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David Cook to Slam Dunk NBA Finals Performance

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David Cook's not only slam-dunked a win as this year's Idol, but now he's bouncing his way to the Staples Center parquet to perform at Game 3 of the NBA finals. The June 10 performance will be Cook's first at a major sporting event (but probably not his last).

Cook's upcoming game-night appearance upholds an ongoing NBA-Idol tradition in which each year's new AI winner takes the mic during the NBA finals in June. In previous years, Cook's predecessors Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks, and Jordin Sparks have all performed during the basketball face-off. Here's hoping that Cook's recent victory will bode well for Boston following his arena serenade. — Anna Dimond

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Posted by The Idol Chatters
Jun 7, 2008 9:12 PM
Very exciting news! I wasn't going to watch the finals but at least I will see the beginning of game 3. For the most up to date news, photos and a forum to share your thoughts please visit www.cougarslovecook.com
Posted by cougarslovecook
Jun 8, 2008 4:05 AM
I'm trying to figure out why reports keep saying that this will be his first appearance at a major sporting event when we clearly saw him throw out the first pitch and then sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" at a Kansas City Royals game while he was still on American Idol.

Maybe you should say it's his first appearance at a major sporting event as the American Idol.
Posted by jujube11
Jun 8, 2008 5:43 PM
I'm trying to figure out why reports keep saying that this will be his first appearance at a major sporting event when we clearly saw him throw out the first pitch and then sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" at a Kansas City Royals game

The operative words there would be "major sporting event" and "Kansas City Royals." :^O
Posted by Matt Webb Mitovich
Jun 8, 2008 6:59 PM
Oh Matt, you are evil...yet also accurate.
Posted by paul4295
Jun 9, 2008 9:54 AM
I'd say an NBA Finals game ranks as more major than just a regular season MLB game.
Posted by djb22979
Jun 9, 2008 11:22 AM
He didn't sing the anthem at the baseball game. I think he has the voice to do that tough song justice. Can't wait to hear his version.
Posted by plfarrar
Jun 9, 2008 12:10 PM
Can't wait to hear his version.
Posted by plfarrar

People shouldn't change the National Anthem, it should be sung how it was written. It's the national anthem, it deserves respect.
Posted by Leah
Jun 9, 2008 3:18 PM
Being from MA I'm looking fwd to see how the Celtics do in LA.

Go Celtics!!! Beat LA!!!

I haven't seen the Anthem performed yet during the Finals, but I may have to tune in early to see DC.

Thanks for the note Matt.
Posted by k
Jun 9, 2008 7:19 PM
Any time I can see David, I will tune in.
Posted by SharonM
Jun 10, 2008 10:28 AM
After watching the video of David Cook singing at the NBA finals game, I want to note that I think he did a fine rendition of the song as have his predecessors. However, if he read the music that goes with the words to this song, he would see that when singing the word 'banner', there are only 3 notes with that word, not 4. So many professionals that sing this song do it from the memory of singing or hearing it sung throughout their lives, and so many of them sing it incorrectly. It is a song of too much importance not to sing as it was written.
Posted by murphypeanut
Jun 11, 2008 3:33 PM
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