Britball.com Features
2001-02
Nothing but Net
Jason
Kidd has provided the propulsion for the Nets unlikely emergence this term
but his greatest achievement might be re-building at home
China drives hard
bargain for Ming's exit pass
On
May Day, the Chinese show off their might. But for Yao Ming, his walkabout
in Chicago then was the start of a trail toward foreign conquests
Celtic Pride recovers
from mortal blows
Once
upon a time, the Boston Celtics were blessed with bountiful supplies of
luck and talent. Then Len Bias died. And it has taken over a decade for
Celtic Pride to recover from the shock
Bulls babes learning
to walk first
Tyson
Chandler and Eddy Curry were thrust from high schoolers to the hothouse
of the Chicago Bulls. The duo have stumbled at times but they tell
us the experience has been positive
Leaning towards
Madness
Illinois'
British centre Robert Archibald is hoping that a starring role in the NCAA
Tourney will power him towards the NBA
NBA eyeing Europe
once more
David
Stern's new big idea is to bring the NBA to Europe. Absurd or attainable?
Spezia's ripple
indelible amid stormy waters
When
John and Nancy Spezia opted to leave the security of Danvile for the unchartered
waters of Derby, it was a gamble. With few wins and less luck, most would
have fled but the Storm's first couple are determined to see their bet
through
Big Game Hunting
Alex
Wolff knew there had to be more to basketball than the NBA. So he set off
to find it. Over 12 months, the writer traversed the globe to explore the
new roots of hoops in places as diverse as Cork and China
Too good to be
true?
Clean-cut,
clean shooting Nate Reinking is just too perfect. Or is he? We find out.
Against the Wall
Kevin
Wall tells us what keeps him going during Rock-y times in Edinburgh and
what drives him to carry on through the storm
Going south a
tonic for Nurse
Brighton
was supposed to be a step-down for Nick Nurse, so why he is so enthused
about life by the beach?
Lindstrom undaunted
by Towering challenge
Arriving
in London in mid-winter can be harsh but for David Lindstrom, the challenge
of lifting Towers out of the mire is one he is relishing
Hot Rod carrying
White flag
Rodney
Alexander has taken the leap from Hackney to the BBL - will he stick or
flash out? The Milton Keynes hopeful believes he has the game to succeed.
Tiger feet leaping
high for Meldrum
Greg
Meldrum tells us why the blend in Thames Valley is smelling good
Lloyd calls time
on during career
At
the age of 40, Milton Keynes' player-coach Nigel Lloyd has achieved much
and seen all but now the time to hang up his boots is fast approaching
NBA 2002 Tip-Off
Clips
Youth Squad set for Breakout Year - Season Preview
Sloan
judging Amaechi on present merits
Washington blessed
with global trip
David
Washington has left his wife and family for Britain but he explains how
blessed he is to just play ball
All right for
White
After
circling Europe, John White is back in the capital but this time in the
colours of London Towers. And with a continental challenge on offer, he
is happy at the return
Mackay indelible
in Rocks support
Back
in Scotland after a season in Bracknell, the burly Rock feels like
he has never been away
Wall Plan
Only
five times last term did Edinburgh Rocks taste victory. Worst to first
may now be the Scots' dream but new coach Kevin Wall explains why time
has not yet been on his side
Be like Mique
Chamique
Holdsclaw may hold the WNBA in her clutches but she avoids any comparision
with the man who signs her cheques
Oh Virginia
Each
summer, the best ballers of Richmond regroup and do battle in the summer
leagues. We go up close with some familiar exports
Gasol inspired
by American Dream
Pau
Gasol may be an instant millionaire but the Spaniard faces the same challenges
as any new Stateside emigré
NBA Special
We
compare the Premiership and the NBA and ask what each league can learn
from the other
NBA: Chief Maverick
relishing rebel role
We
speak to Dallas owner Mark Cuban on his battle to shake up his team, and
the NBA
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