Going From the N.B.A. to Europe, Childress Is Reversing a Trend
Published 7/24/2008 at NYT > Pro Basketball
Josh Childress is leaving the Atlanta Hawks for the Greek club Olympiakos, reversing the path of the many international stars who have signed with N.B.A. teams. >
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