Grant Hill talked about the next phase in his career, including broadcasting possibilities, from Johnny Esfeller of IMG Academy (via Kurt Helin of ProBasketballTalk): “I’m excited that it’s over. It was a long journey in terms of my career. But I’m very excited about the next phase and some broadcasting things I’m looking at some things that we’re working on right now with some of the major networks, so that is something that can keep you in and around the game and around sports. I have a family office in Orlando, and we do a number of things – multi-family apartments, commercial real estate and we’ve been doing that for a while. Then I’m a partner in a fund; we have a mezzanine fund that invests in small businesses and raised a good amount of money. So there’s some things in the business world, some things in sports. I look forward to being more active in the political process, fundraisers and things like that.”
After making minimal impact with the San Antonio Spurs this past season, Tracy McGrady may consider going back to China next season, from China.org.cn: “In a pre-game press conference in Nanning, McGrady said he might come back to China Basketball Association (CBA) league despite its under par competitive environment. “For those who have played years in NBA and still want to prolong their career like me, CBA is a great alternative,” said McGrady… “China is a huge market. Last season when I played for Tsingtao Doublestar, the fans were incredible. I had a great time there,” said McGrady… “I am happy to be home with my wife and kids. But if possible, I may come back to CBA. I haven’t really thought about that,” said McGrady.”
Daniel Gibson is in trouble with the law, according to WDSU News: “Daniel Gibson, 27, surrendered himself at the New Orleans Police Department’s 8th District headquarters in the French Quarter. He was processed at Orleans Parish Prison a short time later and posted bond for his release before noon. Bond had been set at $20,000, court records show. State law defines second degree battery as an assault in which the offender “intentionally inflicts serious bodily injury” on another person. Sources told WDSU the incident took place during this year’s Essence Festival, held earlier this month… A police spokeswoman said Gibson stands accused of breaking another man’s jaw with a punch during an argument at a nightclub.”
- Gibson released a statement about the situation to TMZ.com: “Boobie” Gibson issued a statement to TMZ … confirming he turned himself in to authorities earlier today. Additionally, Gibson tells us … “Earlier this month during the Essence Music Festival, I was involved in an incident with other individuals while I was out with my wife.” He continues, “It’s unfortunate that some see opportunity in taking advantage of people who work hard for what they have achieved.” Gibson says he takes pride in being a role model for his son and other kids who look up to him — and adds, “Once all the facts of the incident come out, I expect to be fully vindicated.”
- Mo Williams may have interest in joining the Memphis Grizzlies, according to Chris Vernon of The Chris Vernon Show: “Mo Williams is flying in to meet with Grizzlies front office tonight.”
- Greg Oden has narrowed down his choice to two teams, according to Marc J. Spears of Yahoo Sports: “Free agent center Greg Oden appears most intrigued by Pelicans & Heat, source told Y! Sports. Decision still expected this week.”
Tim Hardaway believes the acquisition of Oden would net the Heat their third consecutive championship (duh), from Chris Tomasson of Fox Sports Florida: “The Heat remain committed to going after free-agent center Greg Oden, who is expected to make a decision soon. Miami coach Erik Spoelstra and vice president of player personnel Chet Kammerer observed Oden in a workout last week in his hometown of Indianapolis. “If we get Greg Oden, I think we will win a third (straight) title,” Heat scout Tim Hardaway said in an interview with FOX Sports Florida on Saturday.
The move to San Francisco will be quite steep for the Golden State Warriors, from KCBS: “Building a basketball arena on the San Francisco waterfront could cost $1 billion, an estimate Golden State Warriors President Rick Welts said is likely to grow as the team analyzes the site at Piers 30-32. “The piers were built in a series of stages. They were not all built at the same time, so there’s a lot different components that make up the 13-acre site,” he said. Just rehabilitating the piers in order to begin construction will cost $120 million, twice the original estimate, because of because of piers’ poor condition, Welts said Wednesday in an editorial meeting with KCBS and KPIX 5.”
