...According to a team source, the Warriors now know that Ellis' ankle injury _ which was repaired during surgery on Aug. 27 _ was not sustained "in a gym," and "it happened out doors and not while playing basketball."
...The team can fine and/or suspend Ellis if he injured his ankle by participating in a prohibited activity, such as motorcycle riding or snowboarding. Should he somehow not be able to play again, the Warriors could terminate the six-year, $66 million contract they signed Ellis to in July.
The ultimate, prototypical Nelli-baller hits the big screen when a documentary featuring Lebron's high school years will make it's debut in the Toronto International Film Festival this month - "More Than A Game" directed by Kristopher Belman.
Belman hit the jackpot in his hometown of Akron Ohio by lucking out in choosing a subject that could very well end up being the greatest to ever play the game when it's all said and done. The hoops pheonom, LeBron James, was anointed 'The Chosen One' as a young teen, but in a world where hype falls short in reality all too often, not many could have predicted the amount of success Lebron has had thus far in his young career.
Several years ago, first-time director Kristopher Belman decided to follow a high-school basketball team in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. Its core group of players were four African-American youth from varying backgrounds, playing for the elite, predominantly white school St. Vincent-St. Mary. The boys had played together with the same coach since they were in grade school, developing an unusual chemistry. Hollywood should be so lucky to find such a script about family, redemption and what it takes to win. And as if that was not enough, one of the players went on to become an NBA superstar.
More Than A Game Kristopher Belman Country: USA Year: 2008 Language: English Runtime: 105 minutes Format: Colour/HDCAM Rating: PG
Production Company: Harvey Mason Media/ St. V, LLC./ Spring Hill Productions Executive Producer: Maverick Carter, LeBron James Producer: Harvey Mason, Kris Belman, Matthew Perniciaro, Kevin Mann Written By: Brad Hogan, Kristopher Belman Cinematographer: Kristopher Belman Editor: V. Scott Balcerek Sound: Scott A. Hecker Music: Harvey Mason Principal Cast: LeBron James, Dru Joyce, Romeo Travis, Sian Cotton, Willie McGee
International Sales Agent: Endeavor Independent
As a huge fan of basketball, film, and documentaries in general, I can't wait to watch this one when it comes to town. This film serves as a chronicle of greatness in its incubation stage. Basketball fans everywhere should feel fortunate to be able to get a glimpse of life on and off the court of a superstar in-the-making.
IF the Warriors luck into the #1 Pick, who should they select?
The Mind of Mullin is not affiliated with the Golden State Warriors. The opinions expressed are solely the views of this fan blog and not of Chris Mullin or any employee of the Golden State Warriors.
I’ve been a Warriors fan since Sleepy Floyd was superman. Through the fleeting good years and abundant bad, I’ve always stuck with the team, ever loyal until the end. I’m a long time season ticket holder, heavily invested financially and emotionally for better or for worse.
I’m a draft nut and know good talent when I see it (for the most part). I’m a big fan of the NBA and also follow a lot of college and international hoops. Hopefully, some of my thoughts and suggestions strike a cord (or nerve) in diehard fans, the media, and even those that are part of the Warriors organization. I do it because the Golden State Warriors are like one of my children. No matter how bad they are, you can’t stop loving them. And you always do whatever you can to make sure they can develop into the best person (or team) that they can be.
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