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to be ‘flow ready’ and get in the zone”, the author, Lauren Effron, talks about George Mumford, a sport psychologist and mindful meditation teacher for players in the NBA. Namely, the article discusses how he taught stars like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Shaquille O’Neal the connections between the mind and body through imagery in sport. George Mumford’s mindfulness techniques include breathing together as a team in order to create “one breath, one mind” (Effron, 2016), and mind and body…

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…

Kobe Bryant was born on August 23, 1978, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His dad was Joe Bryant, and used to play for Philadelphia 76ers player. Kobe Bryant started playing basketball at 3 years old, and his favorite team was the Lakers. Kobe was six years old when his father moved to Italy to play basketball, leaving the NBA behind. He grew up in the newer places and learned to speak the local language. He only came to the USA in the summer to play in the Summer Leagues. He also played soccer…

Allen Iverson is a famous NBA basketball player. Allen Iverson was a hall of Famer in 2016. Allen overcame legal problems to try and become a basketball star in Georgetown. Allen was an NBA MVP in 2001, and he earned 11-star selection. After two Iverson uncles Allen was nicknamed Bubba-Chuck. Allen was named the rookies of the year. Allen Iverson's net worth for 2016 is $32 million.Allen was born on June 7, 1975. Ever since Allen was born, he was born in Hampton VA. Right now, in 2018 he still…

What makes Kobe Bryant an interesting person? Bryant is an interesting person because he is a athletic, exciting, and courageous individual. He has a normal background, not so many conflicts and his basketball career made him famous. Bryant was born on August 23, 1978. He was one of three children of Joe and Pam Bryant. Bryant's first name comes from a type of steak his parents saw on a restaurant menu prior to his birth. Bryant’s father Joe Bryant was a professional basketball player. He…

Michael Jordan: The Greatest Basketball Player Ever In most professions there is always the question of who is the best at what they do, from Bill Gates all the way to Paul McCartney. But when it comes to basketball, the answer is clear. Michael Jordan because of what he did for the game of basketball. Some have said Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlin, Bill Russell, or Magic Johnson. Michael Jordan however completely changed basketball for the better, his desire to win, his talent and his…

Their best coach was Phil Jackson because he lead the Lakers to 5 championships. The most any coach has won was 11 which was set by Phil Jackson. Jackson had a way of setting up a fantastic team roster. This consisted of Shaquille O’neal, Kobe Bryant, Robert Horry, A.C. Green, Rick Fox and Derek Fisher, to name a few. WIth this team, it was the best show in town, called the Lake Show. Everyone wanted to see the purple and gold put on a show that you could never imagine could happen in…

¨If I had an opportunity to hand-pick a team that I wanted to play in the NBA Finals, it would probably be the Lakers.¨ Scottie Pippen. While there are many other teams with histories rich with achievements, the Lakers are the best because they have been consistent throughout history all the way up until these past 5 years. Fans and athletes throughout the league all know that the Lakers are and have always been a dominant force to be reckoned with. Although there are many other great franchises…

Despite wrapping up the most successful regular season in franchise history, there is a general sense around the league that the Toronto Raptors have accomplished nothing. 21 seasons of (mostly) underachievement doesn’t help. 1 playoff series win and 7 playoff series losses don’t help. Zero best-of-seven playoff series wins definitely won’t help. Consecutive playoff series losses as the higher seed……well, you get the picture! Are you still reading? Because that’s all the negativity you’re…

The Life of NBA Players Basketball is a major part of many peoples lives around the world. People have started as early as since I was a little kid, I 've always loved shooting and dribbling and being in a gym. Basketball has made such a significant impact on many that it has drawn in interest of making it a job; playing at the professional level. The NBA was created through a rivalry between two basketball leagues fighting to win both fans and players. In 1949, the Basketball Association Of…