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FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 2006
Magic: "That Can't Happen"
Posted by Brad Friedman on August 4, 2006 1:51 p.m. ET
Magic Johnson gave Team USA a pep talk recently, and he's counting on the new group of players to stop people from laughing at the United States.
Related Link: USA Basketball Video Archive
Wade's Windmill
Posted by Brad Friedman on August 4, 2006 1:08 p.m. ET
When Dwyane Wade got out on the break all by himself versus Puerto Rico last night, you just knew he'd bring something to the table.
Related Video: LeBron's five-star play
Good Things Come To Those Who Wait
Posted by Brad Friedman on August 4, 2006 12:57 p.m. ET
Charles Barkley never visited the Hall of Fame until he was elected into it. The reason? Superstition.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2006
Fly on the Wall
Posted by Brad Friedman on August 2, 2006 4:03 p.m. ET
NBA TV Broadband you takes you inside the locker room, on the court and around the bus as Team USA engages in its first challenge -- a scrimmage versus the Puerto Rican National Team. Don't miss the secret handshake between Orlando Magic teammates Carlos Arroyo and Dwight Howard at the end of the game. Who knew Dwight had moves like that? (1:53 mark)
Related Link: USA Basketball Video Archive
V is for Vendetta
Posted by Brad Friedman on August 2, 2006 1:16 p.m. ET
Charlie V. faces the team that traded him this offseason -- the Raptors -- in only the Bucks' second game of the season, in Toronto. Think he's got revenge on his mind? He's got all summer to prepare for it...
Related Link: Charlie V: New Year, New Team
5(0) First Dates
Posted by Brad Friedman on August 2, 2006 12:57 p.m. ET
Take out your calenders: it's time to mark down the can't miss meetings of the 2006-07. From Dwyane's first battle with 'Bron to Ben's first return to Motown, NBA TV Broadband presents the TiVo-worthy games of next season.
Related Links: Schedule 2006-07 Index | Ten to Watch
He's a Soul Man
Posted by Brad Friedman on August 2, 2006 12:36 p.m. ET
LeBron was born Dec. 30, 1984. James says he's "an old soul." Chris Paul was born in 1985. James says "Young bucks don't know about no music."
BG: "We're Going To Be A Lot Better"
Posted by Brad Friedman on August 2, 2006 12:19 p.m. ET
Ben Gordon likes what the Bulls did to their roster this offseason. Perhaps most important, he can perfectly pronounce "Thabo Sefolosha."
Related Link: Ben Gordon on the new season
FRIDAY, JULY 28, 2006
Playing Head Games
Posted by Brad Friedman on July 28, 2006 12:36 p.m. ET
One day Steve Nash is going to invent his own sport. It shall be called SoccerBasket.
Related Photos: Steve Nash Charity Classic
WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2006
Keeping Their Heads Above Water
Posted by Brad Friedman on July 26, 2006 2:57 p.m. ET
More than 400 women showed up Sunday to audition for next season's Knicks City Dancers squad. Watch as they try to survive the process.
Related Photos: Audition Day 1 | Squad Announced
Hand Shake Deal
Posted by Brad Friedman on July 26, 2006 2:42 p.m. ET
Warriors forward Troy Murphy recently agreed to a one-game contract to give signs as third base coach of the Newark Bears. Watch him carry it out.
SI.com: Murphy Lives Out Dream | Warriors.com: Photo Gallery
TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2006
LBJ: "Someone Stole Our Bike"
Posted by Brad Friedman on July 25, 2006 2:27 p.m. ET
LeBron James says that Team USA feels like someone stole their bike off their front porch. "We're going back to get it," James continues.
Related Link: USA Basketball Video Archive
Wade: "I Don't Know How Old He Is"
Posted by Brad Friedman on July 25, 2006 2:13 p.m. ET
Whenever you put Dwyane Wade in the same vicinity as LeBron James, the jokes will surely fly. Here Wade takes a shot at LeBron's physical maturity (2:06 mark).
FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2006
That Catchy Gatorade Jingle
Posted by Brad Friedman on July 21, 2006 12:42 p.m. ET
Sometimes he dreams, that he is him... Like 'Bron, if Dwyane could be like 'Bron.
Related Link: USA Basketball Video Archive
TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2006
Man on Fire
Posted by Brad Friedman on July 18, 2006 6:12 p.m. ET
Throw out the stats. You can't measure the real reason behind the Miami Heat's championship victory: heart. The opening of the new Heat championship DVD poetically captures their driving force.
More from the DVD: Wade takes over
Smile for the Camera
Posted by Brad Friedman on July 13, 2006 4:10 p.m. ET
The 1996 U.S. Men's Olympic Team sure were a relaxed bunch. Don't miss Reggie Miller's running man dance or Shaq and GP's square dance.
THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2006
The Godfather, Part 3
Posted by Brad Friedman on July 13, 2006 4:14 p.m. ET
No. 3 is taking his game from Motown to the Windy City. But work wasn't always so easy for Ben Wallace to come by. From his shooting guard stint with the Boston Celtics to being an after thought in a trade from Orlando to Detroit, take a look at the circuitous route the NBA's only four-time DPOY took toward success.
Related Video: Ben Wallace's Top 10 Plays of the Season
KB81 Take 2
Posted by Brad Friedman on July 13, 2006 4:10 p.m. ET
It's Kobe's show.... we're just watching it. Check out some of the incredible highlights of the Lakers guard.
No Matter How You Slice It
Posted by Brad Friedman on July 13, 2006 3:43 p.m. ET
Gerald Green is going to get you. Watch his halfcourt three and his monster dunk in summer league action.
D'Antoni on Amare
Posted by Brad Friedman on July 13, 2006 3:41 p.m. ET
Suns coach Mike D'Antoni talks about the status of Amare Stoudemire from the Vegas Summer League. You'll also find Stoudemire's Vegas highlights, so you can see for yourself what you think of his progress.
"I Just Thought He Was the Perfect Fit"
Posted by Brad Friedman on July 13, 2006 2:36 p.m. ET
Hornets coach Byron Scott believes Peja Stojakovic gives his squad the outside shooter his club needs.
