“To come here and see what little has been done is disappointing. It feels like the city has been forgotten in a lot of ways. This is not what America’s about, and we should look at why we failed.”
‘I didn’t think it was going to be this bad,’ Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki said. via Hartford Courant
“If the locker room gets separated, there’s no way we’re going to achieve our goal. So, you know, deal or no deal, we’ve got to make sure that the troops are ready to go.”
“We’re in a holding pattern,” said Jason Kidd of a trade to Dallas. COMMENT By Michael Lee Washington Post Staff Writer Saturday, February 16, 2008; Page E05 NEW ORLEANS, Feb. via The Washington Post
“I was supposed to be dancing when I heard my name”
It was only fitting Jason Kidd went out a winner, representing the Nets. In what is expected to be his last game representing the Nets last night at New Orleans Arena in the All-Star Game, the point guard … via New York Post
Lebron named MVP of All-Star Game East All-Star LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers dunks over West All-Star Dirk Nowitzki, bottom right, of the Dallas Mavericks during the fourth quarter of the NBA … via Summit Daily News
“Where questionable haircuts happen”
NEW ORLEANS — The NBA’s ‘Where Amazing Happens’ television commercials, featuring a poignant piano composition accompanying a dramatic photographic montage, has become one of those rare campaigns to succeed in evoking real emotion and passion.
Until today, those commercials had centered on various themes and highlight moments, utilizing those descriptive captions ‘When (fill in the blank) Happens’ that fade in and out with each striking photograph.
The concept changes tonight during the All-Star Game broadcast with the first player-produced spot. Dirk Nowitzki is the NBA’s headliner. Read more
“Obviously I knew coming in the field was going to be stiff. Thank goodness for Kevy (Raptors equipment manager Kevin DiPietro). He built me five racks (to practise) and I felt pretty good out there.”
Toronto Raptors sharp-shooter Jason Kapono continues to rule from three-point range. via CANOE
“This is a team sport, but a lot of this is about individuals in this league”
New Jersey/Dallas guard Jason Kidd eased himself into a chair in a hotel ballroom to meet with reporters Friday, a player requirement for All-Star weekend during the NBA’s version of Super Bowl media day. via RedOrbit
“I really had no idea. A lot of work needs to be done.”
As the charter bus turned right on to Lizardi Street and descended into this city’s crippled Lower Ninth Ward, the lighthearted mood on board turned serious and sobering. via The South Mississippi Sun Herald
“We all know we need to get better, that is simple. To me, I want to win now I don’t want to sit around and wait. Sometimes you have to.”
The Spurs’ locker room was full of smiles and jokes but down the hall at Quicken Loans Arena LeBron James shook his head at what could’ve been. via ESPN
The Mavericks’ triumvirate of decision-makers want you to believe this team, as currently constructed, is good enough to win a championship. via Quick
“I want to be on the same committee as [Gregg] Popovich.”
The Mavericks were down to 10 healthy players for Monday’s game against Philadelphia, and the number dwindled to nine before it was over. via The Dallas Morning News
Andre Miller hit for 21 points to lead the Sixers to their fourth win in a row, 84-76 over the Dallas Mavericks at the cneter. via WRDX-FM Claymont
“There’s always an opportunity for upgrade at every position”
For 30 minutes last night, Mark Cuban and Kiki Vandeweghe sat in the front row underneath the south basket at Izod Center, watching Devin Harris shoot jumpers and discussing what it would take to get him to New … via Newark Star-Ledger
The Dallas Mavericks open a short two-game road trip when they visit the disappointing New Jersey Nets today at the Izod Center. via WKRC-TV Cincinnati
American Airlines Center, Dallas, 7:30 p.m. TV, radio: Fox Sports Net , WRBO-FM Records: Grizzlies, 13-35; Mavericks, 33-15. Lineups: Grizzlies: Kyle Lowry, 6-1, Juan Carlos Navarro, 6-3, Mike Miller, 6-8, Rudy … via Memphis Commercial Appeal
