Andrew Bynum, the new Philadelphia 76ers center, made it through the 2011-12 season without injury. It was important for him because he needed the shed the developing image of a potential-filled but injury-prone big man. Not only did he avoid injury, but Bynum flourished, making the all-star team and becoming an important piece to the [...]
Lakers Formally Welcome Steve Nash
July 11, 2012 | Posted by
Steve Nash knew the scene was more than a bit surreal when he stood in the Los Angeles Lakers’ training complex, grinning and holding up a gold No. 10 jersey with his name on the back. “Being here right now is something I never foresaw,” Nash said Wednesday. “That (jersey) was a major hurdle for [...]
In ‘Fatherhood’ Excerpt, Grant Hill Expresses Love, Respect for His Dad
June 15, 2012 | Posted by
The following excerpt is from the book, Fatherhood: Rising to the Ultimate Challenge by Etan Thomas with Nick Chiles (who is Editor-in-Chief of Atlanta Black Star). It is reprinted with permission of New American Library/Penguin. In this excerpt, NBA great Grant Hill talks about the incredible love and respect he has for his father, former [...]
