The Salt Lake Tribune
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Roundball diplomacy
To prepare for the Beijing Olympics, Iran's national basketball team will train in Utah and play this week in the Utah Jazz-sponsored Rocky Mountain Revue against NBA teams. The Iranians will also get to talk with players and coaches.

NBA commissioner David Stern says basketball can promote understanding:

In an increasingly turbulent world, it is rewarding to bring people together to celebrate teamwork, discipline and respectful competition on the court,

Iran will play two games against the NBA D-League Ambassadors. Then will play Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz squads at Salt Lake Community College.

posted by gwarchol @ 8:16 AM |

1 Comments:

At July 17, 2008 9:26 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dunk 'em.
Dunk 'em hard.

 

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