Fadi El Khatib (Arabic: فادي الخطيب‎), born January 1, 1979, is a basketball player currently playing for al riyadi sporting beruit lebanese basketball federation.He is also a member of the Lebanon national basketball team that participated in the 2006 FIBA World Championship which took place in Japan in August and September 2006. A Guard may be a person or an organisation. ... Look up Forward in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... is the 1st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... Location in the Republic of Lebanon Coordinates: , Governorate Government  - Mayor Abdel Mounim Ariss[1] Area  - City 100 km² (31 sq mi) Population (2005)  - City 1,574,397  - Metro 1,792,111 Time zone +2 (UTC)  - Summer (DST) +3 (UTC) Website: City of Beirut This article is about the Lebanese city. ... The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA, often said NC-Double-A) is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletics programs of many colleges and universities in the United States. ... Arabic redirects here. ... is the 1st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... This article is about the sport. ... The Lebanon national basketball team is the basketball side that represents Lebanon in international competition. ... Official logo The 2006 Basketball World Championship will be hosted by Japan in August and September 2006. ...

Fadi El Khatib was the 7th best scorer in the tournament, averaging 18 points per game. His performances in the World Championship affected his team's status because in Lebanon's victories El Khatib averaged 32 points per game, but in Lebanon's defeats El Khatib averaged 10 points per game. His nickname is the "Tiger"! He is married with 2 sons. Fadi was well known due to the truimphs with Sagesse, in which 3 Asian cups and 2 Pan Arab cups where lifted by him. Khatib has been recognized as the best forward in Asia for the last 10 years. A World Championship is any contest to determine the best in the world in a particular field. ...

Outlook

Probably the top prospect in Lebanon. Great one-on-one scorer; scores in and out; great athleticism and wing span; and big time player. After Yao Ming (Houston Rockets), Fadi is arguably the next best prospect in Asia. He Possesses an incredible combination of size, strength, quickness and athleticism. After FIBA World Championships in Indianapolis, many NBA scouts were impressed with his shooting range , strength, athletic ability, physical and mental toughness. This is a Chinese name; the family name is Yao (姚) Yao Ming (Chinese: ; Pinyin: ) (born September 12, 1980, in Shanghai, China) is a Chinese professional basketball player and is arguably the best center in the National Basketball Association (NBA) today. ... The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. ... For other uses, see Asia (disambiguation). ... The FIBA World Championship (also called the Basketball World Championship) is a world basketball tournament for mens national teams held quadrennially by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA). ... The Indianapolis skyline Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana. ... The National Basketball Association of the United States and Canada, commonly known as the NBA, is the premier professional basketball league in North America. ...

Tim Grover personally invited him to workout with Michael Jordan, Michael Finley,Ray Allen, Charles Oakley, Sam Mack and Juwan Howard. They were all very impressed and told Fadi he should be in the NBA. Jordan was quoted in the New York Times, "Fadi El Khatib believes Lebanon's premiere player should be in the league." For other persons named Michael Jordan, see Michael Jordan (disambiguation). ... Michael Howard Finley (born March 6, 1973, in Melrose Park, Illinois) is an American professional basketball player who is currently with the NBAs San Antonio Spurs. ... Not to be confused with Ray Alan or Allan Ray. ... Charles Oakley (born December 18, 1963 in Cleveland, Ohio) is a retired American professional basketball player who played power forward in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors, Washington Wizards and Houston Rockets. ... Sam Mack (born May 26, 1970 in Chicago, Illinois) is a professional basketball player, formerly of the NBA. The 67 shooting guard from the University of Houston played with five different NBA teams over a 7 year career. ... Juwan Antonio Howard (born February 7, 1973 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American professional basketball player in the NBA for the Minnesota Timberwolves. ... The National Basketball Association of the United States and Canada, commonly known as the NBA, is the premier professional basketball league in North America. ... The New York Times is an internationally known daily newspaper published in New York City and distributed in the United States and many other nations worldwide. ...

Teams

Fadi spent a full season in the Ukraine's Basketball League

By 1997, Fadi entered Sagesse Beirut under a three year contract; which was renewed by 7 more years. However, he tried-outs with Sacramento Kings (NBA), negotiated also with Los Angeles Clippers after invetations of such teams by the years 2002 and 2003. The Clippers signed him to like a 10 day contract and was on the edge to play, but Sagesse held him back for the 2003-2004 season and joint Syria's Al Ittihad Aleppo for 2004-2005 season; which he left for Sagesse later. For the band, see 1997 (band). ... The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California. ... Clippers redirects here. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 2006, he joint Lebanon's Blue Stars and signed with Ukraine's SK Cherkassy Monkeys. El Khatib returned to his native Lebanon and helped Sporting Club Al Riyadh Beirut to their third title at the International Dubai Tournament. Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

El Khatib announced that this summer he'll try to help Lebanon reach the 2008 Summer Olympics via the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament. The 2008 Summer Olympics (simplified Chinese: ; traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: ), officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, will be celebrated from August 8, 2008, to August 24, 2008, with the opening ceremony commencing at 08:08:08 pm CST (12:08:08 UTC) at the Beijing National Stadium in...

Playing Style

Al Khatib started as center once he joint Sagesse, but it wasn't guite long untill he took control of the forward side too. He's known of his physical abilities and playmaker's techniques which led him to be on the top of Asian Basketball scorers. Antonym of psychical. ... In football (soccer), a playmaker is an attacking player who controls the flow of the teams offensive play, and is often involved in passing moves which lead to goals. ...

One year prior to the Clippers' invitation, he made a name for himself at the international level by averaging 17.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 2.6 steals at the last version of the World Championships in Indianapolis. Despite his excellent individual showing there, Lebanon finished dead last in the tournament. In basketball, a rebound is the act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after an unsuccessful attempt to score causes the ball to strike the hoop or backboard. ...

Fadi was known of his score points shinned again and at the 2006 FIBA World Championship where 18.8 ppg were in his league. Look up score in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Official logo The winner, Spain, is being celebrated The 2006 FIBA World Championship was an international basketball competition hosted by Japan from August 19 to September 3, 2006. ...

Later in 2007, Lebanon's 29-year-old leader decided this off-season to try his hand at hoops in Europe, playing for Ukrainian EuroCup team SK Cherkassy Monkeys. For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... // ClanBase often abbreviated to CB by gamers is the largest electronic sports league in the world and one of the oldest online gaming leagues in the world. ...

He averaged 12.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists in four EuroCup games before being released in January. For other uses, see January (disambiguation). ...

Accourding to FIBAgame.com, Fadi said that the basketball level in Ukraine is better than in Asia. But he focused on the point that the teams in the International Dubai Tournament are good enough to play in Europe thus giving credit to the participents.

Al Riyadi-Sagesse Controversy

At the 5th of August 2005, while Riyadi club tends to negotiate with its traditional rival, Sagesse club, the conditions related to national player signing of two different contracts, the green team’s club insisted that El Khatib signed the contract in the Lebanese Basketball League. On the other hand, Riyadi club expressed great distress as to what has been agreed upon assuring that it will go forth with the law suit, Sagesse refused to make any statement. For other uses, see August (disambiguation). ...

Riyadi club assured that the two clubs are on good terms, but the problem is with El Khatib and the Lebanese Champions will settle the matter in court. Fadi would then join Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut in March 2008. A trial at the Old Bailey in London as drawn by Thomas Rowlandson and Augustus Pugin for Ackermanns Microcosm of London (1808-11). ...

Sponsers and Commercials

Fadi's dedication to LAF.

Pepsi was one of Fadi's show offs for such markets during his Sagesse run. It is widely known that he advertised for basketball championships in both Asia and FIBA. Fadi also promoted for his famous dunk at Blue Stars - Muttahed game during the 2006-2007 season in Lebanon. Pepsi Cola is a non-alcoholic carbonated beverage produced and manufactured by PepsiCo. ... For other uses, see Asia (disambiguation). ... The International Basketball Federation (French Fédération Internationale de Basketball) is an association of national organizations which governs international competitition in the sport. ... Dunk can mean many things: slam dunk, a term in basketball Slam Dunk (manga), a manga about basketball slam dunk (yachting), a term coined by Dennis Connor, a maneuver in tacking duels during match races dunk (biscuit), dipping of food into a beverage dunking, a form of water torture This...

Al Khatib was also a part of Lebanese commercials supporting the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) in Nahr al-Bared during the 2007 Lebanon conflict. The military of the Republic of Lebanon is officially known as the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) (Arabic: القوات المسلحة اللبنانية ) and consists of three branches: The Lebanese Army The Lebanese Navy The Lebanese Air Force // The Lebanese Armed Forces primary missions include; defending Lebanon and its citizens against all aggression, confronting threats against... Nahr al-Bared, Palestinian refugee camp in northern Lebanon. ... Combatants Lebanese Armed Forces Fatah [1] Fatah al-Islam Jund al-Sham Commanders Michel Sulaiman Shaker al-Abssi Abu Youssef Sharqieh Abu Hureira † Strength 72,100 troops 450 Fatah militants, 50 Jund militants, unknown number of al-Qaeda bombers Casualties Northern casualties: 167 killed, 400-500 wounded Southern casualties: 2...

Personal Life

Al Khatib quoted in an interview with FIBA that he would not return to European Basketball since his family sattles in Lebanon. His family is consist of his wife and two boys.

Awards and Achievements

• Lebanese League Champion -98, 99, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04

• Arab Cup Champion -98, 99

• Lebanese National Team -98-02, 05-07

• Asian Club Championships -99(1), 00(1), 01, 04-(1)

• McDonald's Open -99

• Asia ACB All-Star Game -00,01

• Lebanon Military National Team -00

• West Asian Championship 1st place -00,01

• Lebanese Cup Winner -95, 97, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02, 03

• Asian Championships -99(6), 01(Finalist), 02, 05 (Silver, Asia-Basket Best Forward, Asia-Basket All-1st Team)

• All-Asian Championships 1st Team -01

• World Championships in Indianapolis (USA) -02

• Dream five of Asia -03

• West Asia MVP -2001,2002

• Dubai International Tournament -04 (Best Scorer)

• Lebanese Cup Finalist -04, 06, 07

• Lebanese League Regular Season Runner-Up -04, 06, 07

• Asia-Basket.com All-Lebanese League Player of the Year -04

• Asia-Basket.com All-Lebanese League Domestic Player of the Year -03, 04, 06

• Asia-Basket.com All-Lebanese League 1st Team -03, 04, 06, 07

• Asia-Basket.com Lebanese League All-Domestic Players Team -04, 06

• Syrian League Regular Season Champion -05

• World Championships in Japan -06: 5 games: 18.8ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.0apg, 1.8spg, 2FGP: 41.6%, 3FGP: 11.8%, FT: 84.8%

• Asian Games in Doha -06

• Lebanese League Finalist -06, 07

• Asia-Basket.com All-Lebanese League Forward of the Year -07

• Asia-Basket.com All-Lebanese League All-Domestic Players Team -07

• Asian Club Championships -07 (Quarterfinals)

• William Jones Cup Tournament -07

See also

• List of Lebanese people
• Lebanon national basketball team
• Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut
• National Basketball Association
• EuroBasket

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External Links

• [http://forums.interbasket.net/showthread.php?t=54
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• International Basketball.com: Lebanon Basketball 2006
• AsiaBasket.com: Lebanese National Teams preparations - July 7, 2006
• Ya Libnan: Lebanon rolls into Basketball Championship Semifinals, 15 September, 2005