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 A former PeacePlayers International advisor reflects on how the game helped make a difference in the arenas he taught – and how it helped him grow
By Danny Ourian
My time in the Middle East with PeacePlayers International (PPI) came to a close last June. When I came back to the United States, people wanted to hear about my experience. Words such as “amazing,” “rewarding” and “unbelievable” were used, but can’t come close to describing the experience properly. Words are limited in their ability to describe. Stories help. Images help. But how do you describe the look on the face of a child who starts to “get it?” A child whose face says, “What I thought before is wrong;” a perception changing right in front of your eyes. How do you describe a newfound understanding in the eyes of a 14 year old, drenched in sweat, after a basketball game he never thought he would play?
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 Me, Michael Jordan and the 2006 NBA All-Star Game. A true story.
By Jeremiah Boswell
With the recent induction of Michael Jordan into the Hall of Fame, I had a flashback of a unique experience. It was February 2006 – a very exciting time for basketball fans. For me, it was exceptionally exciting because I was going to Houston for the 2006 NBA All-Star Game. As an NBA employee, it was a business trip, but of the fun variety. I was primarily responsible for making sure the players were able to get to their sponsor events. Translation: repeatedly communicating with car services.
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 On Court Grassroots Advisor John Spezia is helping put players in front of college coaches
When it comes to helping up-and-coming basketball players, you can always count on John Spezia. The On Court Player Development® Grassroots Advisor and president of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) keeps opening the doors for players from Basseterre, St. Kitts. Spezia helped nine players, chosen from various area basketball teams, and three officials take a one-week tour of colleges in Florida. The team played games against Nova Southeastern University, Florida Tech, Flagler College and Rollins College.
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 Why Switzerland offers something for today’s hoops player
By Jeremiah Boswell
It was a beautiful, bright, sunny day when I arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, to begin the season with my new team. With all my worldly possessions (two suitcases), I went with my coach to my new apartment. Much to my surprise, the apartment was not only really nice, but had a stocked refrigerator, too. It was all I needed to get excited about the upcoming season.
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When it comes to basketball, fans and bungee jumping, nothing beats New Zealand
By Jeremiah Boswell
Great weather and amazing landscapes run rampant in New Zealand (remember the movie “Lord of the Rings”?). But the movie fails to reveal the kindness of the Kiwis (people from New Zealand) and their love of sports. “Hey, I’m Jeremiah Boswell. I’m from Georgia. I played at Columbia University and am now going into my fourth professional basketball season.”
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