2002 NBA Draft

while waisting away on the Brooklyn Nets bench. There is plenty of frustration and blame that gets thrown around when a team struggles and the 2016-17 Brooklyn Nets are a tormented group. Saddled with the worst record in the NBA and no immediate future first round draft picks the Nets need more than a streaky injury prone point guard. Jeremy Lin signing a multi year deal with the Brooklyn Nets this past off season would have made sense if the team had hopes of contending. Lin would serve…

There are a handful of players you think of when you think of the greatest NBA players ever, whether it be statistically or just the one that captured you, or your parents hearts as kids growing up. Who is really the best? Michael Jordan is absolutely, without a doubt the greatest basketball player ever. What makes Michael the best from the other greats like, Hakeem Olajuwon, Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, and Elgin Baylor? Many things separate him from the others, not just his scoring,…

this day. Heroes like this are inspirational to the young as well as the old. And they will go down as two of the greatest people to live. Michael Jordan and King Arthur each showed generosity in their own way. The greatest example was in the 1997 NBA finals when the Bulls were down by one with six seconds left. During the timeout Steve Kerr went over to Michael and said, “They are gonna double team you and i’m going to be open and i will hit the shot.” Once Michael got the ball he indeed got…

for a sport and how it identifies with the achievements and misfortune of their team will help an athlete comprehend the game much more than a consistent player. For example, in game 6 in the NBA finals the Warriors was disappoint when they played Cleveland. They had the chance to win their second in a row NBA title over the Cleveland Cavaliers, however were defeated for huge extends of the game. A portion of their disappointment was with the directing, which they didn 't concur with for the…

The Ultimate NBA Playoff Experience “They need a three to tie, Lowry half court heave a prayer at the buzzer, oh Kyle Lowry he hits and we are going to overtime in Toronto (Eastern).” This is what Kevin Harlen, a NBA commentator, said during the game as Kyle Lowry hit a buzzer beater to go into overtime in the playoffs. The NBA playoffs are a huge attraction in the United States, Canada, and even countries overseas to many people. Basketball can be one of the most exciting sporting events in…

Confidence is what all Detroit Lions fans felt as they prepared for the Thanksgiving game against the Minnesota Vikings to decide the leader of the NFC North. “ they are a team with potential and they're probably going to make the playoffs but not go very far if they do make playoffs.” Niko George said. “The lions are not that good because they have no offensive line to have matthew stafford have enough time to throw the ball.” Michael George said. “The lions are a very good team with…

had protested through music is the United States involvement in the Vietnam War. Phil Ochs was one of many protest singers of the era, his song “Draft Dodger Rag” protested the draft that occurred during the war. In 1965, the United States started to send soldiers to fight in the Vietnam War. To make the army larger, the U.S. used what is called the draft. This required young men born in range of years from 1944 to 1950 to register. The first lottery drawing since 1942 was held in the year 1969.…

Let us start with the offensive line. According to walterfootball.com, The top ranked offensive lineman in free agency is Andrew Norwell from the Carolina Panthers. Norwell is only 26 years old and has proved that he is a dominant offensive lineman in the NFL. If he continues to improve his game, we could truly be watching one of football’s top offensive linemen in the future. Also, don't forget that we would be stealing him from a division rival. Other options available this year for potential…

Someone could make up a million reasons to try to validate what has occurred, but I won 't ever be that person. I will believe you. I could name a list of things I will be there for, but it would go on forever. The amount taken away from you I can never give back, but I will believe you and here 's why. 1. I understand what it feels like to not be believed in. I understand the pain that comes along when someone does not believe. I will believe you if you tell me you have been sexually…

Ethics are the morals, or values of an individual. It is the line between right and wrong. Often time we question whether to sacrifice ourselves for the better, or to be selfish, and focus on our happiness. It seems like a sense of direction, which enables us to be successful, or create a sense of fulfillment. Ethics enables us to make choices that we can live with. Sacrifice is necessary, for the wellbeing of everyone. It means to be selfless. Additionally, it seems like an obligation. Some…