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Eric Gordon to reportedly represent Team Bahamas – Eurohoops
Posted: August 8, 2023 at 10:56 am
By Cesare Milanti /info@eurohoops.net
Ahead of the 2023 FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament, 34-year-old veteran shooting guard Eric Gordon is set to join the Bahamian national team.
Eric Gordon already played for Team USA at the 2010 FIBA World Cup averaging 8.6 points per game, but according to 10th Year SeniorsUSA Basketball granted Gordons release and FIBA approved his change of country representation due to Article 22 of its internal regulations.
The 34-year-old experienced shooting guard will likely join Phoenix Suns DeAndre Ayton, Indiana Pacers Buddy Hield, and Charlotte Hornets Kai Jones, who already gave their availability to represent the Caribbean national team.
Over the course of his career, which started back in 2008 when he was selected with the 7th overall pick in the NBA Draft, the Indiana Hoosiers product played for the Los Angeles Clippers, New Orleans Hornets and Pelicans, and Houston Rockets.
In the 2022-23 season, he had 11.0 points for the team who drafted him, earning a two-year deal for $6.5 million with the Suns with a player option the second year.
The Bahamas are set to face Cuba, Panama, and Argentina in Group A of the 2023 Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament to keep on hoping for a spot at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. In Group B,Chile, Colombia, the Virgin Islands, and Uruguay will clash.
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Sebastian Walcott Is the Rangers’and the Bahamas’Future – D Magazine
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It wasnt just what Geron Sands said. It was how.
Texas Rangers assistant general manager Ross Fenstermaker had known Sands for years, almost as long as the decade-and-a-half Sands had been training baseball players. Many a time, Fenstermaker had visited his International Elite academy in the Bahamas to scout prospects, and the two had built a mutual trust. Theyd even done some deals together, although this time Sands was invoking the specter of one that never came to pass.
Ross, Sands had said, his voice serious, dont miss out on the next Jazz.
Jazz was Jazz Chisholm, the vibrant Miami Marlins star who made the All-Star Game last year at 24 years old. Eight years ago, the Rangers had indeed missed out on him. Theyd been focused on another Bahamian prospect, shortstop Lucius Fox, but didnt get him, either. The Giants had signed Fox for $6 million, while Chisholm went to the Diamondbacks for just $200,000. Fox has been a disappointment, but Chisholm has become a marquee attraction, enough to serve as a reminder of why major-league clubs are increasingly flocking to the Bahamas despite little baseball tradition and a population of only 400,000.
To label a Bahamian kid as the next Jazz is high praise, but thats the tag Sands placed on a tall and lanky teenage shortstop named Sebastian Walcott. The kid could really hit, Sands boasted. He also had a cannon for an arm. The Bahamas has produced plenty of tantalizing athletes who now populate the minor leaguesalthough only Chisholm and Fox have broken through to the majors in the last decadebut Sands insisted that Walcott was something exceptional.
The next Jazz.
The one that got away, now back within reach.
The tone in his voice every time he would come up indicated to me that he felt he was a special, special player, Fenstermaker says. When you hear that, you take notice.
The Rangers did more than notice. Back then, Walcott was an intriguing 13-year-old years away from being eligible to sign a professional contract. Now, only a handful of games into his professional career, he is considered one of the best prospects in the game. Baseball America and MLB Pipeline rank him just inside their top-100 lists. The Athletic slots him at No. 42. The game is catching on to what the Rangers already knew and what Sands was so eager to tell themthat Walcott has a chance to be a star.
If he fulfills that potential, hell be a likely heir to Evan Carter and Wyatt Langford as the Rangers top position player prospect. Hell also represent another leap forward for a small country that is punching above its weight as a baseball factory. But even among that deepening pool of talent, Walcott stands apart.
He signed for $3.2 million, the second-largest ever awarded to a Bahamian amateur, and the highest since limits were placed on international bonuses in 2017. Its also the second-highest bonus the Rangers have given any international amateur in the same period. Almost everybody missed the first Jazz, but MLB teams have caught on to the Bahamas since. To get the next Jazz, you have to pay.
It was an investment for Texas that already looks prudent. Walcott signed this January and has already hit .292/.352/.566 in the Arizona Complex League. Just 17 years old, he may finish the season at Low-A Down East. Walcott is aiming for a rapid ascent. I told Ross on the day of the signing that I want to be in the big leagues by 19 or 20, Walcott says. As young as he is, that doesnt seem out of the question.
If hes as good as the Rangers hopeand as quickly as he hopesone things for sure: the label of the next Jazz will soon seem outdated.
Eight years ago, Sands noticed a 9-year-old at a Little League game in the Bahamian capital of Nassau. Every other kid on the field was two years older, and yet the clear star was the one who could still count his age on his fingers. That was Walcott.
Every time I watched him, Sands says, I would get goosebumps.
Sands has been around long enough to know how to recognize a special ballplayer. Hes trained them since retiring in 2007 from a brief playing career, and when it comes to turning the Bahamas into a baseball hotbed, hes played as big a role as anyone. First with an academy called Maximum Development, and for the last 11 years with his own outfit at I-Elite, he has guided the development of nearly every Bahamian who has signed a professional contract in the last 10 years.
He trained Chisholm and Fox, as well as former top-100 prospect Kristian Robinson of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Others who have come through I-Elite include two-way player Janero Miller (Marlins), pitcher Tahnaj Thomas (Pirates), and outfielder DShawn Knowles (Angels). Many more populate the lower minors, representing a pipeline of talent that had been previously untapped.
Before Chisholm cracked the majors in 2020, no Bahamian had played in MLB since Antoan Richardson in 2014. The last Bahamian big-leaguer before Richardson had played in 1983, lasting only seven games. Until recently, few Bahamian kids grew up playing baseball, a sport that isnt offered through the school system. Now Sands and partner Albert Cartwright train a significant number of them with an eye on a professional career.
When Walcott turned 11, he joined I-Elite. By age 13, scouts were coming around, and Rangers evaluators were among the most serious. Walcott was too young then to signinternational amateurs cannot sign contracts until they turn 16but the Rangers kept him in their sights. They scouted Walcott in the Bahamas and in tournaments in Florida. They saw a tall player with a frame to add strength and the athleticism to play shortstop. At the plate, he unleashed a powerful right-handed swing.
It looked right, says Fenstermaker.
But right enough? The Rangers had dipped into the Bahamian well before, with limited success. They signed shortstop Keithron Moss for $800,000 in 2017, but he never advanced past rookie ball; Texas released him earlier this year. The Rangers gave $835,000 to outfielder Zion Bannister in 2019, and Bannister was only promoted to Low A this season. A deal for another Bahamian prospectDVaughn Knowles, the twin brother of the Angels prospectwas scuttled due to medical concerns. And Walcott would require a higher level of investment than all of them.
Because of all this, like many teams, the Rangers remained both intrigued and cautious when it came to evaluating Bahamian players. Chisholm is still the only recent signee to establish himself in the majors; many others have flamed out. Kids do not play year-round in the Bahamas, and while athletes abound, the country produces few notable pitchers. Its a big experience gap to bridge. For many, the adjustment to pro ball proves too big a leap. Scouting them is really challenging, Fenstermaker says. Ive made mistakes in the past.
So far, Walcott doesnt look like one of them. Sands is careful to not overhype his players to teamsyou dont want to be the trainer who cried All-Star too oftenand Fenstermaker knows Sands will give it to him straight. With Walcott, though, the straight assessment was still a glowing one. The way that he said that to me was: Basically, Id put everything on this kid. Hes special, Fenstermaker says. He got the message, and the Rangers held off a runner-up bid from the Padres.
So far, Walcott might be better than the Rangers thought. And Sands might be right.
This past spring, two days before his 17th birthday, Walcott dug his feet into the right-handed batters box, stood tall in his stance, and stared down Rangers right-hander Alex Speas, a pitcher eight years his senior. A few seconds earlier, hed received a brief scouting report. The highlight: a fastball that sat between 97 and 101 miles per hour.
The first pitch zoomed in at the bottom end of that range. Walcott flashed his bat through the zone and deposited the ball over the outfield fence.
That was the first time I ever saw 97 in my life, he says.
Hed been a pro for less than two monthshad yet to play in an actual gameand already Walcott was dropping hints that he might be more polished than the Rangers had assumed. He has proven adept at hitting fastballs, to the point that he says pitchers recently became less willing to throw one his way. His power is eye-opening. Rangers rookie-ball manager Guilder Rodriguez recalls Walcott walloping a pitch foul over the offices of the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium. It had to go 480 foul to left field, Rodriguez says.
In the field, Walcott impresses with his glove and his arm strength, leaving evaluators with the impression that he might stick at shortstop despite his size. Along with his plate disciplineWalcott is striking out 36 percent of the time in the ACL and has more multi-strikeout games (18) than games with one or fewer (10)size is the biggest question mark hanging over his development. At 6-foot-4 and a lanky 190 pounds, Walcott has the frame of a shooting guard. (Indeed, his father was a semi-pro basketball player.) The more he fills out, the tougher it will be to avoid a move to third base.
If that move comes, Walcott has the arm to excel there. But the Rangers feel confident hell stick in the middle of the diamond. Hes surprisingly athletic, surprisingly agile, and he has a 70-grade arm, Fenstermaker says. Theres a lot of reasons to believe that he stays at shortstop long term. In that way, Walcott invites obvious comparisons to another long, powerful shortstop: Reds top prospect Elly De La Cruz. The 21-year-old De La Cruz is now in the majors, helping to power an upstart Cincinnati team. Two years ago, he was destroying the ACL, just like Walcott is now.
Matching De La Cruzs timeline would be quite the feat, but Walcott relishes the challenge. I feel like I can make a big impact on the big-league team, he says. Notably, when the Rangers did their trade deadline shopping for starting pitcher Max Scherzer, it was a different top-100 shortstop prospect the team flipped to the Mets:Luisangel Acua, who is well-regarded and closer to big-league ready but doesnt boast Walcotts ceiling.
There is much left to prove, but Walcott has the games attention. If he clicks, teams will show even more interest in the Bahamas, where the development machine is becoming increasingly sophisticated. I-Elite now takes players abroad to Florida for four months in the summer, practicing on weekdays and playing in tournaments every weekend. Its expensive, but its the best way to close the experience gap between the Bahamas and other countries with stronger baseball traditions.
In fact, as Sands glows about Walcott in a phone interview, he sits in view of a Florida ballfield. There are no scouts at this game, but if anyone is hot after the next Sebastian Walcott, he has a player to recommend. Hes a four-year-old tee-baller, and Sands admits hes particularly biased in this case, but the name might be worth remembering. Be looking for Storm Sands, if you want to put that on paper, the elder Sands says with a laugh. Storm Sands is going to be coming, for sure.
After all, his advice has been worth heeding before.
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These Are The 10 Best Things To Do On Grand Bahama Island – TheTravel
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The Bahamas is a dream destination for most people, but so many people visit and aren't sure what attractions the islands have. Places with names like the Exuma Cays or Bimini typically come up in discussion, but don't sleep on Grand Bahama Island! Grand Bahama, the fourth largest of the islands, boasts several easily approachable activities. It doesn't matter if a visitor is there for a few nights or a couple of weeks. There's always something for them to entertain themselves with.
Grand Bahama itself is the northernmost of the Bahamian islands, a mere 55 miles from the southeastern coast of Florida. Pulling into Freeport, the main city on Grand Bahama, is something most cruises do to give their passengers a chance to explore the delights there. While most people know about Grand Bahama in passing, this list will provide visitors with a more practical approach to exploring the best things to do on Grand Bahama Island.
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Our recommendations for places to stay on this list rely on several factors. Among the most crucial are the rating (no accommodations below 7.0 are considered) and the ease of getting around Grand Bahama. These places to stay also boast amenities that visitors to this Caribbean getaway spot will need while soaking up the sun on the pristine beaches of the Bahamian Islands.
Aerial View on Cruise Ship in Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas
Sharks in their natural habitat in Grand Bahama, The Bahamas
A scuba diver and a small lemon shark at Tiger Beach, Bahamas
An aerial photo of the greenery of The Bahamas
Ocean in Freeport, Bahamas
Aerial View on Cruise Ship in Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas
Shopping districts are always a great place to visit on Caribbean islands, and Port Lucaya Marketplace in Freeport offers a lot for anyone willing to check it out. With its colorful architecture and lively atmosphere, it provides an array of boutique shops, local craft stalls, and duty-free stores, making it a shopper's paradise. Visitors can indulge in Bahamian cuisine at various restaurants and experience live music and cultural performances. The marina also provides an opportunity for boat tours and water-based excursions. This spot is a must-see, especially to get in some early souvenir shopping!
Aerial View on Cruise Ship in Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas
Sharks in their natural habitat in Grand Bahama, The Bahamas
One of Grand Bahamas' most ensuring attractions is the famed Lucayan National Park, which spans a massive 40 acres of ecological wonderland. With its unique limestone caves, visitors can embark on a mesmerizing journey through underground waterways and stunning crystal-clear pools. The park's Gold Rock Beach, known for its white sand and azure waters, offers a tranquil escape into paradise. Nature lovers can hike through the lush coastal forest, spotting various wildlife species. Visitors who experience the park all say it's one of the most unforgettable journeys.
Sharks in their natural habitat in Grand Bahama, The Bahamas
A scuba diver and a small lemon shark at Tiger Beach, Bahamas
When it comes to budget-friendly national parks, size doesn't really matter, especially since visitors can snorkel and dive in the pristine waters of the Peterson Cay National Park. This national park, the smallest in the Bahamas, offers diving opportunities to explore the vibrant offshore coral life. The park's rich biodiversity includes endangered species like the Schaus swallowtail butterfly. Accessible by boat, visitors can explore the pristine beaches, take guided snorkeling tours, or simply bask in the breathtaking beauty of this ecologically important and protected area.
A scuba diver and a small lemon shark at Tiger Beach, Bahamas
An aerial photo of the greenery of The Bahamas
Caribbean islands have a lot of greenery, even though most visitors think it's all sand and palm trees. Garden of the Groves is a captivating oasis of natural beauty and tranquility. This lush botanical garden features cascading waterfalls, winding paths, and diverse plant species from around the world. Visitors can meander through the tropical paradise, spotting colorful birds and butterflies amidst the vibrant flora. The garden also offers a glimpse into Bahamian history with sculptures and artifacts. It's truly a sight to behold, despite most visitors overlooking its existence as just another botanical garden.
An aerial photo of the greenery of The Bahamas
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Ocean in Freeport, Bahamas
Despite the dour sound of the name, this is actually quite a lovely spot for visitors to experience in Grand Bahama. Accessible by boat from Freeport (which also has its own bustling visitor attractions), this offshore coral reef boasts an incredible diversity of marine life. Snorkelers can glide over vibrant coral formations, encountering schools of colorful fish and graceful rays. For those seeking adventure, scuba diving offers a closer look at the reef's impressive structures. The reef is one of the natural wonders surrounding Grand Bahama, and it is well worth a tour to see.
Ocean in Freeport, Bahamas
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A Sands Beer Road Sign in Grand Bahama
The Caribbean is better known for its rums than its beers, but the Bahamian Brewery and Beverage Company might surprise visitors with the quality of its products. Established in 2007, the brewery is known for its signature beers, including Sands, High Rock, and Bush Crack, which embody the flavors of the Bahamas. Guided tours offer insight into the beer-making process, and visitors can savor the island's essence in each sip. Be prepared to leave the brewery with a different appreciation of Caribbean beer-making.
View of Paradise Island from another island in the Bahamas.
Female scuba diver swimming underwater near a shipwreck
Scuba-diving or snorkeling are two activities most visitors consider when the Bahamas enters their minds. Unexso Dive Center, situated in Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, offers unique diving experiences for enthusiasts and underwater adventurers. With a team of experienced instructors, the center offers a range of diving courses for beginners to advanced divers. Explore the crystal-clear waters teeming with marine life, including dolphins, colorful fish, and fascinating shipwrecks. Snorkeling and swimming with dolphins are also popular activities.
A tiger shark at Tiger beach, Bahamas
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Aerial view of Freeport Port Lucaya on Grand Bahama Island
Grand Bahama also offers a bit of golfing for the enthusiast. Designed by renowned golf course architect Dick Wilson, the 18-hole championship course offers a diverse range of holes, from rolling fairways to strategically placed bunkers. With its lush tropical surroundings and scenic views of the ocean, the course provides an unforgettable golfing experience. Both beginners and seasoned players can enjoy the masterpiece that is Lucayan Golf Course, with the backdrop of the blue Caribbean Sea surrounding the lush green.
Aerial view of Freeport Port Lucaya on Grand Bahama Island
Corner Coral Road and East Sunrise Highway, Freeport, Bahama
A pig swims in the waters of Exuma in the Bahamas.
First-time visitors are usually shocked to realize that there is an entire beach where they can swim with the local pigs. Pig Beach, located near Great Exuma in the Bahamas, is a unique and unforgettable adventure thanks to the animal companions visitors are likely to encounter. Tourists can feed and swim alongside these charming creatures, creating cherished memories and fantastic photo opportunities. The pigs' playful antics and the crystal-clear waters of Pig Beach make this attraction a must-visit destination for animal lovers.
A pig swims in the waters of Exuma in the Bahamas.
Rocky coastline in Freeport, The Bahamas
Visitors to Pelican Point Beach will quickly realize that it's one of the least populated places on the island, despite its natural beauty. This picturesque beach offers soft white sands and gentle turquoise waters, making it an ideal spot for relaxation and tranquility. The beach is known for its abundant wildlife, including pelicans and other seabirds that gracefully soar above the shoreline. Visitors can unwind in the peaceful ambiance, soak up the sun, and indulge in leisurely beachcombing. It's like many visitors' dreams come true and how most people imagine a Caribbean beach should be.
Rocky coastline in Freeport, The Bahamas
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WHAT’S NEW IN THE BAHAMAS IN AUGUST 2023 – PR Newswire
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NASSAU, Bahamas, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Travellers will discover that The Islands of The Bahamas is brimming with exciting experiences this summer, extending beyond the iconic turquoise waters and pristine beaches. With the Goombay Summer Festivals, fresh culinary endeavours and limited-time vacation savings, now is the time to visit the 16-island archipelago.
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The Bahamas Hosts Goombay Summer Festivals The thrilling Goombay Summer Festivalshave returned to showcase the true essence of Bahamian heritage, featuring the pulsating sounds of Junkanoo, musical performances, and authentic cuisine. The festivals will take place throughout the month in Nassau, Grand Bahama Island, Abaco, Andros, Bimini, The Berry Islands, Long Island, San Salvador, Harbour Island, Eleuthera and The Exumas.
The Second Annual Grand Bahama Island Restaurant Fest Returns The Grand Bahama Island Restaurant Festonce again celebrates Bahamian lobster season. Throughout August, three-course prix fixe menus will be offered at more than a dozen of the island's most popular restaurants, incorporating the freshest local ingredients.
Tarpum Bay Hosts Back to the Bay Festival The beautiful Tarpum Bay in South Eleuthera hosts a weekend-long Back to the Bay Festival. From 3 to 7 August 2023, locals and visitors can enjoy live Bahamian entertainment, Junkanoo rush outs and delicious down-home cooking.
Atlantis Paradise Island Expands Its Dining Options Atlantis Paradise Island debuts two new culinary concepts this month. Paranza, led by Chef Michael White, offers an innovative expression of Italian classics with a passionate focus on The Bahamas' fresh seafood. Shake Shackalso opens with exclusive resort-only menu items.
Rosewood Baha Mar Presents In The Kitchen Summer Series The "In The Kitchen Summer Series" is the newest culinary offering at Rosewood Baha Mar. For $285 per person, guests can now book intimate cooking sessions with the renowned resort chefs to learn the craft of international cuisines, dish plating and wine pairings.
CARIFTA2023TriathlonChampionships Heads to Nassau The Bahamas has been selected to host the highly anticipated CARIFTA Triathlon Championships. Goodman's Bay, Nassau will provide a stunning backdrop as nearly 200 youth athletes representing 10 Caribbean nations compete 26 27 August 2023.
Beaches and Resorts in The Bahamas Rank Among the Best From Eleuthera and Harbour Island to the Exumas, popular destinations in The Bahamas scored top recognition inTravel + Leisure's World's Best Awards 2023, featured in competitive categories for "favourite islands" and "favourite resorts".
The Bahamas Earns Top Travel Award Nominations The Bahamas has been nominated for the Caribbean's "Best Wedding Destination" and "Best Cruise Destination" in the 2023 Travvy Awards produced by TravelPulse. In addition, the archipelago also received several nominations in The Caribbean Boutique Hotel Awards by Caribbean Journal. Online voting is now open for both.
PROMOTIONS AND OFFERS
For a complete list of deals and discounted packages in The Bahamas, visitwww.bahamas.com/deals-packages.
Silver Airways Passengers Save at Pink Sands Resort When flying from Orlando to North Eleuthera on Silver Airways, travellers unlock exclusive 15% savings at Pink Sands Resorts that can be applied to stays of two nights or longer with promotion code "Silver". One-way flights begin as low as $99.
Tranquillity Under the Stars at The Cove, Eleuthera Travellers are welcome to swoon over the wonders found in dark skies. The Cove, Eleuthera is offering a special "Tranquillity Under the Stars" package that includes a minimum two-night stay in an oceanfront room, a personal telescope with constellation maps, and a private night-time yoga session for two. The travel window is now through 21 August 2023.
ABOUT THE BAHAMAS
The Bahamas has over 700 islands and cays, as well as 16 unique island destinations. Located only 50 miles off the coast of Florida, it offers a quick and easy way for travellers to escape their everyday. The island nation also boasts world-class fishing, diving, boating and thousands of miles of the Earth's most spectacular beaches for families, couples and adventurers to explore. See why It's Better in The Bahamas atwww.bahamas.com or onFacebook,YouTube orInstagram.
PRESS INQUIRIES Anita Johnson-Patty Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation [emailprotected]
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Deandre Ayton, Kai Jones to rep The Bahamas at Olympic qualifiers … – Loop News Caribbean
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The Bahamas has selected a star-studded team to compete at the upcoming Federation of International Basketball Associations (FIBA) pre-Olympics qualifiers in Argentina.
The Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF) revealed that included on the team are Phoenix Suns centre Deandre Ayton, Indiana Pacers shooting guard/small forward Buddy Heild and Charlotte Hornetspower forward/centre Kai Jones.
The full team is Deandre Ayton, Domnick Bridgewater, Jaraun Burrows, Garvin Clarke, Kadeem Coleby, Radshad Davis, Buddy Hield, Sammy Hunter, Kai Jones, Danrad Knowles, Lourawls Nairn, Willis Mackey Jr, Franco Miller, Travis Munnings, Kentwan Smith, David Nesbitt, AJ Storr and Mychel Thompson.
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The Bahamas is in Group A with Cuba, Argentina and Panama.
They will open their campaign on August 14 against Cuba.
The tournaments winner will qualify for next years Olympic Games in Paris, France.
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Reliving the Legend: Michael Jordan’s Bahamas Pick-Up Trash-Talk … – Landon Buford
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Michael Jordan, often hailed as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, is known not only for his exceptional skills on the court but also for his legendary trash-talking prowess. Recently, a snippet from his time playing pick-up basketball in the Bahamas has resurfaced, showcasing Jordans competitive spirit and sharp wit. The resurfaced footage serves as a reminder of Jordans unparalleled charisma and his ability to command the attention of both opponents and fans alike.
In the realm of basketball, few names evoke as much reverence as Michael Jordans. His impact on the sport is immeasurable, and his legacy extends far beyond his six NBA championships. Recently, a video clip emerged from one of Jordans pick-up basketball sessions in the Bahamas, capturing an intimate yet electrifying moment that perfectly encapsulates his charisma and competitive nature.
Jordans trash-talking abilities have become the stuff of legend. While he often used his skills to dominate on the court, his sharp tongue was equally potent in mentally rattling his opponents. In the Bahamas clip, Jordans off-the-cuff comment, You guys still have YouTube? Man, you better put on Michael Jordan [highlights], for real, perfectly exemplifies his playful yet competitive approach. Even in a casual setting, his desire to remind others of his greatness shines through, providing an insight into the mindset that propelled him to basketball superstardom.
Beyond his unparalleled basketball prowess, Michael Jordans charisma is a trait that sets him apart. His ability to engage, entertain, and connect with both his fellow players and fans has left an indelible mark on the sport. In the Bahamas pick-up game, Jordans offhand remark highlights his self-assuredness and sense of humor. He effortlessly brings a lighthearted yet competitive atmosphere to the court, demonstrating why he remains a beloved figure in basketball lore.
The phrase you better put on Michael Jordan [highlights] in the context of todays digital landscape takes on new significance. The accessibility of platforms like YouTube allows younger generations to experience the greatness of Jordans playing days, enabling them to witness firsthand the skills and charisma that captivated fans around the world. The resurfacing of this clip serves as a testament to the enduring power of Jordans legacy and his ability to capture the imagination of basketball enthusiasts across generations.
Michael Jordans impact extends well beyond his playing days. As the owner and chairman of the Charlotte Hornets, he continues to contribute to the basketball world, shaping the next generation of players and leaders. His basketball IQ, combined with his invaluable experiences, make him a guiding force for those looking to excel both on and off the court.
The resurfacing of the Bahamas pick-up basketball clip, showcasing Michael Jordans trash-talking finesse, provides fans with a nostalgic glimpse into the mind of a true basketball legend. His remark about watching his own highlights on YouTube is a playful yet powerful reminder of his unwavering confidence and competitive spirit. Jordans charisma and impact continue to transcend time, ensuring that his legacy remains an integral part of the basketball narrative for years to come.
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For Mayor Adams, Any Day Has the Makings of Flag Day – The New York Times
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On any given weekday, there is a statistically significant chance that Eric Adams, the mayor of Americas largest city, will be conducting official New York City business next to the upturned tail of the famed Charging Bull sculpture, engaging in what appears to be one of his favorite activities: raising flags.
He does it with such frequency that it borders on obsession: Since taking office in January 2022, Mr. Adams has raised flags for at least 31 countries representing 16 percent of the United Nations member states. He has honored some places twice: Haiti, Ireland, Ukraine and the Philippines.
His flag-raisings are not limited to countries. He has also raised the flags for one U.S. territory, two transnational organizations and one holiday, Juneteenth.
If he keeps his current pace, Mr. Adams is on track to raise flags for roughly 80 percent of the worlds countries by the end of 2029, should he win a second term in 2025 and serve it to completion.
At these ceremonies, Mr. Adams often extols certain characteristics that he attributes to the nation whose flag he is raising, characteristics that happen to be strikingly similar to each other, and to the mayors politically moderate, law-and-order brand.
To Filipino Americans, the mayor said: You believe in families. You believe in business. You believe in public safety.
To Croatian Americans, he said, You believe in family, you believe in business, and you believe in public safety.
And to Kazakh Americans: You understand the power of education, you believe in public safety.
Several top aides to Mr. Adamss predecessor, Bill de Blasio, could not recall him leading a flag-raising ceremony to honor a foreign country; Stu Loeser, a spokesman for Michael R. Bloomberg, who served three terms as mayor, said the same.
For Mr. Adams, flag-raisings are a proven audience-pleasing tactic, one that he honed over two terms as Brooklyn borough president, a largely ceremonial position. He has embraced the practice as mayor, with an even broader political purpose in mind.
By honoring as many ethnic groups as possible in this city of immigrants with a flag-raising in the citys oldest park by the haunches of the nations most famous bronze bovine Mr. Adams can woo voters in advance of his 2025 re-election bid. In 2021, he won the Democratic primary by just 7,200 votes.
When you do an analysis of how close our election was, the mayor said at a February flag-raising for Saint Lucia, the birthplace of 10,500 New Yorkers, you begin to really benefit and understand how 10,000 people unified together can send a powerful message.
That Mr. Adamss office devotes so much effort to this sort of thing has become the subject of bemusement among New Yorks political class. They acknowledge that the implicit political rationale makes sense, and that it is always fun to attend events where people say nice things about you and honor New York Citys diversity. But they argue that the mayors time is limited, and he is facing no shortage of problems: rampant homelessness, an influx of migrants, an affordable housing crisis, the erosion of the citys tax base.
Indeed, a flag-raising for Belgium was scheduled for an hour after the mayor announced new restrictions on how long asylum seekers could stay in city shelters amid a record-breaking homelessness crisis. A flag-raising for Guyana came the same day the citys first female police commissioner, Keechant Sewell, abruptly resigned because she felt the mayor had undermined her authority.
As someone who represents a very diverse district, I understand the desire to make every New Yorker feel like their heritage is valued, said Jessica Ramos, a state senator who attended a flag-raising for Colombia last year. However, at some point it starts to feel like an empty gesture when taken in the context of other things the city should be doing filling potholes, picking up trash, funding education.
The flag-raisings persist because, the mayor says, symbolism matters. And what are flags, if not rectangular pieces of cloth embroidered with symbolic and emotional meaning for sizable portions of New York Citys electorate.
He micro-targets, said Richard David, a district leader from Queens who attended the mayors Guyana flag-raising. Little things like this for some folks might seem superficial, might feel performative, but if youre a part of this and being seen for the first time, it does mean a lot. And the mayor knows that.
In a statement, Fabien Levy, a spokesman for the mayor, cited the citys multiculturalism and Mr. Adamss career-long dedication to honoring these different immigrant communities that make up this city. Mr. Levy said that participation by members of the mayors staff in the flag-raisings was voluntary, and that Mr. Adams took pains to highlight the communities shared values.
The mayors flag-raising routine has an identifiable rhythm.
His team cordons off the area where the ceremony will take place, just 13 blocks south of City Hall. The events are often underway by the time the mayors motorcade arrives. They have something of a pep rally feel.
Typically, a mayoral staff member or close ally steps forward to praise the mayor to a crowd of onlookers with ties to the country whose flag the mayor will hoist. That staff member or ally often has ties to the same country.
When he hoisted the flag for the Philippines in June, Maria Torres-Springer, his Filipina-American deputy mayor for economic development, vouched for the mayor. He has always been and will always be a true champion of the Filipino community, she said.
When Mr. Adams raised the Bangladeshi flag, his Bangladeshi American chief administrative officer, Mir Bashar, also vouched for the mayor, publicly thanking his boss for his support and tireless efforts and his commitment to improve the lives of all New Yorkers.
Generally, a consul general attends, alongside representatives from the local community. They often give the mayor gifts: a bracelet, a scarf, a framed painting, socks. He sometimes gives them a mayoral proclamation. Then he repairs to a set of two flag poles, and as the national anthem rings out, he raises the so-called Betsy Ross flag, its circle of 13 stars representing the original U.S. colonies. The foreign national anthem follows, followed by the flag-raising for that nation.
The two flags are each identical in size 12 by eight feet. To have flags of different sizes would be a breach of protocol, according to John Hartvigsen, a flag historian and former president of the North American Vexillological Association.
To fly another nations flag next to the American flag signifies an alliance and honors New York Citys diversity, Mr. Hartvigsen said. But putting one on top of the other on the same pole would be bad, he added, signifying one nation conquering the other.
On a blazing hot day in June, Tara Seetaram, a Guyanese American who immigrated to the United States 35 years ago, said the mayors hoisting of the red-green-and-gold Guyanese flag, known as the Golden Arrowhead, gave her goose bumps.
Its beautiful, said Ms. Seetaram, who was wearing a flag-themed dress her daughter had bought her on Amazon. It makes me feel that, you know what, we have representation in New York City.
It was one of the mayors eight flag-raising ceremonies in June and July. (The others were for Belgium, the Bahamas, Kenya, the Philippines and Italy, as well as in honor of Juneteenth and The Caribbean Community, a organization of 20 member states.)
On Friday, Mr. Adams raised the Bolivian flag; three more flag-raisings were scheduled for the following week, according to Arthur Piccolo, the chairman of the Bowling Green Association. In his comments on Friday, the mayor seemed eager to defend his presence. He said the events carried a symbolic message to people who left their countries for New York. I appreciate what you bring to the city, he said.
Mr. Piccolo said he has been raising flags at the two flag poles since the second flagpole was installed in 1996 a gift, he said, from the Greek community.
Since then, Mr. Adams has been the only mayor to participate in a flag-raising ceremony at the Bowling Green site, Mr. Piccolo said, asserting that it was too inconsequential for any previous mayor to care about this.
After The New York Times contacted Mr. Piccolo, he sent an email to the mayor and his chief adviser, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, praising Mr. Adams for establishing a new tradition he believed future mayors will uphold. Then he forwarded the email to The Times.
Your dedication and commitment to this simple yet powerful symbolism have not gone unnoticed, and I believe it exemplifies a very, very good use of your time as the mayor of our great city, Mr. Piccolo wrote.
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MAKING HISTORY: 80-member team named for the CARIFTA Games
Posted: March 31, 2023 at 1:22 am
By TENAJH SWEETING
The Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) announced an 80-member CARIFTA team for the first time in history yesterday at Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium.
After a highly competitive CARIFTA trials combined with the Bahamas National High School Track and Field championships this past weekend, many were anticipating the announcement of Team Bahamas CARIFTA athletes.
This years CARIFTA team will not only feature 80 members for the first time in Bahamian history but will also include the largest contingent of Family Island representatives.
Drumeco Archer, president of the BAAA, said the selection process is always emotional and tension-filled as athletes always want to represent their country at the CARIFTA Games.
He added that the selection process wrapped up at 3am yesterday after the executive committee spent hours going through the names and stats, not only locally but throughout the region.
Although the selection process was difficult within good reason, officials are confident that this years CARIFTA team will bring home gold at the countrys 50th CARIFTA Games.
Team Bahamas under 17 girls will include Jamiah Nabbie, Shayann Demeritte, Darvinique Dean, Tamia Taylor, Akaree Roberts, Bayli Major, Erin Barr, Madison Moss, Grace Komolafe, Tylah Pratt, Zoe Adderley, Terrell McCoy, Danielle Nixon, Kennise Scavella, Kamera Strachan, and Dior-Rae Scott.
The under 17 boys will feature Andrew Brown, Ishmael Rolle, Cayden Smith, Eagan Neely, Zion Shepherd, Tyrone Conliffe, Zion Hendfield, Ross Martin, Christopher Williams-Martin, Kenny Moxey Jr., Quinton Rolle, Zion Davis, Joshua Williams, Erris Pratt, Demian Brice II, Rubin Bain, Jalen Stuart, and Larouche Morley. The relay pool will include Javano Bridgewater, and Trent Ford.
Notably missing from this years under 17 girls team is Bishop Michael Eldons Keyezra Thomas, who dominated her competitors in the under 14 girls 100m and 200m race.
Despite the 13-year-old being dominant on the track, she is too young to compete at Aprils 50th CARIFTA Games but will look to qualify in 2024.
With a number of officials being impressed with her efforts as a young athlete, Archer said although it can hurt athletes to miss out on the CARIFTA Games, they always come back more aggressively the next time by using it as a motivation to get onto the team the next time around. The 2023 Team Bahamas under 20 girls are Shatalya Dorsett, Amari Pratt, Lacarthea Cooper, Javonya Valcourt, Treasure Burrows, Jasmine Mackey, Akaya Lightbourne, Koi Adderley, Apryl Adderley, Lanaisha Lubin, Annae Mackey, Calea Jackson, Cailyn Johnson, GShan Brown, Vanessa Sawyer, and Essence Sands. The relay pool has Quincy Penn, Nya Wright, and Melvinique Gibson.
The under 20 boys are Carlos Brown, Adam Musgrove, Zachary Evans, Clinton Laguerre, Philip Gray, Raywind Winder, Christopher Saintus, Otto Laing, Tayshaun Robinson, Shimar Bain, Mateo Smith, Johnathan Rodgers, Laquan Ellis, Robert Deal, Nathaniel McCardy, Kaden Cartwright, Brenden Vanderpool, Tyler Cash, Lavardo Deveaux, and Reanno Todd. The under 20 boys relay pool will include Johnathan Fowler, Zion Campbell, Berkley Munnings, Tumani Skinner, and Jeremiah Adderley.
Team Bahamas 2023 CARIFTA team will be under the supervision of eight coaches, three managers, and five chaperons. Team managers are Pharez Cooper, Mildred Adderley, and Sophia Higgs. Head coach of the team will be John Ingraham. He will be assisted by Noel Pratt, Earl Rahming, Rachante Colebrooke, Patricia Rolle, Keno Demeritte, Andrew Tynes, and Alexis Roberts.
Although 80 athletes may seem like a lot to handle, team leader Pharez Cooper talked about the plan to manage athletes for Oaktree Medical Centers 50th CARIFTA games.
We have coaches for jumps, sprints, hurdles [and] whatever discipline that the athletes are apart of, Cooper said.
He added that the coaches will be directly responsible for those athletes during the day of at the track and that chaperons were strategically picked with the mindsets of having to manage a large team due to their experience with other teams.
With the 50th edition of Aprils CARIFTA games now eight days away athletes will prep to stay at the CARIFTA village at Superclub Breezes on April 6.
This years game will feature more than 600 athletes from 28 countries competing on April 7-10.
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Posted: March 24, 2023 at 1:06 pm
What is the terrain and geography like in Bahamas?
The Bahamas stretch over a distance of some 760 miles from northwest to southeast and includes 30 inhabited islands, 661 cays, and about 2,387 exposed reefs. The total land area is approximately 5,380 square miles, about the size of Wales or twothirds the size of Massachusetts. The largest island is Andros, with an area of 2,300 square miles and the smallest inhabited island is Spanish Wells, with an area of one-half mile. The highest point is 206-foot-high Como Hill on Cat Island. Some of the most beautiful beaches and lagoons in the world are located in the Bahamas.
Over 50 varieties of trees can be found here, including such exotic species as the African tulip, the casuarina, the cork tree, several varieties of palm trees, and about 40 varieties of fruit trees. In addition, large varieties of shrubs, climbers, vines, vegetables, and herbs are found here.
In the winter, temperatures rarely fall below 60F, and usually reach 77F by mid-afternoon. During the summer, temperatures fluctuate between 8590F in the daytime and 75F or less in the evening. Although humidity can reach about 80% (relative humidity for September is 82%), prevailing easterly winds lessen personal discomfort. Temperatures vary from a low of 76.7F in January to a high of 89.1F in August. Humidity causes mildew on leather and textile products, but homes equipped with central airconditioning or dehumidifiers neutralize the harmful effects.
Rainfall often occurs in the form of fairly intense showers, frequently accompanied by strong, gusty winds. These storms are usually short and are followed by clear skies. Weather conditions can change rapidly. Statistically, a hurricane can be expected to occur in some part of the Bahamas every nine years.
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What makes Bahamas a unique country to travel to?
The upsurge in criminal activity has also led to incidents that, while not directed at tourists, could place innocent bystanders at risk.
Armed robbery remains a major criminal threat facing U.S. citizens in The Bahamas. The Royal Bahamas Police Force issued a message citing concerns about the increased number of armed robberies in Nassau. AU.S. citizen was fatally shot in Nassau in May 2013 during an armed robbery. Between January 1, 2013, and April 15, 2013, there were 328 armed robberies, 111 robberies, and 660 house break-ins, according to statistics available on the Royal Bahamas Police Force website.
Criminal activity in the outlying family islands does occur, but to a much lesser degree than on New Providence Island. The Embassy has received reports of burglaries and thefts, especially thefts of boats and/or outboard motors on Abaco and Bimini.
The Embassy has received no reports of harassment or hate crimes motivated by race, religion, or citizenship. Visitors have reported harassment of persons based on sexual orientation; some women have reported verbal harassment and unwanted attention. Some organized criminal activity is believed to occur in The Bahamas, primarily related to illegal importation and smuggling of illicit drugs or human trafficking. The Bahamas, due to its numerous uninhabited islands and cays, has historically been favored by smugglers and pirates. As a tourist, you would typically not have noticeable interaction with organized crime elements; however, those operating their own water or air vessels should be alert to the possibility of encountering similar crafts operated by smugglers engaged in illicit activities on the open seas or in air space near The Bahamas.
You are advised to report crime to the Royal Bahamian Police Force as quickly as possible. Early reports frequently improve the likelihood of identifying and apprehending suspected perpetrators. In general, the Royal Bahamian Police Force is responsive to reports of crime and takes the threat of crime against tourists very seriously. However, the police response is sometimes slowed by a lack of resources or by physical constraints imposed by geography and infrastructure.
There is nobody better at protecting you than yourself. Beware of your surroundings at all times. The U.S. Embassy reports that victims of crime are often those who have let their guard down to individuals who appeared overly friendly or became victims after criminals targeted them as easy prey due to the visitor appearing excessively drunk or unaware. Take some time before traveling to improve your personal securitythings are not the same everywhere as they are in the United States.
Mandatory Consular Notification Country: Based on the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, bilateral agreements with certain countries, and customary international law, if you are arrested in The Bahamas, you have the option to request that the police, prison officials, or other authorities alert the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate of your arrest, and to have communications from you forwarded to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
For additional information regarding arrests and the judicial process, please see the U.S. Embassys website on Arrests in The Bahamas. Travelers should also be aware that Bahamas laws do not include a right to a public defender in lower courts. Any legal representation is at the expense of the visitor.
Ambulance service is available on the major islands; however, U.S. citizens have reported major delays in service, both in the length of time to arrive and once at the Emergency room. Ambulance service is even more limited in more remote locations. The endemic traffic congestion on New Providence Island may also impede a quick response. Service is likely to be extremely slow in the event of a major emergency or disaster.
Good information on vaccinations and other health precautions can be found via the CDC website or The Bahamas Ministry of Health page. For information about outbreaks of infectious diseases abroad, consult the World Health Organization (WHO) website. The WHO website also contains additional health information for travelers, including detailed country-specific health information. The Bahamas had an outbreak of dengue fever in 2011 with 10 reported deaths and 1,000 reported cases of individuals with dengue fever symptoms. For additional information regarding Dengue fever in the Bahamas, please visit The Bahamas Ministry of Health website.
For the latest security information, U.S. citizens traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs website, which contains current Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts as well as the Worldwide Caution. You can also call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free within the United States and Canada, or by calling a regular toll line, 1-202-501-4444, from other countries. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except on U.S. federal holidays).
The water sports and scooter rental industries in The Bahamas are not carefully regulated. Every year people die or suffer injuries due to improper, careless, or reckless operation of scooters, jet-skis, and personal watercraft or scuba/snorkeling equipment. You should rent equipment only from reputable operators, and insist on sufficient training before using the equipment. Travelers have reported that some operators do not actually provide insurance coverage even when the renter opted (and paid) for insurance coverage. You should insist on seeing proof that operators have sufficient medical and liability insurance and are properly licensed to operate in The Bahamas before renting any motorized or other vehicles.
As visitors, you should exercise caution and good judgment at all times. Do not engage in high-risk behavior such as excessive alcohol consumption, as it greatly increases your vulnerability to accidents or opportunistic crime. Do not accept rides from strangers or from unlicensed taxi drivers.
It is the law that all drivers and their passengers wear seat belts while riding in a vehicle in The Bahamas. Wearing helmets while riding on a scooter or motorbike is also compulsory.
Driving in The Bahamas is on the left side of the road (i.e. opposite the United States). Traffic congestion in Nassau is severe, and drivers occasionally display aggressive or careless tendencies. You should always drive defensively and be alert to cars pulling out in front of you from side streets. Local practice is to allow this on an individual basis. Roundabouts are common; unless otherwise designated, you should give way to traffic coming from the right when joining a roundabout. Remember that the slow lane is the far left, not the far right one. Some major streets do not have adequate shoulders or passable sidewalks, compelling pedestrians to walk in the right-of-way. Motorcyclists tend to weave through slow traffic and between lanes of moving vehicles. It is not uncommon to see poorly maintained or excessively loaded vehicles on roadways. Rural roads can be narrow, winding, and in poor condition.
Road flooding occurs frequently in many areas, including Nassau and Freeport, during and after rainstorms. Drivers should be alert for unmarked or poorly marked construction zones. Travel by moped or bicycle can be hazardous, especially in the heavy traffic prevalent in Nassau. You should exercise appropriate caution when renting vehicles in The Bahamas. If you ride a moped or bicycle follow Bahamian helmet law, and drive defensively. Accidents involving U.S. tourists on motorbikes have resulted in severe injuries and fatalities.
Look right then left when crossing the road! Pedestrians should try to remember that vehicular traffic comes from the opposite direction to what they are used to. Many tourists have been struck by cars after failing to check properly for oncoming traffic.
Emergency ambulance service is generally available and can be reached by dialing 911 or 919. Roadside assistance is also widely available through private towing services. Please refer to our Road Safety page for more information. Visit the website of The Bahamas national tourist office and national authority responsible for road safety.
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