Brooklyn, New York, but then they decided to move back to Wilmington, North Carolina. At a young age, Michael was everything but selfish. He was a happy-go-lucky and competitive person (Smith 401). Michael set goals for himself in basketball to achieve in basketball. James, Michael Jordan’s father, built a backyard court, from him and his sons to play one-on-one, and other members in his community. Michael got his fierce determination from playing his brother Larry, because Larry was taller,…
The reason we chose him is because he is a current player, a 3 time NBA champion, has made significant contributions to the game of basketball, he was propelled into the limelight at a young age because of his amazing talent, he has been in the limelight since he was a teenager, he is a great role model, team mates who play with him strive for greatness because that’s the standard he sets…
In sports there are many kinds of events going on. It may be something exciting or bad that has happened in the world of sports that everyone tends to look into. With the Super Bowl, NBA playoffs, and other sporting events coming in soon we will be seeing a whole lot of changes or adjustments that the fans may or may not be too happy about. Either there team is losing or winning. Well a big topic that has come up is the firing of Cavs Head Coach David Blatt. Just about two days ago we received…
My Contributions to the World – Michael Jordan Although I have reached the highest level of success in basketball, I have forgotten the people and places that have supported me in achieving my dreams. With my charities, I have worked to touch the lives of many people across the country and beyond to make a difference. One organization near and dear to my heart is the James Jordan Boys and Girls Club, which was named after my late father in Chicago. The organization provides an opportunity for…
five very intriguing new technologies. TOP 5 NBA TECHNOLOGIES Officials in the NBA use digital whistles, and this allows the time to automatically stop as soon as the whistle is blown. This adds an extreme amount of precision to the game of basketball. The next awesome technology in the NBA is DLP Cubes. These are cubes that display banner graphics, ads, and scores of other NBA games. The NBA also uses clear LCD's for all of their shot clocks. The next technology may be the best out of all…
overshadowing due to his amazing athletic abilities. • What conclusions can be drawn? That he is more than just a NBA basketball player. LeBron has been a positive impact in the African American community. He is one of the most powerful, talented, and influential athletes of our generation. • How has LeBron James effected the economy? I will explain how LeBron James has impacted each basketball team he has played for. The market for whichever team he plays for…
Kansas basketball has some of the most loyal and dedicated fans in the country. They love their team, students do not miss a game their four years in college. Time Warner cable should not blackout games in areas where they do not cover, they only cover a small part of the U.S., they don't cover Kansas, fans cannot watch all the games they want. Time Warner Cable doesn't cover the majority of Kansas. “Time Warner only covers 1.4% of the Kansas counties” (Time). The Jayhawks are based in…
Top 5 shot blockers of all time Number 5 Tim Duncan- Duncan has been around for a long time and over the years he has managed to block a lot of people. He has recorded an astounding 2,966 blocked shots in his career but he still has a season or two to get some more. Number 4 Marc Eaton- Eaton played with the jazz his whole career, participating in 875 games. By the end of his career he blocked 3,064 shots. He is the current leader all time in blocks per game with 3.50 blocks. He also broke the…
disappears, and the days quickly turn to nights, I trade my apron in for a volleyball uniform and spend my eight hour shifts in the classroom. As team captain, I’ve received all conference and all academic honors. Volleyball seasons ends just in time for Basketball season to start. Locals of all ages pack the gym. Playing in front of the people I love…
The Chicago Bulls handled their business (barely) against the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday night. The undermanned Cavs weren’t able to overcome being without three of their starters against Chicago, eventually falling to the Bulls 106-94 in Quicken Loans Arena. The loss snapped Cleveland’s nine-game winning streak at The Q. “I had a lot of combinations out there that guys were not used to playing with, but I just thought we competed,” Cavs head coach Tyronn Lue said. “We played…