Q&A with Special Olympics basketball players By the Lincoln Journal Star Jul 20, 2010 Jul 20, 2010 Updated Jul 20, 2010 0 1 of 5 John Gray Sean Wadlinger Tim Taggert Leonard Flowers Amy Powells Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By the Lincoln Journal Star Pool play continued in the men's and women's basketball competitions at Lincoln Southeast High School on Tuesday. The teams were split into divisions based on skill level, and the squads with the best records will enter tournament play on Thursday and Friday. The early favorite may be Team Florida, which has four players that are 6 feet or taller and came to Lincoln with an undefeated record. On Tuesday, the Journal Star caught up with a few of the basketball players to ask them about the game they love: John Gray, 45, North Carolina Favorite basketball player? Magic Johnson Role model? People are also reading… Sealed until 2276: These are Nebraska's contributions to 'America's Time Capsule' After 75 years, a beloved Lincoln neighborhood landmark is closing its doors Client gratitude shows impact of CSS Lincoln item drive “Am I not here, I, who am your mother?” mural at St. Louise Gift and Thrift The G.O.A.T. soon will occupy former Wonderbowl site 88-year-old hospitalized after rollover near site of fatal Lincoln crash last week F Street Community Center to commemorate Juneteenth 'A shock': Fire destroys north Lincoln hotel, displacing out-of-state guests; no injuries reported 24-year-old Lincoln mother killed in semitrailer crash ID'd Edgeworks digitizes Nebraska I-80 sculpture garden Why the $7 million Fairfield Inn fire didn't trigger smoke alarms or sprinklers A 6 a.m. call, a 7:30 commitment: Averi Bridges details her pledge to Penn State Farmhouse to Modern Comfort: HVAC Solutions for the Midwest's Oldest Homes Lincoln attorney disbarred after lying to client about case he never filed Woman killed in crash involving semitrailer in southwest Lincoln No one individual. There are a lot of people out there. What do you think of LeBron? He's a good player. Favorite basketball team? Los Angeles Lakers. Favorite basketball moment? About 12 years ago, I hit a game-winning layup with 0.1 seconds left in the state qualifier. Sean Wadlinger, 29, Connecticut Favorite basketball player? Kevin Garnett Role model? My coach (Pete Wagner). What do you think of LeBron? He's a traitor. Favorite basketball team? Boston Celtics Favorite basketball moment? I had my best game a couple of weeks ago. I wasn't called for traveling once. Tim Taggert, 39, Texas Favorite basketball player? Larry Bird Role model? My mom. She's my coach and we're very supportive of all the athletes in my area. What do you think of LeBron? I personally think he's just doing a lot of that just for his own personal reasons. Once he goes to Miami, there's going to be too many stars there. Favorite basketball team? Well, of course, it's the San Antonio Spurs, because that's where I'm from. Favorite basketball moment? The San Antonio Spurs allowed us athletes onto their court at halftime once. Leonard Flowers, 38, Texas Favorite basketball player? Magic Johnson Role model? My older brother. I have much respect for him and look up to him. What do you think of LeBron? He's a great athlete, a competitor. I think he made a good decision. I'm anxious to see him play with Dwyane Wade. Favorite basketball team? Texas Longhorns Favorite basketball moment? Winning the bronze medal at the 2006 Special Olympics in Ames, Iowa. Amy Powells, 31, Iowa Favorite basketball player? Michael Jordan Role model? My brother, Tony. What do you think of LeBron? He is good. Favorite basketball team? Iowa Hawkeyes Favorite basketball moment? Probably the first time I played Cedar Rapids. All of my shots were going in. 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story 2010 Special Olympics Replay live Special Olympics coverage Gallery: Special Olympics photos, Tuesday, July 20
