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LeBron thanks Cleveland fans at annual bike-a-thon

AKRON, Ohio (AP) -- LeBron James finally thanked his fans in Cleveland on Saturday, making his first public appearance since he left the Cavaliers for the Miami Heat.

At his annual "King for Kids" charity bike-a-thon in downtown Akron, James addressed a friendly crowd of several hundred people who cheered as he took the podium.

"To the city of Cleveland, my fans in Cleveland, my fans in northeast Ohio," said James, "I want to say thank you for the last seven years and the years that continue to go in the future."

Then he repeated the thank you to Cleveland a second time, as if for extra emphasis.

"So I want to thank the city of Cleveland, also northeast Ohio, for all the great years that I've had," he said.

Last week, James came under fire for taking out a full-page newspaper ad in the Akron Beacon Journal in which he thanked the city of Akron for its support. The ad contained no mention of Cleveland, where James got his start in the NBA.

Emotions are still running high among Cleveland fans who felt betrayed by James, who was revered in that city for years.

After James left for Miami to join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, Cavs owner Dan Gilbert sent off a scathing letter to Cleveland fans vowing to win a title before James does.

But in Akron, at least, James is still very much loved by the people who watched him grow up. After giving his brief speech -- and without answering any questions from the media -- James hopped on a bicycle and joined about 400 children who received free bicycles along the one-mile course.

Wearing a red shirt with the word "Akron" printed on it, James also thanked that city and its mayor for extending open arms to the player and his family. He said this is the most precious day of the year for him.

"Because I'm able to give back to the city that I grew up in, the city that I love," James said to cheers. "And the city that I will always give back to."

Most fans were pleased to see him, and didn't understand the vitriol that has been directed at James from the rest of northeast Ohio since he left.

"This is his home. He's been very supportive of us in the past," said Tony Morganti, a Cavs fan from Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. "He said he's going to continue to be so, and I think this just proves it."

http://www.nba.com/2010/news/08/07/lebron.bike.ap/index.html

Broken Bone In Foot May Sideline Mavs’ Beaubois For Up To 3 Months

Mavericks point guard Roddy Beaubois broke a bone in his left foot while training with the French national team and could miss the start of the season, The Dallas Morning News reported.

Beaubois could miss three months if surgery is required, according to the newspaper. A timetable for his return will be determined after an evaluation with team doctors.
 
“It happens,” Mavs owner Mark Cuban told the newspaper in an e-mail.

Beaubois averaged 7.1 points last season, but coach Rick Carlisle said Beaubois, who averaged 12.5 minutes in 56 games, would have an increased role next season.

(Yahoo)

Basketball stars, Obama play hoops for troops

WASHINGTON (AP)—President Barack Obama pulled together an informal dream team of current and former basketball superstars Sunday. But only a few people got to see it.

LeBron James(notes), Dwyane Wade
(notes), Carmelo Anthony
(notes) and other NBA all-stars joined Obama in Washington
to entertain wounded troops.

The present-day stars were joined by some retired legends, including Bill Russell and Magic Johnson. College player Maya Moore of the Connecticut Huskies women’s team also played.

The game was played for a group of “wounded warriors”—troops injured in action—and participants in the White House’s mentoring program. It took place at a gym inside Washington’s Fort McNair, a short drive from the White House. The president was inside the gym for about two hours.

The reporters assigned to keep tabs on the president were shut out of the gym, forced to wait in vans outside. Asked why media coverage was blocked, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said Obama “just wanted to play.”

After the game some of the players joined Obama and a group of his friends for a barbecue at the White House, capping the president’s 49th birthday week.

A small tent and tables decorated with sunflowers and yellow and white tablecloths were being set up on the South Lawn when Obama returned from playing basketball. The White House said the meal will include shrimp from the Gulf of Mexico.

First lady Michelle Obama and daughter Sasha are vacationing in Spain; the Obamas’ older daughter, Malia, is away at summer camp.

(Yahoo)

Мајами, и ове и наредних сезона. Јаки, прејаки.

Da se upisem samo.

Ne bih rekao da su jaki tj. prejaki ali da imaju dobar menadzment sa Rajlijem .. to je tacno


Dobro dosao 

Tracy McGrady: Pursued by Detroit

Update: The Pistons are in serious contract talks with McGrady, the Detroit News reports.

Recommendation: The Pistons are reportedly trying to sign the seven-time All-Star to a deal at the veteran’s minimum ($1.2 million). McGrady’s presence on the Pistons’ roster would make it easier for the team to move Tayshaun Prince(notes) and/or Richard Hamilton
(notes), both of whom have been bandied about in trade rumors all
summer.

(Yahoo)

i to ubedljivo 

Evo novih vesti do sada 

Podebljane vesti su novi igraci koji su dosli u timove

Uzivajte


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Da li su ovi normalni .. pa sta ce im ova budala od igraca .. c,c,c ..

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Hm .. sta li ce biti od ovoga 

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Da mozda ne bude veci " salary cap " ? 

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Evo sanse za one u Evropi da se malo nagledaju kosarke 

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Ovaj me Marbury majke mi nervira  .. kakav je to propalitet od igraca i sad mu svi krivi