 Foreign WiretapJapan's Tabuse Seeking Another Shot At NBAYuta Tabuse is leaving the Japan national men's basketball team for another shot at the NBA, according to the Associated Press. Tabuse was training with the national team, but decided to leave and head to the United States after receiving an invitation to attend the Mavericks' camp next month. "I got the news all of a sudden and am happy I was able to get another opportunity," Tabuse said at a press conference Saturday. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Childress Unmoved By Greek Fan Riots
"The fans are obviously very passionate because we're in the finals of the Greek championship," Childress said by phone to The Associated Press. "Yes, there was unnecessary violence. It obviously doesn't help the game. It doesn't help the players, but that will not have an effect on my decision about where I play next year." Olympiakos fans threw a flare, plastic bottles and other items at Panathinaikos' bench during a timeout at the end of Thursday night's opening game of the finals. Initially, Childress appeared greatly affected by the violence. "The violence we saw today, will make me think real hard over my future in Europe," he said immediately following Thursday's events. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Panathinaikos Wins Finals Game Amid Riot
Panathinaikos won 69-67, at the home arena of Olympiakos. Josh Childress, formerly of the NBA's Hawks, scored 23 points in a losing effort for Olympiakos. "The violence we saw today, will make me think real hard over my future in Europe," said Childress. He signed a three-year, $20 million deal with the club last July. The game was delayed nearly 20 minutes with Panathinaikos leading 60-58 and a little more than a minute remaining. Fans threw a flare, plastic bottles and other items at Panathinaikos' bench during a timeout. Foreign, Euroleague Basketball Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback May 2009 Archive
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Former Hawks forward Josh Childress said on Friday that the violence he witnessed in the stands while playing in Greece won't influence his decision on whether or not to remain in Europe.