Thursday, June 14, 2012

James "Pops" Donaldson Sr. & James Donaldson Jr. Sending Out A Happy Father's Day Wish

I caught up with Pops recently and we wanted to send a shout out to everyone to have a wonderful and very Happy Father's Day Weekend!

Happy Father's Day to Everyone!

Listen to our special greeting here: http://qwips.com/96xmxx 

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Former Seattle SuperSonics John "JJ" Johnson and James Donaldson Wishing Sonic Fans All The Best In Getting the NBA Back To Seattle!!

I ran into my good buddy, former Seattle SuperSonic 1979 NBA World Champion John "JJ" Johnson the other day and we both wanted to wish all of the Sonic fans all the best in getting the NBA back to Seattle!

Go Sonics!!!

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Wednesday, June 6, 2012

SR 99 Tunnel Project Groundbreaking Event - June 6th 2012

I was proud to be able to attend the historic groundbreaking event of the SR 99 tunnel.

This is a great example of what we can do as a community when we work together to find the best "win-win" possible.

Monday, June 4, 2012

Give A Thumbs Up To My Friend Nathaniel - http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/faustin

Give a thumbs up to Nathaniel everyone!

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/faustin

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Stay strong my friend!

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Article on STEM and Encouraging Youth to Develop Additional Skills

It’s great to see former athletes doing great things “After the Game”.

Here’s a very positive article featuring former NBA great, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as he speaks on being an advocate for STEM education and encouraging our youth to look at developing a variety of skills as they work towards their goals.

You go Kareem!

http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/stem-education/2012/05/17/kareem-abdul-jabbar-media-makes-kids-believe-they-can-be-next-lebron-or-jay-z

Saturday, June 2, 2012

James Donaldson and the WSU Cougs vs. USSR National Basketball Team in Pullman - 1977

Every once in a while, great memories are shared with me from friends and fans alike from around the world.  Recently, Gary Miller, WSU Class ’78, sent this great photo to me from 1977. 

It is a game of WSU vs. the USSR in Pullman.  I remember this game as if it was yesterday.  I specifically remember not being the biggest guy on the floor as the Russians had a guy who was 7’4”!!!, J and another couple guys on the bench who were 7 footers!

The USSR Women’s volleyball team was on the same tour, and I met one of the volleyball players in the weight room… she was able to look me straight in the eye because… she was 7’2” just like me!  Wow!!!

The game???  Who knows? ... Who cares? ... I’ll go with the WSU Cougs on this one! (smile!)  

 

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Friday, June 1, 2012

James Donaldson - Speaker at the Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce luncheon - June 1st 2012

I had the most wonderful day today at the Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce http://www.seattlechinesechamber.org in which I was the keynote luncheon speaker!

 

Thanks everyone for a great lunch and all of the business/personal questions! J

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