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MinsHeartsReezy
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I wouldn't get too excited about this or any other rumor.
Remember when Penny supposedly had a fit and DEMANDED to be traded and IT banished him from the team? The heated arguments and not even a locker assigned for penny when they were on the road?
I dont buy it.
Besides, I dont think he's that much of a baby to be honest. He's young but this isn't grade school, if you dont like someone, deal with it and call it business. Moreover, this is New York, and if you were to leave New York to play for the Clippers...you'd have to be an idiot. The Lakers is feasible but thats like tit for tat...kobe's inflated ego for Marbury's ( If Marbury in fact is a difficult person to deal with.) Trevor and Marbs are just fine together. If you need further PROOF, Scroll down this article to the part I have highlighted in bold letters.
Knicks and Cablevision Expand Knicks Reading Zones to Internet
Marbury, Knicks and Cablevision Give Students Power to Learn
by Tom Kertes
CONEY ISLAND, NY, March 16, 2005-- The power derived from learning is, of course, the key to success in life. Thus, to provide the power to learn, is probably the single greatest thing one can do for a child.
Therefore the Knicks organization decided to dramatically expand its “Read to Achieve” literacy program through a partnership with Cablevision’s “Power to Learn” initiative, bringing the use of the Internet into the education equation. “We presently have nine Reading Zone schools in New York City,” Knicks Vice President of Community Relations and Fan Development Karin Buchholz said. “And we have been very successful in making reading fun for students, hopefully inspiring them into becoming lifelong learners. So we have been trying to figure out how to reach more kids without having to go out to every single school in person? I feel that that this partnership, and this program, goes a long way in accomplishing that.”
To launch the “Power to Learn” initiative, Knicks super-guard Stephon Marbury visited P.S. 329 in his old Coney Island neighborhood. “I am very excited about this program,” Marbury told the several hundred thrilled-to-the-hilt students gathered in the school’s spacious auditorium. “Reading and learning is the foundation to everything you will do in the real world. And for you students, now is the time to lay that foundation. So obey your Mom and Dad, do well in school, and success will be right there for you. I promise.”
“Power to Learn” is a three-pronged initiative: it leads off with “The Knicks and Liberty Post Card Club”, where players recommend favorite books, then the students read them and take an online comprehension quiz upon completion. If they pass, they receive an electronic personalized postcard from the corresponding player which can be printed out immediately.
Second, “Knicks and Liberty Video Books” have books animated online, with readings and introductions by players and film director Spike Lee. Corresponding lesson plans are also available.
The third part is “The Virtual Reading Zone”, where select classrooms receive a starters’ kit including posters, banners, and book donations. The students also receive incentives based on reading goals set by their teacher.
“We’ve been giving schools internet access for a long time,” Cablevision Vice President of Education Trent Anderson said. “But we thought it would be so much more meaningful if we provide the content behind it as well.”
“This is a slam dunk,” smiled a proud Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz. “Kids, Cablevision cares about you. And Stephon represents the best of Brooklyn, the borough where legends are made. He is a wonderful person who always comes back to his community.” Marbury then read the last chapter of the book he’s personally chosen for this occasion, “Gus and Grandpa at Basketball”, to the 3d Grade Gifted Class. “”We loved this book,” teacher Ms. McCray told Marbury. “Thank you Stephon for pointing it out to us.”
“This will be the first of many Virtual Reading Zone schools,” a smiling Buchholz said after the reading. “Congratulations to all of you.”
The afternoon began with well-over 100 excited kids participating in all kinds of basketball shooting games, with everyone receiving an avalanche of Knicks prizes such as pens, posters, headbands, folders, and tee-shirts. What could be more fun than that? Probably the lengthy question and answer session Marbury closed the session with.
“How did you become a basketball player?” “By playing and practicing for endless hours every single day, until my Mom called me in for dinner.” “Did you have hard times while growing up?” “Yes, but I never let it interfere with what I was trying to do. In fact, the hard times drove me and pushed me that much more.” “Do you enjoy playing with the Knicks? “It’s the happiest time of my life. I wouldn’t want to play for any other team.” “Do you like the NBA?” “I love the NBA. It pays real well.” “Who is your best friend on the Knicks?” “Probably Trevor Ariza and Jamal Crawford.” “Who were your idols growing up?” ”Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas.” “Which players are the most difficult to face?” “Allen Iverson and Baron Davis.” “Can you beat Sebastian Telfair one on one?” “Yes, I can.” “Can I have a hug?” “Sure.”
And, finally, the question to end all questions from a little girl in pigtails: “What’s your name?” “Stephon Marbury.” This query merited another hug, of course.
“It’s great to be back here,” said Marbury. “It’s very important that kids identify with you. They see hope. They see someone who’s made it. It can spur them on. And if you change just one life, I think you’ve done your job.”
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