Kobe Bryant sexual assault case

Standing on the stage, victoriously, LeBron James hoisted up the Larry O’Brien trophy for winning the NBA Finals after a long, stressful season. Ever since first following the sport when I was a little kid, LeBron has been of the best and most influential superstars in the league. In 2003, LeBron was drafted straight out of high school by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the first overall pick. Almost immediately, he was an impact player, winning rookie of the year as the first of many awards and…

The one-and-done rule is not benefiting college players or college basketball. When you turn 18 years old you can do tons of things such as voting, serving in the military and going to work so why should you not be able to play in the NBA. The one-and-done rule is just something that needs to be gotten rid of. There have been many players in the NBA that came out of high school to go into the draft and were very dominant in the NBA. Lebron James is a great example of somebody who was able to…

Sexual assault is an epidemic that has reached significant proportion as newer generations become increasingly aware of its presence. As the public becomes more knowledgeable about rape and assault, they also become mindful that individuals, such as the Brock Turner case, were able to defend their case effectively leading to a shorter sentence and less punishment. In recent decades, the eminence of power and status creates a faulty line for those who have committed previous attacks; celebrities…

All of over the country, there are many young boys who play basketball at a very competitive level. When asked, most of them would say that they want to be a professional basketball player when they get older and play in the National Basketball Association known as the NBA. Some of these players, who tend to have very special talents playing basketball, actually are gifted enough to play professionally right out of high school. Their goal is to get to NBA as quickly as possible, but they have to…

Michael Jordan Vs. Kobe Bryant Kobe Bryant has throughout his life been compared to Michael Jordan in almost every aspect. Some say that Kobe Bryant steals Michael Jordan’s moves, even Michael Jordan thinks that Kobe steals his moves. Kobe and Michael are both champions, shooting guards, and they both had very successful careers. In 1991, Michael Jordan won his first NBA championship in only five games. At the time the Playoffs were four game elimination, meaning that first team to win four…

After six National Basketball Association (NBA) Championships, eleven NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards and playing an astonishing fifteen seasons, Michael Jorden continues to be an inspiration for, not just me, but for so many young people. His combination of motivation, determination, athleticism, and definition to the game of basketball is the reason why he was voted as the Athlete of the Century. As with others, I am a huge fan of Michael Jordan; I bought his high top “jump man”,…

The Best Player to Ever Play Basketball Many people consider Michael Jordan to be the best player to ever play in the NBA. Jordan has numerous amounts of awards that he was given. The main awards that he won were six NBA championships, five MVP awards, Rookie of the Year, two dunk contests, and many more. Jordan put a lot of power, agility, and leadership on the court. He has several endorsements and has popularized NBA around the world in the 1980’s and 1990’s. Jordan was also given the…

In my last article, we discussed some sleeper point guards for the 2015-16 NBA season, so now it’s time to look at the shooting guard position. Shooting guards are the most difficult players for me to project in fantasy basketball. It’s so hard during the preseason to get a firm grasp on who will be starting and who’s minutes may see a decrease this season. I do in fact have some great sleeper options, though. From Monta Ellis to Zach LaVine, there are are plethora of talented guys to anchor…

Theme Analysis of The Crossover The Crossover is a book mostly about family relationships. The main character, Josh who goes by the nickname, Filthy McNasty is a tall teenager who plays basketball for his middle school. He can even dunk. Just when everything in Josh’s life was going really well for him, his brother, JB gets a girlfriend. This brings the two brothers who were extremely close, far apart. This makes Josh feel very alone and left out. It also makes him feel upset and…

Strive for greatness: What makes Lebron James a great athlete What exactly makes a athlete great? A excellent example of a great athlete is Lebron James. Over the years Lebron has been well established as one of the greatest to play the sport of basketball. Out of 10,000 high school players, only two or three will get the chance to play professional basketball (Shaughnessy, 2011). Every once in a generation there is a Lebron James. But what divided him from those 10,000 high players? A great…