“We played two games today. The first half, we played with no heart or passion. In the second half, even though we were losing, we were playing better.”
LeBron James of the USA Men’s Senior National Team dunks against Uruguay during the second round of the 2007 FIBA Americas Championship at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. via TurkishPress.com
“They’re going to want to come out and prove something. We live for competitive games like this.”
Put him at any position you like and LeBron James will get the job done. The Cleveland Cavaliers star showed again Wednesday how serious he is about returning the United States to its dominant position among … via USA Today
The Americans made Athens look like ancient history. Three years after its stunning loss in the Olympics, the United States smothered Puerto Rico in a 117-78 victory late Tuesday night in the FIBA Americas … via Cleveland.com
Allan Houston wants back into the league at age 36, and as a former two-time All-Star and career 17+ points per game scorer it’s not ridiculous to think that someone would give him a chance. via HOOPSWORLD.com
“I wouldn’t entertain this if I didn’t think I could do it”
Have jump shot, will travel, will work cheap. Relatively speaking. Allan Houston is ready to resume his basketball career, and that’s the resume he’s putting out around the NBA. via NYNewsday.com
“There’s so much more to the game”
When the Cavaliers hired Paul Silas in 2003, it was thought he would mentor LeBron James, who was just entering the league. via New York Post
“I know our confidence is sky high right now”
LAS VEGAS: LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony have two bronze medals as reminders that the United States no longer wins every basketball game it plays. via International Herald Tribune
“We have a core of young guys and experienced guys, guys who can run the floor, guys who can pass and make plays and guys who can shoot. I’m really excited about this team.”
US National Basketball Association stars will try to qualify for the 2008 Beijing Olympics starting here Wednesday at the 10-team FIBA Americas regional qualifier to decide two berths for China. via XtraMSN Real Estate
“I’ve been a big fan of his for a long time”
Lakers’ Bryant, Cavaliers’ James and Suns’ Stoudemire are among those who not only appreciate Krzyzewski for his command of the game but also for the kind of person he is off the court. via Los Angeles Times
“I don’t think it’s really hit me”
ELMORE — For the second year in a row, Woodmore’s Emily Pendleton spent the summer giving her passport a workout. via News-Messenger
“Anderson is a big part of our team, and Sasha came along big last season. I think we need both of them, and I think both want to stay, but we’ll have to wait and see what happens.”
Here are some notes from Team USA’s camp: You’d think LeBron James might be a little bit upset that the Eastern Conference has gotten tougher, but that is not the case. via ESPN
“Hopefully, it remains a personal choice because you’d hate to have it scripted out for you. When it’s scripted, it’s just not genuine. I think people can see through that.”
The sophisticated Olympic athletes who ache to unleash their inner activists in the run-up to Beijing 2008 may find themselves overwhelmed by menu choices: I’ll take the “Free Tibet.” No, the human rights … via International Herald Tribune
Posted Aug 14th 2007 12:44PM by TMZ Staff Filed under: Wacky and Weird He may play for the Cleveland Cavaliers, but NBA star LeBron James knows where the celebs go to lunch in Hollywood — the Ivy. via TMZ.com
“We look forward to the challenge and look forward to finding out how good we really are.”
Joba Chamberlain has a ritual before his first pitch of a game. He stands behind the mound, his back to the catcher, his glove on the grass, his hat in his hand and his head bowed. via New York Times
“What we’ve gotten away from is sticking with (our game plan). Once we get back to that, it’s going to be a big part of us getting back on track offensively.”
There were two ways to look at the Indians’ situation as the team entered Saturday night’s game with the Yankees. via The Chronicle Telegram
“He’s not fun to face. We were fortunate enough to score a few runs off him.”
‘ The series opener with the high-profile New York Yankees brought everyone out on Friday night - ‘ a sell-out crowd of 41,675 fans at Jacobs Field that included Cavaliers star LeBron James and his posse. via Medina County Gazette
The Orlando Magic’s preseason schedule will include four home games and one rather lengthy three-game road trip. via Floridatoday.com
The Trail Blazers announced Tuesday the introduction of three 10-game mini packages, which go on sale to the public at 9 a.m. today. via The Oregonian
Troy Hudson in a Cavaliers uniform? Well, at least he wouldn’t cost much. If you don’t know who Troy Hudson is here’s a quick look at some of his vitals: 6′1″, 178; averaged 5.9 points and 2.1 assists per game … via The Plain Dealer
The Cavaliers have been one of the best home teams in the NBA during the past three years, winning 91 games at Quicken Loans Arena. via Akron Beacon Journal
