From Orlando Sentinel http://tinyurl.com/2z8qy 雖然選透會我們不是選擇Okafor，但這邊仍然有許多關心他和支持他 的球迷朋友。Okafor表示要參加美國奧運籃球代表隊，但山貓卻希望 他能留下來參加Summer leagues而拒絕前者。 另外是熱火隊和總教練SVG 和GM Randy Pfund續約。最後一段提到的 是公牛隊和他們兩個大個子。 ------------------------------------------------------------ Okafor will join U.S. Olympic team From Staff and Wire Reports Posted June 26, 2004 ------------------------------------------------------------ Power forward Emeka Okafor said he will play for the U.S. Olympic basketball team, a decision that does not thrill(使興奮)the Charlotte Bobcats. Okafor, in Charlotte on Friday to be introduced to the community and to coach a scrimmage at a YMCA, was a finalist for the last roster spot, but he and his agent said he has accepted an invitation to play in Athens this summer. Charlotte, which traded up to the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA draft to select Okafor, doesn't share the joy. "We are somewhat concerned because all that basketball causes a lot of wear and tear and prevents you from being fresh at the start of the season," Charlotte Coach and General Manager Bernie Bickerstaff said. "We have many concerns that we want to address." The Bobcats want Okafor to work out with them and play in summer leagues, something commitments with the U.S. team could prevent. ------------------------------------------------------------ Heat execs to extend deals Terms on contract extensions for Miami Heat Coach Stan Van Gundy and General Manager Randy Pfund have been agreed upon, with those negotiations to be completed as early as Monday, Heat President Pat Riley said. Riley, who like Pfund and Van Gundy has one year remaining on his contract, said his talks with Heat owner Micky Arison are not as far along. The disclosure comes after the Heat revealed that Riley met with Lakers officials last weekend for a philosophical discussion about their coaching vacancy. ------------------------------------------------------------ Big men key for Bulls Even as the Chicago Bulls introduced new draft picks Luol Deng and Ben Gordon, General Manager John Paxson said he is counting on his young big men, Tyson Chandler and Eddy Curry, for the team to be a success. "No matter what we did in the draft, they're the most important thing going forward," Paxson said. "We need them to make a big step. It's Year 4. They're still young, but they have been in the league long enough to know what it takes." Paxson complimented Chandler's commitment thus far this off-season, calling him "steady, reliable and focused." But in comments made to WMVP-AM 1000, the Bulls' flagship station, trainer Tim Grover called Curry's off-season commitment "average." If this work ethic doesn't improve, Paxson might be forced to gauge Curry's trade value. "I know a large part of what's going to happen depends on me and Tyson," Curry said. "That's why they keep drafting guards. They could have taken a big man. But they still have confidence in us." --

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