The NBA is back! During the offseason, with scandals involving referee Tim Donahey and Knick's coach Isiah Thomas, the NBA was in bad shape and the league in general was getting criticized left and right for having an image problem. This weekend, basketball fans experienced a complete turn around. The all stars put on a show in New Orleans on and off the court. On the court, Jason Kapono put on a shooting display in the three point competition and Dwight "Superman" Howard had the arena rockin' with his high flying creative dunks. More importantly about this weekend, is what went on off the court. Commissioner David Stern and many of the league's all stars were all over New Orleans lending a hand in NBA's rebuilding project. Seeing video footage of these millionaire all star basketball players helping a city in need was a sight like nothing else. When we look back on Stern's reign as commissioner, this is something he will always be remembered for. He saw a great city in pain and he did everything he could to ease that pain. Thinking back on the weekend, the images that remain in my head are those of stars such as Jason Kidd, LeBron James, Chris Paul and many others rebuilding homes and playing with children. It is great to see such star athletes working together to restore one of the greatest cities in the world. After this weekend, many people can see that New Orleans is back and so is the NBA.
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