Battle of basketball Medocre Nations

"Let's Get Tropical"
Jackie Moon, Flint Topics, American Basketball Association

I had the pleasure of seeing an exhibition basketball game between Lebanon and New Zealand. I went with my friends Joe, the sweet shooter (right) and Aaron, the 5 point specialist (left).



The Lebanon faithful were out in full force, they were an awesome crowd. They were banging on drums, dancing and singing. Even when Lebanon played against Canada a few days ago, the small crowd from Lebanon overran the larger Canadian fans with their love for their team.

The Lebanon Nations come out flying, the sprinted out to a commanding 15-4 lead. I know what your saying, 15-4 is not commanding, but you weren't there, the kiwi's played like a elementary school scrimmage playground game.
But thanks to "The Rock," New Zealand came back strong. I don't know who this dudes name is, but he looks like Dwayne "the rock" Johnson doesn't he. I was hoping for a bit of the peoples eyebrow to confirm his identity, but alas, I guess I'll never know for sure.

The squad from Lebanon began to get frustrated with the stellar play of the Kiwi's at the end of the second of the 2nd quarter. The Kiwi's took the game over dominated the second half, not to bad for a bunch of fruits. What? Kiwis are fruits aren't they? C'mon people! Actually , the team had a pretty cool name, the Tall Blacks. I believe Tall Blacks is from the All Blacks Rugby Team also from New Zealand.
And the winner is.....The Tall Blacks!

These two teams didn't stand a chance against the Canadian Team, and will most likely not make this summer's Olympic Games in Beijing. Although this wasn't the best in the world, it was still very entertaining. The game was filled with not much flash and dash, but there was a lot of passion, which was really cool to see.

I wish Lebanon, New Zealand and of course Canada all the best in Athens Greece in a few weeks as they try and qualify for this summers Olympic Games.

Here I am with #20, Nick Horvah, Centre for New Zealand national squad. They don't call them call them Tall Blacks for nothing. Look at me, he makes me look like I play for the Cree Short Browns.

What a cool experience, thanks Joe and Aaron for the invitation.