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The Commitment: Exhibition Tour
01 October 2008
This summer, as members of Team USA prepare for the 2008 Olympic Games, Nike has chosen to honor their dedication with a special tribute.
For those elite few who are chosen to represent their country, commitment is not just a choice.
It’s a way of life.
In honor of that commitment, Nike has created a gallery dedicated to Team USA, chronicling their journey from the Dream Team of 1992 to the present-day squad. The exhibit, entitled The Commitment, opened in New York City on July 10, giving the public a look at the history and future of USA Basketball.
Located in a refurbished bran ...
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Blogging the Journey: Manu Ginobili
01 October 2008
What’s at Stake: He’s going with a gold medal around his neck and the hopes of an entire country on his shoulders. Manu talks about what this year’s Games mean to him.
There was an unbelievable generation of basketball players in my city, back in the ‘60s and &lsq ...
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The Competition: Dirk Nowitzki
01 October 2008
Dirk Nowitzki fought to put German basketball on the map. This year, he’s fighting for something else: the chance to put his team at the top of the winner’s podium.
Dirk Nowitzki is the standard by which all German players are measured. He’s revolutionized the role of ...
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Blogging the Journey #3: Coach K
01 October 2008
At the Starting Line: As the moment of truth approaches, Coach K writes about the heroes who inspire him to reach for the stars.
On my way out to Las Vegas for the first meeting and practice of our Olympic team, I was fortunate to be able to make a pretty amazing pit stop. My wife, daugh ...
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Blogging the Journey #4: Coach K
01 October 2008
Ready to Win: After three long years, Team USA's dedication is finally getting put to the test. Coach K talks strategy, and why his team is ready to take home the gold.
Finally, Olympic competition has begun and it is time to discover if we have done what is necessary to close the deal, ...
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This Is Our Team: Coach K
01 October 2008
The best coach in the game has been tasked with architecting the greatest comeback in history. But it will take more than just great players to get the gold.
It was a humbling moment. Coach Mike Krzyzewski, the man many people would argue is the greatest coach in the game, a man armed wi ...
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