2007 NBA Mock Draft

Kobe, LeBron, Carmelo, and Company are the 'Dunkadelic-Team' not the 'Dream-Team,' Says Basketball and Hip-Hop Guru Derrick E. Vaughan

Baltimore, MD. (PRWEB) September 5, 2007 -- The basketball cultural debate will be talked about for the next year when the mens 2008 USA National Team led by Kobe, LeBron, and Melo are compared to the "Dream-Team" of Magic, Michael, and Larry, states basketball and hip-hop guru Derrick E. Vaughan, creator of the "Dunkadelic" term, and scholar of the basketball and hip-hop culture fusion over the past 20 years. It's an old school vs. new school question that will receive arguments on who's better says, he adds. Vaughan has talked to some NBA players who were exited by being associated to the "Dunkadelic" term.

There is a connection between the old and new that goes back to the year 1984. The 1984 NBA Draft that was led by Michael Jordan is considered the "Draft" that changed the NBA forever. The next year (1985) the NBA Draft lottery was put into place. 1984 was also the last year that an US Olympic team with college players would win the gold medal for basketball. That same year Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin formed the most recognized hip-hop record label in the industry when the try started Def Jam Records. It was also the play of Jordan that made the young kids of the urban American cities want "To Be Like Mike."

In 1992 Magic, Jordan, and Bird were part of the best team ever assembled with the "Dream-Team." This generation of players who come from the basketball and hip-hop culture fusion of the past 23 years can't be called the "Dream-Team" 4 or 5 they are the "Dunkadelic-Team." The "Dunkadelic" term was created 10 years ago in 1997 to be the one-word term that would define the culture of basketball and hip-hop. Kobe, LeBron, and Carmelo are players who help define the cultural-term.

Kobe Bryant turned 6 years old in 1984. Carmelo Anthony (May 29) and LeBron James (December 30) were both born during that same year, 1984. Twenty-three years later these 3 superstars who are now leaders of our National Team are representing more than their country they are also representing the culture of basketball and hip-hop. They also need to have their own identity. "Dunkadelic" is the term that defines the player of this generation.

The 5 following events in 1984 led to the birth of The "Dunkadelic-Era" In America:

1. David Stern was announced as the 4th NBA Commissioner on February 1, 1984. Mr. Stern remains the Commissioner of the league.

2. The NBA introduced the Slam Dunk contest to All-Star Weekend. Larry Nance defeated Dr. J to win the first-ever contest.

3. Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin formed Def Jam Records. Kurtis Blow the hip-hop pioneer releases the hit rap song "Basketball."

4. The "Fresh-Fests" featuring RUN-DMC, Kurtis Blow, Whodini, and the Fat Boys was the first major hip-hop concert tour in America.

5. Michael Jordan was drafted by the Chicago Bulls, and signed with Nike to produce the "Air Jordan" sneakers that would become fashion statements within hip-hop culture fashion.

Kobe, LeBron, Melo, and the rest of Team USA have been influenced by the the birth of The "Dunkadelic-Era" in 1984. They now have to deliver the gold in 2008 just like the original #23 did in 1984 and 1992.

For more information or interview request on the USA "Dunkadelic-Team" or The "Dunkadelic-Era" In America, 1984-Present contact Derrick E. Vaughan at 443-851-5244.

###

NBA Team Gear and More!
Great Gear at Great Prices!!

MORE ARTICLES:

5 Basketball Moves You Must Practice
Practice will make you a better basketball player You will hear that over and over because it is true

Unc Basketball Tickets - See A Living Dynasty Add To Its Legacy
UNC basketball tickets are cherished by college basketball fans both in North Carolina and around the world, as the Tar Heels have a winning tradition that?s nearly unmatched in college basketball. When someone even mentions the phrase ?college hoops,? North Carolina is one of the first teams people often think of, and that?s not going to change any time soon. Below we?ll take a look at the Tar Heels? prospects for the upcoming season, and it looks like they could be adding to their legend come spring of 2007.

Sporting Advantage Inc. Announces Improved Version of Their Basketball Shooting Practice Product - the shootAndstar Rebounder
Sporting Advantage Inc., based in Mackinaw IL, manufactures and markets a patent pending basketball training device that enables basketball players to practice basketball shooting by themselves. They can practice shooting from anywhere on the basketball court and this device quickly returns both made and missed basketball shots.

National Championship Basketball Coach Shares Her Secrets for Winning
Darcie Vincent, head coach of the women’s basketball team at California University of Pennsylvania, discusses her team’s winning secrets in an interview with Jerry Salandro host of Coaches Across America, a weekly internet Podcast program. Coach Vincent shares her insight in getting kids to execute game plans better and faster through video analysis.

Siemens Desktop Application Scores with College Basketball Fans
Siemens Corporation, which is sponsoring the prestigious Crystal College Basketball "Siemens Trophy" for the top ranked team in the ESPN/USA Today/Coaches poll took an online centric approach to marketing around this year's NCAA Tournament. Providing fans with online applications, a "Yahoo Widget" and a "Vista Gadget", real-time scores were sent to consumer desktops. The Siemens widget has also helped create support for the Jimmy V Foundation by enabling users to directly order a free bracelet orange rubber bracelet, each one representing a donation.

5 Tips For Being a Good Guard in Basketball
Almost every player on the court is a guard of some sort Guarding in basketball is one of the most important jobs

Hoops Fan Reveals Keys to Fixing Basketball's Shooting Woes
Passionate basketball fan announces a new website providing the best in information available about shooting. Through articles, reviews, interviews, and a daily "Hot Shot" tips news letter coaches, parents, and players can be exposed to quality shooting coaches, their programs, and their camps.

The NBA and ProDance Team up at ProDance 2006
The NBA showcased highlights from the 2006-07 NBA4her apparel line at the ProDance Convention 2006.

Point Spreads NBA
NBA betting, what a great sport to bet on especially if your betting point spreads nba especially NBA basketball at its best is definitely betting on the nba

Rip-Roaring Basketball With Toronto Raptors Tickets
Toronto Raptors tickets are not tickets to any basketball game- if there was ever a team that had all the odds stacked against them and more struggles than victories, it has to be the Raptors. And yet, despite these odds, the Raptors have gone on to quietly establish themselves as a formidable team to deal with on the court.

Watch Groundbreaking Basketball With Portland Trail Blazers Tickets
Portland Trail Blazer tickets are always fast movers with basketball lovers everywhere. The team pretty much owned the courts during the seventies and also had their share of controversy that was linked to the Cold War. Today they are still a formidable force to contend with on the basketball court.

The Road to March Madness College Basketball and NBA Highlight Sports Betting February Coverage on Tony T's Sports Bets, Airing on Gamblers Televisio
Tony T's Sports Bets Sports Betting TV Show airs seven days a week on Gamblers Television. Tony T breaks down the big TV Games from College Basketball and the NBA on this week's series of shows. Here is the preview for this week's shows and few of the big College Basketball and NBA games that will be covered from a sports betting perspective. Tony T's Sports Bets is a Sports Betting Information TV show that focuses on sports betting on college basketball and the NBA airing with a new episode each day seven days a week on http://GamblersTelevision.com.

Magic Tickets  Experience Basketball Like Never Before
The Orlando Magic with three other franchises entered the NBA in 1989. It was the first professional sports franchise in Orlando and was led by businessman Jimmy Hewitt and former Philadelphia 76ers General Manager Pat Williams. Matt Guokas was the teams first coach. The team lost their first match with New Jersey Nets 111 - 106 on November 4, 1989 at the Orlando Arena (colloquially called as O-Rena). 2 days later, the Magic experienced their first victory against New Yorks Knicks 118-110. The team showed their magic and Magic tickets became a rage.

Major Basketball Action With Minnesota Timberwolves Tickets
Minnesota Timberwolves tickets were hardly on any basketball enthusiast's most-wanted list a few years ago. Despite being a new team, the Timberwolves didn't seem to be able to find their footing and many thought the team would not last for long. Today, they are one of the strongest contending teams in the NBA.