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2500 'NBA Family' Members Rebuild New Orleans
2500 'NBA Family' Members Rebuild New Orleans
After last year's debacle in Las Vegas, the NBA for whatever reason decided to take on New Orleans for the All-Star game. Many players and fans were concerned that New Orleans might now be ready for such an event with Hurricane Katrina still fresh in our hearts and minds.
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Abraham Linking: Recapping the week in Suns news, etc.
Stop Mike Lupica — ... .  But I like this post a little better - it's about the NBA's planned effort to do some good in New Orleans during the All-Star weekend.   Check it out. ...

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