Summer School for Jefferson
by Jeff Clark on Jul 26, 2007 5:48 AM EDT
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Al Jefferson's summer just got a little more interesting. The Celtics power forward is expected to be among a group of up-and-comers who will scrimmage next month in Las Vegas against the United States national team. USA Basketball's managing director, Jerry Colangelo, said last Sunday that he was in the beginning stages of formulating such a team, mentioning Portland's Brandon Roy, the 2006-07 Rookie of the Year, as one participant. Jefferson's agent, Jeff Schwartz, confirmed yesterday by e-mail that Big Al will also be part of the team, which will help prepare Kobe Bryant, Jason Kidd, and the rest of the national team for the upcoming Olympic qualifier, which runs Aug. 22 to Sept. 2 in Las Vegas. USA Basketball plans to announce the team sometime next week after getting the necessary commitments. The scrimmages will likely be held in the week leading up to the first game.
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will gerald green be part of this scrimmages? am sure this chance would be beneficial to his development… going against the best of the best
by celtpinoy on Jul 26, 2007 6:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AL better be in shape…lol..in this enviroment we’ll long for KG some but it’ll be good for him
by Motown on Jul 26, 2007 6:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
will gerald green be part of this scrimmages? am sure this chance would be beneficial to his development… going against the best of the best
What about me? Will I be part of the scrimmages? I am sure it would be bemeficial for my development, and whatnot.
by kozlodoev on Jul 26, 2007 6:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yea,me too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Vegas here we come
by Motown on Jul 26, 2007 6:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
unfortunately with gg very poor performance in the summer league,
he wont even be a after-thought.
by perk on Jul 26, 2007 7:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He better not get hurt.
Lots of PT before preseason.
He’ll be in shape, sure.
But is it too much?
by mcpu40 on Jul 26, 2007 7:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I heard that Kevin McHale has already called Jerry Colangelo and offered to replace Jefferson on the scrimmage team with Kevin Garnett and Marko Jaric.
by Brickowski on Jul 26, 2007 7:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Have him stay home and get into shape for the upcoming season.
The last thing we need is to have him twist and ankle.
by BigT1942 on Jul 26, 2007 8:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Expect Al to suffer a serious injury.
by Celtsfansince55 on Jul 26, 2007 10:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Expect GG to come around and have a great season
by bird01 on Jul 26, 2007 11:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
PLEASE be on TV…. And why is everyone gettin nervous about this being bad and injuries and whatnot??? As far as I heard, it sounds like it’s just one game. Relax people….
by J.Money on Jul 26, 2007 6:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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