LEARNING A NEW BALLGAME BASKETBALL CLINIC OFFERS TIPS FROM FORMER ALL-STAR.Byline: Susan Abram Staff Writer After the spin moves and jump shots were mastered, the footwork and passes perfected, about 100 children sat around one of the NBA's greatest players to score some big answers. ``What do you do with your money?'' one boy wanted to know. ``What do you think of Ron Artest Ronald (Ron) William Artest Jr. (born November 13 1979) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays with the Sacramento Kings of the NBA. Artest gained reputation as one of the premier defenders in the game today, winning the NBA Defensive Player of the Year ?'' another asked. ``Have you ever struggled in your life?'' Retired Indiana Pacers “Pacers” redirects here. For other uses, see Pacers (disambiguation). The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team that plays in the National Basketball Association (NBA). All Star guard Reggie Miller Reginald Wayne Miller (born August 24, 1965, in Riverside, California) is a retired American professional basketball player. Miller spent the entirety of his 18-year NBA career with the Indiana Pacers. took the questions in stride Adv. 1. in stride - without losing equilibrium; "she took all his criticism in stride" in good spirits at California State University, Northridge CSUN offers a variety of programs leading to bachelor's degrees in 61 fields and master's degrees in 42 fields. The university has over 150,000 alumni. It's also home to a summer musical theater/theater program known as TADW (TeenAge Drama Workshop) that leads teenagers through an , on Wednesday as part of a free basketball clinic Noun 1. basketball clinic - a meeting at which basketball players receive special evaluation and instruction clinic - meeting for diagnosis of problems and instruction or remedial work in a particular activity hosted by Magic Johnson “Earvin Johnson” redirects here. For the Milwaukee Bucks center, see Ervin Johnson. Earvin Effay Johnson, Jr. (born August 14, 1959 in Lansing, Michigan), nicknamed Magic and Warehouse Shoe Sale stores. The clinic was part of a Johnson promotion, following the launch of his new line of footwear, called Magic32. Children in the first through eighth grades who entered the contest received a daylong course in how the pros practice before the big games and the chance to hear Miller give advice on how hard work and perseverance can lead to dreams coming true. ``It doesn't matter if you're four feet tall or eight feet tall,'' Miller told his attentive audience. ``It's all about what's in your heart and in your mind. Don't let anyone tell you you're too small. Don't let anyone tell you you can't do anything.'' For some of the children, who are involved in after-school basketball leagues This is a list of current and defunct Basketball Leagues. Current Leagues The league names are listed below. Men's Leagues Leagues from the U.S., Canada, Mexico
``What I learned is to do some perfect jump shots and perfect passes, and I'm shooting better,'' said 10-year-old Nathan Anderson of North Hollywood. ``I learned how to dribble better and to follow through, and I met new people,'' said 12-year-old Greg Gentry of Woodland Hills. Colin Jamerson, a coach with the Woodland Hills-based after-school program Gametymers, said the clinic shows how basketball inspires children from all backgrounds. ``They meet other kids, learn good social skills, and see other cultures who enjoy the game,'' he said. ``I like my kids to see that everybody practices in the same way.'' Some girls were inspired by Miller's personal story of practicing with his sister, women's basketball Hall of Famer Cheryl Miller. Reggie Miller encouraged the handful of girls at the clinic ``to beat those boys up,'' as his own sister had done when they were children. Beth Mounier and Karen Yap, both 10-year-olds from West Hills, said they already had accomplished that during practice. ``Oh yeah,'' Beth said. ``Easy kapeazy.'' Susan Abram, (818) 713-3664 susan.abram(at)dailynews.com CAPTION(S): 2 photos Photo: (1) Former Indiana Pacer Reggie Miller speaks to kids Wednesday at the CSUN CSUN California State University Northridge gym as part of a free basketball clinic. (2) Kids cheer on their teammates during a scrimmage basketball game that was part of the Magic 32 Basketball Camp, held Wednesday at CSUN. Alex Collins/Special to the Daily News |
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