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“ While this isn’t what I listen to when I’m getting pumped up for a game, I love to listen while I’m driving around or just chilling out at home. Here are my favorite artists on the MP3 player right now:”

WHAT’S ON YOUR MP3 PLAYER?

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Talib Kweli

Common

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“Buffalo Soldier”

“Just One of Those Days”

“Champion”

or this issue, I thought I’d review a film from my favorite genre – horror flicks. When done right, a horror film can be both entertaining and downright terrifying. I’d like to lie and say I’ve never had nightmares for weeks after watching some of the classic horror films, but it’s not true! But I still can’t stop watching them. You horror film buffs out there know exactly what I mean.

I want to talk about the classic of all classics – the original Psycho from 1960. It’s one of the most famous films of all time, period.

To say it has influenced most horror films since then is an understate-ment. Most suspenseful scenes from any decent horror movie today can be traced back to some of the dreaded moments from Psycho. Alfred Hitchcock was simply a genius, and probably the best horror film director to ever live. The way he shot films could force emotions that you didn’t even know you had. He was truly ahead of his time.

The main character, Marion Crane, played by Janet Leigh, embezzles some money from her company in Phoenix and then goes on the run. After a storm hits, she checks into the infamous Bates Motel, and meets the motel’s owner, Norman Bates, played masterfully by Anthony Perkins.

Through a series of events, including one of the most well-known and repeated scenes in film history (Crane being killed in the shower), Bates is eventually arrested for the murder. Without giving too much away, the twists and turns involving Bates and his “mother” create an unforgettable and downright tense series of scenes as the viewer tries to figure out who murdered Crane, and why.

As is his signature in most, if not all of his films, you even get a cameo by Hitchcock. I highly recommend this movie, which received four Academy Award nominations and was one of the highest-grossing films of its time. I give it 5 dunks out of 5.

PSYCHO THRILLERQU’EST-CE QUE C’EST?

OVERALL REVIEW

Made almost 30 years ago, I still enjoy Christine each and every time it comes on one of the movie channels.

Based on Stephen King’s novel, it’s about a nerdy high-schooler and his odd relationship with his 1958 Plymouth Fury. The director does a pretty nice job of adapting King’s story into film too. It’s scary, suspenseful and holds plenty of twists and turns.

Basically, the nerdy kid (Arnie) starts to restore his beat up car, and slowly his life begins to change. As he spends time with Christine (the car), his personality begins to change. It turns out Christine has quite a history. Arnie’s girlfriend and best friend discover the car’s checkered past and decide the only way they can save Arnie is to do away with Christine. The ending will send a chill down your spine.

Despite how long ago the movie was made, the effects are surprisingly realistic, and Christine will make you think twice before restoring a classic car of your own!

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ince it was first unveiled last year, the Audi R8 Spyder has turned heads. The stylish droptop update to its wildly successful coupe predecessor has been met with rave reviews —and it earns every one of them.

More than just a scalped version of the R8 coupe, the Spyder is a noticeably different car. Without the striking side blades featured on the hardtop models, the Spyder has a cleaner, sleeker, sexier look that is all its own. A welcome familiar feature is the set of 19”, Y design, ten-spoke wheels exclusive to the R8 line, equipped with summer performance tires.

The most visible distinction of the R8 Spyder is of course, the convertible top. With or without the top up, the car retains its sleek, streamlined form. But when the mood strikes to let some sun in, you won’t have to wait long. At just 66 pounds, the fabric top can completely set or retract within 19 seconds. Even at speeds of up to 31 mph, the R8 Spyder goes from stylish roadster to exhilarating open-air cruiser with a simple flick of a switch on the center console.With the top raised, noise levels inside the cab are surprisingly low. In fact, the only real noise is a welcome one coming from right behind the driver’s seat. That’s where the heart of this car really lies—the 525-hp V10 engine familiar to fans of the R8 coupe. Boasting 391 lb-ft of torque, the R8 Spyder hits 60 mph from a dead stop in four seconds flat on its way to a top speed of 194 mph.

When you can finally stop off and peel yourself away for a few minutes, are you worried about scalding leather seats from leaving the top down? Don’t. Exclusively designed for the R8 Spyder, the Nappa leather seats are thermal resistant, ensuring that even in direct sunlight, the seat temperature never goes above 68 degrees.

Extra attention has also been paid in the Spyder to handling and weight distribution. Audi’s Magnetic Ride technology allows for cus-tomizable driving experiences for different roads and drivers, and the nearly-even front-to-rear

weight distribution makes for an exceptional ride. Even as well as the car sticks to the road, and despite reinforcements in the floor, center tunnel and rear bulkhead, the body weighs in at just 13 pounds more than the coupe.

Those of you that caught “Iron Man 2” may remember the car as Tony Stark’s weapon of choice when hitting the road outside the suit. And those precious few that have been fortu-nate enough to see the R8 Spyder in person on the streets of Atlanta, or stopped at an intersec-tion seem to have the same three-part reaction. Stop. Watch. And drool.

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Fashion

This issue we checked in with Mo Evans to find out how the Kansas-born guard’s sense of style has evolved and who and where his biggest influences have come from.

1. You grew up in Kansas, was fashion and style something that came to you early on?

I grew up in a family that keeps things humble. My dad had eight siblings, so making sure everyone had the basics came first. Fashion was not a big priority, everyone did a lot of sharing. Understanding how my father grew up made it easy for me to accept not having a lot.

2. What exactly do you mean?

You can have style without wealth. When I transferred to Texas, they had premium outlets with many designer stores. Though I didn’t have a lot of money, I enjoyed taking advantage of sales and building my wardrobe piece by piece.

3. You’ve played all over the world and with a lot of different players. Which people and places have had the most influence on you today?

Yeah, it’s been a journey! Europe was cool because it’s famous for fashion. When I came to the NBA it was Kevin Garnett who really taught me the most. He gave me my first really expensive watch, taught me about accessories, about the details and how best to wear my clothes.

4. How your clothes fit is a big part of style. Do you remember his specific advice?

Definitely. Kevin was big on your clothes fitting properly. He was not into baggy, over-sized jeans and shirts that hang off you. He also was the first person to turn me on to tailor-made suits. He took me into a room where his tailor was waiting and told me to pick two suits, which he paid for.

5. Minnesota was a few years ago for you. Has any of that advice stuck with you?

Absolutely. I work hard on my body because its my profession. I like to wear things that fit my form. I am not running around in sleeveless shirts off the floor (laughs), its more about my clothes looking like they were made for me. How you present yourself is important. First impressions are lasting.

6. So, how would you describe your style then?

My style is a collection of things that I have picked up from the places I’ve been, and from the great people that I’ve befriended. I am not afraid to mix and match, and I don’t use personal shoppers to ‘put me together.’ I am a blue collar guy. I enjoy shopping for myself and creating my own style.

7. Last question. Of all of the people that you’ve played with, who are the best and worst dressed?

That’s easy. Antonio McDyess is flat-out the best dressed. He’s never not put together, he sets the bar. The worst is Mike Bibby. It’s not that he doesn’t have style or taste, he just doesn’t care. If he could, he would wear sweats every day to everything. They would be brand Jordan sweats though … oh course!

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oundedinthe5thCentury,theancientcityofTbilisi,Georgiasits onthebanksoftheKuraRiverandisbestknownforitsdiverse cultures,ancienthistory,andstrongwillofitspeople.ThisbeautifulmountainousregionthatwasoncepartoftheUSSRisalsothebirthplaceofAtlantaHawkscenterZazaPachulia.

SohowdidZaza,oneofthemostpopularathletesinAtlanta,makethejourneyfromthosecobblestonestreetsofTbilisitothehardwoodfloorsofanNBAcourt?Itallbeganin1998whenhewasayoungteen.

Whilestarry-eyedyoungathleteswithvisionsoftheNBAweretransferringfromhighschoolstoplayNCAAballonfullscholarshipsinAmerica,Zrecallshowhewastakingamuchdifferentpath.

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Zazaplayedattheinternationalleveloverafour-yearrunappearingin73games.DuringthatspanhehelpedhisUlkerteamwinthe2001and2002TurkishPresident’sCup.

Positiveinfluenceandinspirationisvitallyimportantforgroomingyoungathletesinanysociety.Zazawoulddrawhisfromtheentourageofpeoplewhosurroundedhimduringhisearliestdays,includinghismother,Marina.

“Mymomwasabasketballplayersobasketballhadbeeninmyfamilyforever,”explainedZaza.“MymomwasthebiggestinspirationplusIhadpeoplearoundmewhowerethetopbasketballplayersinthecountry.Oneofthemwasactuallylivinginourhouse.Hewasarelativewhohadbeenlivinginadifferentcitysohestayedwithusforayear.Hewassuchagreatplayer,Ihadtofollowhim.Hehadabigimpactonmylife.”

TheRepublicofGeorgiaisacountrywhosenumberonesportissoccer but when you’re a head taller than all the other kids in the neighborhood and you have basketball in your genes, you go with your gift like Zaza did. The Pachulia family had a passion for roundball years before Zaza dribbled his first basketball and when they passed that down, he embraced it and it naturally became a part of his life.

“ Basketball in my family was huge. And basketball was always popular in Georgia; even way back in the 60’s. We had the USSR team at the time that was playing great and they had a couple Georgia players of (on the team) as well. They brought a trophy back home one year.”

As a 13-year-old Zaza had sprouted to over 6ft.-6 and is now listed at 6ft-11, tipping the scales at 275 pounds. So we had to ask, ‘When did the growth spurt occur?’

“ I never had a sudden growing period really. I was always taller than the other kids. Both of my parents are tall so it’s a genetic thing, you know. My dad is six-foot-six and my mom is six-feet. I was constantly growing taller; even when I was very young.”

Granted that stature at an early age, Zaza learned to utilize it and that paid off when NBA scouting reports came back admiring his strength and willingness to play aggressive and mix it up under the boards. These favorable reports coupled with his best international numbers to date (9.4 PPG, 57.5 % from the floor) helped Zaza become the second-round, 42nd overall pick of the Orlando Magic in the 2003 NBA Draft. Now headed to the NBA, the 19-year-old would become just the fourth Georgia-born player to make it to the league.

After brief stints in Orlando and Milwaukee, Z landed in Atlanta as the team’s starting center in 2005 and during his first year in a Hawks’ jersey averaged 11.7 PPG and 7.9 RPG in 78 contests. Over his five-year tenure in the ATL Zaza has earned the respect of the fans and his Hawks’ teammates for his reputation of being a warrior. His desire to do whatever it takes to win battles under the boards holds true as he has raised sold out Philips Arena crowds to their feet during serious nose-to-nose confrontations with opponents; the most notable with rival Boston Celtics center, Kevin Garnett, during the NBA Playoffs a few seasons ago.

In another playoff series against the Miami Heat in 2009, Z entered the court showing signs of battle, sporting a black eye and facial wounds. The shiner came compliments of an earlier errant hit but Z seemed to use it as a motiva-tor and led the Hawks to their first road playoff win in 12 years, finishing with a career-high 18 rebounds while adding 12 points.

Off the court, Zaza has a softer side and is known for his superb taste for food and fashion. In fact his knowledge on the topics led to him becoming Style Editor for HOOPS Magazine and a restaurant entrepreneur. To fill his apprecia-tion for good cuisine, he purchased a downtown Atlanta eatery called Eno then recently changed the concept and renamed it 5th Street Café.

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“TheTurkishNationalTeamcametoplayagainsttheGeorgiaNationalTeamandtheteam’scoachesandmanagerscametovisitmyschool.Theysawmeoutsideplayingbasketball.Iwas14yearsoldatthetimeandtheyaskedourschool’sdirector,‘Who’sthistallkid?’Zazaexplained.“TheyinterviewedmeandshowedinterestabouttakingmebacktoTurkeythentheyhadaconversationwithmyparents.”

Aftertalkingtheofferoverwithhisparents,Zazaandhisfamilymadethedecisionthatitwastimeforhimtomakeaseriousrunatdevelopinghisskillsonthecourt.YoungZwassuddenlydiscoveredsoitwastimeforhimtosaygood-byetohisfriendsinGeorgiaandmakeanewhomeinanothercountrytopursuehisdream.

“IttookjustoneweekforustogetourstufftogetherinFebruary’98tomakethatmovetoIstanbul,”Zazasaid.“Myparentswerealwaysveryproeducation;thatwasimportant.Ofcourse,Icontinuedtostudy(inTurkey)butthemainreasonwemovedwasformetoplaybasketball.”LeavingGeorgia,acountrywithatotalpopulationofonlyafewmillionpeople,andrelocatingtoIstanbul,oneofthemostpopulatedcitiesintheworldwithover8millionpeopleatthattime,wassomewhatofacultureshocktoZaza.Buthewouldmaketheadjustmentovertime,navigatinghiswayaroundnewneighborhoodsandlearningtospeakthelanguage.

Shortlyafterthemove,ZazafoundhimselfsuitingupfortheUlkerteaminTurkey.Whileprimarilybeingusedasaroleplayerhewasbumpingelbowsinhigh-tempogameswithplayersmucholderandagreatdealmoreexperienced.Dedicatingmoretimeonthecourt,Zazaexpandedhisskills,makingastrongerimpressiononthestatsheetforeveryinchhegrew.

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“ I have a pretty big tattoo on my right bicep, and it’s probably my most meaningful one. I was a freshman in college at Wake Forest, far away from home for the first time (I was born and raised in Indianapolis), and really missed my family that I’m very close to. So I decided to go to a tattoo artist in Winston-Salem and put the first name of each of my immediate family members – my mom (Carol), dad (Shawn), brothers (Marquis and Terrell) and sisters (Thundra and Star) on my arm. It continues to help me feel a bond with my family while I’m here in Atlanta and when on the road during the NBA season.”

JEFF TEAGUEHawks Guard

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ver the past few seasons, the Hawks have played very well at home, andtheyhavebeenfueledandenergizedbygreathomecrowds.Inadivision that now touts Joe Johnson, Dwight Howard, Dwyane Wade, andLeBronJames,theHawksnotonlyplayinastar-studdeddivision,butalsooneofthemost-highlycompetitivedivisionsintheNBA.Fortunately,thislevelofsteady competition keeps the Hawks ready to face any team at any time,especiallythoseventuringintoTheHighlightFactory.

ThoughtheSoutheastDivisionoftheNBAhousessomeoftheleague’sbestandbrightest,wecannot and shouldnotunderestimate ournon-divisionalchallenges.Therearegamesoutsideofthedivisionthataregreatfun,greatmatchups, measurement games and quality competition for 48 minutes.WhileeverygameatTheHighlightFactorywillbeanexcitingone,herearefivegamesthatHawksfanscertainlydonotwanttomiss.

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vs. HORNETSFriday, January 21, 2011

vs. KNICKSFriday, January 28, 2011

TheHawksandHornetsarebothteamslookingtoimprove on their accomplishments from last sea-son.Thebirdsarecomingoffanimpressive53-wincampaign and a third seed in the eastern confer-ence playoffs; while the Hornets missed out onpost-seasonplay,astheteamwasstymiedbystarChrisPaul’smultipleinjuries.WithteamsledbyJoeJohnsonandChrisPaul,fansarecertainlyinforagreat showdown,asbothmen lead their teams inassists, andJohnson leadshis team in scoringaswell. Chris Paul is a special player and raises theplayofhisteammateswheneverheisonthefloor.Hisvisionandabilitytogetintothelanealwaysmakehimadualthreatandgiveshisteammatesanoppor-tunitytomakeplays.Paul’sunselfishnessisalwaysapleasuretowatch,andtheHawksshouldbereadyforagreatgameagainstagreatplayer.

In addition to the Johnson-Paul face-off, fansare sure to enjoy watching Al Horford and DavidWestshowoff theirwares inthepost.Horfordhasemergedasoneofthebestshootingbigmenintheleaguethisyear,hoveringnearthetopoftheleagueinfield-goalpercentagethroughthefirstquarteroftheseason.

InadditiontoPaulandWest,theHornetshavedoneasolidjobofaddingpiecestoenhancetheteam’sproduction.EmekaOkaforcanbeawallinthepaint,providing the team with a consistent reboundingoption,whileformerRaptorMarcoBelinelli isaslyshooter who can sting from the outside. FormerGeorgiaTechstarJarrettJackwasacquiredtoserveastheimmediatebackuptoChrisPaul,providingtheorganizationwithaveteranpointguardwho isstrongandnotafraidtotakebigshots.

The Hawks look to sting the Hornets once againonthehomefloor,wheretheHawkshaven’tlostinthreeyearstotheHornets.

TheKnicksmadeasplashintheoffseason,surpris-ingsomebynotkeepingpower forwardDavidLeeandselectingtheservicesofAmar’eStoudemire,whoagreedtoabigcontract.StoudemirehasdonewellinhisinauguralseasonwiththeKnicksandlookstoreturntheproudfranchisetogloryafternearlyade-cadeofrebuilding.Stoudemirehasdoneallhecantostepupandbetheleadertheorganizationwantedhimtobe,andhe’sdoneagoodjobofinspiringMVPchatterearly intheseason.Additionally, theKnicksbolstered the roster by welcoming former BobcatsguardRaymondFeltonvia freeagency.Feltonhasbeen a spark plug to the team and has given theKnickstheshotinthearmandtheexcitementtheirfanbasehasawaitedformanyyears.

TheKnicksshowcaseasquad thatdoesnothavemuch household name recognition, but this teamis filledwith talent. TheKnicksorganizationhasagroupofathletesandshootersthatanycoachintheleaguewould loveandaunit thathasfullyboughtintoheadcoachMikeD’Antoni’ssystem.D’Antonilovestoplayatahightempoandlovesforhisshoot-erstofireawayanytimetheyseeanopen(orevennotsoopen)three-pointshot.

In the spirit of shooting, Danilo Gallinari is aninterestingplayertowatch,ashecanknockdownthree-pointers or attack the rim if he sees anopening he can exploit. Gallinari is accompaniedbyLandryFields,ascrappyyoungplayerwhocanscore, and Wilson Chandler, the perfect wingmanto complement the inside-outside game of FeltonandStoudemire.

The Hawks drew first blood as they were able togeta99-90winovertheKnicksatMadisonSquareGarden earlier this year and look to hold serveat home when the Knicks come to town lookingforpayback.

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vs. LA CLIPPERSFriday, February 4, 2011

Simplystated,BlakeGriffinisastud.Whilethereisatendencyintoday’sworldtoalwaysanointtheneworlatest“phenom”orsensation,thebestthingonehaseverseen,itshouldbenotedthatmanywiththatmonikerdon’tliveuptothehype.Thatbeingsaid,BlakeGriffin isastud!Ballhandling,courtaware-ness,runningthefloor,hard-nosedplay,younameitandBlakeGriffincandoitonabasketballcourt.Missingalloflastseasonwithastressfractureinhisleftknee,onFebruary4,2011,GriffinwillplayhisfirstgameatTheHighlightFactory.

The Hawks will also have to face one of thebetter point guards in the league, as they gohead-to-head with Baron Davis. Davis, whohas been plagued throughout his career withinjuries, looks to lead a new Clippers era andleaveanimpressiononayoungrebuildingteam.Additionally,ChrisKamanisaskilledcenterthathas been injured early in the season and willimmensely improvethescoringandreboundinganytimeheisonthecourt.

The Clippers can be successful in a half-courtsetting or running in transition. Griffin is a mon-steratfinishingonthebreak,andKamancanbethe spark, by grabbing rebounds and getting histeamout in transitionbyfindingDavis,who isal-waysdirecting traffic on the court and looking tomakeaplay.

LosAngelesmakestheironeandonlytriptoAtlanta,andthegamewillbeabigonefortheHawks,asit will be one of the last of few home games fortheHawksinFebruary.ThemonthofFebruarywillhavetheHawksplay12games,witheightofthembeingawayfromtheHighlightFactory.Additionally,theHawkswillcloseoutthemonthplayingsevenconsecutivecontestsontheroad.

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They are the defending cham-pions of the NBA twice over, they have a storied history in the league and they are led by one of the greatest players to ever put on an NBA uniform … and they are currently riding a three-game losing streak at Philips Arena. The Hawks will be look-ing to make it four wins in a row versus the Lakers at The Highlight Factory when the Hawks defend their home court with passion and pride against the purple and gold in March.

The Hawks and Lakers have played spirited games the past few years in front of record-setting and frenzied crowds here in Atlanta. The Hawks led for most of the way last year, technical fouls were assessed after a little rough play, and the Hawks finished off the Lakers late with great shooting down the stretch.

Kobe Bryant always loves to put on a show when he comes to Atlanta, and with another year of experience under his belt and reinforcements like Matt Barnes and Steve Blake to help him, Bryant will attempt to snap a his three-game losing streak in Atlanta. Former Hawk Joe Smith was added to the Lakers’ roster to provide veteran leadership and help the Lakers big men get a few more mo-ments of rest. During his one season with the Hawks, Smith was a great locker room guy and helped to school players, including guard Jeff Teague, on being an NBA professional.

Joe Johnson and Mike Bibby were built for this type of competition. The Hawk veterans both have been responsible for putting down attempts at Laker victories by coming up with gritty performances and clutch shooting late in ball games against L.A. in the past three seasons.

The young Bulls are looking to make a run to the postseason and will be a formidable foe against the Hawks at home.

Derrick Rose is a sensational scorer and distributor of the basketball, and he’s always a joy to watch. Chicago went out and

got veteran leadership this offseason by signing veteran big man Carlos Boozer, who provides the team with a solid scoring option in the post and brings a defensive toughness to an already young scrappy team. And, Luol Deng is a steady young option on both ends of the court.

Joakim Noah is the embodiment of hustle. He is 100 percent energy and ag-gressiveness personified each time he steps on to the court, and he treats every rebound as if it is the last he will ever pull down. It’s the same way his former college teammate Al Horford approaches the boards when he comes to the office every night. The two former Florida Gators have great admiration for one another and love to compete at the highest level, like two brothers going at it on a playground.

The Bulls made a few tweaks to the bench in the offseason, and are now able to put out a second unit that can be very effective. Taj Gibson is a young player who is energetic and crashes the boards at will. Former 76er and Jazz sniper Kyle Korver is now a part of the Chicago reserves and can be a highly dangerous man when behind the three-point arc. Ronnie Brewer helps out with the Chicago scoring as well and helps to round out a young and talented team.

The Bulls look to make a statement to the league this year and secure a high-er playoff seed. The Hawks look forward to keeping Chicago in the rear-view mirror, making for a great game at the Highlight Factory.

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AL HORFORDAs always, I worked a lot on staying in shape and on my game like I do every summer. But, I traveled a lot for various camps and events. I went to Singapore for Basketball Without Borders for the NBA and that was a great experience. I hosted my first youth camp here in Atlanta, and I also did 2 camps in the Dominican Republic as well as Halifax, Nova Scotia to participate in the NBA Jam Session event. Having the chance to go to so many places and spend time with kids all over the world was very rewarding.

JASON COLLINSI went with my family to Europe for almost a month. The highlight of the trip was being in Spain when they won the World Cup, and that was really special. I have never seen anything like it, the people there were so happy and it was an awesome thing to see.

MARVIN WILLIAMSI traveled a ton! I went to Las Vegas, Seattle, Hawaii, Miami and I was in Senegal for the NBA’s Basketball Without Borders initiative. I was also back in Chapel Hill going to class for another summer, and I am getting closer to that degree!

JEFF TEAGUEMy summer was a grind. I was here most of the time getting bigger and better. I played in the Summer League and took the summer very seriously. I think I improved a lot and hope to show that on the court this season.

ZAZA PACHULIAEvery summer for me has basically been the same, I go back home and play for the Georgia National Team. The difference this year was that we won 5 games in the EuroBasket Qualifier and we qualified for the European Championships next year in Lithuania. It is the first time in our history that we have qualified for the tournament, so we were very happy and proud of that accomplishment.

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GETTING STARTED Let’s begin with the graphics: they are simply amazing; it’s easy to actually confuse this with a televised game, it really does look that realistic … and believe me, I’ve watched my share of basketball games! The audio is great as well, from the cheer of the audience, shoes squeaking on the floor, realistic stadium atmosphere audio, and the play-by-play commentary is spot on. Some other game commentators get annoying after a while, but these guys make the right calls at the right time which completely enhances the life-like game play experience.

When first putting the game in you are introduced to one of the greatest players ever to grace the court, Michael Jordan. After the impressive intro he says, “Are you ready?!” then you are suddenly thrown into Chicago Stadium for Game 1 of the 1991 NBA Finals versus the Lakers and it’s on! There are 10 other Jordan challenges that let you relive some of his most memorable moments in basketball history, a great addition to the game.

However, it’s the attention to detail that makes NBA 2K11 truly stand out for me. From the sweat on the players faces to the audience filling up the stands as the games move past the first and second periods. Players move like their actual NBA counterparts, individual team flow and rhythm makes you feel like you are playing that specific team. Believe me, playing the Hawks feels much differ-ent than playing the Celtics or the Magic! It’s the way the teams move, the way they are coached specific to the team strategies. The controls are also improved and you won’t find yourself making moves you didn’t mean to make. You have precise control over your dribbling and passing and the players feel like they have weight to them … you really feel like you can work players back as you push to the paint. The AI defense in this game has been truly amped up from its predecessor and it’s better than any other basketball game out there – ever. Players get into the right offensive posi-tions as well as making proper defensive switches, so watch out — if you get mismatched and try taking someone like Josh Smith to the hole with an average Joe you will get burned.

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Priortohavingkneereplacementsurgery,45year-oldCulverSimmonsfoundithardtoputonhissocksmuchlesstoplayhisfavoritesport-golf.Whilehecouldtracethetroublebacktoanoldsnowskiinginjuryinhisteens,ithadtakenhimmorethan20yearstodecideitwastimetodosomethingaboutit. Anarthroscopicsurgeryinhistwentieshadtemporar-ilymadethingsbetter,buttheeventualwearandtearonhiskneesoonturnedintodailydiscomfortthatputadentinhisrecreationalandotheractivities.“IgottowhereIcouldn’tdothethingsIlovetodo,”admitsSimmons.Thefirstsport“togo”onhisfavorite’slistwasbaseball.“Ijustcouldn’trunanymore,“sharesSimmons,whoeventu-allydevelopedchronicbackpainfromshiftinghisweightandgaittohis“goodknee.”“MystrategywastojustworkaroundthepainandlivewithitthebestIcould,”recallsSimmons,“butmydoctorhadabettersolution.” Amemberofthesurgicalteamatthenationallyac-claimedJointSolutionsCenter(JSC)atDeKalbMedical,Simmon’sdoctorsuggestedatotalkneereplacement.HealsopromisedSimmonsashorthospitalstay(2-3days)withaspecializedorthopediccareteamandasettingthatwouldprovidemanyofthesoothingcomfortsofhomesuchas:cooked-to-ordermeals,wearingyourownclotheswhileinthehospital,oversizedreclinerchairsandpatientroomswithfurnitureespeciallydesignedforjointcare. “Kneereplacementismajorsurgery,butDeKalb

Medicalmakesitseemsosimple,”saysSimmons.“Twenty-fourhoursaftertheprocedure,Iwasupandwalk-ing.IthoughtthehealingprocessmightbealittleslowerformesinceIamdiabetic,butitwasn’t,”herecalls.“TobefeelingasgoodasIdojust90daysaftermysurgerystillamazesme,”saysSimmonswhoadmitshehasbeenmoreactiveinthelastthreemonthsthanhehasinthepastthreeyearsthankstoDeKalbMedical.Evenbetter,justfourweeksaftergettinganewknee,Simmonsisbackontheputtinggreenhittinggolfballs.“Icouldn’tbehappierwithmydecisiontohavesurgery,”saysSimmonswhoisoneofagrowingnumberofyoungeradultswhoareoptingtoundergokneereplacementinordertolivelifetothefullest.

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Atlanta Hawks players and coaches, along with front office staff, including Bob Williams, President, Atlanta Hawks and Philips Arena, and EVP, Atlanta Spirit LLC, joined volunteers from United Way of Metro Atlanta in assisting with a remodeling project at Quest 35, Inc. on October 14. The project was part of the NBA Cares initiative. Quest 35, Inc., provides affordable-supportive housing to homeless and low-income populations through case management, educational and vocational training, community resources and financial management services. The Hawks provided supplies, new carpet, bedding, and players and coaches pitched-in to help upgrade several emergency transitional housing units for homeless men and women.

SEASON OF GIVING

Atlanta Hawks players and coaches helped open the Hawks “Season of Giving” with a Thanksgiving event at City of Refuge’s Eden Village on November 17. The Hawk’s served dinner, took pictures and signed autographs for all who attended. Eden Village takes a holistic approach towards helping home- less women and children regain control of their lives and attain permanent housing for themselves.

Individual Hawks players also got into the holiday spirit:

Josh Smith hosted a special Thanksgiving event on November 18 for approximately 200 women and children from My Sister’s House at Atlantic Union Mission. The Atlanta native was joined by Maurice Evans and assistant coach Tyrone Hill to help serve dinner and sign autographs for all of those in attendance. Atlanta Union Mission provides shelter, employment support and recovery programs for more than 950 homeless men, women and children and was the first of its kind for women in 1969.

Atlanta Hawks forward Marvin Williams hosted the fifth annual “Flicks & Kicks” event on Dec. 8 at the AMC Fork & Screen Buckhead 6 movie theatre. Williams treated the children from the HOPE Atlanta program to a private screen-ing of the animated feature film Megamind and dinner, before passing out gifts, including NIKE shoes. HOPE Atlanta is dedicated to the prevention of homelessness in out community

and combating it whenever it arises. The initiative provides: Housing, Outreach, Prevention, and Emergency Services.

On Dec. 21, Hawks guard Joe Johnson hosted his sixth “JJ’s Santa-Lanta for Kids” holiday event for 100 teens from Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta. Johnson, an alumnus of the William E. Thrasher Boys & Girls Club (in Little Rock, Arkansas) treated the kids to dinner, games and holiday gifts at Andretti

Indoor Karting and Games. The event is part of Johnson’s longstanding and continued sup-port of the Boys & Girls Clubs.

Hawks big man Al Horford hosted his Al’s Amigos Holiday Party for kids from the Sandy Springs Mission on Dec. 21. Al got into the fun, playing a little Guitar Hero and other Dave & Buster’s games before handing out goodies that included a pair of NIKE shoes, among other gifts. N

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asketballplayersrunapproximatelyfivemilesoverthecourseof a48minutegame.Thatisover9000steps,andwhenyouaretalkingaboutNBA-sizeindividuals,thatisalotofpoundingthatmustbeabsorbedbythebody.Orthoticsareusedtolessenoreliminatetheabnormalforcesappliedtoaplayer’sfootinthecourseofabasketballgameorpractice,andforalloftheirorthoticneedstheHawksturntoCharliePeebles,DPM.

WhatDr.PeebleshastosayabouttheHawksOrthotics:

HowdoOrthoticsHelp? Orthoticsareacustom-madefootsupportthatareusedto

stabilizethefootincombinationwiththebasketballshoe,”explainsDr.Peebles.“Orthoticsaremadebyasportsmedicineprofessionalbytakinganon-weightbearingcastoftheplayersfootandfabricatingadevicetobothsupportandprotectaplayersfoot.Theyareusedbothafteraninjurytohelpwithhealingaswellasifitisdeterminedaplayermaybeatriskforinjurybasedontheirfootandlowerextremitybiomechanics.”

WhoNeedsOrthotics?“Notallplayerswearorthotics,butbyevaluatingeachplayers

biomechanicsindividuallyitispossibletodeterminewhetheracustomorthoticcanassistinpreventinginjurieswhichmayoccurfromtherepeatedstressonthelowerextremitiesovertheNBAseason.”

WhatareOrthotics?“Theorthoticsarefulllengthdevicesandtheplayersshoeliner

isremovedandtheorthoticisputinitsplace.Theyaremadeofvaryingmaterialsdependingontheamountofsupportandcushioningnecessaryfortheindividualplayer.”

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Havinganappreciationfordiversecultures,Zhaslearnedtospeakfivelan-guagesduringhisjourneytotheNBAincludingGeorgian,Russian,Turkish,ItalianandEnglish.

Ahugefanofrapmusic,Zlaiddowna30-secondrapforarecordingbyaTbilisi-bornrapartistnamedBedina.Whennotlisteningtohisfavoriterapartists,delv-ingintofamily,foodorfashion,Zazafocusesonsomeofhischaritableventures.

WhiletravelingbacktohishomelandoverseaseverysummertoplaybasketballforhisnativeGeorgiaNationalTeam,hepromotes“BasketballWithoutBorders”bydonatingbasketballsuppliestothoselessfortunate.TheonlysummerhechosenottomakethetripiswhenconflictsbetweenRussiaandhisnativeGeorgiaescalatedandevolvedintoanactualwarin2008.

ZhasalsogivenbacktothecommunityinAtlantawithanendeavorhecallsZ-Spree.Z-SpreeisashoppingexcursionduringtheholidaysatalocalToys“R”Us.Theventurebenefitslessfortunatechildrenhereandinaddition,Zazashipsgiftsoverseastothechildrenwholostfathersinthe2008Georgiamilitaryconflict.

AhugefanoftheTVshowPunk’d,Zazawaspartofagroupofplayersafewyearsagowhogaveanunusualwelcometoafewoftherookiesontheteam.“WhenAcieLawwashereasarookie,wepopcornedhisandMarioWest’scars,”Zazasaidthroughawidegrin.“Bothwererookiessowefilleduptheirentirecarswithpopcorn.”

WiththreeNBAcitiesonhisresume,ZhascertainlyadaptedtolifeintheUnitedStates.He’samanwhopromoteswarundertheboardsyetpeaceoffthecourt.Andamanwhopossessesastrongworkethicineveryendeavorhepursues.Withtheseadmirablecharacteristics,it’seasytoseehowtheteenfromaquaintcountrynestledseveraltimezonesawaywasabletomakethedifficultjourneytoanNBAcourt.

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Q:BeingarookieintheNBAcanbeoverwhelmingforsomeplayers,howhaveyouhandleditsofar?

A: Iloveitsofar,it’sachallengebutIthinkit’sonethatIamupfor.Iamexcitedbutalsonervous.EverytimeIplaybasketballIgetnervous,andIhavealwaysbeenthatway.Ithinkithelpsmetofocusonthegame.Itisn’taboutbeingscaredbutwantingtodomyparttohelptheteamwin.

Q:Youmentionednotbeingscared,howhardisittokeepyourconfidencelevelupwhenyoucomeintotheNBA?

A: Ihavetokeepmyconfidenceup,Ineverwanttolosethatbecauseplayingthegamewiththatconfidenceandthatedgeisoneofthethingsthathelpedgetmetothislevel.But,goingupagainstsomeoftheseguyseverydayatpracticedefinitelyopensyoureyestothekindoftalentthatisinthisleague,anditshowsmethatIhavealongwaytogotobecometheplayerthatIwanttobe.

Q:Whenyoulookbackatyourcollegecareer,whatareyoumostproudof?

A: MyconsistencyiswhatIammostproudof.IthinkbytheendofmytimeatXavierIwasthekindofplayerthatyouknewwhatyouweregoingtogetfrommeeverytimethatIwalkedontothefloor.Ilikedtakingontheroleofbeingaleaderandaplayerthattheotherteamknewtheyhadtostop.

Q:ButnowthatyouareintheNBAyouknowthatyouhavetoproveyourselfalloveragain.Howareyouapproachingfindingarolewiththisteamrightnow?

A: IamjustlookingtofitinandhelpwhereIcan.Iknowthatsoundslikethesimpleanswer,butitisthetruth.Iwanttodowhateverittakestohelpthisteamwin.

Q:Howhaveyouenjoyedyourtimeinthecitysofar?

A: Thisisalivelycity,andIwasreallyexcitedwhenIfoundoutIwascominghere.ItisagreatplacetobeandaperfectspotformetostartmyNBAcareer.

Q:Whatistheonethingthatyouaremostexcitedaboutinyourrookieseason?

A: JustseeingalloftheotherNBAplayerseverynightandplayingagainstthem.IlookforwardtomeetingthatchallengeforeachgameandIamexcitedaboutit.

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