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Washington Post
01-08-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Mia Hamm and Craig Laughlin among D.C. Sports Hall of Fame's 2025 class
Soccer legend Mia Hamm, Georgetown great Alonzo Mourning and longtime local broadcasters Rich Chvotkin and Craig Laughlin are among the seven people who will be honored as the newest members of the D.C. Sports Hall of Fame during a pregame ceremony at Nationals Park on Sunday. Washington's last Super Bowl-winning squad, which defeated the Buffalo Bills in Minneapolis to cap a dominant 1991 season, will be recognized as a team of distinction.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
"The focus was taken away from Alonzo" - Michael Jordan felt that Alonzo Mourning was more skilled than Shaquille O'Neal
"The focus was taken away from Alonzo" - Michael Jordan felt that Alonzo Mourning was more skilled than Shaquille O'Neal originally appeared on Basketball Network. While Shaquille O'Neal, during his prime, had no real competition in terms of physical dominance and ability to control the paint, there was a time when another big man, Alonzo Mourning, was viewed as being on his level — or even better in terms of skillset. Advertisement Interestingly, it was none other than Michael Jordan who once believed young Mourning's potential was overshadowed by the aura of young Shaq, going as far as to speculate that talent-wise, Mourning could have been better than O'Neal on the hardwood. Mourning was shoulder-to-shoulder with O'Neal There was never a doubt that Shaq would be the No. 1 overall pick in the 1992 draft class. He had just come off a dominant college campaign, averaging 24.1 points, 14 rebounds and a nation-leading 5.2 blocks per game for the Louisiana State University, earning a consensus All-American First Team nod. Mourning, however, wasn't far behind. In his senior year at Georgetown, he posted 21.3 points, 10.7 rebounds and 5.0 blocks per game, also earning a consensus All-American First Team honor. Advertisement For Jordan, who knew firsthand what it felt like to be overshadowed in a loaded draft class, Mourning's raw talent stood out. Put simply, he believed the media frenzy surrounding O'Neal's larger-than-life persona pulled the spotlight away from the more technically sound Mourning. "Alonzo Mourning is one of the underrated young players. I think Shaquille O'Neal; I'm not saying he's not going to be a great player. I'm just saying the focus was taken away from Alonzo Mourning," Jordan said in an interview with Larry King. "Certainly, I think he can just be as good (as O'Neal), because of his fundamental skills and I think he is a little bit ahead of Shaquille O'Neal." "From a physical specimen ability, Shaquille is better than he is," Jordan admitted in the end. Advertisement Related: "I can't get so close to it, too, because of my competitive nature" - Michael Jordan on why he can't get himself to be a fan of any one player in the NBA Zo could never maintain his consistency like Shaq During their rookie campaign in 1992-93, it looked like the NBA had welcomed its next great big man duo who would battle it out for supremacy for years. On one hand, Shaq averaged 23.4 points, 13.9 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game to earn the Rookie of the Year award and an All-Star nod; Mourning was once again an inch behind him, registering 21.0 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game; just missing out on the ROY award. In the end, as O'Neal continued to rise, averaging 29.3 points in just his second season and leading the league in scoring, Mourning's production plateaued. Over the next two seasons, he couldn't crack 22 points per game mark. Advertisement Thus, the media narrative shifted firmly in favor of Shaq, who by his third season was already leading the league in scoring and had led the Orlando Magic to the NBA Finals. Nevertheless, at least he had the support of the legendary MJ behind him when he started his career. And sometimes, that kind of belief and validation remains more important than the praise media gives out. Although he was never as good as Shaq, Mourning was still a seven-time All-Star and a two-time Defensive Player of the Year, which is something every player would sign up to before he enters the league. Related: Alonzo Mourning says he stayed at Georgetown for four years because of his foster mom: "I promised her" This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jun 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
Miami Herald
08-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Affordable housing from Heat's Alonzo Mourning and Miami firm opens in Florida
A new 120-unit affordable housing community for seniors is complete and accepting applications on Florida's Gulf Coast. The $37.4 million project in Bradenton, called Astoria on 9th, is a collaboration between Miami Heat legend Alonzo Mourning's nonprofit AM Affordable Housing and Miami-based developer Housing Trust Group. It's Housing Trust Group's fourth development in Bradenton, but its first for seniors. Astoria on 9th is a single, five-story building with one- and two-bedroom units from 635 to 907 square feet. The rent rates for the units are $322 to $1,316 per month. That's below the local average of $1,639 for a one-bedroom apartment, according to Rent Cafe. How to qualify for Astoria on 9th To qualify, you must be at least 62 years old and meet the threshold to be considered low income or below. Rent rates are based on whether an applicant makes 22%, 30% or 60% of the area median income, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Interested applicants can apply online at or call 941-538-5950 for more information. 'As housing continues to remain a priority for many communities across Florida, Astoria on 9th will serve as another example of the immediate solutions that can be delivered for seniors in metro areas statewide,' Housing Trust Group president and CEO Matthew A. Rieger said in a statement. 'With one of the highest concentrations of elderly residents in the nation, we're proud to deliver high-quality and readily available housing like Astoria on 9th that meets the housing and lifestyle needs seniors deserve.' Astoria on 9th has the following amenities: ClubroomCyber cafe with a catering kitchen and barFitness centerSurface parkingDog park There are also resident programs such as adult literacy training and assistance with grocery shopping, laundry and housekeeping.
