Express News CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands ? Fabricio Oberto has seen a variety of defenses in his basketball career. None, however, quite prepared him for the zone thrown at him Friday afternoon. After reading a book to a class of 23 third-graders during the Spurs' visit to the island's Lockhart Elementary School, Oberto and Manu Ginobili found themselves swarmed by the students. Spinning slowly in a circle, the two players leaned over to autograph stickers and bookmarks for the pint-sized children. One young boy ran over and wrapped his arms around Oberto's right leg in a big embrace. "Every day," Oberto said, smiling, "brings a new experience." The Spurs' latest Argentine import has reason to feel a little dazed and confused these days. After establishing himself as one of the best big men in Europe, Oberto has received a crash course in NBA life this week. "I think Manu's gotten sick of me asking him questions," Oberto said. "I need to learn what he was doing all these years in the league." For now, Oberto is happy enough to have joined his longtime friend in the NBA. After turning 30 in March, he considered this summer "one of my last shots" to make the jump overseas. Source
