Have you  ever met an NBA Player? What was the experience like?
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I met Michael Jordan once in like '96. His restaurant was still open in Chicago and one of my ex-girlfriends was working there and invited me to have a special VIP dinner there with a few friends and some of the staff. I was sitting at the table in the basement, because he had a special dining room there where only VIP's and invited guest could dine and when Air Jordan walked through the door the room just fell quiet. To make a long story short, I shook hands with him and he didn't seem to have the big head, was very mellow and modest...knew all the staff, including my girlfriend by name, which shocked me. He didn't highstep like he was the big NBA star, but just came off like an average man, that just happened to make millions playing ball. Oh, and the steak dinners we had were awesome.
642673
I never played past PAL in grade school.  I focused on baseball and had plans to play for the Detroit Tigers.  In the D, middle school and high school basketball was very competitive, Cris Webber, Jalen Rose, etc.  I discovered the love for basketball in college in Michigan.  Though I learned I could dunk, I had no chance at the big show (NBA).  \n \nBy the way, did you and J Rich attend Nouvel Catholic Central High School before he transferred?\n\nOh yes Pistons56, that coach was a dim bulb.  NBA lottery picks don't walk on your court everyday. Nouvel would have crushed the competition with J Rich on board.  I'm sorry things didn't work out for your school.  J Rich is the type of guy that you pull for.
1054626
ive never been in one but that sounds exciting! maybe some day i will join in.\n\n\np.s. hope you do goodin your league
440264
You're right.  I tried to watch a game once.  What a waste of time.  Of course, the NBA isn't much more entertaining, but at least you know you're watching the best.  In the WNBA, they make a big deal out of a dunk.  That should tell you about the overall caliber of play in that league.  Won't be around much longer, I shouldn't think.
61297
Sure. Just not in the NBA. \n\nGreatest basketball player ever. He was amazing. He gave the city of Chicago some of the greatest sports memories... The Shot over Ehlo, hitting six three's in the first half against Portland, beating Utah while he was sick, or his last shot as a Bull... to win a championship. Just awesome.
1108742
I would meet Dwyane Wade...he is one of the best players in the league..he not only has determination but he has drive and skillz that will lead the Miami Heat to Victory..he is one of my inspirations to playing basketball along with some other talented Players!! He has only been in the NBA a little while now but he has clearly proved that he will be a player that will be remembered decades to come!! Oh yeh and of course who can deny his good looks?? lol....!!
941406
Yes!! It's kinda like yours. Mine is Basketball! Everytime I play the game it's like nothing else matters. I don't care where I am or who I'm with. My life problems don't matter anymore. When I have my hand on the ball reality isn't real anymore. It's weird. I never thought I would like something so much. My favorite things to do is Box out and play underneth. My favorite shot is Free throw becuz I don't have to worry about anybody grading me.
374953
What is so cool about a guy who doesn't have to jump to dunk the ball?\n\nShow me a guard who can sky any day before Yao
142985
Ask someone who plays "extreme" basketball.
603479
On a trip to LA, I met Seinfeld (on the lot) and Burt Reynolds (when he was with Lonnie Anderson).  I've met Bill Clinton (when he was governor).  I've been back stage At the Opry with Porter Wagner and Joe Diffie.  No one real big.  Most celebrities I've met were pretty cool, just normal people for the most part. (except they are rich and famous)! ha!
1070091
No. Ever heard of a guy named Lamar Odom? And another thing. I saw another post on this site that explained the "A-Rod affect", in which if the superstar is traded every other player on the team elevates his game.
506959
it is amazing..how so many wanna be people...need a leader of the pack to enjoy a sport.  It is amazing how so many people can not respect a group of guys like themselves (humble and talented) who are awsome at the game of basketball.  It is amazing how we place the Kobe and the LaBroms of the world higher than anything or anyone.  Do they not talk and walk like the rest of us?  The Detroit Pistons are a great talented team and do not need a STAR because they are all STARS.
1022658
I went to ABCD camp, that good, also Nike basketball camp, Hoop Mountain Central and 5 star are all good. nba players were in at when they were younger
470165
Hi my name is Kobe Bryant. I love basketball, and so I adopted my favorite player's name. My email adress is Kobefanatic8888@yahoo.com . I live in LA. I will definately be there, and I will beat your "Big Boyz from the West Coast". Peace
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this is a news click i got off of NBA.com\nThe Big O Knows\n\nHoop Magazine - April Issue \n\nBy Rick Barry \n\nOscar Robertson has always been one of my favorite players. When I came into the NBA in 1965, he was already a well-established star. I loved his style of play and admired his fierce competitiveness. A few years ago at a retired players event, Oscar asked me if I had seen the “kid” from Marquette University perform his skills on the basketball court. I told him I hadn’t. He went on to rave about this young talent and went so far as to predict greatness for him in the NBA. Well, when the only man ever to average a triple-double for an entire NBA season tells me to check out a player, I am going to do it. \nThe young man was Dwyane Wade, and after watching him play, I immediately saw why The Big O was so complimentary. Wade was definitely something special and I made it a point to keep tabs on him the rest of his senior year. I have followed him even more closely since he joined the NBA and, as Oscar predicted, Wade has distinguished himself as one of the premier players in the League.\n\n \nWade has been blessed with phenomenal athletic ability. Not only is he quick, he is fast and can jump out of the gym. His dunks are spectacular, but he can pull up for the midrange jumper with equal deftness. He has a great instinct for the game, is a relentless competitor and exudes confidence. I love his business-like attitude with no show boating or trash-talking.  \n\nHe is truly Michael Jordanesque both on and off the court. He has an infectious smile, good looks and plenty of charisma. Wade is also like the young MJ when it comes to three-point shooting—he isn’t very good. He also has room for improvement on defense. However, Wade is a far superior midrange shooter than Jordan was at this stage of his career. And remember, Michael got better in both areas as his career progressed.\n\nIf the Miami Heat are ever going to win an NBA championship, the man most responsible will be Wade. Just go back to last season’s Eastern Conference Finals where the Heat pushed the defending champion Pistons to a Game 7. There is no doubt in my mind that had Wade not injured his rib in Game 5, causing him to miss Game 6, won by Detroit in a rout, the Heat would have faced the Spurs in the Finals. Even in the deciding Game 7, Wade was not himself and Miami was still leading by six with only six and a half minutes to play. A healthy Wade could easily have been the difference in the game. \n\nEven Shaquille O’Neal realizes just how important Dwyane Wade is to the Miami Heat. The Diesel has tabbed Dwyane with the fitting nickname, “Flash.” And both Oscar and I agree that this is one Flash who will definitely not wind up in the pan.
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No, but I did come within 5 seats of sitting with "Kid Rock"  at a Piston's game.  Yep, it was just like sex,  even had eye contact for almost 10 seconds.  I was a bit wet...does that count......LOL!!!
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Typically there are no try-outs for NBA teams.  Most often, a player obtains an agent and declares himself eligible for the draft.  The teams will have workouts and scrimmages to watch the players in action.  \nYou can ask them for more details via email here:\nhttp://www.nba.com/email_us/