As usual, hear me out and read what I have to say before you react. Go into this with an open mind and relax. Ok, now let me explain. The Oklahoma City Thunder will go down in history as the organization that ruined a team filled with three rising superstars in their prime. Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden are all MVP candidates this season and somehow they all ended up on the same team.
Popular writer and sports columnist, Bill Simmons, in his article, “LeBron is Still Painting his Masterpiece”, describes the current state of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and compares the careers of two of the greatest players in the league’s history: Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Simmons’ purpose is to show the effects of being driven by competition and how that has brought James into the discussion for the greatest basketball player of all time. He adopts a comic tone in order to amuse and entertain the reader, but also to establish a common ground with the reader in order for them to consider his inquiry that consistent, continuous competition has been the catalyst for bringing James into the discussion for the greatest of
Next, when the Lakers played the Celtics in 2010 the better team between the two was in fact, the celtics, but fans wondered why the lakers took the win? The Celtics outplayed the Lakers, the Lakers shot 40 percent from the field and 88 percent at the freethrow line. The Celtics shot 32 percent from the field and 67 percent from the freethrow line. This information alone proves that the Lakers were being put on the spot for a reason. Somehow they were being given chances to make sure they would be the ones to win and leave the Celtics in the shadow.
Originating from Seattle, Washington, the Oklahoma City Thunder are now one of the top teams in the NBA in terms of on-the-court talent and fandom. With a somewhat controversial move from Seattle to Oklahoma City, they surprisingly still have one of the most passionate fan bases in all of basketball today. This is thanks to the mission statement, the way their organization is run, and they care about the product that they put out. There are many established franchises in the NBA today with a long storied history, so the fact that they are able to succeed in so many areas is a true testament to how well-established they are. Even with the correct marketing and brand awareness, teams need help outside of that to reach the summit of the National
This essay explores the debate on who should be considered the greatest basketball player of all time between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. By analyzing their career achievements, statistics, playing styles, impact on the game, and cultural significance, this paper aims to provide a comprehensive comparison of the two NBA legends. Through a critical examination of their strengths, weaknesses, and overall contributions to the sport, a conclusion will be drawn to determine who truly deserves the title of the GOAT in basketball. This essay seeks to engage readers in a thought-provoking
Ever since its debut by gym teacher Dr. James Naismith in 1891 basketball has become a widely popularized team sport for both men and women across the nation. Though enjoyed by both men and women, women have struggled to attain the same respect in the sport as men, even though the women at the University of California had their first extramural game in 1892. The same trend continues in the NBA, National Basketball Association, and WNBA, Women’s National Basketball. The NBA started 70 years ago in 1946 while the WNBA began 20 years ago in 1996. The NBA continues to gain popularity, while the WNBA struggles to still be known.
The mix of formats for the future IndyCar races should use oval tracks races as this form is centrally more popular among the fans within the United States. Many believe this is what helps define the sport and its popularity. Furthermore, many critics fear that incorporating more road/street courses will weaken the sport and take the IndyCar series away from its roots (Ferrell & Hartline, 2014). Moreover, IndyCar drivers are having to master the art of racing on a variety of tracks in order to excel in winning the championships. This further takes away from their fully mastering one skill over the other.
Did you know that Michael Jordan averaged about thirty points a game, and retired with six NBA championships. The debate between who the best basketball player of all time has been going on for many years. Two of the names that come up a lot in this conversation are Michael Jordan and Lebron James. Many of the reasons why this decision can never be agreed on is because of many things. Those things including statistics, how many NBA championships have been won, and what you have been awarded with by the league and sports analysts throughout your career.
In life some feel the need to prove something to others. That they are better, stronger, or even more intelligent. Whatever the case may be people will go through extreme measures to prove themselves. But who do we really need to prove anything to? Is it our parents?
It’s the NCAA college basketball championship. There is 10 seconds left to play and the score is a one point differential. The losing team has to inbound the ball and take the first open shot they can get. The ball is inbounded and it is a quick pick and pop. The shot goes in and the arena explodes with excitement.
Every year of basketball in the NBA is a battle to make it in the finals. Teams work as hard as they can and train everyday. But did you know in the finals you don't just play one game like the Superbowl it's more like hockey they play seven games and whatever team wins more games out of the seven they win the finals. The two teams almost always go to the seventh game in the Finals. Competition can get really fierce to a point where the teams start fighting and fouling each other.
Children are pushed into adulthood by their parents to grow up and become adults at an early age. In today's society, parents perceive their children as adults and force the idea that there is no other way of living besides having a job to support yourself even if the job isn't your passion. In Fences, Cory has a chance to get into college by getting recruited by a football coach and potentially have a better future than Troy, because he would achieve a college degree. However, Troy, Cory's father takes that all away from him because Tory wants Cory to have a real job that can support him instead of having a “chance” of supporting himself. With not being given the same chance as his son, Tory continues to put his own past experiences before
Celtics fans are spoiled. Or at the very least, have been spoiled by the rich history and 17 championship titles. Hall-of-Famers Bill Russell, Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Red Auerbach all walked the halls of the infamous Boston Garden. The franchise, overrun with history and talent also carries the crown to be the first professional franchise to draft an African American player in Chuck Cooper, then followed that up by being the first pro sport to appoint an African American coach in Bill Russell. Remarkable milestones for a franchise that has endured its share of bad press.
A fairly young Lakers team will match up against a Clippers team that’s looking to contend for an NBA championship. This will be a Lakers home game so you know everyone including celebrities will be out in full force for this one. This will be one of the many test for this team, and what a statement they’ll make with a win against their division
To begin, in the story Beauty and the Beast the Beast stated to Beauty “Yes, yes," said the Beast, "my heart is good, but still I am a monster. " To me the quote means that what’s on the outside does not matter it’s what’s on the inside that counts. This quote says a lot in very few words. We live in a world where beauty is everything and if you don’t look the way society wants you to look you are consider unattractive. People should not be classified as ugly are pretty base on the way they appear to the human eye but by the way they care them self as a person.
