International Diplomacy, Domestic Unrest- June 8, 2008 BOSTON -- The NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics won't be the last basketball battle of the summer. Sixteen years after the U.S. Dream Team initiated an Olympic and global basketball renaissance, and four years after the worst Olympic showing in U.S. history caused unprecedented self-examination, there is widespread domestic disagreement on what Olympic role, if any, NBA players should have.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/07/AR2008060702255.html?nav=r... Spirited Rivalry- June 6, 2008 BOSTONhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/05/AR2008060504559.html?nav=r... A Perceptible Change- June 5, 2008 BOSTON The Boston Celtics have no white players. Yes, it's a news flash, at the very least an obvious talking point.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/04/AR2008060404369.html?nav=r... Broken Records- June 4, 2008 Used to be the two greatest titles in sports were "Fastest Man in the World" and "Heavyweight Champion of the World." Each meant the holder was invincible the world over. This wasn't small potatoes, like winning a league or a national championship. These were planetary designations. All comers welcome. The titles were unassailable, unimpeachable. There were no questions to be asked. No doubt conveyed.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/03/AR2008060303319.html?nav=r... The NBA's Showcase Showdown- June 1, 2008 BOSTONhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/31/AR2008053102331.html?nav=r... |