July 27, 2010

USA Following LO's Lead

There are a plethora of reasons that Lamar Odom was chosen as one of 23 American players to participate in the National Team's camp this summer.

High on that list is Lamar's versatility, a trait he flashed by starting at center for USA White in the 2010 USA Basketball Showcase at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday.

July 27, 2010

Showcase Showoff

Injuries and ailments to a number of Team USA big men created an opening for Tyson Chandler as a center for USA Basketball.

In Saturday's showcase scrimmage, Tyson burst through that opening and filled a gaping hole.

TC was a force on both ends of the floor, scoring 13 points, corralling nine rebounds and swatting four shots in a 114-96 victory for his team, USA White, over USA Blue in the 2010 USA Basketball Showcase at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday night.

July 27, 2010

Big Al Ready to Win Now

For the first six years of his NBA career, in two different locations, Big Al Jefferson found himself on the wrong side of the standings.

But after his trade to the Utah Jazz last week, Al finally finds himself in a position to win and win big, and he's anxious to do so.

July 27, 2010

Al Gives Back to Home

This week marks the start of something special for Al Jefferson.

For the second year in a row, Al is hosting the Annual Community Service Week in his hometown of Prentiss, MS. The event, which begins today, includes a week-long charity basketball camp for all ages, a family fun day and the distribution of $80,000 worth of food and supplies to 800 families in need through his partnership with Feed the Children.

July 22, 2010

LO Thrilled at Chance to Rep USA

In Lamar Odom's first go-around with Team USA, during the 2004 Olympic Games, the squad fell short of its gold medal goal.

As Lamar joins Team USA for a second go-around this summer, leading into the FIBA World Championships in Turkey, he's looking for a little personal redemption.

"We fell a little short my last time out, won the bronze. Hopefully this time I can help Team USA get back. Hopefully I can be named to the team, go to Turkey, represent them in the World Championships and in 2012 go to London for the Olympics. It's a tremendous honor."

July 22, 2010

Paul's Pick: Let's Move!

Hey everyone -- welcome to a new feature I'm excited to be sharing with you.

Each month, I will pick one of my favorite things and showcase it to all my fans. It might be my favorite product, company, website, activity, and so on. Hopefully, you'll enjoy them as much as I do. Check back next month for my new pick!

THIS MONTH: LET'S MOVE!

July 21, 2010

J-Kidd Helping Team USA

After the 2008 Olympics, Jason Kidd put his international basketball playing days behind him, retiring with a sparkling 56-0 record for Team USA.

But USA Basketball and head coach Mike Krzyzewski so value Jason's experience and leadership that they've given him a way to stick around.

Jason joined the Team USA staff in Las Vegas this week as a player liaison, adviser and mentor to the team while they prepare for the FIBA World Championships, to take place in Turkey next month.

July 20, 2010

Tyson Touches Down in Dallas

There's a secret to success in the NBA that the elite teams have caught onto. Size does matter.

And in Dallas, Texas, where everything is bigger, center Tyson Chandler feels he's the right piece at the right time for the Dallas Mavericks.

"We obviously watched the Lakers celebrate (the championship), and it showed that size still wins," Tyson said. "I think that's obviously what the Mavs are thinking about bringing in a lot of size."

July 20, 2010

Paul Ties the Knot

The Truth celebrated his new contract in a big way this weekend: by getting married.



Paul Pierce wed his long time girlfriend Julie Landrum on Saturday in California, as People.com reported:

July 20, 2010

Jazz Welcome Al To Utah

Al Jefferson finally has his chance to play in Utah.

After completing the trade to bring him West, the Jazz welcomed Al to Utah last week and to a winning organization that is looking at Al to be a final piece to a championship puzzle.

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