In case you forgot, the 2012 Olympic Games head to London next summer. But where will they play basketball? Construction on the Basketball Arena began in October 2009 and completed within budget this June. So what does it take to erect a 1,000-ton, 115-foot high steel frame that houses 12,000 black and orange seats, one of the largest temporary venues ever built for any Games? Watch this. After the jump, check out some photos of the arena as well.
Thanks to the U.S. women’s soccer team (see Morgan, Alex), my level of national pride has crept its way into unchartered territories. We half-heartedly watched the USA vs. France game in the Dime office the other day, most of us only paying attention when the U.S. had the ball. Of course, I was guilty of this too being that I’ve never been much of soccer fan. Read More »
In November, I wrote an article titled, “The Coach K Effect,” which talked about how the NBA was being dominated by members of this summer’s Team USA. It appears we weren’t the only ones to notice. Tonight, NBA Back Stage presents “Return To Glory” at 6:30pm EST on NBA TV. And from what we’ve seen in the trailer below, you might want to tune in.
With the NBA’s premiere week over, there’s a lot to take away. And for those of you that have been watching all the action before your free League Pass runs out, perhaps you’ve noticed the same thing: The NBA is being dominated by Team USA. After running through the competition in this summer’s World Championship under Coach Mike Krzyzewski, the 12 members of the squad are doin’ work in the League. Check it out: Read More »
After Kevin Durant took home MVP honors yesterday, a lot of people started talking about the 2012 Olympics in London and who of this current bunch was going to make the cut. Specifically the biggest discussion in the Instant Analysis after the game was what would be done about the three and four positions given that you’ll have Durant, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony in the mix. Also, with a glut young point guards, who’s going to be playing for Team USA in two years. With all that said, here’s my prediction for the 2012 Team USA Olympic roster. Read More »
As we said in Smack, Spain vs. Team USA might be the most entertaining basketball rivalry on the planet right now. If you missed the game, watch through the highlights from yesterday’s game, and make sure you catch Kevin Durant‘s buzzer-beating (and game-saving) block on Rudy Fernandez. If Rudy sticks around in the NBA this season, their first matchup could be interesting.
You’ve already seen the action from Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3. And now that the World Basketball Festival is over, take a look at all the action from Day 4. Can’t wait for next year!
It’s safe to say that the guys at Nike take care of their own. So with five national teams – United States, France, Brazil, China and Puerto Rico – in town for the World Basketball Festival, they decided to lace their guys with a nice parting gift before they went off to the World Championships. Throughout the weekend, Nike gave each team captain a box, and as the teams return from the World Championships in Turkey, each team member will receive one as well. The limited edition boxes are for the players to keep the shoes they played in, the jersey they wore and hopefully the medal they take home. Check out each team’s box after the jump. Read More »
I was still in high school when the NBA held its All-Star Game in New York City, but today we’re getting a taste of what it would be like to bring All-Star Weekend back to the Big Apple.
Player introductions were just made for the USA vs. France exhibition, and it’s safe to say the Madison Square Garden crowd hasn’t seen a collection of NBA talent like this in their building in years. Rajon Rondo surprisingly got the biggest ovation of any player, rivaled only by Kevin Durant, NYC native Lamar Odom and Derrick Rose. Oh, and Mike D’Antoni got a huge ovation — and no audible boos. This is the finale of the World Basketball Festival, today’s game and the following exhibition between China and Puerto Rico. Time for tip-off: Read More »
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