NBA Tidbits: Don Nelson, Shaquille O’Neal, Tracy McGrady …..

November 24, 2009 | Posted by benjie

Coach Don Nelson of the Golden State Warriors was diagnosed to have a pneumonia. The second-winningest coach in NBA history is expected to miss two road games in Dallas and San Antonio early this week. Nelson’s health status will be re-evauated by weekend to determine if he’s fit to coach the Warriors by then.

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Center Shaquille O’Neal is back in practice with the Cleveland Cavaliers after suffering a shoulder injury last November 12. O’Neal is hoping he will be healthy enough to play against Detroit on Wednesday.

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Forward Tracy McGrady of the Houston Rockets has also resumed practicing with the team though he has yet to receive a signal as to when to play again. McGrady underwent a microfracture surgery in his left knee last February. It was his first time to join the team in practice after that long lay-off.

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LeBron James and Kobe Bryant share the same honors in their respective conference for the Player of the Week November 16 through 22. James lead the Cavs in a 3-1 record in the week averaging 34.3 points on a 58.3 shooting percentage. Bryant, meanwhile, lead the Lakers to a pefect 3-0 for that week with an 29.8 points, 6.7 rebounds and 6.7 assists.