FSP Exclusive: Nazr Mohammed Arrives in S.A.

[Kori Ellis]

http://www.mailbling.com/nazrairport.jpg

http://www.mailbling.com/nazrairport2.jpg

[spur219]

Thanks Kori but I would prefer to see Roses pics in NY

[Slo spurs fan]

Who is that man with glasses? Is he so tall or is Nazr 5-9? :lol

[Solid D]

Nice, Kori.

Timmy and Nazr...an Adidas front line.

[boutons]

Glasses is RC Buford, no?

[timvp]

Who is that man with glasses? Is he so tall or is Nazr 5-9? :lol

RC Buford. I think he's like 6'4 or something.

[Solid D]

Who is that man with glasses? Is he so tall or is Nazr 5-9? :lol

It's RC Buford.

[Shelly]

Who is that man with glasses? Is he so tall or is Nazr 5-9? :lol

RC Buford

[SLOVENIAN 8]

Who is that man with glasses? Is he so tall or is Nazr 5-9? :lol

A man with lot of US $$$$$$$ :smokin

[ShoogarBear]

Stalkers. :lol

Damn, how tall is RC? Did he play somewhere?

[mouse]

Rack Kori the best paparazzi money can buy....can you get any Of Horn and Cuban dusting off the Dallas Mavericks throphy case for the 2005 NBA Championship award?

[Slo spurs fan]

Gee he is 6-4? Thanks for answers. Is RC ex bball player? Sorry but I don't know that :oops .

[Kori Ellis]

can you get any Of Horn and Cuban dusting off the Dallas Mavericks throphy case for the 2005 NBA Championship award?

Close your eyes. That picture is only in your dreams. :smokin

[waly.mg]

Is a Nice guy to have his Photo in your night table

[SLOVENIAN 8]

Gee he is 6-4? Thanks for answers. Is RC ex bball player? Sorry but I don't know that :oops .
He is owner

[Kori Ellis]

No, he's the General Manager. Peter Holt is the owner (or one of them).

[boutons]

these trades get implemented pronto:

http://www.nba.com/playerfile/nazr_mohammed/index.html

http://www.nba.com/spurs/roster/

Bienvenue, wilkommen, g'day mate, buenos dias, howdy, 'sup?, welcome to San Antonio, Nazr, you lucky SOB.

Give us something to cheer you about in the coming week, OK?

[ShoogarBear]

He's the General Manager.

And the Spurs need to get a better PhotoShop specialist for their web page:

http://www.nba.com/media/spurs/nazr_lead_050224.jpg

[boutons]

As Chris Rock would say:

Nazr Mohammed is "rich",

but the white guy who signs his checks is "wealthy" :)

[waly.mg]

Wich is his number?

[Slo spurs fan]

No, he's the General Manager. Peter Holt is the owner (or one of them).

Yes I know that Kori, but I wonder is RC ex bball player or not?

[SLOVENIAN 8]

No, he's the General Manager. Peter Holt is the owner (or one of them).

Tnx. I totaly missed :lol . I saw him on pictures of press conference with Beno and Brent!

[boutons]

Is he an American with an Arabic name, or is his family somehow recently African?

[Slo spurs fan]

Is he an American with an Arabic name, or is his family somehow recently African?

Maybe he is connected with Osama? :lol

[timvp]

Nazr Mohammed's father is from Ghana. He came to the US in his 20's I believe and started up a lot of businesses including a taxi company.

[waly.mg]

Mazr may be connected with Osama, but Rasho is Connected to Mahatma Ghandi
War vs Peace

[Solid D]

Muslim name.

[Slo spurs fan]

Mazr may be connected with Osama, but Rasho is Connected to Mahatma Ghandi
War vs Peace

:lol :lol :lol

[Kori Ellis]

His father was also slain in Chicago a few years back.

Here's the story.

http://www.african-spectrum.com/2000/08/front/f2.html

CHICAGO:- The dream is over! The news cut through the heart as a knife in butter. Disbelief and discontentment filled the airwaves. Alhaji Na T. A. Mohammed, a.k.a. Sweetwater had been found slain on his junkyard business site. For a man that arrived in the US with practically nothing, he proved that barriers could be conquered as long as there is a sense of focus.

Sweetwater was found dead Monday night apparently of blunt force trauma to the head. Walter Hughes, 35, was charged with first-degree murder. According to police, the two had been arguing over money.

“I immediately came to Chicago,” said Nazr Mohammed. “This is a real bad time for my family right now. We are at a loss for words.” He played for Kentucky for three years and was a member of the 1996 NCAA championship team before leaving school early to enter the NBA draft.

Sweetwater was the grandson of Alhaji Mallam Soldier, a highly decorated soldier who fought in both World Wars and was a historical figure whose association with the colonial governors as well Dr. Kwame Nkrumah is well documented.

Among Sweetwater’s many accomplishments, he fathered nine children including Nazr Mohammed, the first athlete of Ghanaian descent to play in the NBA for the Philadelphia 76ers, a son Issaka, 26, who is the president of all the business operations. In addition he had two kids Alhaji Jnr. and Samir in college and a set of twin daughters Husseina and Hassana.

Sweetwater was enstooled last year in September as the Chief of the Ghana Northern Union, an organization responsible for helping members meet their needs. During this momentous ceremony held at the Ramada Inn in Hyde Park, members from various chapters around the country and also the motherland came to witness the traditional procedure.

Every year during Ghanafest, an entourage that adored and idolized their leader would lead Sweetwater’s entrance. Proud to be an integral part of the community, his presence at functions marked important and gregarious occasions. His contagious smile permeated all around him and could be heard calling all people ‘Nana’ signifying the respect he had for all. Nana is a title given to a person of nobility in Ghana.

Sweetwater had been in the US for about 30 years. He arrived here just like many immigrants with an eye for a piece of the action. He knew the opportunities were here but how to go about it was a different matter. Back then, there were not many prominent Africans to emulate. The only way one could make it was to learn a skill or go to college. He initially worked a double job and attended night classes.

During his hardworking and lucrative career, he operated a restaurant, gas stations, clothing store, shipping agency, Cab Company, an auto mechanic and a car dealership. He had recently opened the scrap metal shop and was poised to initiate an African Fast Food Restaurant before his untimely death. He was a caring and passionate man who would go to great lengths to help others in need. A busy man, Sweetwater never hesitated to give words of advice. His most famous quotation to date was “Never listen to people who have failed…” He was 55. Forty-day prayer will be held on September 2nd, 2000. More information will be announced later. Call Yusuf Mohammed at (773)374-8586 if you have any questions.

May Allah protect him. Damirifa Due! Due ne amane hunu Na!

[Slo spurs fan]

I wonder is RC ex bball player or not?

Question here

[Solid D]

I did a search on Nazr and it means "Evil Eye". If you don't believe me, Google it yourself.

http://www.mailbling.com/nazrairport.jpg

[Kori Ellis]

I wonder is RC ex bball player or not?

I don't know. I don't even know where he went to college.

[timvp]

I know RC Buford was a major basketball star in high school at Wichita Collegiate in Kansas. He didn't play any type of pro basketball.

[Slo spurs fan]

I know RC Buford was a major basketball star in high school at Wichita Collegiate in Kansas. He didn't play any type of pro basketball.

OK, thanks.

[Solid D]

RC played basketball at Texas A&M and Oklahoma State (with Bill Self). I found this reference:

http://www.kusports.com/news/mensbball_archive/story/107211

New Kansas coach Bill Self, a longtime friend of Buford's since their days at Oklahoma State University, says R.C. deserves some pats on the back.

"R.C. is extremely intelligent and works very hard," Self said. "I think R.C. is like most guys in that we've been lucky in some form or fashion. Yet the harder you work, the luckier you get. Here's a guy who played some at (Texas) A&M, then didn't play much at all at Oklahoma State. Without the so-called ‘basketball background,' he is at the top of the profession, the NBA. You can't do it without the work ethic, and he has it.

"He and others making personnel decisions have built pieces around Duncan," Self added. "They are in as good a cap shape as any team in the league. With the type of dollars they should have available next season, I'm sure they are really excited about the future."

[ShoogarBear]

OMG, a double-Aggie!

[Solid D]

OMG, a double-Aggie!

:lol :spin :spin :spin :rollin

[ducks]

this is what he looks like people incase you do not know what he looks like

[Phenomanul]

Nazr looks happy to be here.........

[Spurs_rock05]

carpet bagger homewrecker heartbreaker he is everything and worse.

but Malik is an angel, sweetheart, gentleman, and much more

Damn you Nazr Mohammed Damn you

[TNT21]

Nazr looks happy to be here.........


^^^
He should be. He went from a crappy team to a title contender. That alone would put a smile on my face!

[Kori Ellis]

carpet bagger homewrecker heartbreaker he is everything and worse.

but Malik is an angel, sweetheart, gentleman, and much more

Damn you Nazr Mohammed Damn you

Oh please. How can you blame a guy for getting traded here. He doesn't control it. Get a grip!

[Useruser666]

Spurs_rock05 = SpursGal

[Phenomanul]

Spurs_rock05 = SpursGal

Can you confirm Kori....?????

[Useruser666]

Uh hello?


I wanted you to know I love the way you laugh
I wanna hold you high and steal your pain away
I keep your photograph and I know it serves me well
I wanna hold you high and steal your pain

‘Cause I’m broken when I’m lonesome
And I don’t feel right when you’re gone away

You've gone away, you don't feel me, anymore

The worst is over now and we can breathe again
I wanna hold you high, you steal my pain away
There’s so much left to learn, and no one left to fight
I wanna hold you high and steal your pain

[x2]
‘Cause I’m broken when I’m open
And I don’t feel like I am strong enough
‘Cause I’m broken when I’m lonesome
And I don’t feel right when you’re gone away

'Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
And I don't feel right when you're gone away

You've gone away
You don't feel me here anymore

this is how i feel broken

[Kori Ellis]

I do not think they are the same person.

[NazrM]

I was at the airport when he arrived. He was very humble; don't hate on him for being traded to our team. He was very friendly to the 4 people (yes only 4: 2 airforce guys, one excited lady with her camera phone and myself) that recognized him. It was RC that wasn't friendly - shame on you RC.

[Useruser666]

Well, what do.....

TimD
TonyP
TonyM
ManuG
BruceB
RashoN
RobertH
BenoU
DevinB
RomainS
BrentB
MikeW
LintonJ
SeanM

think?

[conversekid]

hopefully he is cool and comes with a good attitude... he has big shoes to fill...

[boutons]

Main Entry:malik

Etymology:Hindi malik, from Arabic

1 : a chief or leader (as in a village) in parts of the subcontinent of India : HEADMAN

2 : ZAMINDAR

[T Park]

he has big shoes to fill
im sure the first time he airmails a couple passes and gets his shot blocked 3 times in a row, he'll fit right in.

[nbascribe]

Peeps need to quit bagging on Muhammad. I saw him help lead the Kentucky Wildcats to their 1997-98 NCAA championship in the Alamodome.

He was was solid player on that squad and he has been a solid pro player. He's a hell of a lot better than Rasho at the five.

[milkyway21]

Muslim name."Malik", is not American either.

But the names made no difference. Who cares?They are here not here for their "screen names" but to play.

I like Nazr on fastbreaks. let's see what he can do in S.A.

welcome Nazr!

:rolleyes is this trade means Scola is IN next season? just wonderin'

[mattyc]

g'day mate
:spin

Welcome Nazr. Top pics, FSP.

[Kori Ellis]

Feb. 25, 2005
Nazr Mohammed Press Conference Quotes


The newly acquired Nazr Mohammed has made it to San Antonio and after taking a physical, stopped by to talk to the press about his whirlwind trip to Texas.
On being in San Antonio – It’s a great feeling. I’m happy to be a part of a winning organization and I’m just looking forward to getting actually getting started.

On being traded – Actually it was a total shock. I was in the hotel preparing to take my pre-game nap to play against Philadelphia and my agent gave me a call and I thought he was joking at first. Then Isiah (Thomas) called shortly after and told me that he’s traded me.

On being traded to one of the best teams in the league – I’m very fortunate because I’m coming to one of the best teams in the league. I just want to go out there and help anyway I can.

On being back in San Antonio – It was a great experience to win a (NCAA) national championship here and hopefully I’ll win an NBA championship here. I’m just trying to come in and do whatever the coaching staff wants me to do.

On transitioning to a new team – I’m just going to try to fit in wherever I can and rebound and defend because those are two things you can do and be selfish at and still help the team.

On playing for Coach Pop – I’m excited to get the chance to play for him. He has a reputation similar to coach (Larry) Brown as far as knowing the game and demanding hard work.

On the assets he brings to the team –My defense and rebounding. I fell that I’m one of the better rebounders in this league and I feel that at the center position I’m as good as most centers or better than most centers in this league. I’m just going to go out there and just try to fit in and don’t mess anything up!

On the shock of the trade – Even though I knew this was a crazy business, I didn’t picture this, I didn’t think it would happen, but then again I never thought I would play in New York either. This is a pleasant surprise.

On liking Mexican food – I do like Mexican food , but my Spanish isn’t good at all!


spurs.com

[Kori Ellis]

There's audio and video on Spurs.com as well.

[milkyway21]

On liking Mexican food – I do like Mexican food , but my Spanish isn’t good at all!


spurs.comdon't worry Nazr, Manu can help you on that

..if he is excited then I'm :elephant :elephant

[milkyway21]

hey, what's Nazr's number? anybody?

[boutons]

"It was a great experience to win a (NCAA) national championship here and hopefully I’ll win an NBA championship here."

oh, eh!! that's a very ballin' co-incidence!!

[GINNNNNNNNNNNNOBILI]

The one problem this trade might impose, we really dont have that high energy player off the bench anymore, too bad we couldnt get a guy like jerome williams from the Knicks

[ShoogarBear]

"It was a great experience to win a (NCAA) national championship here and hopefully I’ll win an NBA championship here."

oh, eh!! that's a very ballin' co-incidence!!

Problem is, you know who the last person was who could have made that statement?

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/2001/playoffs/news/2001/05/23/spurs_da_ap/t1_spurs_ap-01.jpg

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I’m just going to go out there and just try to fit in and don’t mess anything up!

Good attitude to have, like him already.

[ChumpDumper]

Problem is, you know who the last person was who could have made that statement?
http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Basketball/NBA/2004/01/03/v010312A.jpg

[whottt]

Hmmm I don't think Mercer or DA played for the NCAA title in San Antonio.

[ChumpDumper]

:lol

You're right. I was just thinking about the championship part.

I guess Ron said that joining the Nets this season then.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

Well, what do.....

TimD
TonyP
TonyM
ManuG
BruceB
RashoN
RobertH
BenoU
DevinB
RomainS
BrentB
MikeW
LintonJ
SeanM

think?

It's just me, but I'm guessing he's pretty pissed.

[ShoogarBear]

Yep, you're right:

Championship Box Score
Kentucky FG-A 3FG-A FT-A RB A BK ST PF Pts
Allen Edwards 2-7 0-3 0-0 1 5 0 1 0 4
Scott Padgett 6-11 1-5 4-4 5 1 0 0 4 17
Nazr Mohammed 5-9 0-0 0-0 2 0 2 0 4 10
Wayne Turner 2-5 0-1 2-4 2 4 0 3 0 6
Jeff Sheppard 7-14 0-2 2-2 4 3 0 2 1 16
Jamaal Magloire 2-3 0-0 3-3 2 1 3 0 4 7
Heshimu Evans 3-4 2-2 2-2 6 0 1 1 1 10
Cameron Mills 2-4 2-4 2-2 0 1 0 0 0 8
Saul Smith 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michael Bradley 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 1 0
Team 1
Totals 29-57 5-17 15-17 24 15 6 7 15 78

Maybe we need to get Padgett or Magloire.

[whottt]

I don't even think Mohammed was a starter on that team...I think Magilore was.

I'd know for sure if I even remotely paid attention to college hoops.


And there's no need for you and Chump to make note of me being right...that's like saying sex is good or the sky is blue...:)

[ChumpDumper]

that's like saying sex is good or the sky is blue... Or Barry will play < 10mpg the rest of the season... :)

Or Noel Felix couldn't get a job in "Euroleagues"... :)

[Solid D]

Magliore came off the bench. Mohammed was a starter. They just wore Utah down.

[ChumpDumper]

Or "I don't even think Mohammed was a starter on that team"....

[RobinsontoDuncan]

Barry is going to play more than 10 mpg the rest of the season, to say otherwise is asinine, we need his shooting and the team is better with him on the floor chump.

[ChumpDumper]

Barry is going to play more than 10 mpg the rest of the season, to say otherwise is asinine, we need his shooting and the team is better with him on the floor chump.
I wholeheartedly agree with you.

[Solid D]

Okay, you guys made me go out and find backup support for my memory.

http://slam.canoe.ca/1998MarchMadness/mar31_ken.html

Tuesday, March 31, 1998

Kentucky's bench comes to the rescue
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Kentucky found the winning edge for another national title right on its own bench.
Reserves Heshimu Evans, Cameron Mills, and Jamaal Magloire gave the Wildcats the spark they needed to overcome a 10-point halftime deficit in a 78-69 victory over Utah in the NCAA championship game Monday night.

http://slam.canoe.ca/1998MarchMadness/mar31_amo.html

Twelve games into the season -- and two losses -- Smith inserted Nazr Mohammed into the starting lineup in place of Jamaal Magloire at center to add more offensive punch. Mohammed went on to make All-Southeastern Conference while Magloire was a reliable backup.

[punjnud]

we all talking like Nazar made spurs trade rose hello I think we should give this guy a chance

[whottt]

Or "I don't even think Mohammed was a starter on that team"....

I didn't say I knew for certain. In fact I admitted I don't know shit about college ball and don't follow it....which makes me owning your ass on the Mercer thing all the more amusing(oh that's right, you made an excuse and figured it was better to look like you can't read than admit you were wrong).

Furthermore..."don't think" would be indicative of at least a little uncertainty on my part to most non-retards.

[ChumpDumper]

Well, I don't follow college ball either, much like you don't follow Noel Felix. You were damned certain about his not playing in Europe. Are you going to admit being wrong about that. You say you don't mind saying when you are wrong.

[whottt]

I wholeheartedly agree with you.

That's funny...I didn't see you saying that when we lost games where Barry didn't get 10 minutes per game. I saw you thrilled with the loss and defending it 100%.

[ChumpDumper]

That's funny...I didn't see you saying that when we lost games where Barry didn't get 10 minutes per game. I saw you thrilled with the loss and defending it 100%.That's because your an idiot. I knew Barry would get better and earn his minutes.

[whottt]

Well, I don't follow college ball either, much like you don't follow Noel Felix. You were damned certain about his not playing in Europe. Are you going to admit being wrong about that. You say you don't mind saying when you are wrong.

Twist all you want...we already had the Euroleague argument at the beginning of last season...I can't help it that you are either anal or don't understand how the Euroleague works. But we both know you are full of shit either way. Basketclub Ferrara...you only kid yourself.

[ChumpDumper]

Twist all you want...we already had the Euroleague argument at the beginning of last season...I can't help it that you are either anal or don't understand how the Euroleague works. But we both know you are full of shit either way. Basketclub Ferrara...you only kid yourself.You said Europe. Would you like a quote?

Your ignorance of Euroleague matches your ignorance of Felix. You shouldn't talk about either.

[whottt]

That's because your an idiot. I knew Barry would get better and earn his minutes.

And I knew if Barry got minutes we'd be a better team, regardless of what he has shot. I just didn't know if Pop was going to realize it. You are still wrong though...the simple fact is that Barry hasn't gotten any better in the main area you criticized and used as justification for yanking him...you criticized the fact that he wasn't shooting...guess what tard...he still isn't. I know, I know, now you have changed it to defense.

[ChumpDumper]

You are still wrong thoughReally? He's playing > 10 minutes.
you criticized the fact that he wasn't shootingHe wasn't.
now you have changed it to defense.He needed to improve both.

He did.

And playing > 10 minutes.

And now you're going back on admitting you're wrong.

[maxpower]

It seems Nazr won't be playing much if at all tonight..partly in respect for Malik...partly due to grasp of the system... or this is what I got from Pop's comments yesterday.

[T Park]

if Nazr doesnt play in respect to Malik?? Then Pop should be fired.

[timvp]

Um ... Nazr supposedly won't play because Pop wants him to learn some plays first and play in a practice.

[T Park]

whats so hard to learn about pick and roll and 4 down.


Thats BS. Learning on the fly is just as fuckin good.

Mohammed has been in the league 7 years, hes got a semi idea of how to fuckin play NBA game.

[Kori Ellis]

I think maybe he isn't playing because they are giving him a full physical and checking out the severity of his groin injury. Just my opinion.

[san antonio spurs]

I think maybe he isn't playing because they are giving him a full physical and checking out the severity of his groin injury. Just my opinion.
lol true, pop said it
and also he said he wanted to give nazr sometime in practice to earn his teammates' respect.
he'll be playin next week
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[ShoogarBear]

I don't even think Mohammed was a starter on that team...I think Magilore was.

And there's no need for you and Chump to make note of me being right...that's like saying sex is good or the sky is blue...:)


Magliore came off the bench. Mohammed was a starter.

:rollin

That's what's called "regression to the mean".

[ShoogarBear]

Furthermore..."don't think" would be indicative of at least a little uncertainty on my part to most non-retards.

Or, more accurately, a delineation of your baseline mental status.

:)

(see you in chat, bro)