Larry Joe Bird was born on December 7th, 1956. As a young child he showed signs of greatness and by the time he was in high school he was breaking all kinds of records. His performances at Spring V. High School got him a scholarship at the University of Indiana. In his senior year, Bird inspired as he led his team to an NCAA Championship, with the basketball scoreboards showing 89-77 in the final against the Michigan State Spartans.
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With the LeBron transfer saga still fresh in our minds, sometimes it seems like there are no players left anymore who elect to call one team their home, and who stay there for the best part of their career. There are however a number of young stars (27 and under) who will probably have the chance to pick up and move away in the future, but who I think will ultimately call one team their home. Here are 6 players who have lit up the basketball scoreboards for their home team, and who are likely to keep doing so for a long time.
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Even if you aren’t a basketball fan, you could not have avoided hearing about LeBron James in the last month. For those that are fans, you probably heard about the agreements with two hometown favorites: Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh. Their move to Miami Heat left two major voids, but also an open door for their pal LeBron James.
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Jeremy Lin has become the newest Golden State Warrior, and in doing so has fulfilled his life-long dream.
On Wednesday afternoon, Jeremy completed the signing of a two-year contract with the Warriors. According to a variety of sources, he also received offers from the Lakers and from Dallas. Apparently, he even received a counter offer that was even greater than his Warrior’s deal. However, nothing could lure him away from a contract with the team he spent his childhood watching, which will also give him the opportunity to play in the town where his family live.
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As the NBA season begins this year, as always, a new star is sure to rise through the ranks. The question often asked though, is how do they do it? What key skills do they possess to become a great basketball player? What is it they have that means that the basketball scoreboards are always showing their name!
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The Lakers long history of success stems back to the very beginning of the NBA, when the team was based in Minneapolis. Some of the greatest players in the history of the NBA have played for the Lakers. The list is impressive: Elgin Baylor, Earvin Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jerry West, Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal, all of whom lit up the basketball scoreboards in Los Angeles.
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Hedo Turkoglu's shorter than expected and particularly unsuccessful stay in Toronto looks like it will be over very soon. A deal is currently being made that would send the unhappy forward to Phoenix, and in return Toronto would get the guard Leandro Barbosa and possibly the journeyman guard Dwayne Jones.
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After months of suspense and guess work, LeBron James, probably the greatest US basketball star playing in the NBA today announced that he will play for the Miami Heat next season. Now one thing is for sure, and that is that the Miami scoreboard is going to bring a smile to its fans next season.
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The first thing you notice when you visit Moncks Corner South Carolina is the beauty of the area. The center of the town is focused on the historic train depot. A legendary vision of the past, preserved for everyone to see today. The second thing you notice is the intensity of the people of the area for the Berkeley High School Basketball team. Don’t let this peaceful looking town fool you, the basketball scoreboards at the games tell the story. You might have to get to the game earlier than planned, because every seat in the place is taken.
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Nestled in Georgia is one of the most beautiful places to live in the United States. Thomasville Georgia is a touch of the old and new, the gracious south and the progressive technology of today. Year after year, the media has voted Thomasville as one of the best places to live and retire. The community shares a common caring interest, devoting time to the arts, education and sports.
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When it comes to sports there are many extravagant and amazing scoreboards, but what are some of the best scoreboards in NBA stadiums? One that needs to be mentioned in this category is the Ford Center scoreboard in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This is considered one of the best and biggest where the NBA is concerned. This equipment cost the taxpayers of Oklahoma City almost four million dollars. At a size that measures thirty one feet by thirty five feet this choice has twelve video panels, ten of which are full motion, and is considered one of the best scoreboards in NBA history. Fans who visit the Ford Center are amazed at the sheer size of this scoreboard, and at the graphics and appeal that it offers. At more than twenty three tons it is definitely one of the biggest as well.
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When you choose cheap basketball scoreboards, you will often get exactly what you pay for. There is a big difference between cheap equipment and quality equipment at a discount price. With Electro-Mech you will never get cheap basketball scoreboards, only the best scoreboards, accessories, and components at low discount prices. Cheap equipment normally breaks often, is not working more often than it is, and may need frequent maintenance and repairs. When you choose price over quality, you may be making a decision you will regret. Cheap basketball scoreboards are not the answer to getting the scoring equipment that you want and need, instead you should choose a quality company with a reputation for low prices and great scoreboards.
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