Interbasket: Daily News & Notes 2009-02-15
- Rudy Fernandez dedicates slam dunk to deceased Fernando Martin, learn more about the first Spanish-born NBA player… http://tinyurl.com/bxrdoy
- Basketball Hall-of-Fame International finalists are Vladimir Kondrashin, former Soviet Union coach and former Brazilian star Pereira Maciel. Maciel is known as thr best Brazilian center ever as he accumulated 8 medals in the Olympic Games (bronze), World Championships (4), and Pan American Games (3).
- Ronny Turiaf has first double-double in nearly two years (14 points & 11 rebounds) in the Warriors’ 105-98 win over the Portland Trailblazers. Turiaf is averaging 2.2 blocks (3rd in the NBA) and will hold down the middle for Golden State while Andris Biedrins is out nursing an injury…
- Now this is a triple double – Rajon Rondo had 19 points, 15 rebounds, and 14 assists in the Celtic’s 99-92 over Dallas (Nowitzki 37 points).
