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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 games wins the round as well as the championship. The first game of the NBA Finals was won by the Los Angeles Lakers, but the second game was won by the Bulls in a blowout game. The remainder of the games were won by the…

Over the years, statistics have shown that NBA players who go to college tend to avoid bankruptcy just as frequently as those who go straight to the NBA from high school. [MC(1)] Along with this, findings also show that players should have to go through at least two years of college. The reasoning behind this is so that the players are intelligent enough to take care of their money. These two years of college could perhaps allow these athletes to make smart, sound choices with their life and…

(28.1), it becomes clear that the two teams are built to contend well into the future. In addition to the youth in their rosters, the teams are helmed by two head coaches who bring a winning culture into the organization. Brad Stevens, in his first NBA coaching job, has successfully rebuilt a Celtics franchise that is now well ahead of schedule. When the Celtics stole Stevens away from Butler University, there was apprehension regarding his youth and ability to control a locker room. After a…

There are a handful of players you think of when you think of the greatest NBA players ever, whether it be statistically or just the one that captured you, or your parents hearts as kids growing up. Who is really the best? Michael Jordan is absolutely, without a doubt the greatest basketball player ever. What makes Michael the best from the other greats like, Hakeem Olajuwon, Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, and Elgin Baylor? Many things separate him from the others, not just his scoring,…

Immediately following the 2003 season, Kobe pushed his team to the playoffs two out of the next 3 years (Kobe at 30-- 4). Also, only 2 years after the misfortune, Kobe led the entire NBA in scoring for two straight seasons, and just a year following that he won his first league-wide MVP award (“Bryant, Kobe” 1). In the realm of endorsements he managed to restore his once-broken relationships with major companies like Nike and McDonalds, and he even began deals with them (“Kobe…

this day. Heroes like this are inspirational to the young as well as the old. And they will go down as two of the greatest people to live. Michael Jordan and King Arthur each showed generosity in their own way. The greatest example was in the 1997 NBA finals when the Bulls were down by one with six seconds left. During the timeout Steve Kerr went over to Michael and said, “They are gonna double team you and i’m going to be open and i will hit the shot.” Once Michael got the ball he indeed got…

The San Antonio Spurs are 5 time NBA Champions under legendary Coach Greg Popovich! In the wake of confronting an overwhelming misfortune to the Miami Heat amid a couple of years ago in the finals, the Spurs returned with a retaliation and were in it for the slaughter. Other than a drive for recovery, the Spurs had something unique this year. Maybe, it was a procedure that the other NBA franchises excluding the Golden State warriors simply weren't prepared for. Other than their astonishing…

for a sport and how it identifies with the achievements and misfortune of their team will help an athlete comprehend the game much more than a consistent player. For example, in game 6 in the NBA finals the Warriors was disappoint when they played Cleveland. They had the chance to win their second in a row NBA title over the Cleveland Cavaliers, however were defeated for huge extends of the game. A portion of their disappointment was with the directing, which they didn 't concur with for the…

The Ultimate NBA Playoff Experience “They need a three to tie, Lowry half court heave a prayer at the buzzer, oh Kyle Lowry he hits and we are going to overtime in Toronto (Eastern).” This is what Kevin Harlen, a NBA commentator, said during the game as Kyle Lowry hit a buzzer beater to go into overtime in the playoffs. The NBA playoffs are a huge attraction in the United States, Canada, and even countries overseas to many people. Basketball can be one of the most exciting sporting events in…

The Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma City Thunder are two proud teams in the league today. Both teams have been in the playoffs for the past few seasons and expected to be in the postseason again this year. But recent development shows that both teams are considering a trade deal between them. For one, the Thunder is currently in a slump right now having lost four consecutive games and seems missing the services of Kevin Durant who left them and decide to join the Warriors during the…