Michael Jordan

Shooters are considered as the most valuable asset in basketball because they have the skill and aptitude to break it open in the pitch at any time. As a beginner or a young player you need to have good shooting mechanics and be familiar with the fundamentals in order to be a good shooter. Here are some important basics and tips of basketball shooting for a trainee. 1. Balance in shooting Your body should be relaxed and balanced when shooting the ball. First, make sure both of your feet are…

17. Robert Carter - PF/C, Maryland Robert Carter is also a very intriguing prospect, because his outcome depends so much on how many of his 'swing skills' translate in the NBA. If his shooting continues development (as it appears it will) into the NBA, then his offense could be a huge plus when combined with his blooming ball-moving ability. If his interior defense is legit and he's also agile enough to keep up with quicker 4's, then his defense could be reeeally good. If his rebounding isn't…

The Kobe 10’s were already one of the best basketball shoes on the market, so why would Nike make a better, more expensive version you might ask? Well first of all, because people are always looking for a way to on up their friends and are will to pay a pretty hefty price to do so. Also, the original shoe was a low-top, which isn’t the best for basketball. The the Upgraded version you get a high-top shoe along with many more color choices. The main reason for the $50 price difference is that…

Title???? The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have had their fair share of high-end prospects make their way through town over the past seasons. This season is no different for the Phantoms who welcome three high powered offensive prospects to their ranks. Oskar Lindblom The 6-foot-1, 198-pound left winger does have American Hockey League experience playing in eight games scoring seven points at just age 19, in 2015-16 following his Swedish hockey season with Brynäs IF. Oskar Lindblom returned to Sweden…

Sports are important to most boys and girls. No matter what age you are, it is good to get exercise and playing sports with your friends is an easy way. Do you wish your school would have given young women a chance to play a sport like football? Do you think girls get a fair chance at playing aggressive sports? In 2012, 11-year-old, Maria Pepe, from Hoboken, New Jersey, made national news for being among one of the first girls allowed to play with the U.S. Little League baseball team. The…

Jesse Owens was one of the most influential people during the last 100 years. He was vert successful as an athlete and has been a positive influence on young people, who have followed in his footsteps. He has been an excellent role model for me and has helped me realize that I can also reach my dreams of being a professional athlete. Jesse Owens was born September 12, 1913 in Oakville, Alabama. He was the youngest of ten kids. He had 3 sisters and 7 brothers. When he was 9 his family…

I would like to recognize Jed Smith as an exceptional individual as well as collegiate strength and conditioning coach. His knowledge, personality, and altruistic character led the University of Northern Iowa to new heights. I was a student-athlete at the University of Northern Iowa majoring in Exercise Science when Jed became the head strength and conditioning coach. Jed started a tradition and foundation at UNI on an academic level as well as athletic. Academically, he worked closely with…

Eldridge, Jamie-Lynn October 4, 2015 Child Observation Option B: 10 to 13 month old infant Demographics Jordan is a 14 month old Caucasian, female infant. She lives with her mother, father, and newborn, baby brother in a historical, wealthy neighborhood on the south side of Philadelphia. Jordan’s parents have their doctorates degree in the field of dentistry. Since the birth of the new baby, the mother stays at home to care for the children. Both sides of grandparents are active participants and…

1. Michael Heisley, previous owner of the Memphis Grizzlies, became famous by making the Grizzlies work hard and make them practice before each game for warm-ups. He also was a very hard worker, for example, he made most game plans for the Grizzlies to follow for a good big win. He made them almost number 1 in the NBA. Unfortunately, he passed on 4/26/14 at the age of 77 due to natural causes. The Grizzlies still pray and pray for each game win, which is for the loss of their previous great…

The Nike commercial successfully appealed to logos ethos and pathos, but most effectively appeals to pathos. The ad begins quietly, with just a bit of cricket noise, as the audiance sees the boy slowly jogging towards the camera. As he gets closer, it is obvious that he is no athlete that is being sponsored by Nike. He is used to make a connection to the audience who, if they are not like him themselves, almost certainly know someone who looks like him. This connection quickly establishes that…