I didn't know Dirk Nowitzki served a term in the Army?
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David Robinson went to Navy too. I defnitely think joining the armed forces or other leadership or life experiences makes a person stronger mentally. SO, ya, it does help him to be a better player, for sure!
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this is a news click i got off of NBA.com\nThe Big O Knows\n\nHoop Magazine - April Issue \n\nBy Rick Barry \n\nOscar Robertson has always been one of my favorite players. When I came into the NBA in 1965, he was already a well-established star. I loved his style of play and admired his fierce competitiveness. A few years ago at a retired players event, Oscar asked me if I had seen the “kid” from Marquette University perform his skills on the basketball court. I told him I hadn’t. He went on to rave about this young talent and went so far as to predict greatness for him in the NBA. Well, when the only man ever to average a triple-double for an entire NBA season tells me to check out a player, I am going to do it. \nThe young man was Dwyane Wade, and after watching him play, I immediately saw why The Big O was so complimentary. Wade was definitely something special and I made it a point to keep tabs on him the rest of his senior year. I have followed him even more closely since he joined the NBA and, as Oscar predicted, Wade has distinguished himself as one of the premier players in the League.\n\n \nWade has been blessed with phenomenal athletic ability. Not only is he quick, he is fast and can jump out of the gym. His dunks are spectacular, but he can pull up for the midrange jumper with equal deftness. He has a great instinct for the game, is a relentless competitor and exudes confidence. I love his business-like attitude with no show boating or trash-talking.  \n\nHe is truly Michael Jordanesque both on and off the court. He has an infectious smile, good looks and plenty of charisma. Wade is also like the young MJ when it comes to three-point shooting—he isn’t very good. He also has room for improvement on defense. However, Wade is a far superior midrange shooter than Jordan was at this stage of his career. And remember, Michael got better in both areas as his career progressed.\n\nIf the Miami Heat are ever going to win an NBA championship, the man most responsible will be Wade. Just go back to last season’s Eastern Conference Finals where the Heat pushed the defending champion Pistons to a Game 7. There is no doubt in my mind that had Wade not injured his rib in Game 5, causing him to miss Game 6, won by Detroit in a rout, the Heat would have faced the Spurs in the Finals. Even in the deciding Game 7, Wade was not himself and Miami was still leading by six with only six and a half minutes to play. A healthy Wade could easily have been the difference in the game. \n\nEven Shaquille O’Neal realizes just how important Dwyane Wade is to the Miami Heat. The Diesel has tabbed Dwyane with the fitting nickname, “Flash.” And both Oscar and I agree that this is one Flash who will definitely not wind up in the pan.
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I read an article last week that made me mad. They currently have a paid voluntary army. It's reported that at any given time like even now during this war time that 25% are ALWAYS on vacation! They usually show up on pay day and during important excerizes only 2/3 of them show up.
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Not sure where it originated, but Mark Cuban, the Mavs owner made it Fantasy B-Ball hot about 8-10 years ago and the others caught on soon after.  Thats how he made his millions.  He was just a regular guy, just like me and you until he put two and two together.
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Everyone is correct. And I can not remember their names but several football players have been drafted into the NFL and came back to play after their service commitments.\n\nI did find this article listing players \nEnjoy
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he never saw active duty as in overseas active duty. he was a pilot in the texas air national guard. however, he was a pretty slick draft dodger during vietnam.
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Kerr played for phoenix, clevland, orlando, chicago, san antonio, and portland.  I am positive he never played for the Heat.  I think the other guy is thinking of Thunder Dan Marleje
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Right out of the Gestapo play book. He played the fear card, and yet sent all of our American protection over sea's. "HUH" Where is the Coast Guard & the National Guard, they have never been deployed outside of our Country during War times. That doesn't make any sense if we are in trouble of attacks 24/7. So it's all bull-poo.
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First of all how in the world did you forget the dates?  I can remember the day I swore into Delayed Enlistment, the day I went to MEPS, the day I finally left out, etc... I don't buy this story, what happened to your DD-214?  Did you know what that was?
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He is not currently on an NBA roster.  He played 18 games for the Miami Heat before being traded to the Houston Rockets, but did not appear in any games before being cut.
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Yes he was, he played in the finals with Germany against Greece. They lost in that year and got second place. He even made the Europe all star team, along with T. Parker and A. Kirilenko
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No, Shortdog. He played for Chicago, Portland and Houston before he crapped out completely.  One of the most overrated players in NBA history next to Charles Barkley.
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Serving in the armed forces.
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He used to play for the NBA's Golden State Warriors.\n\nCurrently he's a member of Maccabi Tel Aviv, a European basketball team together with Rodney Buford, another former NBA player.\n\nHe played college basketball at Arizona (2001-03) and at Georgia Tech (2003-05)...selected in the 2005 NBDL Draft by Roanoke Dazzle (#5)...signed for the 2005-06 season by Roanoke Dazzle...on March06 signed by Golden state Warriors...moved to Israel for the 22006-07 season, signed by Maccabi Tel Aviv.\n\nHometown: Chicago, Ill.\nHigh School: Crane Tech Prep\n\nBynum is a playground legend in the Chicago area having outplayed many of the city's best players, including Antoine Walker, Tony Allen, Luther Head, Dee Brown, and Sean Dockery.
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The mba draft? You mean theres a draft for business executives? I never knew that. How does that league play out? Do they see who can crunch numbers faster? And Houston has a team huh? No crap thats cool. Now there was this other draft on Wednesday, the NBA draft. Now in that draft the Rockets took Rudy Gay, Steve Novak, and Lior Eliyahu. However its rumored that Shane Battier was traded for Gay.
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He is still on the Knicks roster, but is inactive.  He's currently in Texas, working out with former NBA coach John Lucas, trying to get back into playing shape.  Since last year, he's been severely limited by various injuries.  His contract expires at the end of the year, and he will likely be used as a trading chip at the deadline.
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Looks like he's been playing for the NY Knicks...check this site out for his stats:\n\nhttp://basketball-reference.com/players/h/hardaan01.html