By Steven Koek, Suns.com
Posted: Feb. 4, 2005
The media contingent waiting to talk to Amaré Stoudemire after Friday’s workout at America West Arena may very well have gotten a preview of the All-Star festivities to be held in Denver the weekend of Feb. 18. They just didn’t know it.
After the Suns’ third-year forward finished his typical post-practice allotment of mid-range jump shots and free throws, he took the ball at the top of the key, drove the lane, leapt into the air towards the basket and displayed a two-hand windmill jam that drew “oohs” and “ahhs” on the practice court, and might draw “10”s in Colorado in two weeks.
Stoudemire, expected to be named as an All-Star reserve next Tuesday, said he has accepted an invitation for his second try at the annual display of jams, crams and slams by the NBA’s most acrobatic jumpers and dunkers.
“I’m in it,” he revealed. “I’m going to try to bring the trophy back to Phoenix. I’ve got something in the bag of tricks.”
He refused to share any ideas he’s been working on so far for the competition, but did make one guarantee.
“It’s going to be fun,” he grinned.
While teammates Joe Johnson and Quentin Richardson await word on whether they will be asked to participate in the three-point contest, Stoudemire is not expected to be invited for that competition, despite a strong showing against Suns assistant coaches Marc Iavaroni and Alvin Gentry after his spectacular practice dunk.
“I thought about it,” Stoudemire said. “My three-point shot is looking superb right now, but I’m going to hold off on that.”
He might have tried to push harder to join the field had it been against Iavaroni and Gentry. “I can outshoot them any day,” Stoudemire laughed.
Posted: Feb. 4, 2005
The media contingent waiting to talk to Amaré Stoudemire after Friday’s workout at America West Arena may very well have gotten a preview of the All-Star festivities to be held in Denver the weekend of Feb. 18. They just didn’t know it.
After the Suns’ third-year forward finished his typical post-practice allotment of mid-range jump shots and free throws, he took the ball at the top of the key, drove the lane, leapt into the air towards the basket and displayed a two-hand windmill jam that drew “oohs” and “ahhs” on the practice court, and might draw “10”s in Colorado in two weeks.
Stoudemire, expected to be named as an All-Star reserve next Tuesday, said he has accepted an invitation for his second try at the annual display of jams, crams and slams by the NBA’s most acrobatic jumpers and dunkers.
“I’m in it,” he revealed. “I’m going to try to bring the trophy back to Phoenix. I’ve got something in the bag of tricks.”
He refused to share any ideas he’s been working on so far for the competition, but did make one guarantee.
“It’s going to be fun,” he grinned.
While teammates Joe Johnson and Quentin Richardson await word on whether they will be asked to participate in the three-point contest, Stoudemire is not expected to be invited for that competition, despite a strong showing against Suns assistant coaches Marc Iavaroni and Alvin Gentry after his spectacular practice dunk.
“I thought about it,” Stoudemire said. “My three-point shot is looking superb right now, but I’m going to hold off on that.”
He might have tried to push harder to join the field had it been against Iavaroni and Gentry. “I can outshoot them any day,” Stoudemire laughed.
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I know the NBA SDC is meaningless but it is fun to watch. Probably the must fun out of all three events on the 19th. What do you think about this? Amare entered the SDC in his rookie year but was eliminated in the first round because he missed dunks that would have gave him a 45+ mark. He might have improved his athletesism over the two seasons and might surpise everyone on that day.