who would find himself Jordan’s teammate in Chicago the following season—was talking about. When the first Air Jordans released that April, they sold out immediately. After ...

Michael Jordan's Greatest Moments As A North Carolina Tar Heel

... in a 72-65 victory. In typical Jordan fashion, he unleased an unrelenting stream of acrobatic layups and deadly outside shots to rack up his personal best. Of course, 39 is a long way from 63. That's what Jordan scored against the Boston Celtics in the 1986 NBA playoffs, still an NBA postseason game record. The Duke performance | Jan. 22, 1983. For every compilation of great Tar Heel moments, at least one has to be against Duke. One week before his dominant performance against the Yellow Jackets, Jordan dropped 32 points, grabbed seven rebounds and had five assists against the Blue Devils in a 103-82 victory. Whether it was in the post or behind the 3-point line, Duke was tormented all game by Jordan. "He said, 'I want it, give it to me, I'm going to work.' He was just excellent," Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said following the game. "We wanted to play defense on him. We diagrammed and said ...

Think These Charlotte Hornets Are Bad? A Reminder Of Vision Michael Jordan Presented

... Henderson, especially, continues to progress and that a tall guy shows up to play center. Then they parlay their bad season into a high pick in the 2012 draft after which they supplement their young talent by signing a worthy free agent. Until then, what do fans do? Show up when Miami comes to town. “I’m going through the same situation as our fans are,” says Jordan. “I want to win just as much as they. I’m willing to. put money on the table as much as they are with their tickets. I’ll put my money on this organization. And I’m not afraid to. I believe in our team.”. Here’s what I believe. You know how a father plays ball with his daughter or son beneath the hoop in the driveway? Most nights this season, Charlotte’s opponent will be the father. But if Jordan is right about his talent you’ll look at the Bobcats next season and say, they grow up so fast. Tom Sorensen is a retired Charlotte Observer columnist. Sign up for ...

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... on, I'm looking at Dean who's just shaking his head in disbelief. I couldn't help myself and I just lost it. I started to laugh so hard that I fell on the ground with tears of laughter in my eyes. It still cracks me up to think about it. You were known for getting into the zone on the basketball court. Does that happen to you on the golf course? How long does it last for. I've had many moments on the golf course where I was able to simply play the game without consciously thinking or forcing it. Unfortunately, my skills are not at the professional level to allow me to do that consistently. It's one of the great challenges that make golf such a special game. What did you bring to the winning Presidents Cup team last year. I was there in a support role to my good friend, Fred Couples. I think the players realized how much I love the game and respect their talent. If my competitive experience was an advantage for them to tap into, I was happy to share that with them. It was a blast to see up close as they competed at the highest level and of course, the victory was very sweet. You developed a bond with Sean O'Hair, do you guys ...

Who Can Help Oakley And Dolan Make Up? Maybe Michael Jordan

... Dolan met with Silver on Monday at NBA headquarters, with Jordan participating by phone, the league said in a statement. Oakley was arrested last Wednesday following an altercation with MSG security while attending a Knicks game, and Dolan banned the former Knicks star from the arena two days later. "It is beyond disheartening to see situations involving members of the NBA family like the one that occurred at Madison Square Garden this past week," Silver said. Jordan and Oakley were teammates in Chicago before Oakley was traded to New York, where he became a fan favorite with the Knicks from 1988-98. Oakley and Dolan have had a strained relationship in part because of Oakley's criticisms of the team. It hit a low point when security surrounded Oakley in his seat a few rows behind Dolan during a nationally televised game, and Oakley responded by shoving at least two of the security officials. The Knicks said Oakley was abusive even before taking his seat, and Dolan claimed that the former power ...

Sports Activist Trying To Recreate Iconic Michael Jordan Moment

... NBA player Eddie Johnson tells gives his opinion on which legend is better, Tom Brady or Michael Jordan. USA TODAY Sports. The Chicago Bulls' Michael Jordan practices his eyes-closed free throw as he warms up early Sunday morning, March 19, 1995. (Photo: Michael Conroy, Associated Press). 142 CONNECT TWEET 18 LINKEDIN COMMENTEMAILMORE. Remember when Michael Jordan shot a free throw with his eyes closed? OK, some of you do, some of you don’t. Here’s the story: 25 year ago during a game against the Denver Nuggets, Jordan attempted and made a free throw with his eyes closed with seconds left. Now, sports activist Matt Liston, known as Mr. Impossible, is trying on a series for UNINTERRUPTED to recreate that moment for a worthy cause by convincing a current Chicago Bulls player to attempt a free throw with his eyes shut. It’s a four-part series, and Liston is raising awareness for The Chicago Lighthouse, which serves the blind, visually impaired, disabled and veteran communities. LEGEND: The moment a 1 st year rookie talked trash to Michael Jordan.so he decided to hit the free throw with his eyes closed. 😂🙌 __link__/Py LITzj 5 SD. — SPORF (@Sporf) ...