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To: rharris who wrote (3108)	12/9/1997 6:20:00 PM
From: Ga Bard	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 8835

LOL Richard good post .. GB

To: rharris who wrote (3108)	12/9/1997 10:08:00 PM
From: stockid	Respond to of 8835

Yes, it's a summer league. Meaning these guy may have played a game or two, but they did not play in the USBL and then get picked up by the nba. Remember, the minor leagues for the NBA is the CBA. NBA teams have their own summer camps and teams. Also a lot of the summer leagues are free or charge maybe a dollar. We have one here in San Francisco at Kezar Pavilion. The admission is free, and I can see Jason Kidd, Gary Payton, Brian Shaw, Warrior rookies, etc....Why would I or anyone else pay for a league full of scrubs? Most of these guys were not even starters at the D One level. Anyway, don't invest the house on this one. GOOD LUCK SK

To: rharris who wrote (3108)	12/11/1997 9:37:00 AM
From: tonto	Respond to of 8835

I looked at this company last year and chose not to invest. I have followed it because of some of the players involved. I could not find anything regarding Ward in his bio that substantiates the USBL. He was the Knicks 1st round draft pick out of college. Charlie Ward remains a humble warrior in the NBA By John Dodderidge As a youngster growing up in a Georgia, Charlie Ward was taught by his parents to always be humble and respect others. He has carried that on through his life as a son, brother, husband and professional athlete. "My parents guided me in the right direction. If the example is not there, you could have false teachings," said Charlie, one of seven children in the Ward family. All seven have grown up and entered successful careers. A two-sport star in college at Florida State University, Charlie entered the pro basketball arena more than three years ago with high expectations. He was drafted by the New York Knicks in the first round of the 1994 NBA Draft. His playing time was limited to 10 games his rookie year as Charlie was learning a new system and adjusting to a new lifestyle. Patience and understanding have paid off the last two seasons as his playing time has grown. He played in 62 games his second year and last year saw his action increase to 79 games, 21 of which he started at point guard. "It's been a good experience," Charlie said of playing in the NBA. "I never thought I would be here (in New York). I've enjoyed it and adapted to it. I've seen people's lives change." Charlie's life changed three years ago after he married Tonja Harding. He met her while he was in college and they started dating during his senior year. Tonja was going to law school at the time at the University of Miami. "I don't know where I would be without her," Ward said of his wife, who is a sports attorney in New York City. "It's good to know you have a strong wife with Christian values. I've been blessed with a spiritual wife." Since leaving Florida State in '94, Charlie credits his spiritual growth in helping him adjust to life as an NBA player. He said he has had the chance to read more books and get deeper into the Word of God. "In college, I got caught up in college life. The Lord blessed me through that. It was a very trying time, but God brought me through it. I wasn't living the true life of being a Christian. Some of my morals fell a little bit. The Lord allowed me to come back," he said. Ward said he was grateful that there was an FCA Huddle at Florida State. "FCA gave me an avenue to hear the Word. It was kind of like going to church in the middle of the week. I enjoyed it and it brought me to a point where I enjoyed the Word along with some of my teammates." Finding time to go to FCA Huddle meetings in college was not easy for Charlie. From August through March, most of his time was spent on the gridiron and hardwood. He excelled in both sports for the Seminoles, especially football. He helped guide FSU to the national championship in 1993 and was awarded the Heisman Trophy for his outstanding play at quarterback. "The Heisman made me more humble," he said. "I realize and understand it was a blessing to me. There's never been a point in my life where I lost hope of who I was and what God has allowed me to accomplish. I've never lost focus of that aspect of my life." According to Charlie's dad, Charlie Sr., a high school teacher and Charlie's high school coach predicted that he would one day win the Heisman Trophy. He said that Charlie didn't become a different person after winning such a high honor. "You need to stay humble and good things will happen to you. He's kind of shy and doesn't like publicity, anyway. "We had an idea that Junior (a name Charlie has always been called around the house) could win the Heisman in his senior year," said Charlie Sr., who coached Charlie's football and basketball teams in Thomasville, Georgia. While the college football coaches heaped praise about Charlie's play, pro scouts apparently were not impressed. He was not even selected in the 1994 NFL Draft as scouts said he was too short and didn't have a great arm. "God helped give me the options to play basketball over football," said Charlie, who does not regret trying to play pro football. "I didn't become overly concerned over whether I was going to play football or basketball. I'm not the type of person to worry about my future because it's in God's hands. The NFL helped me make my decision." Charlie Sr. believes his son could have proved NFL scouts wrong, but he is glad he chose a career in basketball. Especially since he helped teach him the game. "I coached him four years in high school. When he was in ninth grade, I could tell he was a special player," said Charlie's dad. "He was a good passer. He's never been a big scorer. He scored when he had to on layups and short jumpers. He led the team in rebounding for three years as a point guard." His father's influence has helped encourage Charlie to help younger kids. He started a summer basketball camp this year in Erie, Pennsylvania. The week-long camp was geared for boys in grades 10-12. "God laid on my heart to have a Christian camp. We hope it will grow. We would like to go south, possibly in Georgia or Florida. Spreading the Word is the main thing," said Charlie, who has also launched a Christian clothing company called Ward Wear. "These camps are a part of his makeup. He wants to give something back," said Charlie Sr., who worked at the camp along with Charlie's two brothers. Being humble and respecting others will always be Charlie Ward's guide as a Christian, which is first and foremost in his life. [Sharing the Victory]...[FCA Home Page]