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CHARLOTTE, N. cheap nfl jerseys .C. -- The Bobcats have a new coach, a new colour scheme and three new players. Charlotte is ushering in what it hopes is a new era in Bobcats basketball. Michael Jordans Bobcats Friday introduced rookies Michael Kidd-Gilchrist out of Kentucky and Vanderbilts Jeffery Taylor along with trade acquisition Ben Gordon during press conference at their arena, three players the team hopes will help turn things around on the court. They hired Mike Dunlap as head coach a week ago and changed their uniform colours and logo. The Bobcats are coming off a 7-59 season, the worst winning percentage in NBA history (.106), but are eager to put all of that behind them. "Theres no question about it," Bobcats president of basketball operations Rod Higgins said. "Its a special time in our franchise, our city and our community. Its a different time for us and as a franchise were looking forward to the future and not whats in the past." Kidd-Gilchrist, selected No. 2 overall in the draft, is expected to be a big part of that future. "I just want to win basketball games," Kidd-Gilchrist, who lost just four games last season while helping the Wildcats to a national championship. "The past is the past around here." Added Taylor: "I couldnt have said it better myself." Kidd-Gilchrist and Taylor both play small forward, although they have different strengths. Taylor is a better shooter, while Kidd-Gilchrist is known as a very solid defender who can cover any position on the floor and also is effective in transition, which should bode well for playing in Dunlaps up-tempo offence. Kidd-Gilchrist comes into the NBA as the youngest player in the league at a ripe age of 18. "Hes just a kid," said his mother Cynthia Richardson. "In reality, he should be going into his senior year of high school." But Kidd-Gilchrist doesnt lack for focus and said he relishes the task ahead. "This is my job now so I have to go do it," said Kidd-Gilchrist, who averaged 11.9 points per game in his only season at Kentucky before declaring himself eligible for the draft. Kidd-Gilchrist comes to area of the country known largely for a lighter shade of blue than he wore in college -- Tar Heel blue, which was worn by Jordan when he played at North Carolina. Kidd-Gilchrist said he didnt know much about the Tar Heels, but drew laughs from crowed when he said, "I won a national championship, thats all I know." Gordon, who joined the team on Wednesday, immediately becomes one of the more experienced players on a young roster. He averaged better than 20 points per game his final season with the Chicago Bulls, but failed to come close to replicating those numbers the past three seasons with the Detroit Pistons. He was acquired along with the future first-round draft pick in exchange for veteran small forward Corey Maggette. "I have a lot of years of experience I can share with these guys," Gordon said. "Ive been on a winning team and teams that havent been winning. One thing I can show them is always maintaining a good work ethic and just around the locker room." The Bobcats are hoping he will also provide some perimeter shooting. Charlotte shot just 29.5 per cent from beyond the 3-point arc, worst in the league. Gordon comes to the Bobcats with the 12th best shooting percentage (40.6 per cent) among active players. "I think with my ability to shoot the ball from the outside, I think Ill be able to make an immediate impact in a much-needed area," Gordon said. With the draft complete the Bobcats are turning their attention to free agency. They have more than $20 million to spend under the salary cap and are expected to use some of that money to sign a big man. The Bobcats dont have a true centre on the roster outside of Gana Diop, who has struggled with weight problems and doesnt seem like a great fit for a team that plans to run as much as the Bobcats. Bismack Biyombo and Byron Mullens are primarily considered power forwards. The Bobcats would also like to add some height in the backcourt. Its all part of a new beginning in Charlotte. "Free agency is right around the corner," Higgins said. "We have another avenue that we have to attack." nfl jerseys china .J. -- Thierry Henry and Lloyd Sam scored second-half goals to give the New York Red Bulls their first win of the season, 2-1 over the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday night. wholesale nfl jerseys . Justin Dowling, Travis Morin and Francis Wathier also scored for the Stars (22-10-5), who bypassed Abbotsford for top spot in the West Division, and Mike Hedden tacked on two assists. Defenceman John Ramage was a team-worst minus-4 for the Heat (23-13-2), who dropped their fourth game in a row.CHARLESTON, W.Va. - New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith is eager to work with Michael Vick, even if it means a hotly contested competition for the starting job. "Awesome, man. Vicks my guy," Smith said during a fan signing event Saturday in West Virginia. "We needed to find a guy that was legitimately a guy that could come in and play. I think thats what we did. "Mission accomplished." Vick signed a one-year deal with the Jets on Friday, the same day New York released former starter Mark Sanchez. The Jets hope Vick, who spent the last five seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, will be able to push Smith during training camp. Vick is "going to be a guy I can work with, have a really good working relationship with and also compete with," Smith said at the Charleston Civic Center. Smith was unfazed by Vicks comments Friday night on a conference call with New York-area reporters that he wouldnt necessarily be content standing on the sideline all season. "Thats every quarterback," Smith said. "I understand where Mikes coming from. No one wants to sit the bench. I dont know a player that does." Smith threw for 12 touchdowns and 21 interceptions in his rookie season while starting all 16 games after Sanchez injured his right shoulder in the preseason. He drew praise from coach Rex Ryan for a sttrong finish in which the Jets won three of their last four to finish 8-8, but Smith expects to have "an open competition" with Vick for the starting job — just like it will be for every position on the team. jerseys from china. "Its just good to have a guy to compete with like Mike," Smith said. "Were going to compete. Were not going to say, Hey, youre the starter. And well leave it at that. We want to get better. "I love it. Its really making everyone work harder and keep you right on your toes because you dont have a moment to be satisfied or just say Ive arrived. Youve got to continue to work at it." Smith respects the opinion of Vick, who first reached out to him during Smiths senior season at West Virginia in 2012. Smith, a second-round pick, recalled that the NFL draft process and how to handle expectations were among the topics they discussed. "Some of the things I asked him was, How did you deal with being THE guy?" Smith said. "I was in that situation last year. As soon as I walked into the locker room, I was expected to produce. And as we all know in the league, its hard to do that. If youre not on a team thats already set up to win, youre going to have your struggles. "It was more about me just having an understanding of the position that Im in and just continuing to grow." wholesale nfl jerseys ' ' '