NBA CARES COMMUNITY ASSIST AWARD FOR DECEMBER
NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2010 – The NBA has named Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd as the recipient of the NBA Cares Community Assist Award for December in recognition of his outstanding efforts in the community and for his ongoing philanthropic and charitable work.
The NBA is honoring Kidd for his work helping children and families in need throughout the Dallas area and beyond. Most recently, in an effort to bring holiday cheer to kids, he treated 50 youngsters from the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center to an unforgettable shopping spree. Kidd also made a personal donation to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children to be spent on gifts for the boys and girls who had to spend the holidays undergoing difficult medical treatments. Finally, during the annual Christmas in the Park event, Kidd helped brighten the holidays for more than 15,000 Dallas youngsters by handing out toys. The yearly event provides toys, food, clothing, and more to local families in need thanks to the generosity of local residents, businesses, and organizations.
“Giving back to the community is very important to me because the community has given me so much throughout my career,” Kidd said. “Fan support has really kept me going and it means a lot to me. I’ve been so lucky to have a career doing what I love. I love helping others—good service to others is what brings you true happiness.”
Kidd continued his efforts to make the holidays bright for kids in need by inviting two Make-A-Wish youngsters – 4-year-old Caleb and 18-year-old Jonte – and their families to Mavericks games in December. After the games, he visited with his young fans and introduced them to all of his teammates. Kidd also made time during the Mavs’ sixth annual Seats for Soldiers Night on Dec. 12 to meet each soldier in attendance and thank them for their service and dedication.
As the December NBA Cares Community Assist Award recipient, Kidd will receive the David Robinson Plaque with the inscription, “Following the standard set by NBA Legend David Robinson who improved the community piece by piece.” In addition, a $5,000 donation will be made by the NBA to the Jason Kidd Foundation.
The league presents the NBA Cares Community Assist Award monthly to recognize players for their charitable efforts. The award honors the NBA player who best reflects the passion that the league and its players have for giving back to their communities.
Congratulations Jason!!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
Dallas Mavericks Community Event
By K. King
Dallas Mavericks, Rebuilding Together and The Timberland Company are partnering to save homes and rebuild lives for 5 Dallas area families. Today, Monday, Jan 11, 2010.
Dallas Mavericks players; Josh Howard, Erick Dampier, rookie guard, Rodrique "Roddy" Beaubois and Kris Humphries will roll up their sleeves and join Rebuilding together staff members, and local volunteers to get to work on two of the five homes on Macon Street that will be refurbish. The homes were selected based on need- all homes have extensive damage that will require foundation repairs, new flooring, plumbing, drywall, roofs, appliances and more.
This hands- on service event will mark the first of three projected days to taew place. The next project day will be on Monday Jan, 18th and final completions on all 5 refurbished homes will be completed during the NBA Cares All-Star Day of Service on Friday Feb. 12th, Valentine Weekend.
Dallas Mavericks, Rebuilding Together and The Timberland Company are partnering to save homes and rebuild lives for 5 Dallas area families. Today, Monday, Jan 11, 2010.
Dallas Mavericks players; Josh Howard, Erick Dampier, rookie guard, Rodrique "Roddy" Beaubois and Kris Humphries will roll up their sleeves and join Rebuilding together staff members, and local volunteers to get to work on two of the five homes on Macon Street that will be refurbish. The homes were selected based on need- all homes have extensive damage that will require foundation repairs, new flooring, plumbing, drywall, roofs, appliances and more.
This hands- on service event will mark the first of three projected days to taew place. The next project day will be on Monday Jan, 18th and final completions on all 5 refurbished homes will be completed during the NBA Cares All-Star Day of Service on Friday Feb. 12th, Valentine Weekend.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Utah Jazz beat the Dallas Mavericks ...bad
By K. King
Dallas, Tx - The Mavericks had a cold shooting night...not only was it in the 17 degrees outside the American Airlines Center (AAC) so was it inside. the Mavericks struggle the entire game. The game tied at 18 points in the first quarter, The Jazz went on a 8-0 run for the rest of the period taking a 8 point lead into the 2nd qurter. I asked coach Carlise about offensive boards giving Mavs an opportunity for second chance points. Coach had this to say, "We had 14 tonight, we just didn't play well".
In tonight's game, Mavs center, Erick Dampier had 6 offensive rebounds and 7 rebounds for the Mavs. Damp has been performing well this season. Again, I once compare him to former Mavs center James Donaldson...all height and no hands. Damp needs to learn to dunk the ball each time he gets it especially under the basket. Makes no sense when he wants to lay it up and miss it. A wimp move. Dunk it!!!!
You can count of Dirk to get his points each game. This dude is a natural born scorer. Nowitzki scored 29 points, 8 rebounds and 10 for 10 in free throw attempts in tonight's game.
Josh Howard (left quadriceps) and Drew Gooden (left ring finger) were both out due to injuries.
Dallas, Tx - The Mavericks had a cold shooting night...not only was it in the 17 degrees outside the American Airlines Center (AAC) so was it inside. the Mavericks struggle the entire game. The game tied at 18 points in the first quarter, The Jazz went on a 8-0 run for the rest of the period taking a 8 point lead into the 2nd qurter. I asked coach Carlise about offensive boards giving Mavs an opportunity for second chance points. Coach had this to say, "We had 14 tonight, we just didn't play well".
In tonight's game, Mavs center, Erick Dampier had 6 offensive rebounds and 7 rebounds for the Mavs. Damp has been performing well this season. Again, I once compare him to former Mavs center James Donaldson...all height and no hands. Damp needs to learn to dunk the ball each time he gets it especially under the basket. Makes no sense when he wants to lay it up and miss it. A wimp move. Dunk it!!!!
You can count of Dirk to get his points each game. This dude is a natural born scorer. Nowitzki scored 29 points, 8 rebounds and 10 for 10 in free throw attempts in tonight's game.
Josh Howard (left quadriceps) and Drew Gooden (left ring finger) were both out due to injuries.
HOW 'BOUT THEM COWBOYS!!
By K. King
Arlington, Tx - Sweet Vindication. The Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles 34-17 at Cowboy Stadium in front of the largest playoff crowd, ever in NFL history. Attendance recorded 92,951 fans showed up in the cold to watch and be part of Cowboy history.
This is a huge win for Jerry Jones in the new Cowboy Stadium as he hosted former President George W. Bush and coach Andie Reid Philadelphia Eagles. This marks the Cowboys third straight win against the Eagles this season and advances the Cowboys to the NFC divisional game against the Minnosota Vikings. Kick off is Sunday Jan. 17th at noon in Minnosato the Metrodome.
Bum Phillips is a proud papa, son and Cowboys coach, Wade Phillips, no longer has a 0-4 career playoff record. Jerry Jones, with 3 Super Bowl rings have waited 12 years to get his team back to the playoffs.
Arlington, Tx - Sweet Vindication. The Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles 34-17 at Cowboy Stadium in front of the largest playoff crowd, ever in NFL history. Attendance recorded 92,951 fans showed up in the cold to watch and be part of Cowboy history.
This is a huge win for Jerry Jones in the new Cowboy Stadium as he hosted former President George W. Bush and coach Andie Reid Philadelphia Eagles. This marks the Cowboys third straight win against the Eagles this season and advances the Cowboys to the NFC divisional game against the Minnosota Vikings. Kick off is Sunday Jan. 17th at noon in Minnosato the Metrodome.
Bum Phillips is a proud papa, son and Cowboys coach, Wade Phillips, no longer has a 0-4 career playoff record. Jerry Jones, with 3 Super Bowl rings have waited 12 years to get his team back to the playoffs.
Friday, January 8, 2010
F__ __ K !! Drew Gooden word after finger injury
By K.King
San Antonio, TX - Dallas Mavericks beat the San Antonio Spurs 112-103, on their turf. In the second quarter, Drew Gooden, injured his finger while defending Spurs guard, Ginobili. On a play defending Ginobili, Gooden, the tough defender that he is dislocated his left right ring finger. He and Mavs head trainer Casey Smith ran off the court to try to put the finger back in place while yelling for the doctor. Later Gooden would return to the game with his finger taped, he wouldn't play for the remaining of the game.
Erick Dampier hit a 3-pointer with seconds left in the 4th quarter to seal the defeat....well, the defeat was eminent, Damp added the icing on the cake. Damp haven't hit a 3 pointer since his rookie year with Indiana. How long has he been in the league:)?. After the game Damp had the to say: " Going down the stretch Jet saw I was open, I shot it". Laughing he says, "a shooter know when it's good".
This is the Mavs 13th win on the road in San Antonio tonight. Jason Terry and Dirk Nowitzki lead the way. Drew Gooden is a soldier! He played hard in the first half suffering a dislocated right finger while defending Spurs Genobili on a defensive stop play, he had to the leave the game in the 2nd quarter. Gooden returned with tape finger, continued play.
Jason "JT" Terry had an explosive game in the fourth quarter knocking down key shots. He and Dirk paired together down the stretch, not forgetting Jason Kidd are the best under pressure. Tim Thomas and rookie guard Roddy Beaubois played some minutes and change the energy of the game. Hope coach insert Chris umphries in the game gien hin an opportunity to play some minutes while this team is healthy and to get in on some of this NBA action going down the stretch of the season. Dallas has one of the better scoring benches in the league.
Friday, January 1, 2010
2010! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Aaron Brooks lead the Houston Rockets to a 97-94 victory over the Mavs on New Years Eve @ The Toyota Center.
The Rockets had an outstanding first half on offense and they held Dirk Nowitzki, who made just three of 12 shots overall, to two missed shots and two points in the first half. Didn't matter, because this night belong to Rockets guard Aaron Brooks. Brooks lit the Mavericks up for 30 points! The Rockets zone was in a zone - everything clicked right.
However, the Mavericks got off to a slow start. Offensively they struggle shot went up but sisn't fall in. The Rockets defensive zone plays were to much for the Mavs on this New Years Eve night.
“The zone itself allows you to shoot 3s, and I pretty much wanted to shoot 3s,” said Brooks, who led the Rockets in scoring. “We did a great job on defense. I think that was one of the best jobs we did on Dirk. We held them under 100 points. I think that was one of the first times we did that.”
Rockets coach Rick adelman seems to think differently about the zone defense; "The zone is not a great defense if you attack it right, and I thought we stood way too much,” coach Rick Adelman said. “I don’t like standing and just taking standstill 3s. We have to go inside, outside. We have to have cutters going through. It’s something we have to talk about, but I’ve never had a team that’s struggled against the zone, and we shouldn’t either with the people we have inside.”
This win is the Rockets 6 straight at home and 11 for December '09.
The Rockets had an outstanding first half on offense and they held Dirk Nowitzki, who made just three of 12 shots overall, to two missed shots and two points in the first half. Didn't matter, because this night belong to Rockets guard Aaron Brooks. Brooks lit the Mavericks up for 30 points! The Rockets zone was in a zone - everything clicked right.
However, the Mavericks got off to a slow start. Offensively they struggle shot went up but sisn't fall in. The Rockets defensive zone plays were to much for the Mavs on this New Years Eve night.
“The zone itself allows you to shoot 3s, and I pretty much wanted to shoot 3s,” said Brooks, who led the Rockets in scoring. “We did a great job on defense. I think that was one of the best jobs we did on Dirk. We held them under 100 points. I think that was one of the first times we did that.”
Rockets coach Rick adelman seems to think differently about the zone defense; "The zone is not a great defense if you attack it right, and I thought we stood way too much,” coach Rick Adelman said. “I don’t like standing and just taking standstill 3s. We have to go inside, outside. We have to have cutters going through. It’s something we have to talk about, but I’ve never had a team that’s struggled against the zone, and we shouldn’t either with the people we have inside.”
This win is the Rockets 6 straight at home and 11 for December '09.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Rockets All Star Tracy McGrady seeking trade deal
Houston, Tx.... Tracy McGrady trade rumors are circulating,. Sounds pretty factual, fans. Tracy has struggled since returning back from knee surgery, his playing time reduced his feelings are hurt.
Unhappy, disgruntle former all-Star, Tracy McGrady has been cleared to take an indefinite leave from the Houston Rockets after his representatives and Rockets management agreed to disagree and work together in search of a trade for the unhappy guard, according to sources close to the situation.
McGrady ask coach Adelman for increased playing minutes (keep in mind, McGrady is coming back from a microfracture knee surgery) and was denied. Ouch! So, coach Adelman allowed him to return to Houston while the team continue a weekend road trip.
Sources close to the process told ESPN.com that multiple communication between Rockets GM Daryl Morey and coach Rick Adelman in conjunction with McGrady's agent, Arn Tellem, led to a mutual agreement that would try to work something out before the the trading deadline on Feb. 18.
When McGrady's agents pressed for commitments about when his playing time would increase -- he has averaged 8 minutes in his six appearances this season with the Rockets. The Rockets aren't making any commitments, leading both sides to conclude that combining their efforts to try to facilitate a trade is the best option.
"Whoever gets me is going to get a hungry ... player. I don't care if I go to the damn moon. It doesn't matter. I've been hungry since I came back from my surgery. ” -- Rockets guard Tracy McGrady said.
Sources say, sides have agreed that the best thing to do is to allow Tracy to leave the team to work out on his own and stay ready in case a deal can be made. Ouch! sounds like Tracy won't be a rocket much longer. NBA All-Star break is next month and trades usually take place during that time. Meanwhile, the Rockets hope that McGrady's departure will spare his teammates and coaches from the distraction of daily questions about the two-time scoring champion's status.
Rockets guard Aaron Brooks told the Houston Chronicle, "We just keep going." "Everybody has a job to do. It's the same old story. Nothing changes. "We always wish the best for Tracy. We can't do anything about what goes on with them. You [media] guys are about the only ones talking about it. We don't talk about it. We let that happen. We let it play out. We might joke about it. We might joke about the media talking about it. That's about it."
"I don't blame any player for saying I want more, and that's basically what [McGrady] wants, and right now I'm not sure how to do that," Adelman told reporters in Jersey during a weekend roadtrip. Rick, why not?
Tracy was healthy enough to play in only 35 games last season, he insists, his next team will be getting a steal no matter what his numbers say and in spite of concerns about his surgically repaired knee.
"Whoever gets me is going to get a hungry ... player," McGrady told the Houston Chronicle. "I don't care if I go to the damn moon. It doesn't matter. I've been hungry since I came back from my surgery. "I rededicated myself, refocused, moved to Chicago, worked out the whole summer there. It was every day just grinding, just pushing. I'm not even supposed to be playing right now, so that really tells you how hard I've been working. I wasn't supposed to be playing until January or February. If you asked anybody who had [microfracture surgery] it probably took them a year to really feel full strength. I feel fine right now."
Unhappy, disgruntle former all-Star, Tracy McGrady has been cleared to take an indefinite leave from the Houston Rockets after his representatives and Rockets management agreed to disagree and work together in search of a trade for the unhappy guard, according to sources close to the situation.
McGrady ask coach Adelman for increased playing minutes (keep in mind, McGrady is coming back from a microfracture knee surgery) and was denied. Ouch! So, coach Adelman allowed him to return to Houston while the team continue a weekend road trip.
Sources close to the process told ESPN.com that multiple communication between Rockets GM Daryl Morey and coach Rick Adelman in conjunction with McGrady's agent, Arn Tellem, led to a mutual agreement that would try to work something out before the the trading deadline on Feb. 18.
When McGrady's agents pressed for commitments about when his playing time would increase -- he has averaged 8 minutes in his six appearances this season with the Rockets. The Rockets aren't making any commitments, leading both sides to conclude that combining their efforts to try to facilitate a trade is the best option.
"Whoever gets me is going to get a hungry ... player. I don't care if I go to the damn moon. It doesn't matter. I've been hungry since I came back from my surgery. ” -- Rockets guard Tracy McGrady said.
Sources say, sides have agreed that the best thing to do is to allow Tracy to leave the team to work out on his own and stay ready in case a deal can be made. Ouch! sounds like Tracy won't be a rocket much longer. NBA All-Star break is next month and trades usually take place during that time. Meanwhile, the Rockets hope that McGrady's departure will spare his teammates and coaches from the distraction of daily questions about the two-time scoring champion's status.
Rockets guard Aaron Brooks told the Houston Chronicle, "We just keep going." "Everybody has a job to do. It's the same old story. Nothing changes. "We always wish the best for Tracy. We can't do anything about what goes on with them. You [media] guys are about the only ones talking about it. We don't talk about it. We let that happen. We let it play out. We might joke about it. We might joke about the media talking about it. That's about it."
"I don't blame any player for saying I want more, and that's basically what [McGrady] wants, and right now I'm not sure how to do that," Adelman told reporters in Jersey during a weekend roadtrip. Rick, why not?
Tracy was healthy enough to play in only 35 games last season, he insists, his next team will be getting a steal no matter what his numbers say and in spite of concerns about his surgically repaired knee.
"Whoever gets me is going to get a hungry ... player," McGrady told the Houston Chronicle. "I don't care if I go to the damn moon. It doesn't matter. I've been hungry since I came back from my surgery. "I rededicated myself, refocused, moved to Chicago, worked out the whole summer there. It was every day just grinding, just pushing. I'm not even supposed to be playing right now, so that really tells you how hard I've been working. I wasn't supposed to be playing until January or February. If you asked anybody who had [microfracture surgery] it probably took them a year to really feel full strength. I feel fine right now."
Hang in there T-Mac!
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