The Olympics aren't the only place well-known NBA players can be found engaged in some fierce hoops competition these days.
At famed trainer Tim Grover's "Attack Athletics" facility in Chicago, a group of about 20 players has been going at it regularly in full-scale pickup games for the past month.
Corey Maggette, Devin Harris, Quentin Richardson, Michael Finley, Antoine Walker, Juwan Howard, Larry Hughes, Shaun Livingston and O.J. Mayo are just some of the regulars who have laced 'em up.
The games are full-court, with a time clock and scorekeeper, just like a regular NBA game. They are often officiated by real NBA refs.
"The idea is to simulate game situations as much as possible," said Grover, who gained fame as Michael Jordan's trainer and now oversees a stable of about 50 pro basketball clients. "This isn't just organized pickup ball. We call fouls and shoot free throws.
