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them with such grace and style. Big men ruled the NBA of the past and it was the same in Jordan's era, in the season that Jordan missed (1994-95) the top five players were all in the front-court, players like (David Robinson, Shaquille O'Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon, Charles Barkley, Karl Malone). Jordan was different he would kill his opponents with speed and superior athleticism, like a swordsman waiting for the right moment to strike and the blows that Michael dealt were fatal (Strauss, Ethan…

The Legacy of Michael Jordan Jaime Ornelas English 5-6 Period 2 15 March, 2017 Mrs.McCarthy RESEARCH OUTLINE: Michael Jordan THESIS:Michael Jordan went against many odds to become successful in his career, he had a competitive edge to win in every game that he played , and during his career he was recognized for his accomplishments as an athlete. Michael Jordan is one of the greatest basketball players of all time is and an inspiration to many athletes. I.His Origins…

Finally, LeBron James is an NBA player who has made a large impact on the basketball world because of his successful career in the NBA. The Cleveland Cavaliers would pick Lebron as the first pick in the 2003 NBA Draft (Wells 42). Lebron made his NBA debut against the Sacramento Kings only six months after graduating high school (Wells 43, 44). Although many people had doubted him because of his youth, he still shocked critics and thrilled fans, scoring nine points in the first ten minutes, and…