The NFL lockout is over and football season is coming, but there’s still no word on when the NBA will be back. That doesn’t mean the league’s stars have been quiet. Here’s what happened in the NBA world this past week.
Happy Birthday to Delonte West
Celtics guard Delonte West turns 28 today. Happy birthday, Delonte.
Alonzo Mourning Cited for Leaving the Scene of a Crash
Former Miami Heat star Alonzo Mourning was involved in a crash on the night of July 17. Mourning and his wife came up on an earlier accident that they weren’t part of and couldn’t avoid hitting the vehicle in front of them. They stopped and checked on the passengers, who were on the side of the road, but then left the scene. Mourning has been issued a notice to appear in court for the second degree misdemeanor of leaving the scene of an accident with property damage.
Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird Cover NBA 2K12
The NBA may still be locked out, but 2K Sports is still releasing the newest edition of its hit basketball game. Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird will share the cover, and the game is set to drop on October 4. Expect it to fly off the shelves.
Made to order and shipped to your door.
Dwight Howard Says He’ll Never Join the Miami Heat
At Comic Con in San Diego, where he was promoting his new cartoon, Dwight Howard was asked whether he’d consider the Heat, the Lakers or the Rockets when he becomes a free agent in 2012. He joked about wearing purple, but on the Heat, he didn’t hesitate: “Never.” As for staying with the Magic, he said he doesn’t know yet and is just enjoying life and traveling while he’s young.
