LeBron and Jason Kidd are enjoying spending time again with each other this weekend and playing on the same team, something they did of course this past August with team USA...
I had a fascinating conversation with J Kidd about LeBron and his leadership growth this past summer. Jason says LeBron wants to be the best and works at it. He said they talked an awful lot while they were in Las Vegas, and one of the things the future hall of fame point guard told him is the decision to pass to Donyell for the game winning shot at the Palace at the end of Game-1 of the ECF was the right pass no matter what anyone said. Not only because it was the right basketball play but because of how hot Donyell was in the Game-6 closeout against his Nets...
Jason says he e-mails LeBron from time to time when he catches something watching a Cavs game on NBA League Pass. I asked him what for instance - he said when LeBron leans back on his free throws or on his jumper...
Kidd says without hesitation LeBron is the the league's MVP for what he does for his team, leading the league in scoring and for another element we take for granted, the fact that wherever he goes, fans expect him to make the spectacular plays and be the star. Kidd says LeBron carries that weight every night and gets it done, the true meaning of an MVP...
Showing posts with label All-Star. Show all posts
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Sunday, February 17, 2008
Saturday, February 16, 2008
And the 3-Point Shootout Winner Is...
Hats off to Jason Kapono...must be something about those Cavalier 2nd rounders.
Daniel was gracious in his long distance finals defeat...but 2nd place in his first run? He was pleased...so was Damon Jones, who was courtside.
All in all a pretty amazing weekend for Boobie, who said, "and did you see who said hello to me at the end?" I sure did...only Magic Johnson, Doctor J and Dominique Wilkins...they all congratulated Boobie on his weekend sharp shooting.
Boobie had never met Doc or 'Nique before. Julius told him, "you're young, you'll get one" (meaning a 3 point title) Daniel beamed.
Runner-up, not a bad finish....now, Boobie says he can't wait to support LeBron in the All-Star game on Sunday night.
Daniel was gracious in his long distance finals defeat...but 2nd place in his first run? He was pleased...so was Damon Jones, who was courtside.
All in all a pretty amazing weekend for Boobie, who said, "and did you see who said hello to me at the end?" I sure did...only Magic Johnson, Doctor J and Dominique Wilkins...they all congratulated Boobie on his weekend sharp shooting.
Boobie had never met Doc or 'Nique before. Julius told him, "you're young, you'll get one" (meaning a 3 point title) Daniel beamed.
Runner-up, not a bad finish....now, Boobie says he can't wait to support LeBron in the All-Star game on Sunday night.
Inside Look at the East's Practice Session
Other than gridlock traffic, New Orleans has been up to the task for All-Star weekend...the food, the music, the atmosphere has been dead on.
Today was All-Star practice, which is a very light run through. Doc Rivers wore a microphone so the fans could hear him run the practice, which was cool. Doc ran one set, and called it the "Cleveland play", which of course was for LeBron to score. Doc then asked LeBron to run it for the East stars...the 45 minute session culminated with a half court shootout.
Each player had to see how many half court shots he could make in :60...a physical task actually...even LeBron admitted it was tough. The winner??? LeBron James of course, who made three. Several of the guys like Ray Allen and Chauncey Billups made two each. Jason Kidd made three as well, two of them underhanded, so, the Guinness World record was split, LeBron with the traditional shot record, and his pal, J-Kidd with the underhand record of most half-court makes in :60.
Boobie Gibson signed autographs and read to some kids...he says his voice mail is FULL, in fact overflowing with well wishes from last night. He said Mom and Dad were beaming after his 11 triple performance, full of pride.
Daniel says it all still seems surreal. He stopped short of saying he's now the favorite to win the long distance shootout, but says, his confidence is sky high.
It's off to sample some red beans, rice and jambalaya. It's so good...and gotta top it off with a beignet (hot French donuts).
Today was All-Star practice, which is a very light run through. Doc Rivers wore a microphone so the fans could hear him run the practice, which was cool. Doc ran one set, and called it the "Cleveland play", which of course was for LeBron to score. Doc then asked LeBron to run it for the East stars...the 45 minute session culminated with a half court shootout.
Each player had to see how many half court shots he could make in :60...a physical task actually...even LeBron admitted it was tough. The winner??? LeBron James of course, who made three. Several of the guys like Ray Allen and Chauncey Billups made two each. Jason Kidd made three as well, two of them underhanded, so, the Guinness World record was split, LeBron with the traditional shot record, and his pal, J-Kidd with the underhand record of most half-court makes in :60.
Boobie Gibson signed autographs and read to some kids...he says his voice mail is FULL, in fact overflowing with well wishes from last night. He said Mom and Dad were beaming after his 11 triple performance, full of pride.
Daniel says it all still seems surreal. He stopped short of saying he's now the favorite to win the long distance shootout, but says, his confidence is sky high.
It's off to sample some red beans, rice and jambalaya. It's so good...and gotta top it off with a beignet (hot French donuts).
Friday, February 15, 2008
Boobie is MVP
Boobie can't get that megawatt smile off his face and he shouldn't...what a night shooting the ball.
He's doing interviews right now coast to coast. Karl Malone just came up from behind where Daniel was sitting doing NBA TV and gave Boobie a huge bear hug, pulling his headband over his eyes. It may have been just an exhibition game but there are definitely some stars in the making.
Boobie's now walking down a hallway being interviewed by Chinese TV. Seconds later we go into a special photo shoot with the trophy...they can't get enough of Cleveland's own.
I think this makes Daniel the favorite for the long distance shootout.
He's doing interviews right now coast to coast. Karl Malone just came up from behind where Daniel was sitting doing NBA TV and gave Boobie a huge bear hug, pulling his headband over his eyes. It may have been just an exhibition game but there are definitely some stars in the making.
Boobie's now walking down a hallway being interviewed by Chinese TV. Seconds later we go into a special photo shoot with the trophy...they can't get enough of Cleveland's own.
I think this makes Daniel the favorite for the long distance shootout.
Big Easy is Abuzz
The Big Easy is abuzz...not because of the Hornets, but because the best basketball players in the world are here...and that, of course, includes LeBron James, as the All-Stars have settled in for the weekend...it is a hoops Mecca.
'Bron and the stars met with media from around the world for 30 minutes. He was asked every imaginable question from who's going to replace Shaq as the team jokester (he says Dwight Howard) to his new shoe...to would he win the dunk contest...he wouldn't touch that question, saying he has no interest. He was then asked if it was a million dollar winner take all...LeBron quipped..."ah now that's interesting" he said with a huge smile, accompanied by plenty of laughter from the hoard of folks around him.
LB says Daniel doesn't need his help to get ready for the All-Star hoopla, but admitted Boobie's eyes are pretty wide right now with the scope of this weekend.
We sampled some of the stars on who the clubhouse leader is for the MVP...Dwyane Wade says it's down to 3...Kobe, Chris Paul and LeBron. Chris Paul himself said LeBron is one of two he'd pick...and Jason Kidd flat out said it's LeBron for what he means to his team...he didn't even hesitate in his answer.
More tonight from New Orleans, following the rookie sophomore challenge.
'Bron and the stars met with media from around the world for 30 minutes. He was asked every imaginable question from who's going to replace Shaq as the team jokester (he says Dwight Howard) to his new shoe...to would he win the dunk contest...he wouldn't touch that question, saying he has no interest. He was then asked if it was a million dollar winner take all...LeBron quipped..."ah now that's interesting" he said with a huge smile, accompanied by plenty of laughter from the hoard of folks around him.
LB says Daniel doesn't need his help to get ready for the All-Star hoopla, but admitted Boobie's eyes are pretty wide right now with the scope of this weekend.
We sampled some of the stars on who the clubhouse leader is for the MVP...Dwyane Wade says it's down to 3...Kobe, Chris Paul and LeBron. Chris Paul himself said LeBron is one of two he'd pick...and Jason Kidd flat out said it's LeBron for what he means to his team...he didn't even hesitate in his answer.
More tonight from New Orleans, following the rookie sophomore challenge.
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