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JaVale McGee: My phone convos consist of: "I'm here!" "where u?" an last but not least "stop calling me"... Im a texter... I use 400 mins a month Twitter

Washington Wizards, Javale McGee 

McGee became known worldwide after competing in the 2011 NBA Slam Dunk Competition, becoming the first man to dunk two basketballs on two separate rings at the same time. He first met Reyes when McGee came to the Philippines last July 2011 to play in a two-game series, the Smart Ultimate All-Star Weekend, with other NBA players including Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul and Derrick Rose. But it was McGee who made the biggest impression on the Filipino fans, thanks to his dazzling array of powerful dunks and his on-court antics, which included 'planking' – or lying face down – on the floor of the Araneta Coliseum. ABS-CBN News

Denver Nuggets, Javale McGee, Philippines 

"(JaVale) really fell in love with the country, he liked Manila," Reyes said. "JaVale fit all the characteristics I want in a naturalized player." "He's a 7-footer, he's tall, athletic, quick. He's not a slow big man... We felt that he was an ideal choice to be a naturalized Filipino and he agreed, he liked the idea," he added. ABS-CBN News

Denver Nuggets, Javale McGee, Philippines 

JaVale McGee: I can believe I fooled fans into believing I bought some platypus' but reporters? Media: u guys didn't check ur sources before writing the story? All u had to do is go to google images...Smh...Sbn...Some others n dc. SHAME Twitter

Denver Nuggets, Javale McGee 

The dream of having NBA stalwart JaVale McGee representing the Philippines could become a reality. A bill seeking to grant the high-flying NBA center a Philippine citizenship has been filed Tuesday by Antipolo City Representative Roberto V. Puno in a move to boost the line-up of the national basketball team. Puno, who also initiated 6-foot-10 center Marcus Douthit’s naturalization two years ago, sponsored House Bill No. 6169 before the Fifteenth Congress. Inquirer.net

Denver Nuggets, Javale McGee, Philippines 

Ujiri previously said it's the Nuggets' goal to keep JaVale McGee, a restricted free-agent center. All are 26 or younger. "I'm just excited to be part of a great organization," said McGee, who averaged 9.6 rebounds, 8.6 points and 3.1 blocked shots in the series against the Lakers, his first postseason after playing for Washington. "(Playing for the Nuggets) was the best experience I've ever had in basketball. It's just an honor to be a part of this team. This was a great team before I came, so I just tried to add to it. It's a great organization and coaching staff. They put me in more situations that were more suitable for my game." Denver Post

Denver Nuggets, Javale McGee 

Nuggets management has indicated it will try to bring back McGee, the leaper who will be a restricted free agent this summer and had breakout games during this series. Denver Post

Denver Nuggets, Free Agency, Javale McGee 

Meanwhile, center JaVale McGee and swingman Rudy Fernandez are restricted free agents. McGee made a name for himself during the series against the Lakers with a couple of huge games that raised his profile nationally and his value right along with it, though with such a small sample size since being traded to the Nuggets in March it's unknown how much McGee's value actually is. He's been largely noncommittal about his desire to return, but the Nuggets can match any offer, giving them a leg up. McGee called the Nuggets "definitely a great organization," but said his agent would handle everything else. Denver Post

Denver Nuggets, Free Agency, Javale McGee 

Alex Kennedy: Shaquille O'Neal said JaVale McGee will go through the "Shaq Big Man Camp" this summer. O'Neal promised that McGee will be better next year. Twitter

Denver Nuggets, Shaquille O'Neal, Javale McGee 

The Nuggets' front office knew JaVale McGee had an abundance of athleticism, but he developed bad habits playing for a poor team. "Our intent was to get JaVale for the future, not just for three months," Nuggets executive Masai Ujiri said. Asked Wednesday whether McGee, a restricted free agent this summer, is a player he wants to lock down for the future, Ujiri said, "One hundred percent." Denver Post

Denver Nuggets, Free Agency, Javale McGee 

"Usually, I'm nowhere near the playoffs," said McGee, acquired from the Wizards for Nene at the trade deadline. "Usually, my last game is the regular season in April. I definitely didn't want this to be my last game." CBSSports.com

Denver Nuggets, Javale McGee 

JaVale McGee: Shout out to the Denver fans we bringin it back home to u! We need u game 6! Twitter

Denver Nuggets, Javale McGee 

Danilo Gallinari: Great win.proud of my teammates..dre and @javaleMcgee34 was unreal...let's rest now and get back to denver tomorrow Twitter

Denver Nuggets, Javale McGee, Andre Miller, Danilo Gallinari 

Elliott Teaford: Bynum was angry the refs missed a goaltending call against JaVale McGee and barked at Michael Smith. #Kobe told him to shut up and play. Twitter

Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers, Andrew Bynum, Javale McGee 

Darnell Mayberry: JaVale McGee just inexplicably tossed his headband into the crowd as he checked in for the first time. Something's wrong with that cat. Twitter

Denver Nuggets, Javale McGee 

On a Saturday morning in the spring of 1987, Pamela McGee sat on the shore at Dockweiler State Beach in Los Angeles, 72 hours from a scheduled abortion. "Do you want to be pregnant?" the counselor at the clinic had asked her. "No," McGee replied. She was a single, 24-year-old professional basketball player, and she could not take maternity leave. And even if she could, she couldn't imagine hauling an infant to Italy and parking the stroller next to the bench. SI.com

Denver Nuggets, Javale McGee 

But as McGee looked out over the Pacific, she began to reconsider. "I prayed and prayed and prayed and felt like I heard a voice from God," McGee says. "He was telling me, 'This is your gift.' " The next day she went to Faithful Central Bible Church in Inglewood, and the pastor delivered a sermon about not aborting one's blessings. O.K., God, McGee thought. You don't have to beat it into my head. She called the clinic to cancel, and on Jan. 19, 1988, gave birth to a boy with physical abilities that would border on the supernatural. SI.com

Denver Nuggets, Javale McGee 

Andy Vasquez: D-Will on Wizards cont.: "They're not smart. I've been watching JaVale McGee was on the Not so Top 10 like 50 times this year." Laughter. Twitter

Brooklyn Nets, Washington Wizards, Javale McGee, Deron Williams 

Though McGee and Young had been at the forefront of the rebuilding efforts the past two seasons, Grunfeld said trading them was still in accordance with the plan. “The two players we traded for Nene, we got in the draft and we were able to combine them to get a player who would fit into what we were trying to do,” Grunfeld said. “We now have two positions that are covered, probably the two toughest positions to fill in the league: point guard and a big man.” Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Trade, Javale McGee, Ernie Grunfeld, Nick Young, Nene 

Hey Paul, it's definitely been a sad turn-of-events for The Birdman, Chris Andersen, who has seemed down-in-the-dumps since being pushed down the bench. I've always enjoyed being around Bird. He's a guy -- on and off the court -- who thrives off energy and personality. But reality has settled in with the Nuggets. They now have four younger big men who have provided more consistent energy at practices and games -- Kenneth Faried, JaVale McGee, Kosta Koufos and Timofey Mozgov. Even Mozzy himself hasn't played much lately -- he seemed to be affected by the McGee acquisition and hasn't had the same tenacity we saw earlier this season. Denver Post

Denver Nuggets, Javale McGee, Timofey Mozgov, Kosta Koufos, Chris Andersen, Kenneth Faried