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Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest players of all time and this is how he started his career. Kobe was born in Philadelphia, PA where he started as a kid loving basketball this passion drove Kobe he went to Europe for his dad playing from the start, their he started being around so much basketball when he was in high school he was so good he didn't go play in college because this is where the Kobe name started.He got drafted with the 13th pick to the LA Lakers their he had one of the best…

Should the Lambeau Leap be banned? The Lambeau Leap began on December 26, 1993 (Chris Chase). LeRoy Butler (former Green Bay Packer) forces a fumble, picks up the ball and runs a touchdown for twenty-five yards (Chris Chase). With excitement, LeRoy Butler leaps into the arms of happy Green Bay Packer fans at Lambeau Stadium. From this moment, the tradition of The Lambeau Leap starts (Chris Chase). This tradition allows Packer fans to interact with the player who fight each and every Sunday…

Association of Intercollegiate Basketball National Tournament in Kansas City. He refused the invitation, however, because the league did not allow African-American players. One of the stars on Wooden’s team was African-American—Clarence Walker, from East Chicago, Indiana. The league reversed its policy the next season, and Walker became the first African-American player to participate in in any post-season…

Michael Jordan is known to be one the greatest basketball players of all time. Jordan’s love, passion, and work ethic as an individual and as teammate has bulged him to the top. Even if you don’t like the Chicago Bulls or Jordan himself, just with all the achievements he’s got on and off the court, the man deserves respect. Michael Jordan’s famous sneaker brand “Air Jordan” is one of the most popular brands of all time. A commemoration of his work, “Work Before Glory”, is a sneaker advertisement…

Every single sport has created a star that is considered the best, the one born to play, and the role model of the modern age. For instance, most people can name a player off the top of their head without a second thought. It's mind boggling how much influence they can have on young children growing up. High school and college players look up to these players as a prime examples of what they want to be like. Throughout history there have been athletes who've claimed the title as "Greatest of All…

For years basketball fans have argued over who is the greatest player of all time. Players like Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell and Lebron James are among the players who come to mind. However, fans have narrowed it down to two players; Micheal Jordan and Kobe Bryant. People tend to discuss and determine the one who achieved the greatest success at in their career. In many cases there is no clear cut answer, but we spend our time debating who is crowned the king of basketball. Although both…

According to author TBD, pro leagues typically authorize the commissioner to engage in decision making in the following capacities: 1) rule making 2) dispute resolution between player and club, between clubs, or between player or clue and the league 3) disciplinary matters involving players, clubs, front office personnel, owners and others. An example of the authority a professional commissioner has within its league has been well illustrated by NBA Commissioner; Adam Silver and the manner in…

In everyday life, people go to work, school, or stay at home. One of the things each of these people do, is take a chance. In almost everything a person does, they are taking a chance. Solving a math problem is also like taking a chance, because you don’t know if you’re using the right formula or having the correct answer. It is necessary to take a chance because you may not know the outcome without taking that chance. In basketball, it is needed to take a chance. Michael Jordan, whom is…

Going into this season, Alain Vigneault is in the same boat he was last year, fielding a team with a lot of youth. The New York Rangers second line of Derek Stepan, Chris Kreider, and Kevin Hayes are all 25 or younger. Last year was Kreider’s second full season, where he totaled 46 points in 80 games (21 goals, 25 assist). This season he is only expected to get better, as Vigneault was quoted early in the preseason that this was Kreider’s time to shine. With his athleticism, he is expected to…

The (2-11) Los Angeles Lakers are in the bay area for a run against the (15-0) defending NBA Champion Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. This evening the Lakers will take the 20 minute ride on I-80 to Oakland. Oakland has 50 distinct neighborhoods, the Lakers could explore the sights and sounds of Lake Merritt, Fruitvale village, East Oakland, Oakland Hills also have a meal at the Brown Sugar Kitchen, Southern Caf, Miss Ollies or just enjoy some ice cream at Fenton’s Creamery. These two…