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Jameer Nelson wants to play in NBA Finals, but Orlando Magic unsure

Jun. 1, 2009
Jameer Nelson wants to play in the Finals, but the Magic aren't sure he'll be healthy enough.
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Nelson suffers torn labrum

Nelson suffers torn labrum

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Orlando guard Jameer Nelson has suffered a torn labrum and will be out of the NBA team's lineup for an undetermined amount of time, the Magic said Tuesday.

NBA: Orlando 109, LA Lakers 103

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17 (UPI) -- Jameer Nelson's clutch three-pointer put Orlando in front with 35 seconds to play Friday and the Magic went on to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 109-103.

NBA: Orlando 105, San Antonio 98

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 11 (UPI) -- Dwight Howard scored 24 points and Jameer Nelson hit key baskets in the final minutes Sunday, leading the Orlando Magic past the San Antonio Spurs 105-98.

NBA: Orlando 113, Golden State 81

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 22 (UPI) -- Jameer Nelson had 22 points, seven assists and five rebounds Monday to lead the Orlando Magic to a 113-81 win over Golden State.

NBA: Phoenix 107, Orlando 101

PHOENIX, Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Boris Diaw scored 19 points Saturday night and the Phoenix Suns repelled an Orlando comeback to defeat the Magic, 107-101.

NBA: Orlando 106, Charlotte 74

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 5 (UPI) -- Jameer Nelson keyed a 16-point run that spanned the third and fourth quarters Friday night as the Orlando Magic blasted Charlotte, 106-74.

NBA: Orlando 91, LA Clippers 86

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 2 (UPI) -- Jameer Nelson scored 29 points Tuesday as the Orlando Magic defeated the Los Angeles Clippers, 91-86.

NBA: Orlando 92, Sacramento 89

SACRAMENTO, Dec. 5 (UPI) -- Orlando snapped an 11-game skid Monday, beating Sacramento 92-89 on the strength of Jameer Nelson's three-pointer with 1.7 seconds left.

NBA: LA Clippers 110, Orlando 102

LOS ANGELES, March 17 (UPI) -- Corey Maggette scored 32 points Wednesday night and the Los Angeles Clippers fought off an Orlando comeback for a 110-102 victory.

NBA: Orlando 105, New Jersey 81

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., March 5 (UPI) -- Steve Francis and Jameer Nelson combined for 48 points Saturday night to lead the Orlando Magic to a 105-81 victory over the New Jersaey Nets.
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch