2008–09 NBA season

Throughout history, the human species has sought numerous methods for entertainment. One such method of entertainment, Formula One racing, has remained at the top of European viewing. The pinnacle of all racing, Formula One consists of aerodynamic cars built for speed and defying laws of physics. Since these cars achieve such great speeds, an upwards maximum of 225.1 miles-per-hour as recorded by Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton in Mexico October of last year (Drivers 1), it comes as no surprise…

There are countless ways that an iPhone or an iPad can get damaged and while these are great devices that have become practically ubiquitous for anyone who uses them, they are also very prone to damage and it is very important to have the number of iPhone or iPad repairs handy. Here are some common ways that they can get damaged. In the pocket This is a classic way for the iPhone to get damaged. The problem is that the iPhone is constantly being carried on us and that therefore means that it's…

There are plenty of ways in which your iPhone can break or malfunction, but the most common by far is a cracked or broken screen. If your screen is broken, before you take the phone to the Apple store, consider your options for iPhone repairs in Lewisville. Below is a discussion of the common misconceptions around DIY iPhone repair, prices, and third-party repair options. The best way to avoid getting ripped off when repairing your cracked screen is to educate yourself, so start here.…

conference finals appearance from 2003 through 2008. But until last season, the Pistons hadn’t had a winning record since 2007-08. This was unfamiliar for such a successful franchise like the Pistons. I believe the experienced and knowledgeable coach Van Gundy is the perfect fit for this organization moving forward.With the added pieces this offseason the Pistons are loaded with versatility and have to ability to play multiple styles of basketball. This past season the Pistons made the…

Immediately following the 2003 season, Kobe pushed his team to the playoffs two out of the next 3 years (Kobe at 30-- 4). Also, only 2 years after the misfortune, Kobe led the entire NBA in scoring for two straight seasons, and just a year following that he won his first league-wide MVP award (“Bryant, Kobe” 1). In the realm of endorsements he managed to restore his once-broken…

decade. All but two of those years they reached the Sweet 16, and in 5 of the seasons they reached the Elite Eight. Kansas, however, is not the only team Self has had tourney success with. Bill is one of six coaches to take 3 different teams to the Elite 8. These being Tulsa in 2000, Illinois in 2001, and Kansas in 2004, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2016. With Kansas Self has reached the Elite Eight on nearly 50 percent of his Seasons. Furthermore, Bill’s Kansas team has never not received an NCAA…

In “Why the NHL Needs Fighting,” Brandon Keim (2012) states that fighting is a crucial element of hockey. Since the argument claimed by the author is located in the second paragraph and the reasons are situated after the argument, the article presents a deductive organization. The three reasons provided by the author to support his thesis statement are: Physical punishment applied by the own players is an effective measure to restrain condemnable behaviour during the match; Hockey is an…