Posted on Jul 21, 2008 under Uncategorized |
The national basketball team of Iran is all set to make their comeback at the 2008 Beijing Olympics after 60 years. The team which would be the underdogs this year was drawn to be placed in the same group as the Defending gold medalists Argentina, Australia and Russia - each of which features at least one NBA player has very little chances if at all of making an impact. Coach Rajko Toroman, a Serb, rather is looking forward to the 2010 World Championships. Toromon whose right now busy with putting his team through some tough pre Olympic Training believes that his team has the physical ability but lacks the skill and tactics due to lack of exposure and dearth of tough games that can only be conquered through such international events. The tickets for the Iran games are going fast.
Posted on Jul 18, 2008 under Uncategorized |
Bob McClaren, star point guard Deron Williams‘ agent, told the media on Thursday that Williams has agreed to a contract extension. This will be a $70M deal. Williams has agreed to a three-year extension with a player option for the fourth year. This agreement is similar to the one New Orleans point guard Chris Paul got recently. Paul’s deal was a reported $68 million. This new deal will give Utah Jazz an advantage and will see the fans standing in long lines for the tickets.
Posted on May 16, 2008 under basketball, nba |
NBA, one of the leading sports organizations in the world, selected its all rookie team through balloting by the head coaches in the league on Tuesday. The only player who was unanimously selected was Al Horford of Atlanta. Seattle’s Durant, who received good reviews this season, entered the all–rookie team with 57 votes. The other players selected to the first team include Luis Scola of Houston who got 53 votes, followed by Al Thorton of Los Angeles Clippers and Jeff Green of Seattle. Horford was ranked first in double- doubles and rebounds among the rookies. Kevin Durant is the only player to lead in five categories in his team like points, steals, free throws, blocks and in free throw percentage. In the league he has blocked 75 shots.
