WORKING WITH THE BEST Lessons from the Olympians Kevin Eastman
I've been very fortunate in my career to work with, talk to, and help improve some of the best players in the game. As I look at our 2012 Olympic team, I remember working with Kevin Durant when he was a sophomore in high school; with Lebron James as he was entering the draft after his senior year in high school; and with Kevin Love, Chris Paulm and Andre Iguodala as well. Then there are former Olympic players not on the 2012 team, including Derrick Rose, Rajon Rondo, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen.
More than what I may have taught them, I think about what they have taught me while I had the opportunity to be around them and observe them in action.
From my observations, this much I know -- The Best will:
outwork others be more disciplined than others have greater drive than others be much more competitive than others do things that others think aren't important do the unrequired extra work always want to know what they can do to get better want to be coached, want to be driven, and want to learn more
These are just some of the characteristics of The Best" -- all things your players need to recognize in this elite group. And for all our corporate friends, I think this list is worth thinking about as well. We all can grow and improve if we strive to do these things to the level that The Best are willing to do them!
Julius Ashby finished an outstanding season with Fukuoka Rizing - May 20, 2013
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Julius Ashby (205-F/C-82, college: Colorado) finished an outstanding season in Japan. His Fukuoka Rizing reached the Finals in BJ league, however lost to Yokohama 90:101.
Fukuoka Rizing was ahead by 4 points at the halftime before a 61-46 second half run of Yokohama BC. Yokohama BC shot 34 for 46 from the free-throw line, while Fukuoka Rizing only scored fourteen points from the stripe. Fukuoka Rizing was plagued by 32 personal fouls down the stretch [read more]
Julius Ashby (205-F/C-82, college: Colorado) finished an outstanding season in Japan. His Fukuoka Rizing reached the Finals in BJ league, however lost to Yokohama 90:101. Fukuoka Rizing was ahead by 4 points at the halftime before a 61-46 second half run of Yokohama BC. Yokohama BC shot 34 for 46 from the free-throw line, while Fukuoka Rizing only scored fourteen points from the stripe. Fukuoka Rizing was plagued by 32 personal fouls down the stretch. Draelon Burns stepped up and scored 34 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and swingman Masayuki Kabaya chipped in 35 points (!!!) (perfect behind the arc making all five shots). Pape Faye followed them with 11 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side Reginald Warren responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 17 rebounds and the other Josh Peppers scored 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Julius Ashby collected 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. In 2012-2013 for Fukuoka Rizing (Japan-BJ League, starting five) Julius Ashby averaged high 14.3 points per game.
Valencia emerged as the Arima Basketball Knockout Champions 2013 when they defeated La Horquetta 85 to 72 on Sunday 14 April. Heat lead throughout the contest 24-20, 38-36 and 68-52.
Fabrice Fisher led Valencia with 32 points, Ivan Williams 19 points, Stefan Davis 16 points and Kenrick Bernard 10 points.
For La Horquetta Ronaldo Lett had 14 points, Dexter Morain and Miguel Williams scored 13 points each while Jeffrey Bourne added 10 points in a losing effort.
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Valencia emerged as the Arima Basketball Knockout Champions 2013 when they defeated La Horquetta 85 to 72 on Sunday 14 April. Heat lead throughout the contest 24-20, 38-36 and 68-52.
Fabrice Fisher led Valencia with 32 points, Ivan Williams 19 points, Stefan Davis 16 points and Kenrick Bernard 10 points.
For La Horquetta Ronaldo Lett had 14 points, Dexter Morain and Miguel Williams scored 13 points each while Jeffrey Bourne added 10 points in a losing effort.
On Wednesday 10th April, High Voltage defeated Omeara 78-57 in round 3 of the 2013 Arima Basketball Knockout Competition. Shawn Lawrence led High Voltage with 18 points, while Randy Greenige and Kegan Craig scored 12 points each. Mathew Sheppard had 18 points for O'meara and Kareem Davis added 11 points.
In the other game, La Horquetta won 66 - 54 over San Juan. Ronaldo Lett led La Horquetta with12 points and Jeffrey Bourne had 11 points [read more]
On Wednesday 10th April, High Voltage defeated Omeara 78-57 in round 3 of the 2013 Arima Basketball Knockout Competition. Shawn Lawrence led High Voltage with 18 points, while Randy Greenige and Kegan Craig scored 12 points each. Mathew Sheppard had 18 points for O'meara and Kareem Davis added 11 points.
In the other game, La Horquetta won 66 - 54 over San Juan. Ronaldo Lett led La Horquetta with12 points and Jeffrey Bourne had 11 points. Aaron Charles 16 points and Michael Scoon 10 points were San Juan leading scorers.
Other results: Round 2 on Monday 8th April, Sangre Grande 64 vs. Malabar 58. For the winners, Rondell Winter had 18 points, N. Rochford 14 points and M. St. Clair 10 points. For Malabar Duane Virgil got 13 points and Kevin Green 10 points.
La Horquetta 73 vs. Arouca 59. The leading scorers for La Horquetta were Jeffrey Bourne with 24 points, Dexter Morion 14 points, Brent Mc Shine 13 points and Ronaldo Lett 12 points. Maurice Francis and Anson Cumberbatch scored 19 and 13 points respectively for the losing team.
Opening round on Sunday 7th April, Valencia 108 vs. Vintage 47. Fabrice Fisher led Valenica with 30pts, Ivan Williams had 24 and Jeffery Saunders got 21 points . Wayne Cupid and Kelvin Peterkin both scored 16pts each for Vintage.
San Juan Warriors 43 vs. Samaroo Village 42. Sean Solomon and Michael Straker scored 15pts and 10pots respectively for San Juan. Both Dayne Cummings and Roger Moore scored 13 points each for Samaroo.
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