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Michael Jordan’s Story Michael Jordan was a famous professional basketball and baseball player. Mr. Jordan inspired many people around the world to never quit and persevere. Jordan is a role model in many eyes. He even started his own successful shoe line. Michael Jordan has made a positive impact on society because he had fought through the tough times , he strived to be great, and he inspires children. Michael grew up and had to fight through tough times(Jordan et al 2). Michael’s life at…

early life, career as a basketball player, and what he’s doing today. Michael Jordan was born on February 17,1963 In Brooklyn, New York. His dad worked as General Electric. His mother worked at a bank. Jordan like sports but didn’t make it. He failed to make it to his high school basketball team, but continued to practice and made it the next year. He accepted a scholarship from University of North Carolina. Some sports he played was baseball, golf, and basketball. Michael Jordan’s…

There are two amazing basketball players that have made history amazing.Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant are two basketball player that have made basketball cool. Although Michael Jordan had 69 points in a single game Kobe Bryant had 81 point in a single game as a young teenager. Kobe he scored 81 points in one single game, and he was in the Olympics and won a lot of awards .…

though that may be backwards from the average person, that is how I am. The free throw shooter that could come in at the end of the game and make free throw after free throw but was about fifty percent at the line in the first three quarters of a basketball game. The thought of all the pressure on me is not a thought I enjoy having nor do I think anybody enjoys having but I thrive on having…

Paul Volponi writes a unique book called “Rucker Park, Setup” where two kids face street reality but in the worst way possible. J.R. and Mackey have been waiting their whole lives to win the trophy at Rucker Park, basketball is their life. Mackey would never be home due to his Mom's boyfriend always making Mackey feel miserable, so you could always find him there at Rucker Park. Rucker Park is home to some of the most famous & competitive players in street ball history. Money has a huge factor…

“ALMOST” THE NBA DREAM Have you ever had a dream of what you want to do when you’re older in life… well buckets did… “I want to play ball”, said Bucket. Buckets woke up to another beautiful day in california watching the sun rise and eating a huge breakfast. Buckets lives just about 2 miles from the Los Angeles Lakers home the Staples Center. He once had a dream about being in the NBA with his favorite NBA player Kobe Bryant, he just really wanted to be in the NBA. That night when…

Football and basketball are the utmost popular sports played in America. Millions of fans assemble in stadiums to applaud their favorite team, hoping for a victory. Many fans believe football and basketball have an identical atmosphere; however, the two are completely different, but also share similarities. In both football and basketball, there are many similarities, but their differences are what make them unique sports to watch. Football is extremely different from basketball, but…

people are gathering to watch a game of professional basketball. Loaded with cold drinks and nachos, they cruise to their chair, some in dignified stadiums, while some remain on their couch in there house. But no matter where the game is played or watched, you will find the same three types of basketball fan: the Party Rooter, the Sunshine Supporter, The Band Waggener and the Diehard Fan. The Party Rooter is not really that interested in the basketball game and all. He goes to games for the…

The crowd chanting my name, “ James James”. Kyrie “ C'mon Lebron stop choking we need to win this game, we are already done 3 - 1”. I know i'm doing bad, just get out there and keep making shots for me, fatigue is starting to strike. Announcer “ 36 seconds left, Lebron makes a clutch lay up, Cavs down by 12”. Coach call a timeout, Jr we need you man make this clutch three. Announcer “ Jr. Smith with a clutch three warriors up 9 in oracle arena ” . It's over man ugh kyrie it's all your fault…

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…