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Blogging the Journey: Yi JianLian

What’s at Stake: Yi writes about the challenges he’ll face this summer, representing China on his home turf and facing his NBA teammates on the court. The greatest challenge for me is that there were so many “first times.” The first time to meet different opponen ...
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Blogging the Journey: Pau Gasol

What’s at Stake: As Pau prepares to lead Spain against some of the world's toughest athletes, he looks back at his greatest inspirations and forward to his greatest challenges. I guess it goes back to my dad, when I was growing up as a little kid. Me and my mom went to watch him pl ...
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Blogging the Journey: Manu Ginobili

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: Manu Ginobili

In 2004, Manu Ginobili became an icon by leading Argentina to their first basketball gold medal. Can he do it again four years later? It all goes back to Bahia Blanca, Argentina. That’s where Emanuel Ginobili first learned the game, starting on his quest to become his country&rsquo ...
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The Competition: Pau Gasol

In 2006, behind the strength of Pau Gasol, Spain shook up the world. Can he do it again in ’08? Since joining the international basketball federation, Spain has been a dominant force in the European game. With sixteen appearances in the Eurobasket tournament and 8 medals, they&rs ...
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