Olympic basketball players of the United States

Golden State Warriors? Im sure you picked the Cavaliers since they were the NBA champions last year. Now i'm sure you're thinking, now how is she going to see which team is the best. The way I'll show you is by facts about each team and their stats. But before we learn about who is the best we will learn more about the great game of basketball. The game of basketball first started by a man named Dr. James Naismith in December 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts. The first game of basketball was…

Operation Slapshot refers to a code name that was given to an undercover operation conducted by New Jersey state police to take down a gambling ring that took place throughout the United States. It involved people on NHL teams, either players (both current and former), coaches, staff members, state troopers. It was started in 2001 and went on until 2006, when it was brought down. The investigation was started off a tip, and lasted for four months, when it was made public in early 2006. Over…

Michael jordan most influential in America because he didn’t give up when he failed, He overcame doubts, and he gives back to the community daily. Jordan has been most influential because he overcame failure. In high school he did not make the basketball team until he was a junior. After high school he went to the University of North Carolina. Just after one year at North Carolina Jordan received…

The Game Changer Many basketball stars are idols. Others can be game changers, but few are both. One example is Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan is one of the most iconic stars of basketball. He has inspired many people. Jordan has contracts with Nike and has wowed many fans. Michael Jordan is known for his awards, and he is known for his skills in the game. Jordan was born on February 17, 1965 in Brooklyn, New York. He was born and raised to James and Deloris Jordan. When he was young he moved…

There are many famous athletes people think of for sports like basketball, baseball, and golf people think of Michael Jordan, Babe Ruth, and Jack Nicklaus. When people think of famous women athletes like in tennis they think of Serena Williams, Martina Navratilova or Billie jean king. Another famous athlete from the past is golf player Babe Didrikson Zaharias who helped other women who wanted to become a golf player be able to compete with women with the same talent. If it was not for Didrikson…

Above all, travel between the United States and Europe would undoubtedly be an issue. European teams would have several trans-Atlantic treks a season and teams located beyond the East Coast would have epic journeys half way around the world (“NBA Players Cautious Over European Expansion”). Jet lag, loss of sleep, and other factors could affect quality of play, as well as create reluctance amongst players to cross the Atlantic Ocean to play in Europe. Determining an effective schedule and…

I. The Olympics began in 776 B.C with one event, a 200-yard race. It started as religious festival for Zeus, the king of the gods, but it also served as a truce. Games were held between constantly arguing areas. The Olympics promised save travel to and from the Olympics. Since the beginning of the Olympics, many changes have been made. The source of these changes is the International Olympic Committee better known as the IOC. All 115 members meet once a year at their Sessions. Their main…

their basketball league, they were not always regarded as the fierce competitors that they are. Girls first wanted to try basketball in school’s for…

Play and Get Paid Like a Girl To think it is normal to make less pay, receive less recognition, or to be declined a job position based on gender might sound like an absurd thought in today’s culture. Unfortunately, gender discrimination still exists in today’s society and is especially commonplace in women’s professional sports. Men appear to have led the way in success, talent and, agility in professional sports for as long as we can remember. However, the truth of it is many women athletes go…

has helped and inspired in millions of people in the basketball world and in many communities. He his a professional basketball player in the NBA and plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers and is considered one of the best players in the history of the NBA. Lebron is known for his size and being one of the biggest, and athletic Small Forwards in history. He is a hero because he is a champion, leader, and an inspiration to many in the United States and all around the world. Lebron Raymone James…