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February 5, 2014 The Portland Observer Black History Month Page 9 * Two Blazers Named All Stars OHSU Diverse in People and Ideas Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. Diversity maximizes our true potential for creativity, innovation, quality patient care, educational excellence and outstanding service. People with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. LaM arcus Aldridge Aldridge, Lillard to join NBA’s elite players Portland Trail Blazers forward L aM arcus A ldridge and guard Damian Lillard were named NBA All-Star reserves last Thursday by a vote of Western Conference head coaches. Aldridge, 28, is posting career high averages of 24.3 points, 11.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game this season for the Trail Blazers (33- 13), ranking fifth in scoring, fifth in rebounding and second in field goals among league leaders. A three-tim e NBA W estern Conference Player of the W eek this season, A ldridge becam e the third player in the league this year and second fastest in franchise history to score 1,000 points. He recently m oved into third place on Portland’s all-tim e scoring led- D am ian Lillard ger with 10,418 points. Playing in his third consecutive NBA All-Star Game, Aldridge be comes the fifth player in franchise history to be selected three times, joining Clyde Drexler (8), Sidney Wicks (4), Maurice Lucas (3) and Brandon Roy (3). Last season’s unanimous NBA Rookie of the Year, Lillard, 23, is averaging 20.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 5.6 assists to go with a 41.3 percent mark from 3-point range. He leads all sophomores in scoring and assists, while ranking third in the NBA in 3-pointers made and 14th in scoring. Lillard is a first-time NBA All-Star and the fifth player in franchise his tory to be selected in his first two seasons, joining Geoff Petrie (1971), Wicks (1972), Lucas (1977) and Roy (2008). His inclusion on this year’s team makes him the 16th player to be named an NBA All-Star in franchise history. , The 2014 NBA All-Star Game will tip-off at 5 p.m. (Pacific) on Sunday, Feb. 16, from New Orleans Arena. Subscribe! ™2tTs’°?T3 |Jorllanh (Obserurr Aifzi: Subscriptions, PO Box 3137, Portland OR 97208 $45.00 for 3 months • $80.00 for 6 mo. • $125.00 for 1 year (please include check with this subscription form) N ame : ___ T elephone : A ddress : www.ohsujobs.com OREGON We are proud to be an equal opportunity, affirmative action oiganization. yy H EA LTH ^ &SCIENCE UNIVERSITY , $26 MILLION YOU COULD BE STUCK PAYING THIS BILL... WE NEED YOUR INPUT! The AMA is hosting four educational meetings to provide the public with information about the strengths and weaknesses o f the Settlement Agreement, as well as to explain how we can get involved, including how to take video testimony. The last 2 public meetings will be held: v Saturday February 8: 2 to 4 PM, St. Johns Community Center, 8427 N Central St. Thursday February 13: 6 to 8 PM, Rosewood Community Center 16126 SE Stark St. A lb in a M in is te ria l A llia n c e ( A M A ) C o a litio n fo r Justice and P olice R e fo rm or email subscriptions@portlandobserver.com W W W .A L B IN A M IN IS T E R IA L C O A L m O N .O R G A '■
