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Thursday, September 2,1993 - THE CHARLOTTE POST - Page9B Eyes On The NBA Prize, Byron Dinkins Presses Onward Continued From Page 8B he was reminded of some thing that would . ^aunt hto through H| want any most of his career - . . * . ^ ■’.he was the smallest dOUDt in my '“’kid on the team, mind that I gav6 ‘ Then came his sen- nnwcolf Tor season. myseiT every op Jng listed as 155 "My senior year pOftlinity tO play pounds ("I weighed reading about In the newspa pers. It was fim." Dinkins' performance was good enough to at tract UNCC’s in terest, and Din kins became Mul lins' first slgnee. He went from be- Byron Dinkins In high school was jp NBA." the most fun I've ever had playing basketball," Din kins said. "Our gym was full every Tuesday and Friday night. People wanted to see the little sldnny kid at ■ East Mecklenburg they were 135 pounds but I guess they figured no one would be lieve It," he says) to a Sun Belt Con ference champi onship as a 170-pound jun ior. After going undrafted In 1989, Dinkins stuck with the Rockets as a free aigent. The next year Houston cut him; after a short stint In San An tonio, the Spurs did the same. Pro basketball's busi ness side took Its toll. "I was an emotional mess. I needed to be home with my family and gather my thoughts," he said. Next came the Continental Basketball Association, the NBA's minor leagues. Din kins bided his time between Rapid City and Columbus, Ohio. He also got a couple of calls from the Indiana Pac ers and Charlotte Hornets. Again, he didn't make the fi nal cut, undone by guaran teed contracts and the num bers game. But the traveling wasn't over. Last year, Dinkins played In Germany for the Brandt- Hagen team, compiling good numbers and a huge phone bill. "I was very homestxk the first two or three months," he said. "I called home a lot." Now Dinkins Is back home In Charlotte, running a camp and working on his game. What he does most, though. Is wait by the phone for an NBA team to call. "Byron can play In the NBA, and If I can help him, I am," Mullins said. "He can now hold his own physlcal- ,ly. He just needs an opportu nity." Dinkins Is approaching a self-described "crossroards." He has to start thinking of fi nancial security. His agent, Herbert Ruddy, Is working on deals with the higher-paying leagues In Spain and Italy, although his German team wants him back. But playing In the European arena doesn't satisfy Dinkins' real desire. "I know I am an NBA player," he said." Regardless of what happens with these other opportunities, and whether It's this year, I am going to take another shot at an NBA roster. I don't want any doubt In my mind that I gave myself every opportuni ty to play In the NBA" IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO FAX YOUR CHURCH NEWS TO Dial 342-2160 East Mecklenbiurg's Brandon Sinclair is hauled down by Greensboro Dudley defenders during the Eagles' 16-12 loss last week at East. High School/Graduates and Seniors The North Carolina Air Guard Has PART TIME JOBS FULL TIME BENEFITS FREE COLLEGE ACCREDITED TECHNICAL TRAINING WORLD TRAVEL RETIREMENTS EXCELLENT PAY POSSIBLE CASH BONUS PAID EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES AND MUCH MORE CALL MSgt Ken Funderburke: 704/391-4204 "AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER" PHOTO/CALVIN FERGUS The New^ EN City LASSIC I Sponsored By: Coldwell Banker • Crown Real Estate Damon's Resturant "The Place For Ribs" WPEG Power 98 Payless Car Rental • t][)e Charlotte VS • N.C CENTRAL Charlotte Memorial Stadium • Sepi 25, 1993 • 7:30 p.m. ADVANCE TICKETS WITH CHANCES TO WIN PRIZES ONLY $1222 TICKET INFORMATION CALL J.C Smith (704)378-1090 N.C. Central (919)560-5170 (704)561-2278 J.C. SMITH SPORTS SHORTS Baseball • Charlotte Knights (Class AAA) vs. Norfolk Sept. 3-4 at Knights Castle. For ticket In formation, call 36-HOMER. Basketball • Sugar Creek basketball competition. Sept. 4 at Su- gaw Creek Recreation Center. Slam dunk, three-point and 3-on-3 competition for 10-18 and 19-over competitors. Registration fee $10 and forms are available at recre ation center. Deadline for registration Is Sept. 2. For more Information, call Era Coleman at 596-7579. Football • New Queen City Classic, Johnson C. Smith vs. ^-^e new^ N.C. Cen- Queen City t/ai XL4SSIC I morlal Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 In advance: $15 at the gate. For ticket Information, call (704) 561-2278, (704) 378-1090 or (919) 560-5170. • Wilmington Sportsmen's Classic, Livingstone vs. Vir ginia Union Sept. 11 at Le gion Stadium, Wilmington, N.C. For ticket Information, call (704) 638-5667 Golf • Birdie Binge, 8 a.m. Sept. 11 at Sunset Hills Golf Course. Eighteen-hole tournament with teams selected by blind draw. En try fee is $55 and must be received by Sept. 8. Mall certified checks or money orders to David Taylor, 8148 Dover- II 3f>- y dale Lane, Charlotte, N.C. 28217. For more informa tion, call 523-8498. • NFL Alumnl/Food Lion Charity Golf Tournament. Oct. 4 at Cramer Mountain Country Club. Individual en tries Is $350 and $1,400 for teams. Captain's choice for mat with 30 teams of four players and pro-player cap tain. Athletes scheduled to appear Include Mike Slanl (Raiders), Joe Bostic (Cardi nals) and Bennie Cunning ham (Steelers). For more in formation on entry Information, call Kara Wat son at (704) 568-2520. Tennis • U.S. vs. , " Bahamas , Sept. 24-26 at Olde Provi dence Racquet Club. Ameri can team consists of MaliVal Washington and Andre Agas si. For more lirformatlon, call Olde Providence. Overtime • LeRoy T. Walker, U.S. Olympic Committee presi dent, will receive Charlotte World Affairs Council's 1993 World Citizen Award Sept. 14 at 12 p.m. during community luncheon at Government House Hotel, 201 S. McDow ell St. Introduction will be made by Julius Chambers, N.C. Central University chancellor. Luncheon sponsorship and table for 10 is $200; Individ ual reservation is $15. Pay ment should be mailed to Council For International Visitors, 322, Hawthorne Ln. Charlotte, N.C. 28204. For more Information, call Vivi an Williams at 333-8099. DISTINCTIVE ‘A personal statement” The Home Of Black Ck>Uege Sporte The Charlotte Post
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