The names were Stephen Curry, Allen Iverson,
The names were Stephen Curry, Allen Iverson,
Lebron James is a professional basketball player whose life changed for the better when he was handed a ball. For a boy from the projects, making it to the NBA was pretty good. Lebron James never seemed to lose his sense of dignity for his family, his fans and most importantly his city. He acts in a way that shows that he is mature and professional, he acts as a role model for all kids. Most importantly he stays out of all of the temptations that fame can bring.…
2017 is an intriguing year for the Redskins for a multitude of reasons. Kirk Cousins now is in the midst of a long-term contract negotiation, his top two wide receivers left via free agency, the Redskins defense is coming off a historically bad season, the new defensive coordinator Greg Manusky along with the team’s new additions is having positive reviews so far this off-season, and the front office is fresh out of a messy divorce with their former general manager Scot McCloughan and made an in-house replacement with Doug Williams under a different title. All this to say, what happens in 2017 is of paramount importance, and can shape the near future of the organization. There are a few Redskins who are worth noting that will be a key cog in determining the outcome of not only the season, but how their future in the nation’s capital.…
Steph Curry Steph Curry is a young and successful Basketball player. He was born in Ohio in 1988. He moved to Charlotte when he was a young boy. Steph practiced with his dad and he watched his dad. Doing that made him want to be a basketball player.…
Stephen Curry made history again, as the first unanimously chosen NBA MVP. Curry earned the award for the second straight year on Tuesday after leading the Warriors to a record-setting season. The NBA superstar is the 11th player in league history to be voted MVP two seasons in a row, and his first guard to do so since Steve Nash in 2004 – 05 and 2005 – 06 seasons. Curry is the first two-time winner in the history of the Golden State Warriors.…
What Makes The Golden State Warriors So Deadly? The Golden State Warriors seem to be the team that no one can defeat. The New Orleans Pelicans, Memphis Grizzlies, and Houston Rockets all failed to come up with a solution to defeat the Warriors in a seven game series and now the Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves down in the NBA Finals one game to none with Kyrie Irving out for the rest of series. 1.The…
Canterbury Tales Satire Essay THE PROLOGUE: “ Will you two be quiet and stop mumbling about how popular you are I have a real story about brains and brawn that will surely top any of the nonsense you're talking about. No one will care about how many tackles you got in about 10 minuets and no one cares about how your dad shut down your credit card this month! There I finally said it, I've been stuck in this musty detention room for the past 30 minuets and only ignorant things have come out of both of your mouths. This will teach you two about the importance of being intelligent, even if you play a sport. Everyone picks on the kids who do their work and study for the grades they get and no one praises them.…
Lebron James is a modern day hero who has helped and inspired in millions of people in the basketball world and in many communities. He his a professional basketball player in the NBA and plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers and is considered one of the best players in the history of the NBA. Lebron is known for his size and being one of the biggest, and athletic Small Forwards in history. He is a hero because he is a champion, leader, and an inspiration to many in the United States and all around the world. Lebron Raymone James was born on December 30th, 1984 in Akron, Ohio (Biography.com Editors).…
The Great Wall of China Town You’ve heard about the rest. Now, let’s talk about the best Point Guard (PG) league. It is John Wall, The Great Wall of Chinatown. John Wall is the best PG in the National Basketball Association (NBA).…
WHO’S THE BEST??? It was July 4th. It was the offseason for the NBA. Kevin Durant, one of the top players in the league is a free agent. He gets to go to any team he wants and one of those teams is the Golden State Warriors, one of the greatest teams in the NBA and maybe even all-time.…
“In this lifetime your don’t have to prove nothing to nobody except yourself, and after what you gone through it you haven’t done that by now it ain't gonna never happen. ”-Fortune This is a very well known quote from the movie about Rudy, the football player that was willing to try and work his hardest to make it to the college of his dreams, Notre Dame. Rudy’s family never believed that he would make it to Notre Dame. As rudy was a child, he grew up watching the college football team Notre Dame play.…
LeBron James was the king of Ohio as a kid. That was a title that he took with him throughout the rest of his young life. Through high school, through the decision he had to make between college and the NBA and throughout his first 8 years in the NBA. As a young Lebron James rose to stardom so rose the hope that was buried deep with the fans of Cleveland sports. This was it, this was the guy that would lead them where they so desperately wanted to be, where they hadn't been since 1964.…
In Bill Simmons’ recent article entitled LeBron is Still Painting his Masterpiece, Simmons argues that LeBron James’ legacy is far from its inevitable twilight. He compares James’ past and present obstacles to those of other legendary athletes, such as Michael Jordan. Simmons, using a plethora of writing structures and styles, also discusses the historical ups-and-downs of the National Basketball Association. The article uses several anecdotes and facts to both humor the reader and support the author's thesis stated in the title. Why the hell does our society care so damn much about sports?…
A lot of controversy surrounds the discussion of “the best NBA player of all time.” Most people will agree on Michael Jordan for his plethora of championships, MVPs, records, and much more. My prediction is that LeBron James will surpass MJ as the best ever, but that's a different story. This weekly paper is focused on the best shooter in the NBA (of all time), how he got there, and why he’s so good. Here is why Wardell Stephen (Steph)…
In the brilliant film, Love and Basketball directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood she combines a sport genre with a drama. The movie follows two people that share a very similar strong passion for basketball. It begins when they’re kids after a girl who is played by co-lead actor “Sanaa Lathan” moves into the neighborhood of a young star played by co-lead actor “Omar Epps”. Their mutual passion for basketball is evident from the start. Not only is their shared passion obvious, but the audience is also able to notice that they have the “puppy love” in the very beginning as well.…
In today’s modern sports world, it’s one of the greatest debates of all time. Who is the greatest basketball player to ever play? Is it “His Airness”, or is it “King James”? This debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James as the greatest basketball player has been more relevant as of late. Many people of today believe that LeBron James is the greatest player currently playing in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and they also believe that he is the best ever.…