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ALL EYES ON FIBA 1994 CHAMPIONSHIPS
APRIL 1993

The NBA now is focused on making a footprint in the international scene more than ever. Having players be apart of the Olympics and also the NBA has paid the league more than they expected. “The TV deals that’s going on, is going higher than expected.





Global stars like Matt Arana and hopefully more will help the league look real good in the world.” stated David Stern. With the success in 1992, it has been a real focus on having a shortlist of players to play in the FIBA Championships. “Karl Malone and Charles Barkley are big fans of what has happened in the summer. Rumor has it that they want to be apart of the 1996 Olympics team, but starting into 1994.” Stated Dan Patrick.



Michael Jordan being apart of the roster really legitimizes the roster and has a lot of people wanting to join the team. “Many players are looking into options of playing in the summer, the shortlist is now a longer list” stated an NBA rep. Rumors of players trying to play in the summer of 1994 are: Mitch Richmond, Charles Barkley, Reggie Miller, Shawn Kemp and even Magic Johnson.

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BULLS THREE PEAT: WHATS NEXT?
JUNE 1993

The Chicago Bulls have won their 3rd NBA Title, and are STILL kings of the NBA for a third time



Now, it’s the NBA Offseason, the second season. “Word on road is that the Minnesota Timberwolves will be moving to New Orleans” stated NBC reporter Jeff Williams. Many reports out of Minneapolis have stated that the Timberwolves tickets are not where they should be and that the owner is looking to move the team to a different town. “ The Fans of Minneapolis have been waiting for another team since the Lakers, its not fair for them to feel this wrath” stated a season ticket holder. It is expected that the Timberwolves will keep their name and logo.



Teams like the Milwaukee Bucks wont be moving, but will be changing their logo and uniforms. Its rumored other teams that are following are Denver Nuggets and the Dallas Mavericks. “A few brand changes are happening around the NBA. It will be interesting seeing players in new duds” stated an unnamed NBA official. Many say that the Milwaukee Rebrand is the most “drastic” of all. They have added “purple” into their logo and uniforms.



Many teams are trying to build through the draft, with hot shots like Matt Arana (Germany) and Leo Love (Spain) being in the Draft class. “International players are continuing to dominate, but players like Chris Webber are still important. Will be interesting to see who fits the ceiling and who hits the floor in ten years” stated Russ Granik, Deputy Commissioner. The Sporting News is saying that Arana and Love are the top prospects of this class.

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1993 NBA DRAFT REVIEW: WHO WON?
SEPTEMBER 1993

The Charlotte Hornets won the 1993 NBA Draft and went to work, with 17% chance of winning the Draft. They had an inkiling of who they want to push the team, with drafting Charles Ibrahim from England




The Timberwolves were slated top draft number 1, but fell to the 4th spot in the draft lottery. They selected high flyer Isiah Rider from UNLV, an electric athlete. “We feel that he can make a difference in our team, very proud that we will have him in our uniform” stated the Timberwolves GM. Many teams like the Pacers clapped with joy, seeing that international players such as Matt Arana were available. “We seen him against the US and France, he can play and is a future All Star” stated the Pacers GM

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BOBBYE ROSS FOR MVP? DENVER ON TOP
DECEMBER 1993


Bobbye Ross played in Russia before the NBA, being a key role for CSKA.



“Playing in the Euroleague for a few years helped me become a better player. Everything was quicker, and faster. In the NBA, its quick but every movement counts. You have to be confident with each shot and step you take” he stated.



Ross said the NBA is about being the best at your skills at the time you are on the floor. “In the Euroleague, you will get punished for not playin defense. In the NBA, you will get punished for not being aware. Someone in the Euroleague may be able to score a lot in a short amount of time but in the NBA someone can score on you based on them knowing you arent aware of their offense. It’s different for sure”



Leading the NBA in points, he has scouts and executives thinking about the amount of time many have passed on players like him from Europe. “NCAA players arent the style anymore, those days are over. The minor league in the NBA is FIBA” stated Daequon Gobert, forward from Georgetown. Gobert had an offer to go pro after his HS career, but wanted to check out the appeal of college. “I wanted to get better, and you arent going to magically become better if you don’t allow you some space to make mistakes” he stated.



The Nuggets are one of the few teams that look really good to knock off the Suns as the eventually Western Conference Champion. Ross and Todd McDonald are a tandem.