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Bucks, Kohl, Quite the Experience

Carmelo Anthony 02/10/06Saturday night I was a guest at the Bucks / Nuggets game in Milwaukee. I'm certainly not the biggest hoops fan in the world, but actually being sideline at an NBA game is an amazing experience. (This was my second NBA game of the season, I was also a guest at a Bulls / Celtics game in December.)

Unfortunately, Michael Redd and Allen Iverson were both out with injuries (although Redd warmed up with the Bucks). I was impressed with Carmelo Anthony and the amazing play of the Bucks 5' 5" Earl Boykins. The game was very competitive, (which was a bit surprising considering Milwaukee's 19-32 record) with the Nuggets edging to a 109 to 102 win.

Herb Kohl and Jim CarlsonAnother highlight of the trip was a sitting near Bucks President (and owner) Herb Kohl. Here is a US Senator, multimillionaire, and NBA team owner sitting in the stands among the fans. He was absolutely approachable and treated those around him with complete class.

I'm not big into politics, but I am impressed with Kohl's dedication to the state of Wisconsin. Who else would step up to the plate and buy the Bucks (to keep them in Wisconsin) or donate $25 Million (the single largest donation in University history) to the University of Wisconsin to help construct the Kohl Center?

Imagine if all of us would be so generous with our talents and dedication to those around us.

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