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    averaged 28.2 points per game.Once Jordan got drafted around 6,000 fans attended home games. He was selected for the all-star game that season; however, “his second season was marred by injury”(Biography.com). Jordan was the first player since Wilt Chamberlain to score over 3,000 points in a single season. Next season after his injury he won MVP, most valuable player. Jordan made the Bulls an all-star team. Along with Bill Cartwright, Horace Grant, and John Paxson one main companion was Scottie…

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    Rectification Of Injustice

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    John Rawls theory of justice as fairness is based on the original position is, the idea that equality corresponds to the state of nature. The state of nature is considered as a purely hypothetical situation characterized to lead to a certain conception of justice. If everyone was to believe in a certain form of justice it would lead to a more unified and well-constructed society. That certain conception of justice became known as the veil of ignorance. The veil of ignorance is the thought…

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    Michael Jordan Essay

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    Michael Jordan was an NBA icon and a legend that set the standard for many years to come. Jordan is arguably one of the all time greatest players to ever play the sport of basketball. When young people learn his background story about how as a freshman he didn 't make his high school basketball team it will serve as a motivation for them not to give up. Michael Jordan was a unique child, who loved to be mischievous. His father once said that when he was little he would always do the opposite of…

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    Americans love sports. Enough for it to dictate their relationships, friendships, and social media. In a universe today that is captivated with the world of sports and the Lebron James and Kobe Bryants of this world, basketball and the NBA has drastically become a premier sport in America. The legacy of NBA has been a hallmark for this country considering the fact the US has won Gold in basketball the last five out of six times at the Olympic Games (FIBA.com). Basketball has been on a plateau…

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    Michael Jordan was a basketball player for the Chicago Bulls. He was arguably the best basketball player to ever live. He also was an actor who starred in the movie “Space Jam”. Along with an actor and basketball player, he played baseball for the White Sox too. If that's not enough, he is also a businessman who owns the Charlotte Bobcats. He even donates to so many charities. Just one example was last year when he won a court case for 8.5 million dollars. He gave all of it to children's…

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    Michael Jordan

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    Is Michael Jordan the greatest of all time National Basketball Association player? Michael Jordan is a famous African-American Basketball player who played for the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards. Jordan played fifteen seasons in the NBA. Michael Jordan received many trophies while playing in the game of basketball. Currently Jordan is the owner of the Charlotte Hornets. Jordan was very competitive at a young age. He always wanted to win every game that he is in. Michael Jeffrey Jordan…

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    The History Of Basketball

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    Most people know Jackie Robinson as the first African American to play in Major League Baseball; what people don't know is Jackie Robinson got his start in athletics playing for a negro basketball team called the Los Angeles Red Devils (Thomas 2). In the 1920s much of society was segregated. Basketball became an outlet for many people. “The game millions watch today had its definite beginnings in the small town of Springfield, Massachusetts, in the mind of Dr. James Naismith” (History of…

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    Gabriel Villalvazo Ms. Lawrence English - 10 - 4 February 27, 2024 The G.O.A.T Who is the greatest basketball player of all time? Fans all over the globe have a different opinion on the G.O.A.T. of the basketball team. Characteristics of the G.O.A.T include popularity, accolades, achievements, and influence. Many argue Michael Jordan is that person. Others argue with LeBron. Some even believe it’s Kareem. Everyone has a right to their own opinion, however, Michael Jordan is by far the best…

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    My whole life I grew up playing AAU(Amateur Athletic Union) basketball for a non-profit amateur sports organization based in the United States. A multi-sport organization, the AAU is dedicated exclusively to the promotion and development of amateur sports and physical fitness programs. Ever since I watched my sister run up and down the court and put the ball in the hoop every Saturday and show her passion of loving the game, I knew that basketball was for me. I started playing on an actual team…

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    Michael Jordan Legacy

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    The Legacy of Michael Jordan Jaime Ornelas English 5-6 Period 2 15 March, 2017 Mrs.McCarthy RESEARCH OUTLINE: Michael Jordan THESIS:Michael Jordan went against many odds to become successful in his career, he had a competitive edge to win in every game that he played , and during his career he was recognized for his accomplishments as an athlete. Michael Jordan is one of the greatest basketball players of all time is and an inspiration to many athletes. I.His Origins…

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