And I thought Voisin was the master of sappy writing... I like Tyreke Evans, I'm hopeful for what he can bring to the Kings, and I'm looking forward to seeing him take the court. But I'm not real impressed with this article. It reads more like a proposal for a screenplay than an article for the front page of the Sacramento Bee. (Note: The title of the article was apparently changed after the early edition was printed...)
New Kings' ascent to the NBA has had its challenges
By Marcos Breton
mbreton@sacbee.com
Published: Sunday, Jul. 5, 2009 - 12:00 am | Page 1A
CHESTER, Pa. – The newest hope of a sagging Kings franchise is a teenage basketball prodigy from decayed urban streets where no one – no matter how gifted – truly escapes unscathed.
At 19, Tyreke Evans is a celebrated, 6-foot-5-inch point guard bound for Arco Arena with a personal narrative both harrowing and uplifting. The player Kings fans hope to see is an NBA version of the shy but powerful athlete who has dominated all previous opponents and soared to the rim at will...
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New Kings' ascent to the NBA has had its challenges
By Marcos Breton
mbreton@sacbee.com
Published: Sunday, Jul. 5, 2009 - 12:00 am | Page 1A
CHESTER, Pa. – The newest hope of a sagging Kings franchise is a teenage basketball prodigy from decayed urban streets where no one – no matter how gifted – truly escapes unscathed.
At 19, Tyreke Evans is a celebrated, 6-foot-5-inch point guard bound for Arco Arena with a personal narrative both harrowing and uplifting. The player Kings fans hope to see is an NBA version of the shy but powerful athlete who has dominated all previous opponents and soared to the rim at will...
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