Off the court, I really admire what some NBA players are doing for the Haiti situation.
With retired NBA star Alonzo Mourning calling the initial wave of support "overwhelming," the Haitian earthquake relief fund he co-founded with Heat star Dwyane Wade announced Monday that its pledge total has already surpassed $800,000.
Wade's donation was a one-game salary, about $175,000, while Mourning, LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Chris Paul each pledged $100,000 to the fund. The "Athletes Relief Fund for Haiti" began soliciting from pro athletes Friday.
Back to the court, I think its great that Shannon Brown is going to be in the Slam Dunk contest. He has a lot of hype to live up to so, its going to be tough for him without a doubt. While on the slam dunk contest, do any of you cringe when you remember Chris Andersen's performance at the 2005 event?
Nice for the Griz to put on such a run. Guess who isn't part of the team while they accomplish that?? As for Marbury, he's a smart business mind without a doubt. If Bonzi Wells could average 50ppg in the Chinese league..........
Marbury will expand his shoe market there and, it will be a personal success for him in the end. His shoes are really cheap as well, don't cost an arm and a leg as one of you mentioned.
I also read an article on Ray Allen saying fans should have a lesser role in the All Star game selection. I think he particularly called out T-mac and The Answer appearances on the All Star team as reason's why. Don't know who got him making those comments.
It's time for the Grammy road trip for the Lakers already? An 8 game road trip that includes games vs the Cavaliers and the Celtics. Always gives a good idea of how good the Lakers are when its over.