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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…

Who Is LeBron James LeBron James is a NBA superstar, He has changed how basketball is played forever. Lebron is a 29 year old male at a souring 6’8”. He is an all around athlete, he poses lots of problems on the offensive side and the defensive side. However, he doesn't stop there. Lebron plays a prominent role in the 21st century. With all his endorsement deals LeBron is a world wide known individual not only for his playing but his style of life. What LeBron Has Accomplished LeBron James…

(The debate between two NBA players) Stephen Curry has only been in the NBA for 6 years and is already a competition to LeBron. James has 12 years in the NBA and has two rings and Curry has 1 ring. LeBron averages 27.3 points a game Curry averages 21.3 points a game. That's just their regular everyday games. Currys best game average points 33.4 Lebrons is 31.4 points. stephen Curry is a little better at three than LeBron James. They both are really good players my opinion Stephen Curry is a…

This summer of 2017 for the NBA was a summer to remember; due to all the major changes and trades that came during that time. From Lavar’s Big Baller Brands continous social media rants and his first son emergence as the face of the Los Angeles Lakers, to the aftermath of the Warrior's triumph over lebron James Cleveland Cavaliers; the NBA is no longer the same. We have come into an era where the three pointer doesn’t reign superior, or where the big men; the power forwards and center would…

Michael Jordan has the ball with 3 seconds left, 3, 2, 1, Ahhhh! MJ hits the buzzer beater, bulls win the NBA championship!! Good afternoon Ms. Robinson, and fellow classmates I will be speaking to you about the Top 3 athletes of all time. First I will talk about Wayne gretzky, then I will talk about Michael Jordan, and finally I will be talking about Roger Federer. Off to the locker room! #1. Wayne gretzky. Wayne Gretzky was born Jan 26 1961 in Bradford, Ontario. He has many awards! He has…

Kobe Bryant is to be considered to be one of the greatest basketball players of all time. With 5 NBA Championships and an MVP award he not only backs up the fact that he might be the greatest with titles, but also as an individual with the MVP he obtained. His dominance in the game of basketball drives me to be like him. He is my role model in not just sports but also in life. Kobe is a 6’6 shooting guard in the NBA that plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. He was born August 23, 1978. Growing up,…

Swish!!!!! There's another bucket from Lebron James, who is the highest paid athlete and who also makes 71 million dollars a year. Professional athletes take time away from their lives. They deserve to have high salaries. They take time away from their families and their everyday lives. Some athletes put their lives on the line. Just for our entertainment, but we as fan repay them by packing the stands, by cheering for them, by supporting them through every win and every lost. There are many…

When you hear the name Michael Jordan you probably automatically think best basketball player of all time; (Which is true), but what you don’t know is that the reason he was so successful is because he believed in himself. He believed that hard work is everything he also believed that failure is ok, but its not ok to not try and that was what drove him. Michael Jordan had some tough times where others would have quit, he stayed and worked harder than he did before to make the cut. A lot of…

LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan Comparison LeBron James and Michael Jordan are both widely considered the greatest basketball players of all time. Each of them has their own playing styles and signature moves and have led their teams to win Championships. Comparing their profiles maybe we will better understand why both players are considered the Greatest of All Time. Michael Jordan began playing sports in high school which included baseball, football, and basketball. He was considered…

For the majority of this year, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been viewed as an afterthought. A large number of analysts and fans felt as if the window for success with this team had closed. Some blame the loss of Kyrie Irving. Others feel as if the Eastern Conference has simply become too strong. The bottom line is, the Cavaliers were written off and deemed hopeless. Well, with the NBA playoffs right around the corner, the Cavaliers have ramped it up once again. The team has now won 10 of its…