Former Laker Star, AC Green now 40 years of age, recently gave speeches at two local high schools, Victor Valley Christian School and Hesperia Christian School. He spoke diligently about his Christian faith and abstinence.
AC Green, the only man to make it through 1,192 consecutive NBA games and also maintain his virginity, has stayed strong to his convictions since becoming a Christian 22 years ago, preached that he was merely following God’s direction for how he uses his body. "God says you can only have sex with your husband or wife," Green said.
The message was direct and unambiguous, and it is not clear how some students are taking to Mr. Green’s word. However, some students are hopeful that can maintain the same convictions.
"I think it will just stay in my head now," said Jake Hastey, 14, a student at Victor Valley Christian School.
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Rocket’s center Yao Ming believes that in order for his teammates on the Chinese national team to be competitive in the 2008 Olympic Games they must get smarter and stronger. "The thing we need to change the most right now is a lot of players play too casually. It's a bad habit," Yao said. "It was something you could see a lot of times. Next to scoring as the highest statistic on a player's line would be turnovers, not rebounds or assists."
Harris, who coached the Chinese 2004 team that finished 8th in the Athens games said the Chinese Basketball Federation (CBA) needs to allow its best players to compete in the European League in order to up the competition they face. The CBA is hesitant as they feel it will dilute the quality of the league. Yao remained diplomatic on the subject.
"The CBA is thinking of ways to deal with that so that everyone is happy," the 7-foot-6 center said during a recent interview.
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With the NHL lockout in full effect, and no end in immediate sight, the NBA is poised to acquire hockey fans seeking an outlet for their sports interest.
In no city will this be more apparent than in Detroit. "Hockey Town" will soon become "Hoops Town," at least temporarily, with the Pistons defending their title and the Red Wings missing in action.
"Hockey is a big part of sports here in Michigan," Pistons guard Lindsey Hunter said. "With the NHL being locked out, a lot of people are going to really focus on basketball and football.
"People are going to be watching us closer than they did last year."
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Sep 2004 Archive
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ESPN | Sep 28, 2004
Despite rumors all over the media that the great Michael Jordan is considering a return, MJ himself said there is no comeback.
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Contra Costa Times | Sep 26, 2004
Although the vote was not unanimous on the NBA’s latest contract proposal, the NBA referees decided to follow their chief negotiator Lamell McMorris’ advice and take the offer.
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The Charlotte Observer | Sep 22, 2004
Argentina may have defeated the rest of the world in the Olympic Games but there is one team left that stands to challenge them.
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Portland Tribune | Sep 21, 2004
Reports last week that stated Clyde Drexler was considering returning to the NBA, not as a coach or executive, but as a player, shocked basketball insiders.
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WOAI | Sep 18, 2004
The NBA is setting a deadline of early next week to reach an agreement with the referees union.
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The Union Tribune | Sep 18, 2004
The National Association of Basketball Coaches dropped a proposal that would allow college players five years of NCAA eligibility.
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MSNBC | Sep 15, 2004
With his 20th season coming up and still no team to play for, Karl Malone has not fully recovered from the arthroscopic surgery he underwent on his right knee shortly after the NBA finals.
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The Indy Star | Sep 15, 2004
Lawrence North High School is finalizing a deal with ESPN2 to broadcast a Dec.
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TMCNet | Sep 14, 2004
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RealGM | Sep 14, 2004
Tracy McGrady, Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Ray Allen and Michael Redd are just some of the names of next year's crop of unrestricted free-agents previewed in a new expanded column on RealGM.
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ESPN | Sep 13, 2004
Teams have been notified that a forthcoming $37 million lump-sum payment to the Lakers from a local cable operator should increase Basketball Related Income this summer by roughly $74 million.
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FoxSports.com | Sep 13, 2004
With Clyde Drexler in the news this weekend because of his Hall of Fame induction, the Boston Globe had a report yesterday that Clyde is interested in running an NBA squad down the road.
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New York Post | Sep 13, 2004
It seems another J Williams is making a run to return to the NBA.
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The Plain Dealer | Sep 13, 2004
Riding the success of last years Spike Lee directed commercial for the NBA on TNT featuring LeBron James in a baby cradle, Lee decided to use James again.
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San Antonio Express-News | Sep 12, 2004
One of America's finest directors is returning to the NBA, as Spike Lee has been hired by TNT to shoot commericals for this coming season.
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Oakland Tribune | Sep 11, 2004
Leon Powe of the California Golden Bears had decided to redshirt this coming season.
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ESPN | Sep 9, 2004
Tom Jernstedt, the executive director of USA Basketball, told ESPN.
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The LA Times | Sep 8, 2004
Quelling the rumors and speculation of where he might end up, Dennis Rodman has decided to settle down in Huntington Beach, a few miles north of his old West Newport home.
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USA Today | Sep 8, 2004
Without a clear top player, this year's class of high school seniors are jockeying heavily for that lauded position of best prep in the nation.
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Ohio News Network | Sep 7, 2004
In the world of trading cards, the rookie is the prize.
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The East African Standard | Sep 7, 2004
As the NBA continues to expand globally and a flux of players come out of Europe, many scouts are beginning to head south for the continent of Africa to seek its untapped talent.
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The Sun Times | Sep 7, 2004
Newly returned Laker Vlade Divac is being sued by Chicago-based CIB bank for the balance due ($677,080 plus interest) on a business loan he took intended for Group 7, a charitable foundation which raises money for medical and educational programs in Serbia.
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FoxSports.com | Sep 7, 2004
With the emergence of second-round drafted players like Carlos Boozer and Gilbert Arenas, two players who acheived sudden success and subsequently left their club because of loopholes, this issue will be part of collective bargaining negotiations.
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The Denver Post | Sep 3, 2004
"That would affect anybody," Anthony said.
