Dear Source:
Congratulations go out to our native son, Tim Duncan, once again. For the fourth time in his ten-year career in the NBA Tim Duncan has received a National Basketball Association (NBA) ring. Tim most likely will have one or two more opportunities to earn a few more rings before he rides off into the sunset of the NBA Hall Of Fame. The name of Tim Duncan was heard repeatedly all over ESPN, NBA Daily, and two other stations that broadcast locally and nationally. It is difficult to explain the pride and excitement that I, and others, felt when Tim received praise for the exceptional player that he is. One of Tim Duncan's great attributes is his quiet demeanor and his always appropriate game behavior. Tim has always had a good attitude and been very respectful to everyone else on the court with him.
In addition to this, he still manages to score 20+ points and 10 rebounds without displaying the more common type of aggressive "in your face behavior" that has become synonymous with basketball today. This type of scoring has become the norm for Tim Duncan; and oddly enough when he doesn't achieve a double double, some would say that he has had a bad game; forgetting that he is, after all, only human. What separates Tim, from so many other players is that when he does have a bad game. He doesn't start pointing fingers or passing off the blame to others. Tim doesn't blast his teammates for not passing him the ball, nor does he hassle his coach for more court time. He never blames the referee for bad calls, or the respond to the fans for heckling. Tim Duncan blames Tim Duncan, for a poor game.
An excellent example of this took place during this year's finals. He wasn't playing like himself. Instead of forcing the issue Tim switched tactics and passed the ball to Tony Parker, who as a result, had a great series and won MVP. In his past playoff Tim has earned three (3) MVP trophies, and unlike many other players, he chose to aid his teammates and allow them to be victorious by passing the ball instead of going for personal shots.
I hope that the government will give Tim Duncan what he is due. Not just because he is a great player; but because he has represented the Virgin Islands well. What can or could have the USVI do or have done for Tim Duncan who already has money and fame? I will not pretend to have the answers; however, I believe that Governor DeJongh should get a few people together who are big Tim Duncan fans that I am certain can come up with some great ideas to celebrate our native son. Individuals like Mario Moorehead, Albert Bryan, Andre Ottley, Leona Bryant, and especially Rachede Clemens of Sun Stroke Promotions are a good start. Let these individuals come up with some ideas to honor our hero. I am not sure what we can do, but I hope that we can do something when San Antonio drops the banner at the first home game.
During the Turnbull Administration San Antonio won two (2) NBA Championships and nothing was done and it was embarrassing. Hopefully, this Administration will not drop the ball (no pun intended). With four championships, it is no longer should we do something. At this point, we must do something.
Congratulations go out to the Junior Barracudas Track & Field Team, Charmaine Daley- Jeffers, the Bands and DJ's for entertainment and Coach Fahie for having a Laverne Jones Day, July 7 2007 on St. Croix at the Agriculture Fair Grounds.
Lawrence Boschulte
St. Thomas

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