Film Session: USA 87, Australia 76
Upside and Motor —
(Note: Sorry this is so late. There was a glitch in my DVR that prevented me from watching the original broadcast, so I had to catch the re-broadcast at 7 PM.) Yes, Team USA is mortal. This team can and may lose. Shocked? Don't be. This team has never been unbeatable. That said, it's going to be really fricking hard to beat them. And I say that after watching the half-court offense get completely dismantled in the last two games. Sheridan says that if the Americans play like this against Spain, we'd lose by 20. Though I think we'd probably lose, I say 8-10 would be more realistic. The one thing about ...
NEW NIKE TEAM USA COMMERCIAL
Docksquad Sports —
Check out this amazing new TEAM USA commercial by Nike, it just gave me the chills. It features Marvin Gaye singing the National Anthem, while showing Team USA practicing. Marvin Gaye and Team USA together in a commercial, does it get any better? Definitely another instant classic by Nike. I don't know about you guys, but I'm hyped and want to go play ball after watching that commercial, but more than anything, I can't wait to watch TEAM USA bring home the Gold in the Olympics. GO TEAM USA!!! P.S. Just in case you have never seen the original Marvin Gaye video of him ...
Marvin Gaye + USA Basketball = Chills
FanHouse —
Filed under: NBA Videos, USA BasketballIf you never watch any of NBC's 42 networks, I have a news flash for you: the Olympics start tomorrow. Yeah, who knew, right? Where's all the coverage? Well, in case you're just finding out about this now and need to get quickly pumped up for some USA Basketball, look no further than this new spot from Nike featuring Marvin Gaye's legendary performance of the National Anthem from the 1983 All-Star Game. The video of Team USA isn't anything that spectacular, but the USA jerseys along with the amazing anthem rendition did it for ...
USA Ad Featuring The Wonderful Marvin Gaye
The Basketball Jones —
I know this was on BumpShack yesterday, but anything that can make a Canadian shed a tear deserves a 2nd look. I give you the USA Basketball Anthem for these next 2.5 weeks. Too bad Michael Redd had to make an appearance. ...
All About The Money
RealClearSports - Blog —
Here's Nike's newest commercial featuring Team USA and Marvin Gaye's rendition of the Star Spangled Banner.
Normally, a commercial like this would get me a little choked up and swelling with pride. But, with news that LeBron James would consider playing for Greece if the price is right in ...
Nike Uses Marvin Gaye Clip For New Team USA Commercial
AwfulAnnouncing —
Marvin Gaye performed one of the best live renditions of the National Anthem back at the 1983 NBA All Star Game in Los Angeles and Nike has decided to use it for a new Team USA commercial. Via Fanhouse.... ...
Team USA Video, Featuring Marvin Gaye
wrigleyville23 —
Via Awful Announcing.
Adios, Pacific Ocean
Bob's Blog - Live from Lewisville —
Our 13 day stay in Oxnard/Ventura, California is coming to a close today, as we head for DFW, and the Cowboys take the train to San Diego. Tomorrow night is the pre-season opener, but much like the lack of intrigue during Hard Knocks, the preseason opener for a team that has almost no jobs up in the air is not going to be considered anything more than a check-mark on the “To Do” list. I won’t lie, it will be fun to see a few things – like can Danny Amendola take NFL hits across the middle, and is Felix Jones as fast as he looks in practice – but even Felix will likely not spend much time on the field in San Diego. ...
YouTube of the Day: Marvin Gaye, The Redeem Team and Nike
Ball Don't Lie —
You've no doubt seen this video by now — at other sites, on your television screen, in the 10-man rotation three days ago — but here it is once again in all its rockets red glare glory. If you're American, make sure you have some tissues nearby. For those without soul, Marvin Gaye performed that sexy Star Spangled Banner rendition back at the 1983 NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles. Dr. J scored a game-high 25 points in leading the East to a 132-123 victory over the West, its fourth in a row. Reggie Theus shot 0-for-5. And now, ...
MARVIN GAYE AND USA BASKETBALL TEAM !!!!
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MARVIN GAYE AND USA BASKETBALL TEAM !!!! Written on August 8, 2008 – 5:12 pm | by Harry Robinson | [?] Share This If you liked that, check these out... Pimp C Is Laid To Rest!!! by Harry Robinson on December 13th, 2007 No Mas-Celtics Beats Knicks 104-59!!! by Harry Robinson on November 29th, 2007 Oh-No Another one!! by Harry Robinson on August 13th, 2007 A Touch of Class- Nuggets 113 Sixers 115 !!! by Harry Robinson on March 19th, 2008 Braves Wowes Continue by Harry Robinson on June 15th, 2007 Tags: 2008 Olympics Mens Basketball Team
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Gheorghe: The Blog —
With the USA Men's Basketball teamed poised to take on China in what is quite likely the biggest sporting event in the long and storied history of the host country, as well as the first game of the Olympiad for both squads, now seemed like a good time to address the latest iteration of the Men's National Team. ...
Bomb China
Pure Point —
They royally screwed up the US National Anthem during the presentation of the gold medal to Michael Phelps for the 400 IM, in which he crushed the world record by about a full second and finished 3 seconds ahead of the field, which is pretty much like winning by 70 in basketball. ...
The Marvin Gaye USA Basketball Commercial
The Big Lead —
I’ll admit it - I’m starting to really enjoy the Olympics. I didn’t think it would happen. I blame handball. Anyway, go ahead and get your patriotism on.
USA! USA! USA!
Marvin Gaye Gives Proof to the Night
And One —
Marvin Gaye Gives Proof to the Night Posted by Carolyn August 10, 2008 14:53PM
Line Of The Night — 08/10/2008
L.O.N. —
Forget the Olympics… forget perhaps the most-watched single game in international history… the NBA on NBC music is back! Hot ish!
Line Of The Night:
Dwyane Wade — 19 points, 2 assists, 2 steals
That’s 19 points on 100% shooting. 100%! D-Wade follows up his star turn in the Olympic warm-ups with another brilliant performance, shooting a perfect 7-7 from the field and 5-5 from the free throw line.
Worst Of The Night:
The global domination of Nike’s laser etching. It started out innocently enough, used in shoe designs for Kobe and LeBron, a few ...
One of the best Olympic commercials on TV
Scott Brown's SportsBytes on WKDZ —
One of the best TV commericials airing during the Beijing Olympics is the Nike commercial that intertwines the U.S. men's basketball team and footage of Marvin Gaye singing the National Anthem at the 1983 NBA All-Star Game.
Marvin was tragically shot and killed by his father during an arguement a little over a year after his ...
Marvin Gaye National Anthem Inspires Nike Team USA Basketball Olympics Ad
FanIQ Blog —
The discussion over which company has the best advertising could go on forever. Without question, one of those in the conversation would be Nike.
Beer companies always hit the funny button well, Volkswagon knows exactly what their customers are looking for, but very few are able to inspire through emotion as regularly as the Beaverton, Oregon based sporting good behemouth.
Predictably, Nike came prepared for the TV onslaught that is the Olympics, and while I enjoy the "Courage" ad, I haven't seen anything close to this Team USA Basketball advertisement ...
USA Basketball and Marvin Gaye give the Anthem some soul
Fourth-Place Medal —
This is one of the coolest commercials I have ever seen. If I were Coach K, I would show this clip to my players before each game over in Beijing. I got goosebumps as I listened to Marvin Gaye's stirring rendition from the 1983 NBA All-Star Game in Los ...
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Nike Basketball Commercial featuring Marvin Gaye and Team USA
China may have been overmatched but Ming has tons of heart
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The coffee is still coming out of my nose, from the laughter at this one
Vince Carter may be the best USA player ever
This is a great read from the Olympic front in Beijing
Gay awestruck during chat with Kobe ...
Nike’s Olympic Basketball ad
Hail Mary Jane —
Here is the new Nike ad promoting the Olympic basketball team. It features the late great Marvin Gaye and of course the USA basketball team.
There isn’t really anything special about the clips of the USA players in the video but Marvin Gaye’s performance of the National Anthem is what made me post this video. Enjoy!
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Nike x Marvin Gaye
TheOriginalWinger.com —
I have been loving the Nike basketball commercial featuring Marvin Gaye singing the National Anthem that has been getting airtime during the Olympics. I came across the full version of this commercial today and just had to post it. Really dope commercial, and quite possibly my favorite rendition of the National Anthem of all time. MG smashed this!
USA Basketball, Marvin Gaye, Nike Olympics Commercial
NESW Sports, Sports Videos —
USA Basketball, Marvin Gaye, Nike Olympics Commercial. Once again, Nike rocks the commercials. Nike is the master of advertisements. The 2008 USA mens basketball team was shown the video of Marvin Gaye singing the national anthem just weeks before they left. For some of them it was the first time they had seen it. Coach K wants to remind them who they are really playing for. I hope it worked. Go USA. I think we will win Gold. Enjoy this, USA Basketball, Marvin Gaye, Nike Olympics Commercial . ...
Star Spangled Banner
ROCKETS ADDICTS —
I heard this commercial while I wasn't watching T.V. and I wasn't sure if it was a really good live halftime thing at the Olympics or what - I don't own or listen to much (any?) Marvin, but this has to be the best version of the Star Spangled. ...
Shanoff's Wake-Up Call: Rodgers, Phelps, More
The Sporting Blog —
Today's Calls: Aaron Rodgers vs. Michael Phelps, Natalie Coughlin vs. Aaron Peirsol, Adam Dunn vs. Manny Ramirez, Steve Smith vs. Bobby Engram and More.
The Opening Pitch: The Packers are going to be just fine. That was the lesson of Aaron Rodgers' (preseason) debut (as starting QB).
In four series, he generated 10 points on 9-for-15 passing for 117 yards, with a 30-yard TD pass (and an INT that wasn't his fault). He missed one big would-be-TD throw, but also was pinged by a couple drops.
All in all? He played like a competent NFL starter in an exhibition against a 1st-team D. (For ...
U-S-and-A! U-S-and-A!
Straight Bangin' —
I hadn't watched this commercial until today. It's dope. As I watched Team USA this morning, I also had the funny thought that I am rooting for the Americans not because they are from the United States but because they (all) are from the NBA. I am a citizen of the Lig, first and foremost. Their triumph--and really, while playing that style of ball--is one for the Association. That feels good.
The Marvin Gaye Anthem
Deuce of Davenport | Sports News, Commentary, Humor, Videos —
You might've seen that Nike commercial during the Olympics coverage that features Marvin Gaye singing the National Anthem. Its a pretty neat commercial if you have seen it, and if not go ahead and check the link. If you wanted to see the full version of Marvin singing the Star Spangled Banner though without the basketball players doing their thing though here it is in all its soul-icious glory. That Marvin is one baaaaaaaaad man.
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Some Patriotism Mixed With Commercialism
Boiled Sports —
Well, we've made no secret of the fact that we think the Beijing Olympics are a joke. However, Nike -- as always -- has made a pretty awesome commercial. Perhaps you've seen some of the shorter cuts, but I'll include the full-length version here in case you haven't seen it. It's pretty awesome. Even for a cynical f-ck like me. ...
FPM Medals: Best Olympic-themed ad
Fourth-Place Medal —
There was some discussion at the FPM water cooler on which ad would receive this award. So many are worthy of recognition -- the Marvin Gaye Nike ad and the Visa Go World series particularly stood out. However, for its use of a great song, strong images and allusions to the entire Olympic experience, we award: ...
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Out of Bounds —
One Last Time . . .
The Cowhide Globe —
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbZTmcIfdBQ If you are American, and if you like basketball, please take the time to watch the above clip one more time before the experience officially slips into the past. It is beautiful . . . truly beautiful!
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I just saw this commercial on ESPN so I searched You Tube and found it. It’s Marvin Gaye singing the National Anthem at the 1983 NBA All Star game (A classic performance) with a montage of TEAM USA Basketball Gold Medalists. If I owned a team I would play Marvin Gaye’ ...
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