The punch written by John Feinstein is not just a story but a true, interesting and fascinating story. I chose to write a report about this book because it was a story that change not just only the game (basketball) but also a story that change lives and also because the incident tend to happen in the sports that I also play. The incident happened on December 9 1977 a date I think that after reading this book won't be forgotten and will always be remembered by a lot of basketball players and fans around the world. It was a rivalry game between the Los Angeles Lakers against the Houston Rocket…
My Personal Michigan Hero Can you describe a person in your life that you would call your hero or inspirer? My hero is my dad, and he is about 5 feet 8 inches tall with black going on white hair. He grew up in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan, and his family had moved 8 times by the time he made it to high school. He is respectful and encourages you to do your best. My dad is my inspiration because he taught me that I need to work hard and do my best in school.…
I am most proud of participating in Woodrow Wilson's basketball program. Being in the basketball program helped me cope with personal issues. Basketball taught me not to give up when things are not going my way. Being apart of Woodrow Wilson's basketball team helped me grow a bond with people that will never be broken. I am proud to be apart of Woodrow Wilson's basketball team because my coach taught me a lesson that no other man has taught me in my life.…
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?…
To be honest, there is not enough words to express the countless things that my parents have done to make me happy and support me. They are candles that light radiates from them. They are the crown of my head. They are behind all of my…
I lay awake at bed, those mysterious die appear to be holding a secret. Like a code just waiting to be uncovered. BRIIIIIIIIINNNNNGGGG BBBRRRIIINNNG!!! My alarm started to go off and I am left wandering while getting ready aimlessly. I took twice as long to get to school…
Today independence is something we all take advantage of, everyday we use our independence to make decisions whether big or small. I am lucky enough that my parents give me a large amount of independence and let me make my own choices. They realize that soon enough I will be making most of them on my own. Last year around this time I choose to stop playing high school basketball. This was a choice that I made without the help of anyone else.…
Inspiration The person that inspires me is Kolten Wong. He plays for the St. Louis Cardinals and that is my favorite team. When last season started he played as a second baseman and he was diving for the ball and getting down on the ball very well. He was always watching and just waiting for the ball to come.…
In addition to what I know to be true, my parents are much wiser than they seem. When I was a younger teenager, I would tell myself that my parents weren’t logical and I could tell them what to do. Now that I am trying to make college and life choices, I wouldn’t have gotten accepted to a college or, in the first place, wanted to go to college without their parental skills. They do a great deal for me and I never appreciate them.…
BASKETBALL AND FOOTBALL Basketball is a sport in which you need a lot fundamental’s. You do not have to be the greatest you just need some kind of knowledge of the game. Football on the other hand you just need to be bigger than a bull and faster than a rabbit and jump higher than a kangaroo in my perspective. Do not get me wrong football is a great sport and it is very exciting, but basketball you need height in most cases as to say you wanted to play the center or power forward position, in football you can be the shortest person and ever and as long as you can run at least a 4.5 you’re the best person in the league.…
I sit back in amazement at the trials my family has overcome; all of the decisions that have been made to ensure everyone is taken care of. My mother gave me hope and I am truly inspired by her. Before my mother and stepfather got married, not having that fatherly influence still affects my life today, I look at things differently than most people would who have never lost a parent. You never know what you have until it is gone. Appreciate your parents because one day they will not be around anymore.…
Doing something that I had always wanted to do and adding personal effort to it had brought out the best in me. Doing something well makes me feel good about myself, but importantly, it teaches me the process of how to improve on my skills and work efficiently. Evidently, team sports are done with other people. Therefore, basketball is a social activity. I made friends, developed relationship with teammates and understood the benefits of teamwork.…
The person who inspires me the most is soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo, he isn't just a normal soccer player to me he is my inspiration and my motivation to never stop trying, never give up, and doing the best I can. This belief is important to me because during my own personal struggles as a kid I looked up to Ronaldo as a role model someone who I could relate to and make a personal connection with. I have come to develop this belief because even with Cristiano's struggles in life he was still able to do what everyone claimed to be impossible, change the way million's of people view the sport of soccer. When I first witnessed Cristiano Ronaldo play soccer I didn't think of him as anything special just another ordinary Portuguese soccer player, but as his talent started to improve so…
The Sport That Made Me As the clock counted down 3, 2, 1 I knew my career was over, but it was one good ride. Playing Chester High school in the Suburban One playoffs at Chester isn’t ideal for any basketball player from Southeastern Pennsylvania; it was truly a blessing and an experience I will remember for the rest of my life. Chester is the hometown of a couple of NBA players such as Jameer Nelson and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson. Chester has also produced other 1,000 point scorers who have gone to lay professional basketball overseas.…
I can still hear my parents say “when you grow up you will understand. ” I look back on those words and smile. Now I can see all the hard work they put in to raising me. I used to think I would never be like my parents. It is uncanny how much I am like them now.…