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    fan of quarterback Joe Montana. Since then, Brady has always looked up to Montana as his idol and one of his inspirations. During the summers of 1998-1999, Brady was an intern at Merrill Lynch and was inducted into the Junipero Serra High School Hall of Fame in…

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    The history of basketball wasn’t really even created to be an individual sport itself. It was actually supposed to be a daily exercise or indoor activity in the YMCA. It was being in use for off season football players. They called a man to create the indoor activity. His name was James Naismith. (Sportsknowhow.com) He made a ball out of rubber in a sort of volleyball form and put up fruit baskets for hoops. The players had to dribble to the other side of the court and try to shoot the ball into…

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    T Who is the greatest basketball player of all time? Fans all over the globe have a different opinion on the G.O.A.T. of the basketball team. Characteristics of the G.O.A.T include popularity, accolades, achievements, and influence. Many argue Michael Jordan is that person. Others argue with LeBron. Some even believe it’s Kareem. Everyone has a right to their own opinion, however, Michael Jordan is by far the best candidate. Michael Jordan is clearly the greatest basketball player of all time.…

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    The Golden State Warriors are really, really good at basketball. After taking the league by storm last season en route to an NBA Championship, the Warriors have begun their title defense by completely rewriting the record books. Stephen Curry has become a one-man glitch in the Matrix, but that's not all the Dubs have to offer. Under Steve Kerr and his coaching staff, including current interim head coach Luke Walton, the Warriors have used their ridiculous assemblage of talent to steamroll the…

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    making much money he had to make his own way in life. Jackie went to the schools of UCLA, Pasadena City College, John Muir highs school, and Washington Middle School. During the years of high school and college he played the sports of baseball, basketball, football, and track, but as years went past coaches saw he had the most potential in the sport of baseball. Pro-life Jackie Robinson was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.He wore the number 42 and he wore that…

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    Jackie’s family was pretty poor and he lived in poverty during his childhood, amidst the Great Depression. Jackie played four sports during high school and at a junior college as well. He excelled at all the sports he played including, football, basketball, track, and baseball. Jackie Robinson was named the region’s most valuable player in baseball in 1938. Jackie later continued his education at UCLA where he became the first student to win varsity letters in four sports. Jackie Robinson…

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    She was even known to be better than most of the kids on her street. Althea especially loved table tennis. She played basketball, tennis, football, and golf. Althea had a lot of strength and good hand-eye coordination and it was most noticeable in football. He dad, Daniel Gibson, even taught Althea how to box. Since she was African-American she wasn't allowed to go into…

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    John Wooden was an amazing coach, and was also an amazing leader. He coached basketball for UCLA from 1964 to 1975 and won 10 championships. He made his players better in areas they could change, rather than in ones they couldn’t. For example, he made one of his shortest players extremely fast. John Wooden had great leadership skills over his players and was one of the best coaches ever. John Wooden wanted his players to be independent at games and not rely on him to make every call. He believed…

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    One thing that the Spurs do best is that they value joint effort over individual awards. Notice that the Spurs aren't Gatorade or Nike competitors since they offer themselves as a group, not as a person. Basketball is a group activity, all things considered. Much the same as with the Spurs, your association must act as a group since every last player assumes a key part in operations. Every office ought to be as imperative as the other, much the same as how…

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    National League Rookie of the Year award his first season and helped the Dodgers to the National League championship – the first of his six trips to the World Series. In 1949 Robinson won the league MVP award, and he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962. Despite his skill, Robinson faced a barrage of insults and threats because of his race. The courage and grace with which Robinson handled the abuses inspired a generation of African Americans to question the doctrine of “separate…

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