kevinlee
Civic Duty
kevinlee - September 3, 2007
2/3 of 2007 accounted for...how are you doing on your 2007 New Year's Resolutions? I'll spare you the details of my list, but so far I'm doing alright. The whole working out at a gym thing isn't working out too well. But when does it ever?
One resolution I had hoped to act upon and shamefully have not is to give back to the community. For this post, I wanted to get a sense of what kind of organizations and projects were out there for potential volunteers. For all the civic-minded folks out there, consider this your electronic soapbox, a chance to brag a little bit about what you do, why you do it, and how others can get involved. Be sure to post some links and contact information. These opportunities don't have to be APA-specific. I look forward to hearing your responses.
And Now, Here with an NBA Update...
kevinlee - August 27, 2007
We could summarize the Asian American presence in the NBA in one word: Yao. The 7'6" center from China established himself as a presence in American pro basketball after being selected 1st overall in the 2002 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets. That's not to say Yao's rise to stardom was immediate; his first two years , he struggled with his stamina and his lower body strength, the key to gaining position inside the basket. He continues to get injured frequently. But when he's healthy, he's a bona fide, physical center with good shooting touch.
This year's draft saw the next highly touted player to come from China, Yi Jianlian, drafted sixth by the Milwaukee Bucks. Yi is tall (7'0") and lanky, somewhat similar to Yao's body type. But to hype Yi as the next Yao would be completely inaccurate. Yi plays a completely different game - he slashes to the basket, he dribbles with flair, he showcases a more complete athleticism.