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BASKETBALL STAMPS Celebrating the game of basketball on stamps A site by Garo Salibian E-mail: basketballstamps@yahoo.com For other all-sports stamps issues featuring, amongst others, basketball click here AJMAN Olympics basketball Number of stamps: 1 depicting USA Basketball team ANGOLA 1999 Afrobasket - African Basketball Championship for Men Number of stamps: 1 featuring a basketball going into the basket Denomination: KZR 2,500,000.00 CANADA 1991 100th Anniversary of the invention of basketball by Canadian James Naismith Number of stamps: 1 Denomination: 40 Canadian cents CROATIA 1994 Commemorative stamp for Croatian basketball player Drazen Petrovic Stamps: 1 Denomination: 1.00 Croatian Kuna http://mirror.veus.hr/stamps/1994/drazen.html GERMANY 1997 Streetball Stamps: Series of 4 including streetball, inline skating, aerobics and free climbing Denomination: Basketball stamp at 100+50 pfenigs. JAPAN (Nippon) 2002 - World Wheelchair Basketball Championships Number of stamps: 1 Denomination: 80 yens LATVIA 1994 Basketball Festival Riga '94 Number of Stamps: 1 depicting streetball Denomination: 15 (s) http://home.nestor.minsk.by/fsunews/latvia/1994/lv370.htm

44. [Story Title Here] - [Sports] - CRI Online wang zhizhi. One of Chinese top basketball players wang zhizhi will join the NBAthis season. He will be the first Chinese basketball player to join the NBA. http://web12.cri.com.cn/english/2001/Mar/12578.htm

Quick Find People in the Know Sports World China Horizons Voices from Other Lands Life in China ... In the Spotlight CRI Online Sports The Soaring Rocket Back to Sports Main Page Wang Zhizhi But the move to the NBA is now on for the man who made his name at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games when he blocked American Dream Team star, Grant Hill Wang Zhizhi was born in Beijing in 1977. When he was still a child, he showed great interest in basketball. He was also the tallest kid in his age group and when he was seven, he was sent by his father to a professional training school. In 1991, at the age of 14, he was selected by the Army to play on the youth team. In 1993, at the age of 16, Wang Zhizhi was selected for the youth team. Coaches and fans alike raved about his excellent performances. In the following year, he began his professional career. But life was not all plain sailing: injuries, the enemy of all athletes, plagued him. Six years ago, 17-year-old Wang Zhizhi went to Malaysia to play in the Asian Youth Basketball Championship. He grabbed the attention of coaches and sports reporters from many countries. People predicted that in a few years, this basketball genius would become the best center in Asia, maybe even the world. On June 30, 1999, the Dallas Mavericks drafted Wang Zhizhi. Only 22 years old, Wang became the first player in Asia to be drafted by an NBA team.

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47. [Detailed Article Title Here] - [News] - CRI Online on Wednesday, Chinese center wang zhizhi is set to make a historical debut as thefirst Asian player to play in the National basketball Association (NBA), the http://english.cri.com.cn/english/2001/Apr/13318.htm

Quick Find People in the Know Sports World China Horizons Voices from Other Lands Life in China ... In the Spotlight CRI Online News Sports Back to News Main Page Wang Zhizhi to Make Historical NBA Debut for Asians By signing a two-year contract with the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, Chinese center Wang Zhizhi is set to make a historical debut as the first Asian player to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA), the most competitive basketball league in the world. Wang, 7-0, was originally selected in the 36th overall by the Mavericks in the second round of the 1999 NBA Draft. One of China 's most promising basketball players, Wang has earned the attention of the basketball world with excellent performances in each of the past two Olympic Games. At the 2000 Olympic Games, he averaged a team-leading 13.5 ppg and added five rebounds while playing only 26.8 minutes per game. He shot 53.7 percent from the field and 90 percent from the free throw line. He scored a team-high 13 points against the United States in the only game the two countries played. The giant center led China in scoring in three of the six games, including a team-high 19 points in a 75-60 win over New Zealand, notched a team-high 10 rebounds in a loss to France. In the 1996 Olympic Games, he averaged 11.1 points and 5.6 rebounds.

48. [Detailed Article Title Here] - [News] - CRI Online They advise wang to change his mind before it is too late. Twentyfive-year-oldwang zhizhi is the first Chinese-born basketball player to appear in the NBA. http://english.cri.com.cn/english/2002/Oct/74142.htm

Quick Find People in the Know Biz China China Horizons Voices from Other Lands Life in China ... In the Spotlight CRI Online News Sports Back to News Main Page Wang Zhizhi Dismissed from National Team The China Basketball Association, or CBA, has officially dismissed centre Wang Zhizhi from the national team. A statement issued by CBA says Wang has repeatedly turned a deaf ear to official calls by the CBA to return to national duties. He missed last month's World Championships as well as the ongoing Asia Games. The statement says for the past 5 months, the CBA has been urging Wang to return to the team. However, Wang has acted solely for personal gain, and has overlooked the interests of the team and the nation. His indiscipline and absence of professional standards are unacceptable. CBA officials say all Chinese athletes must learn from Wang's case and think of the needs of the nation as well as themselves. They advise Wang to change his mind before it is too late. Twenty-five-year-old Wang Zhizhi is the first Chinese-born basketball player to appear in the NBA. He signed for the Dallas Mavericks on a one-year contract in 2001, and joined the Los Angeles Clippers after his contract expired last week.

49. RDS - Wang Zhizhi, Le Premier Asiatique à Jouer Dans La NBA Translate this page wang zhizhi, le premier Asiatique à jouer dans la NBA. wang zhizhi sera lepremier joueur asiatique à évoluer dans la NBA. Il jouera à Dallas. http://www.rds.ca/basketball/chroniques/BASKET3AC61747.html

ACCUEIL LES SPORTS Basketball RDSite Aide Résultats Nouvelles Sommaires ... Vos activités A lire aussi "C'est une opportunité unique, a déclaré Wang à l'AFP. J'ai hâte de jouer en NBA." Estimant qu'il ne devrait pas éprouver de difficultés d'adaptation, Wang a ajouté que le "steak texan" était son plat américain favori. Pourtant, du chop suey au "T-bone steak", de l'Armée populaire de libération à la NBA dont les héros ont pour nom Scottie Pippen, Kobe Bryant ou Shaquille O'Neal, le parcours de Wang en Amérique peut vite se transformer en Longue marche. Un risque de choc culturel dont Nelson est conscient: "Il va lui falloir être patient. Quand l'Allemand Dirk Nowitzki nous a rejoints, il parlait anglais parfaitement et le fossé culturel était moins important. Pourtant, Dirk a mis deux ans à s'adapter et à s'affirmer comme un joueur clé." "Grande muraille"

50. RDS - Yao Ming Ne Jouera Pas Dans La NBA En 2001-02 Translate this page wang zhizhi, un jeune joueur étoile de l'équipe militaire des Rockets Yao et wangétaient membres de l'équipe olympique chinoise de basketball qui n http://www.rds.ca/basketball/chroniques/BASKET3AFC2D89.html

ACCUEIL LES SPORTS Basketball RDSite Aide Résultats Nouvelles Sommaires ... Vos activités Yao Ming ne jouera pas dans la NBA en 2001-02 Yao Ming ne jouera pas dans la NBA la saison prochaine A lire aussi San Francisco décréte la "journée Wang Zhizhi" Yao Ming: La prochaine grande vedette? "Avant de joindre le repêchage de la NBA, il doit être préparé adéquatement, autant physiquement que mentalement. Notre club croit qu'il n'est pas encore assez mature. "Je crois que d'évoluer dans la NBA est le rêve de tout joueur de basket", a-t-elle déclaré. Qu'en pensez-vous ? Donnez votre opinion Survol des équipes Repêchage de la NBA SECTION SPÉCIALE Le retour Chroniques Quand Jordan reparle de Chicago ... Syracuse bat Kansas lors de la finale de la NCAA "Je ne vais pas tenter de sauver cette équipe" Air Jordan soufflera ses 40 bougies ... Michael Jordan ne veut pas de traitement de faveur

51. Star Telegram | 08/29/2002 | Wang's Mav Days Likely Over DALLAS wang zhizhi has played perhaps his final game Simon Chan, the tension wangcreated between the Mavericks and the Chinese basketball Association when http://www.dfw.com/mld/startelegram/sports/basketball/nba/3960284.htm

Click here to visit other RealCities sites Help Contact Us Site Index ... Newspaper Subscriptions Search Search the Archives Our Site Tools Weather Dallas/Fort-Worth New York San Francisco Local Events Yellow Pages Discussion Boards News 2 Use ... Traffic Star-Telegram.com Sports Cowboys / NFL Mavericks / NBA Rangers / MLB ... Sports Zone Team pages Buy tickets Texas Rangers Dallas Mavericks Dallas Stars ... Dallas Cowboys Search Search the Archives Back to Home Star Telegram Sports Monday, Apr 14, 2003 Mavericks/NBA Posted on Thu, Aug. 29, 2002 Wang's Mav days likely over By Dwain Price Star-Telegram Staff Writer DALLAS - Wang Zhizhi has played perhaps his final game with the Mavericks. According to Wang's adviser, Simon Chan, the tension Wang created between the Mavericks and the Chinese Basketball Association when he refused to return to China in May has all but forced the Mavericks to sever ties with the 7-foot-1 restricted-free-agent center. "Wang doesn't want to leave Dallas, but there's a 99 percent chance he's going to leave," Chan said. "For the sake of the Mavericks' relationship with China, they may let him go." Chan said he believes in the next five to 10 days, the Mavericks will work out a sign-and-trade and ship Wang to either the Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors or Orlando Magic. Chan also said Wang has no plans to defect to the United States.

52. Star Telegram | 10/03/2002 | Mavs Might Not Pursue Wang DALLAS wang zhizhi's career with the Mavericks is likelihood we would match wang'soffer, Mavericks president of basketball operations Donnie http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/sports/basketball/4202701.htm

Click here to visit other RealCities sites Help Contact Us Site Index ... Newspaper Subscriptions Our Site Tools Weather Dallas/Fort-Worth New York San Francisco Local Events Yellow Pages Discussion Boards Star-Telegram.com Sports Cowboys / NFL Mavericks / NBA Rangers / MLB ... Sports Zone Team pages Buy tickets Texas Rangers Dallas Mavericks Dallas Stars ... Dallas Cowboys Search Search the Archives Back to Home Sports Monday, Apr 14, 2003 Basketball Posted on Thu, Oct. 03, 2002 Mavs might not pursue Wang By Art Garcia Star-Telegram Staff Writer DALLAS Wang Zhizhi's career with the Mavericks is likely over if they succeed in signing Michael Redd. "If we get Redd, I would say there is less likelihood we would match [Wang's] offer," Mavericks president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson said Wednesday. And the Mavericks will know where they stand on Redd before deciding whether to keep Wang. Redd, a restricted free-agent guard with the Milwaukee Bucks, signed an offer sheet with the Mavs for three years and approximately $12 million Monday night. Wang signed an offer sheet with the Clippers three years for approximately $6 million Monday as well. The Mavericks have 15 days to match the Clippers' offer or lose Wang without compensation. The Bucks face the same predicament with Redd. Though both players signed the same day, the 15-day period starts once the teams receive the contract paperwork.

53. Jim Rome-Feature Articles than you, and What are you going to do about it? 23year old wang zhizhi has beena 7'1 stalwart of the Red army's Chinese basketball Association (CBA) for http://www.schindlerslists.com/Articles/JimRome-MavsFengShui.htm

Mavericks trade Feng Shui for Wang Zhizhi Article written by: Steven Schindler Way out west in La-La land basketball disciples swarm to the eastern practice of Feng Shui in a fanatical effort to become one with the hardwood. They clear their minds to gain more profound knowledge of the triangle offense. They strive to replace ancient hair-pulling rituals with a more reasoned awareness of just what the heck Phil Jackson is doing with their beloved Lakers. Way down south in the land of cotton Don Nelson, Mark Cuban and their blue-and-green collar Dallas troops will have none of this sissified, Brie cheese eating gobbledy-gook. For the Mavericks Fung Shui is out and Wang Zhizhi is in. That's right, Wang Zhizhi. Wang as in "Walking Great Wall" of China. Zhizhi as in "I'm much bigger than you," and "What are you going to do about it?" 23-year old Wang Zhizhi has been a 7'1" stalwart of the Red army's Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) for years now and he is coming to America to prove once and for all that there is a place in the NBA for he and his countrymen. Many international experts now agree that China is behind only the U.S. in regards to basketball talent. The old international powers of Yugoslavia and Russia will soon find themselves falling behind China as reigning world round ball powers. China is doing an excellent job of combing its burgeoning population for the size it needs to cultivate world-class hoops teams.

54. Faan Magazine ONLINE wang zhizhi League National basketball Association (USA) CurrentTeam Los Angeles Clippers Origin China Age 25 Height 2.16m. http://www.faan.com.au/issues/jan03/?s=allstars

55. Le Premier Joueur Chinois En NBA A Des Timbres à Son Effigie Translate this page En reconnaissance à ses contributions au basketball, et étant le premier joueurchinois de la NBA, wang zhizhi sera immortalisé sur un jeu de timbres http://french.peopledaily.com.cn/french/200201/07/fra20020107_51655.html

Notre Site Aide Plan du Site Archives ... EMPLOI Mise à jour 15:29(GMT+8), 07/01/2002 SPORTS Le premier joueur chinois en NBA a des timbres à son effigie Wang Zhizhi, le premier joueur chinois en NBA a des timbres à son effigie Wang Zhizhi de l'équipe de Dallas Mavericks, le premier joueur chinois de l'Association nationale de Basketball (NBA), a un jeu de timbres ayant cours légal à son effigie, qui ont été dévoilés le 3 janvier pour la première fois à New York, selon la NBA et la Coopération Philatélique inter-gouvernementale (IGPC). Cet hommage à Wang Zhizhi fait partie de la collection de timbres nommée « Legends of Sports » publiée par le gouvernement libérien et produits par l'IGPC, la plus grand agence postale dans le monde, qui est responsable de plus de 70 pays et régions. En reconnaissance à ses contributions au basketball, et étant le premier joueur chinois de la NBA, Wang Zhizhi sera immortalisé sur un jeu de timbres commémoratifs qui ont cours légal et sont valides dans le monde entier. « C'est vraiment un honneur », a dit Wang Zhizhi, « Tout le monde n'a pas un timbre à son effigie. » Le Libéria a une longue tradition de publication des timbres qui marquent la réussite des principaux sportifs internationaux tels que Jesse Owens, Muhammad Ali, Pele, Joe Frazier, Floyd Patterson et George Foreman.

56. Estrella Chino De Basketball Estará En Estampillas Internacionales Translate this page chino de basketball estará en estampillas internacionales. La imagen de la estrellachino del equipo Mavericks de Dallas de la NBA, wang zhizhi, estará http://fpspa.peopledaily.com.cn/spanish/200111/22/sp20011122_50548.html

Nuestro sitio Ayuda Mapa del sitio Archivo ... AYUDA Actualizado a las 16:11(GMT+8), 22/11/2001 Deportes Estrella chino de basketball estará en estampillas internacionales La imagen de la estrella chino del equipo Mavericks de Dallas de la NBA, Wang Zhizhi, estará impresa en estampillas emitidas por siete países y regiones, dijo el miércoles su agente. "Las autoridades postales de Liberia, Marruecos, Cubay otros cuatros países y regiones están planeando emitir estampillas con la imagen de Wang", dijo Xia Song a los reporteros antes de salir rumbo a Dallas con el centro chino. "Algunas estampillas que están siendo diseñadas son tituladas ' Aire Chino', 'Creador de Historia', 'Moviendo la Gran Muralla', ' Creo que puedo volar', etc." dice un comunicado de prensa de la compañía de desarrollo deportivo y cultural Xinh Ji de Beijing, la cual es administrada por Xia. "Esos países y regiones han emitido estampillas de celebridades internacionales incluyendo a George Washington, Albert Einstein, Pele, Michael Jordan", dice el comunicado. "El hecho de que a Wang le haya sido otorgado este honor subraya la importancia del primer chino que juega en la liga de basketball más prestigiada del mundo". Wang, que ha dado a conocer su nombre por todo el mundo al firmar un contrato de dos años con los Mavericks el 4 de abril y hacer el debut de los chinos en la NBA dos días después, llegará a Dallas el miércoles cuando sus compañeros de equipo se enfrenten a los Hornets en Charlotte, N.C.

57. BW Online | July 1, 2002 | Basketball: Red Star Over Houston? to the superstar could sideline him from the national basketball team, China's Butearlier this month, wang zhizhi, who played last season with the Dallas http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/02_26/b3789084.htm

Register Subscribe Register Subscribe Search Advanced Search Latest Issue Magazine Search Special Reports ... News Headlines GETTING IN Full-Time MBA New Full-Time MBA Search Full-Time MBA Comparator ROI Calculator Part-Time MBA ... Profiles New Part-Time MBA Search Part-Time MBA Comparator Distance MBA Profiles New Executive MBA EMBA Search EMBA Comparator Exec Ed ... GMAT Prep B-SCHOOL LIFE MBA Journals Reading List B-School Videos CAREER MOVES Career Advice Company Research Who's Hiring VC People Finder ... Careers Main NEWS News Archive Career Strategies For Managers Work Life ... Who's Hiring New Company Research Compare Salaries Compare Living Costs Exec MBA Search ... Sign-Up U.S. EDITION Full Table of Contents Cover Story Special Report Scandals in Corporate America Up Front ... Editorials INTERNATIONAL EDITIONS International Asian Cover Story International European Cover Story International Readers Report International European Business ... Marketplace JULY 1, 2002 SPORTS BUSINESS Basketball: Red Star over Houston? The Rockets' No. 1 NBA draft pick may be Chinese Printer-Friendly Version E-Mail This Story Table: What China Would Get Find More Stories Like This Even Shaquille O'Neal will have to look up to the probable first pick in this month's NBA draft. China's Yao Ming, 21, stands a shade over 7 foot 5 inches. And that's when he isn't wearing his size 19 sneakers.

58. Tall Orders wang zhizhi already earned the wrath of the Chinese basketball Association (CBA)by refusing to play this summer in the World Championships and Asian Games. http://www.cityweekend.com.cn/issues/2002/21/Sidelines_NBA

The English speaker's guide to life in today's China Every Two Weeks Search City Weekend Beijing Guide Shanghai Guide Back Issues Tall Orders print version By Jeffrey Wilson, October 23, 2002 Wang Zhizhi, on the sidelines As Shanghai basketball ace Yao Ming makes his debut in Houston, Wang Zhizhi contemplates a life on the bench, shut out of the Chinese national team for non-attendance of the Asian Games The world of basketball will discover on Halloween if a trick or a treat has been delivered from China. That's the day (China time), when Shanghai native Yao Ming makes his highly anticipated debut for the Houston Rockets. And it's not any ordinary debut. Yao was the first overall pick in the 2002 NBA draft and just signed a three-year deal with an option for nearly US$18 million. While the 7'5" (226 cm) Yao has impressed many observers at international tournaments with his athleticism and fine passing and outside shooting, skeptics still abound. The naysayers concede that Yao is good - and could be great. But as a 22-year-old project that needs years of development, he's still a huge gamble as the top pick in the draft. Chief among the concerns are how well Yao's slender 296 lb. (134 kg) frame can stand the long, punishing NBA schedule and whether he can mix it up with the likes of Shaquille O'Neal under the basket. The Rockets plan to give him time though, gradually increasing his minutes as the season progresses. Playing down expectations should help as he adjusts to his new teammates and living in the States.

59. Chinese Big Boys Wants To Block High Great Wall , Yao Ming and his teammates wang zhizhi (2.15 meters) and Menk Bateer(2.11) form the tallest front lineup in all the 12 men's basketball team in http://202.84.17.11/aoyun/enaoyun/htm/20000918/124094.htm

Home News Photo Schedule ... Chinese Chinese Big Boys Wants to Block High SYDNEY, September 18 (Xinhua) One day after their 119-72 loss to the United States Dream Team, China's 2.27-meter Yao Ming, the tallest athletes in the Sydney Games, thought they would cut the margin narrow if they were not full into fouls troubles so early. "Everyone can be blocked in a basketball game," said Yao Ming, who blocked off a driving shot by American Vins Cater, the 2000 NBA slam dunk title winner, with just two minutes into their Sunday's group A match in the Sydney Olympic Games. "But the referees might never seen those NBA stars were blocked like what we did to them in the beginning of the game, so they were too sensitive to that." Yao said. Known as the "Walking Great Wall", Yao Ming and his teammates Wang Zhizhi (2.15 meters) and Menk Bateer (2.11) form the tallest front lineup in all the 12 men's basketball team in the Sydney Games. Yao and Wang shocked the sluggish American NBA stars when they helped China to lead 13-7 and 17-16 in Sunday's game but the leading only stood for some five minutes when Wang Zhizhi picked up his fourth personal fouls and Yao collected two, most of them

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March 8 - 15 FRONT PAGE NEWS WAR IN IRAQ SCHOOLS SOCIAL SCENE ENTERTAINMENT SPORTS ... ABOUT TWN T EEN W ORLD N EWS The online newspaper of the next generation THE AMERICAS College stars told to drop out NEW YORK, "Before you thought you were getting a guy to help out right away," the president of the Seattle Supersonics told a reporter. "Now you get guys you never heard of and hope they pan out in three years. It was only 13 years ago that the first foreign players hit the big leagues and now there are more than 50, with more on the way. Many are from Eastern Europe, but some come from China as well. Yao will catch NBA's hearts By Hong Zhang, 22, China SHANGHAI , May 14, 2002 After the successful career in the U.S. National Basketball League of two Chinese basketball players, Wang Zhizhi and Ba te'er, another Chinese basketball player, Yao, will become the third one to launch into NBA. With a height of 2.25 meters, Yao is regarded as a giant in Asia. Yao acts as a center forward in the basketball court. Yao is the main force of China's national basketball team and Shanghai team. Yao has succeeded in helping Shanghai team gain the final champion during 2002 season. It is the proper time for Yao to develop his new career.

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