I have enjoyed my time off with my wife and daughter, it is always cherished and it seems like McKenna is growing up too fast. The weather in Maine has been beautiful. I left yesterday for Denver. Every year I do a shooting camp with Mark Sharpley of JAM. He does a great job of getting kids. This year is another sellout. Today camp went well as it always does in Colorado. I started camp off with my shooting demo. It is my first of the summer and I finished up 261 for 263. I was pleased with that as I have been spending time with the family and have not been shooting as much as I have in the past.

   Camp continues tomorrow and will end at 3:00 pm. Then I have some time to kill before flying out at 9:00 pm. I fly from Denver to San Francisco and then from SF to China. I am looking forward to the All Asia Camp as NIKE does everything first class. The players are getting better every year throughout the world. It should be interesting as I get into China around 10:30 on Tuesday  morning and then I will do my shooting demo for the players and coaches later that evening. It will be a real challenge as I will be fighting  jet lag.

   I am looking forward to seeing my main man Rich Sheubrooks. Rich I have known since his days with the Strength Shoe. The years have flown by and I have had some laughs with Rich as well as many, many fond memories of our time together working and sightseeing. He has brought me into every event that he is involved with. Rich has helped me see the world. I have done clinics all over Europe with Rich and every camp is better than the last. Now Rich has brought me to Asia. We have done this camp for the past several years. It won’t be the same without Mike Hackman, but it will still be an unforgettable camp.

   JT will be there as well. JT is none other than Jim Todd who is one of my best friends. Last year he was instrumental in bringing me up to Toronto. JT tried to hire me when he was the head coach of the Clippers. He has always been in my corner trying to get me into the NBA. I am sure that he will be a fine addition to the staff at the All Asia Camp. JT’s knowledge of the game and skill development is second to none.

   I am also looking forward to once again working with Rob Beveridge (He comes from the land down under), Bill Peterson of the Milwaukee Bucks, Jaron Akanna, Blair Donovan and meeting JB Bickerstaff. It will be interesting to see who the next NBA player from the camp will be.

  Stay tuned and I will let everyone know how it goes in China.

    Woke up this morning feeling great about today and tonight. Shootaround went well and the guys were fired up. Unfortunately we got some bad news from the NBA front office after shootaround. The NBA was suspending Darius for tonights game for a foul against LeBron in the last game. Marv Albert said it was a punch, I’m sure that didn’t help. I watched the play a number of times and they were tied up, but it was not a punch. I don’t want to get into this because it made me mad when I found out. The other problem with this is why did the NBA wait until game day to make the announcement. A real letdown followed for sure.

    We had a great first quarter but that was it. We did not make shots and we settled for quick jumpshots. When we drove the ball we had success, we just didn’t drive the ball enough. You have to give props to Cleveland they kicked our butts. LeBron is something else. He plays the game the right way, always looking for his teammates. He is really special.

     It’s hard to believe that the season is over for us. As I look back it was a great year considering all the injuries that we had. I am proud to have been part of it. I cannot say enogh about the coaching staff and the players. I have made many lifelong friends and will have many fond memories of this year.

     After the game I sat and watched Atlanta even up the series against Boston. It is all tied up at 3 games to 3. Sunday game seven in Boston. Sunday we will have our exit interviews with the players. It will be an interesting off season with Gil, Antawn and Roger, being free agents. Stay tuned. Take care and count all of your blessings.

   What a finish last night in Cleveland. We escaped with a one point victory and now come home for game six on Friday night. It was a hard fought game and Caron Butler really stepped up and showed why he is an all star. AD was huge for us, once again pressuring their guards and hitting several big shots during the course of the game. He has been a true professional throughout the year and when he was out we really struggled.  AD is far from 100% but his effort is always 100%. It was a must win for us, as is Friday’s game. I feel good about Friday’s game because I believe that the crowd will have our guys really fired up. Also I am expecting big games from Antawn and Brendan. I think that everyone will play up to their potential and it will result in a Wizards victory.

    Our guys never quit, being down by five with less than two minutes to go and Cleveland had the ball. The Wizards pulled it out like they have done all season. It was a ture team effort. Eddie Jordan has done a remarkable job all year long, with this bunch of guys and the players have never quit or given up. The greatest part of the game was when the final buzzer sounded and the Cleveland crowd was stunned in silence. It amazes me to hear what some of these people say to the coaches and players at the games. I guess fans figure that they spend alot of money for a ticket and that entitles them to say whatever they want to the players and coaches.

    Now we have to get ready for game six in our house. I hope that my wife can make it to that game. She is currently in California on some business. It would be great for her to experience a playoff game. Carole, McKenna and Jess left right before the playoffs to head home to Boothbay Harbor for the summer. They all watch the games with friends and family, rooting for the Wizards. No one roots harder for them than my aunts Jean, Joey and Wezzy. I am truly blessed to have a wonderful family and a great group of friends.

   God Bless, and watch Friday night.