Phelps, NBA stars form a mutual admiration society (Lexington Herald-Leader)

18 August 2008, 7:41 pm

BEIJING . The intersection of swimming stardom and NBA celebrity seemed apropos Monday night when gold-medal winning Michael Phelps visited the U.S. men's basketball team. The game certainly didn't pique much interest. The NBA celebrities, aka the U.S. Olympic team, demolished Dirk Novitzki and Germany 106-57 in a meaningless go-through-the-motions event at Wukesong Arena. But these are ...... read more

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