Examining the Orlando Magic's Rafer Alston/Jameer Nelson Point Guard "Controversy"
thirdquartercollapse.com 6/22/2009 — More photos » by Fernando Medina - NBAE/Getty Images Browse more photos » Two weeks have passed since Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic, in which point guard ...

The X-factor: Rafer Alston?
orlandomagicdaily.com 5/20/2009 — In three games against the Cavaliers, Rafer Alston averaged more points per game (18) and shot a higher field-goal percentage (58.3%) than against any other team in the NBA that he played more than one game against. Granted, one of those games was ...

An Open Apology To Rafer Alston
lebasketbawl.com 6/10/2009 — Rafer “ Skip to my Lue ” Alston you proved me wrong! I have to give you the nod of approval in Blogsville. I shouted from the roof tops that Nelson should be playing your minutes. I have to acknowledge the egg on my face! Alston did what I thought Nelson would do (at least in game 3). He was ...

Point taken: Rafer Alston leads Magic to Game 3 win
nbanoise.com 6/10/2009 — After two deservedly criticized games for the Orlando Magic backcourt, the Magic finally got a much-needed boost. That boost came in the form of Rafer Alston, who scored 20 points on a highly efficient 8 for 12 from the field. More importantly, it was ...

Skip’s Finest Hour
slamonline.com 6/10/2009 — by Joseph Vecsey For me personally, it is amazing to see Rafer “Skip to my Lou” Alston playing in the NBA finals, let alone having a great game. And I mean that in a good way. I’ve known Rafer for years going back to when he was still on the fringe ...

Skip To My Who?
thirdquartercollapse.com 5/11/2009 — The hot topic around the bend today, with regards to the Orlando Magic, is the debate over who should start at point guard for the team in Game 5?   A  few days ago , I noted that Rafer Alston and Anthony Johnson have been no different from each other against the Celtics, ...

Playground legend Rafer Alston finds his niche with Orlando Magic
palmbeachpost.com 5/28/2009 — CHRIS PERKINS Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Wednesday, May 27, 2009 ORLANDO Magic point guard Rafer Alston, the New York City playground legend, has developed into a legitimate NBA player. But it hasn't been easy, and it still isn't. He broke into the ...

Rafer’s growing up in Orlando
cuzoogle.com 6/16/2009 — By Andy Charles Rafer Alston seems about ready to shed his bad boy Streetball image and take his game to the top level of the NBA after his performance in Game Three of the NBA Finals against the Lakers on Tuesday. Alston was a legend in his ...

Playground legend Rafer Alston finds his niche with Orlando Magic
palmbeachpost.com 5/28/2009 — CHRIS PERKINS Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Wednesday, May 27, 2009 ORLANDO Magic point guard Rafer Alston, the New York City playground legend, has developed into a legitimate NBA player. But it hasn't been easy, and it still isn't. He broke into the ...

The Canadian Press: Rafer Alston 'shocked' about being benched in the fourth, overtime
google.com 6/12/2009 — Jun 11, 2009 ORLANDO, Fla. Benched for the fourth quarter and overtime, Magic starting point guard Rafer Alston was upset with Stan Van Gundy's decision to leave him out in the crucial minutes of Orlando's 99-91 Game 4 loss to the Lakers on Thursday ...

Daily Spin: Vince Carter Will Lead Orlando to a Champioship! — Bleacher Report - NBA 6/27/2009
The Daily Spin had decided that it will make a bold basketball prediction: Orlando's recent acquisition of Vince Carter would propel the team to winning the NBA championship next season. This assertion is made on the fact that Orlando, minus ...

The Taking of Orlando 1-2-3 — Bleacher Report - NBA 6/28/2009
News travels fast when it’s bad. The death of Michael Jackson, sex siren Farrah Fawcett, and funnyman Ed McMahon sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry.   Michael Jackson provided the soundtrack for a generation of kids and ...

Cavs, Magic, Thunder earn kudos for draft-day moves — USATODAY.com NBA - Top Stories 6/29/2009
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic have been anointed the two biggest winners of the NBA's draft day trades for landing ...

Vince Carter heads home, welcomes challenge of helping Magic to title — Celtics & NBA - BostonHerald.com 6/29/2009
ORLANDO, Fla. - Sometime early Thursday afternoon, the camp's star counselor went bonkers. Berserk. Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs. At the time, he was on the floor and personally...

Nuggets, Rockets also earn kudos for draft-day moves — USATODAY.com NBA - Top Stories 6/29/2009
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic have been anointed the two biggest winners of the NBA's draft day trades for landing ...