Steve Nash by John Medina/ WireImage.com
Two time NBA MVP Steve Nash is making his directorial debut for ESPN, contributing a segment to the network's "30 For 30" initiative. Timed to ESPN's 30th anniversary next year, the series will feature 30 hour-long documentaries, commemorating major sporting events of the past three decades.Nash's contribution to the project will be a movie about fellow Canadian Terry Fox, a cancer activist who memorably attempted to run across his country in 1980. Fox, who suffered from bone cancer and had his right leg amputated above the knee, covered more than 3,300 miles before his cancer spread, forcing him to abandon the journey. He died the following year, but not before becoming one of his country's most celebrated citizens. In addition to the Phoenix Suns point guard, other contributors to "30 For 30" include Barbara Kopple, best known for the Dixie Chicks documentary Shut Up & Sing and the 2002 ABC miniseries The Hamptons; and as previously announced, Spike Lee (Do the Right Thing). ...
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David Blaine courtesy of the NBA
The NBA will unveil a new on-air promotional campaign this weekend during playoff games. Dubbed “Unbelievable,” the series of spots features magician David Blaine humorously attempting to debunk the mind-boggling abilities of NBA stars. First up, starting Saturday, are spots with LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Yao Ming of the Houston Rockets which offer “explanations” for their skills at slam-dunking and shot-blocking, respectively.Coming next week are promos highlighting two-time league MVP Steve Nash (Phoenix Suns), Ben Gordon (Chicago Bulls), and Baron Davis, whose heroics just led the Golden State Warriors to a major first-round upset of the top-seeded Dallas Mavericks. Somewhere, an ad with Dirk Nowitzki must be collecting dust.
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Bill Walton
The 2007 NBA playoffs kick off this weekend, and to prep for the upcoming two months of hoops action, TVGuide.com caught up with ESPN/ABC analyst and color commentator Bill Walton. The Hall of Fame big man was kind enough to not only break down the playoff picture, but also fill us in on why two-time MVP Steve Nash is comparable to... the Grateful Dead?
TVGuide.com: What's the big story going into the playoffs this year?Walton: In the Eastern Conference, there are a lot of stories. Can Miami repeat? Is Dwayne Wade healthy? For Detroit, can Chris Webber be the one to put them over the top? This is a team who's been at the top knocking at the door for a long time, and they only have one championship to show for it. Is this a team for the a
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