NBA ‘Bad Boy’ Wants Players to Do as He Says, Not as His Teams Did

March 22, 2023Posted inAthletics and Sports, Bamba, Mohamed (1998- ), Basketball, Brooks, Dillon (1996- ), Brown, Mike (1970- ), Coaches and Managers, Detroit Pistons, Dumars, Joe, Fines (Penalties), Green, Draymond, Indecency, Obscenity and Profanity, Instant Replay (Sports), Kidd, Jason, Los Angeles Lakers, McCutchen, Monty, Mitchell, Donovan Jr (1996- ), Morant, Ja (1999- ), National Basketball Assn, New York Knicks, Officiating (Sports), Orlando Magic, Rodman, Dennis
Joe Dumars was on the 1980s Detroit Pistons teams known for their hard fouls. But players and coaches who step out of line today can expect fines and suspensions — from him.

‘The Sport of Love’: Ping-Pong, the Great Equalizer

April 6, 2022Posted inChina, Content Type: Personal Profile, Green, Wally, International Relations, Jha, Kanak (2000- ), Kim Jong-un, New York City, Nigeria, North Korea, Olympic Games (2020), Race and Ethnicity, Rodman, Dennis, Sarandon, Susan, Table Tennis, Wade, Dwyane (1982- )
Wally Green has played everywhere from Brooklyn to Pyongyang, becoming a beloved American ambassador for table tennis — and international understanding — in the process.