Shalee Lehning and Trees Atlanta; Star and MJ

If you go to the Atlanta Dream website, you can see a public service announcement from Shalee Lehning on behalf of Trees Atlanta. It's a good thing. Go see it.

Meanwhile, Dream mascot Star tears it up in a tribute to Michael Jackson.

Wanted: One Mascot

From NBA Team Jobs:

This position will be required to be in costume for various appearances, as well as, serve in a support role to the Mascot Coordinator during all home games. This position will also work to grow the character’s visibility and presence in the Atlanta community.

It's 5-20 hours a week, and it is unpaid. However, if you wanted to get your foot into professional sports management, why not start here? A good way to get the attention of WNBA and NBA staff members at Philips.

The big question: was this a paid position in 2008 (in which case it could be the sign of trouble), or has it always been an internship position?

Mascot Star: Not A Music Fan?

David Manning's Photoblog catches the Atlanta Dream's mascot Star at a Georgia-Arkansas women's basketball game at Athens, GA. It appears that Star heard a group of elementary school kids sing the National Anthem. The picture is Star's editorial comment on the process.

Of course, this pic is All Rights Reserved, David Manning. Which means that you have to visit his blog to see it. Click on the pic for the larger version.