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» • * * ♦ * >»’#>>>»»»>*>>^ * • * e* • « « • V ' » v > » » r » > * * >**♦ ■♦»►»»> 1 » » » > Page 6...The Portland Observer...June 24,1992 “The hope is that O ’Neal can be come that kind of player. Thai’s ulti mately how you become a great team. There hasn’t been one to come along since David Robinson (1987), and 1 don’t see any on the horizon except this NBA DRAFT It’s a Draft that reminds many of 1985, and not just because of the top prize. The 1985 Draft, of course, was the first year of the NBA Draft Lottery, in which the New York .Knicks won the ri ;ht to select 7-0 center Patrick Ewing of Georgetown. What’s sometimes overlooked, however, is that five other NBA All-Stars-Chris Mullin (No. 7), K a r l Malone (No. 13), Joe Dumars (No. 18), A.C. Green (No. 23) and Terry Porter (No. 24)-w ere selected in that first round, as was the league’s two- time defending Miller Genuine Draft Sixth Man Award winner, D etlef S : hrempf (No. 8). Another future A11- Star, Michael Adams, was drafted at No. 66 overall in the third round. Only time will tell if similar suc cess awaits the crop of collegiate stars in the 1992 NBA Draft, presented by M i l l e r Genuine Draft, which will last two rounds and be held Wednesday, June 24 at Portland Memorial Coli seum in Portland, OR (7:30 p.m. EDT, TNT Sports and the NBA Radio Net- w -), the first NBA Draft to be held out de of New York City. But on the surface, at least, the similarities are there. The top prize, of course, is 7-1 early entry candidate Shaquille O ’Neal of Louisiana State, a two-time consen sus All-America and one of the most dominant players in the nation over the last few years. O ’Neal, the nation s leading shot-blocker (5.2 bpg) as a jun ior and the nation’s top rebounder (14.7 rpg) as a sophomore, averaged 21.6 points per game over his three seasons at LSU and became the first player since Charles Barkley to lead the Southeast ern conference in rebounding for three straightyears(13.5ppg). And the scary thing is, he’s still only 20 years old! “Ultimately, you win in this league with unique players, and over the de cade there has only been a handful of that kind of talent--(Larry) Bird, Magic (Johnson), Michael (Jordan), Ewing, Julius Erving and (Kareem) Abdul- Jabbar-not very many,” said Orlando Magic President and General Manager Pat Williams, whose team owns the No. 1 pick in the 1992 NBA Draft after having won the 1992 NBA Draft Lot tery on May 17. guy" But behind O'Neal in this Draft is a bevy of talent, led by 6-10 Georgetown center Alonzo Mourning, the Big East s Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year as a senior, and 6-11 Duke standout Christian Laettner, the 1992 consensus college Player of the Year and the spark behind Duke’s two NCAA titles. The prospects don’t end there; 6-6 Jim Jackson of Ohio State, a two-time Big Ten Player of the Year, and 6-5 guard Harold Miner of USC, the PAC- 10 Player of the Year this past season, are part of one of the strongest groups of early entry candidates in years. Meanwhile, 6-8 Walt Williams of Maryland, 6-7 Todd Day of Arkansas, 6-5 Bryant Stith of Virginia, 6-5 David Johnson of Syracuse and 6-4 Anthony Peeler of Missouri head a classy and potentially awesome list of versatile big guards (or, in some cases, small forwards). But the greatest depth of talent may lie at the front court positions, with many fine prospects at big forward (6- 9 Adam Keefe of Stanford, 6-9 Tom GugliottaofNorthCarolinaState, 6-10 Don MacLean of UCLA, 6-8 LaPhonso Ellis of Notre Dame, 6-7 Clarence Weatherspoon of Southern Mississippi, 6-7 Byron Houston of Oklahoma State) and small forward (6-8 Malik Sealy of St. John’s, 6-6 Doug C hristie o f Pepperdine, 6-9 Robert Horry of Ala bama and 6-7 David Booth of DePual). “A lot of these players have defi nite NBA skills, and a good number possess All-Star potential,” says NBA Director of Scouting Services Marty Blake. "Butremember.potentialmeans time and occasionally luck; there is a tremendous difference between the college game and the pro game, so you’ve got to be patient to see the true results.” 1992 NBA Draft Order O f Selec- tion While the Portland Trail Blazers were working their way to the 1992 NBA Finals, a group of loca' /ublic relations professionals were equally occupied preparing for the glare of me dia attention that will be focused on Portland not only during the Finals but the June 24th NBA draft as well as the 1992 Basketball Tournament of the America, June 27-July 5. The Ambassador Public Relations Network has been working since Janu ary planning and coordinating media welcoming efforts, organizing volun teers and readying information kits for the more than 500 media representa tives expected for the NBA Finals and an estimated 800 for the Tournament of the Americas. A 24-hour information line has been placed in service for the media to answer any questions they may have about the region. Facts and fi i ares have been assembled in resource books and a list of experts compiled to provide ready answers. Network vol unteers will staff media information tables in the press room at the Coliseum as well as hotels serving as media head quarters for the events. Stock video footage of the area will bfc available for media who want it. Chairing the N etw ork’s media v Icome committee is Charles Humble of Hasting, Humble, Giardini & Free man. Kandis Brewer of The Kandis j;.» »A-x’« Í?. 4 . - Í . A v;- i.»?; * • '* r \ < V • S o •7>< í :.' - y ?, : < ’ 9 .- Brewer Company chairs the Network, which is staffed by the Portland Devel opment Commission (PDC). “For a few weeks in June, Port land will be the center o f the universe for the sports media and that kind of recognition has incomparable value in Portland’s efforts to make itself known nationally and internationally as a good place to live and do business,” said Jan Burreson, PDC’sdirectorof economic development. “National business site selectors tell us thatPortland isn’t very well known among top corporate ex ecutives making relocation decisions. The intense national attention we will be getting in the next few weeks helps to put us on the map for those folks.’ The Ambassador Public Relations Network is an organization of 85 pri vate and public sector public relations executives working to promote the Portland metropolitan area and the State of Oregon to regional and national audiences. “Media coverage during the 1990 NBA finals, when the Network per formed a similar role, led to huge increases in visitor and business in quiries about the area,” said Charles Humble, who chairs the Network com mittee organizing the media effort. “Portland’s rating in Cushman & Wakefield’s Best Business Locations, for example, rocketed from 23rd place The Portland Community College Gymnasium is this year’s host of the McDonald’s Women’s Summer League and the Portland Pro Am. Both leagues are responsible for the air of excitement at the Cascade Campus Gymnasium as three pointers and slam dunks are made. Both leagues were bom form the Far West Summer League eight years age, because Jeff Gamble and the writer wanted a place for college players to continue playing, and yet keep their eligibility intact. Two years later, Donald Dixon started the Portland Pro Am for men; while The Far West Summer League became a league for women three years ago. The first week of action in both leagues was very commendable, and here are the results: Monday, Tire Headquarters 60, Sta dium Sports Cards 55, with KristaSmith scoring 18 points for THI, and Sheri Stemple had a game high of 27 points. In the second game Primo Limo 58, Chevy Comer 51. Amy Claboe lead Primo Limo with 14, while Lisa Work man scored 19 for the losing team. On T u esd ay b eh in d D iana DeYoung’s 25 big points, Ram Light Truck Salvage got by Oregon Nail Dis tributors 61-54. Vicki Channel’s 11 points led Oregon Nail; Dr. Rowers overcame Kelli Dufficy’s 27 points to defeat Foot Action, USA 52-49 as Laurie Northrop, an All-American from Port land S tate, led the winner with 15 points. Wednesday night action saw Olym pian Katie Staling lead Primo Limo with 25 points, and a 63-58 win over Stadium Sports Cards; Tamra Cochran a graduate of Jefferson High and a NBA DRAFT Order of first 11 picks determined by NBA Draft Lottery on May 17. Remainder of selection order determined by inverse order of 1991 -92 regular-season won- lost records. First Round vt , • Order Your Port-O-Que Now! * t , V .. . V -z7 $80 - 'Z A 30 Gallon ,-,* - >. k- $100 S ; '«* 55 Gallon Port-O-Que 705 N.E. Simpson 2 8 2 -5 1 8 3 > x -> » I» • ' ; ’• \ - • ' f r i,* ! / 15. LA Lakers 16. LA Clippers 17. Seattle 18. San Antonio 19. Detroit 20. New York 21. Boston 11. Phoenix 23. Utah 24. Golden State 25. LA Clippers (from Cleveland) 26. Portland 27. Chicago 1. Orlando 2. Charlotte 3. Minnesota 4. Dallas 5. Denver 6. Washington 7. Sacramento 8. Milwaukee 9. Philadelphia 10. Atlanta 11. Houston 12. Miami 13. Denver (from New Jersey) 14. Indiana 28. Minnesota 29. New Jersey (from Orlando via Chicago) 30. Dallas 31. •Portland (from Denver) 32. Washington 33. Chicago (from Sacramento) 34. Minnesota (from Milwaukee) 35. Charlotte 36. LA Lakers (from Philadelphia via Minnesota and Milwaukee) 37. Miami 38. Atlanta 39. Chicago (from Indiana) 40. New Jersey 41. Houston •Portland has the option, exercisable at least 10 days prior to the 1992 Draft, to acquire Denver’s 1992 second-round pick. If Portland does not exercise this •• i.- V ’• . . •« . . ■* . Oregon Affiliate, Inc. Wigland O n e of the Northwest Largest Wig Displays Wigs and Hairpieces For all Nationalities Cleveland has the option to transfer either its 1992 second-round or its 1994 second-round draft pick to Houston, exercisable one week prior to the 1992 Draft. Note: Ties were broken by a bland draw conducted by NBA Vice President, Operations Rod Thom at a meeting of the NBA Board of Governors in New Y ork on April 22. In each case, the team winning the draw picks ahead of the other team in the first round and following it in the second round. Dear Neighbors and Friends: We’d like to invite you, your family and friends to join us in a fun filled, exciting Vacation Bible School (VBS) program that will be held June 29 to July 3rd and 4th, 1992. Time 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. This year’s them is Go Tfill.il on the Mountain (Son Mountain). W e’ re located at Church of C hrist 3908 NE Mallory, Portland, Or egon, 97211. Everyone will benefit from at tending VBS. Call if more infor mation is needed. T h ere's no charge. Ask for Pat at (503) 281- 3330. M. "V -f ■•«'» .. American Heart Association 199? American H ea rt Association option, the choice will be conveyed to Washington. Celebrities will include media per sonalities such as Malt from Channel 2, Head Football Coach Allen, former Blazers Larry Dale and many more. Sponsors for the Benefit Tourna ment include The Oregonian, and Mcshcr P.C .’s, Fidelity Title, Homeowners Marketing Services, StcwartTitlc, KXL Radio 750, and West One Bank. The Second Annual Stan Wiley Celebrity BenefitGolf Tournament will be held on Friday. June 26, 1992 at Forest Hills Golf course in Hillsboro . Tee lime, for this fun-filled event, will be 1:15 PM. Golf will be followed by a Trick Shot Show by P a t , an awards ____ and auction. All proceeds will benefit homeless youth. *£ t, *-*. • * *; ' E va G abor N aomi S ims R ene £ of P aris Synthetic & H um an H a ir For Braiding «St Weeving Sports Celebritles/Media Personalities Team Up To Help Homeless Youth z . V 42. Miami (from LA Lakers) 43. Golden State (from LA Clippers) 44. San Antonio 45. Seattle 46. Denver (from Detroit) 47. Boston 48. Phoenix (from New York) 49. Phoenix 50. Golden State 51. Minnesota (from Utah) 52. Chicago (from Portland) 53. **Cleveland (or Houston from Cleveland) 54. Sacramento (from Chicago via Portland) '. l l v f i « 1 • / - » o - *. > » T « » - *• ?* < ?> .--C - • - ♦ ¿ II you have chest pain lasting two minutes or more, see a doctor. Second Round An Open Letter To Our Community Hand Crafted Port-O-Que Phil Hopson scored 19 points to lead the Lewis & Clark Collegian, tossed in 18 Hawks past the Cavaliers 96-94. Aaron for the losers. In the nightcap, Tire Bell had 24 points for the Cavs. Headquarters’ 71-46 easy victory over This week’s Pro-Am Player of the Chevy Corner saw Krista Smith repeat Week is Laker Darnell Valentine with her role as leading scorer with 17 points. game highs of 38 and 39 points. Thursday, Jocelyn McIntire’s 13 points led a balanced attack as Dr. Summer Basketball Flowers edged Oregon Nail Distribu Schedule At PCC GYM tors 64-58. Renae Aschoff of Portland State led Oregon Nail with 16 points. In June 24 (McDonald W omen’s Summer the second game, “Player of the Week League) Diana De Young’s 15 points made it (Wed.) 6:15 p.m. - Chevy Comer vs. easy for Ram Light Truck Salvage to Foot Action, USA run past Foot Action, USA 57-34, Judy 7:30 p.m. - Stadium Sports Card vs. Shannon of Oregon State had a good Oregon Nail Dist. night with 18 points in a losing cause. The McDonald’s Women’s Sum June 25 6:15 p.m . - Chevy Corner vs Dr. mer League is played at the Cascade Flowers Campus Gymnasium every Monday (Th) 7:30 p.m .-P rim o Limo vs. Ram through Thursday, with game times at 6:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Light Truck Salvage The first game of the Portland Pro- June 27 (Portland Pro-Am - Men) Am’s 1992 season, was played on Sat 4:30 p.m. - Celts vs Knicks urday, in which the Hawks defeat the 6:00 p.m. - Spurs vs Cavs Celts 103-102. Tony Hampton scored 7:30 p.m. - Hawks vs Lakers 43 points. The Lakers 129, Spurs 105. Darnell V alentine’s 38 points and June 28 4:30 p.m. - Spurs vs. Knicks Wendell Talley’s 30 points led the win 6:00 p.rn. - Hawks vs Warriors ner. The Warriors 103, Knicks 92, with 7:30 p.m. - Celts vs Cavs Blazer Lamont Struthers scoring 26 June 29 (McDonald Women’s Summer points for the Warriors. League) On Sunday, Valentine and Talley again lead the way with 37 and 22 6:15 p.m. - Primo Limo vs. Dr. Flowers points in the Lakers 130-100 victory over the Warriors. Struthers had an 7:30 p.m. - Tire Headquarters vs. Or other big night with 39 points. egon Nail Dist. The Celtics and the Spurs went into June 30 6:15 p.m . - Oregon Nail Dist. vs. overtime with the Celts winning 113- Primo Limo 109. Eric Dunn scored 32, and “The Legend” Amos Allen had 24 points for (Tu) 7:30 p.m .-C hevy Comer vs Ram the Celts. Steve Adams’ 29 points led Light Truck Salvage the Spurs. In the last game of the weekend, OBSERVE THE WARNING SIGNS. outof 32 in 1989 to third place in 1990. So what we’re doing makes a differ- ence. In addition to its role during the NBA Finals, the Network, in concert with the Mayor’s Office for Interna tional Relations, has been coordinat ing efforts to accommodate the influx of visitors, media representatives and athletes from 11 countries during the Basketball Tournament of the Ameri cas. Organizations involved, in addi tion to PDC which staffs the Network, include the Oregon Economic Devel opment Department, Portland Metro politan Chamber of Commerce, Port- land/Oregon Visitors Association, Portland Association of B uilding Own ers and Managers, Association for Port land Progress, Port of Portland, Tri- Met, Metropolitan Exposition Recre ation Commission and the Portland Art Museum along with the Portland Trail Blazers and America’s Best Inc., local sponsors of the Tournament. “All Portlanders will benefit indi rectly if the media covering the sports events here this month leave with a more accurate understanding and ap preciation for Portland, and this re gion. The image we project in the media ultimately can translate into economic returns for businesses here and into jobs,” said Kandis Brewer, the Network’s c h a ir. 4-, ' BY JOHN PHILLIPS i ocal PR Professionals Prepare For Media Attention During NBA Finals & Basketball Tournament Of Americas /? k P.C.C. 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