2008–09 NBA season Essays

Games of hockey are often described as battles between teams, filled with physical contact, aggression, and determination. However, one violent hit that occurred in 1996 continues to affect teams to this day, over twenty years later. Many argue that the biggest factor in the situation was the effect of the player’s personality, specifically the widely-hated one of Claude Lemieux. In spring of 1996, the Detroit Red Wings were playing the Colorado Avalanche in the National Hockey League’s Western Conference

time watching a televised hockey game or my first time going to watch the Blues at Scottrade Center, but I do know that I was hooked. My dad used to to purchase three tickets from a lady at his work to one Blues game a year. She was a season ticket holder and every season she upgraded her seats one row closer to the ice. When I went to my first game, where we sat, who St. Louis played against, or who won are all beyond my recollection, nevertheless I know that whatever events had transpired, I wanted

Basketball fans are always anxious when summer arrives. Every NBA summer, fans’ favorite players could be on the move to a new city, or they could stay in their current jerseys. This summer has been no different, as we’ve witnessed two of the most shocking free agency announcements since LeBron James took his talents to South Beach. On the 4th of July, Kevin Durant announced he would sign with the Golden State Warriors, while Dwyane Wade took his talents from South Beach to Chicago. It’s difficult

One of the most talked about issues to arise from the National Basketball Association is the number of high school basketball players skipping college to go straight to the NBA. The media and critics have been reporting on the troubles of this situation, since Kevin Garnett made skipping college for the big bucks a yearly tradition in 1995 (Abrahams). The number of high school teenagers entering the league has grown every year since Garnett, was the only one in 1995. Fans, the media, and critics

high 31 points in game 1 and matched it in game 4. Kevin Love registered a double-double in all four games. Everything seems to be clicking at the right time. As a team, Cleveland out-rebounded Detroit throughout the series. The Pistons finished the season as the second best rebounding team in the league. This speaks volume to what the Cavaliers accomplished. Andre Drummond reached double digit rebounds just twice and was guarded by Tristan Thompson, who didn 't 'wow ' in the stat sheets. In four games

Lebron James, world famous basketball player, details his return to his home team, the Cleveland Cavaliers. In a letter, written by Mr. James, he explains to fans why he went to the Miami Heat in the first place. Consequently, Lebron James’ letter was met with much controversy. Nevertheless, he promised Cleveland fans a feeling they had rarely experienced before: winning. Lebron James employs vivid and understandable language, emotional appeals and personal experiences to showcase that his second

Many people do not know that the Minnesota Timberwolves have never won a NBA championship. Well it is true, the Timberwolves are one of the thirteen teams that have never won a championship. With that statistic some people ask the question have they ever even been to the NBA Finals. The answer is no, the Timberwolves have only got to the Conference Finals losing to the L.A Lakers. The Minnesota Timberwolves is a fascinating and interesting franchise with history and many great all time players and

Conflict Analysis: Should Basketball Players Be Allowed To Go Straight To The NBA From High School? It's normal for some of the best basketball players in the world to go to college for only one year and then get drafted into the league, but why should they have to go to college for just one year and then go to the league. In 2006 the NBA changed the rule that allowed players to go straight to the league out of high school. It used to be that if a player was a great player in high school they wouldn’t

Other than being all time greats these three players have one thing in common: they went straight from high school to the NBA. Over 40 players have skipped college and went straight to the NBA draft (Keusch). However, in 2005, then commissioner of the NBA, David Stern, passed a rule that required all athletes to be at least one year removed from High School before entering the NBA draft (Bonesteel). Forcing players to attend one year of college before getting their big pay day on draft night has been

The Bulls Are Better The 2015-2016 Golden State Warriors won 73 games and are now being titled the preeminent team in NBA history. Nonetheless, the 1995-1996 Chicago Bulls, who embraced the title of the greatest team in NBA history after they won 72 games, there has been much speculation as to who would triumph between the Chicago Bulls and the Golden State Warriors. Centered on the substantial stats, rules modifications, and strength, athleticism the 1995-1996 Chicago Bulls have the advantage on

Lakers, Power Forward. In 2014-2015, Carlos’s reported salary was $3,251,000. Carlos was born November 20, 1981 in West Germany. In 2002, Boozer was draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. In 2008, Boozer was traded to the Chicago Bulls due to a sign and trade deal. “A sign and trade agreement is a trade made in the NBA in which a potential free-agent is signed by their team and

players try the nba never gives them attention anymore. Instead those same top players have to waste a year at college where they could get injury or just not get the same training and fall off just so they have a chance of getting drafted into the NBA. Before the NBA loved watching film of high school players and were able to enter the draft from Kobe Bryant to LeBron James and they went on to win championships. Top high school players should be able to enter the nba draft and play in the nba again.

Basketball Association (NBA). A great deal of the team's success can be attributed to it's Head Coach Gregg Popovich. Now in his 20th season with the organization, Popovich holds the distinction of being the longest tenured active coach in all US major sports leagues. Popovich's Record as a Coach In his 20 years as head Coach, Popovich has a record of 1089-485 through the 2015-2016 season, for an amazing winning percentage of .692. In the process, he has led the Spurs to five NBA Championships (1999

Lakers host Timberwolves, determined to prove the naysayers wrong The Los Angeles Lakers are back on the hard wood, Wednesday October 28th opening night of the 2015-2016 NBA Season, hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves. The initial storyline had this contest as a match up between the first pick in the 2015 NBA Draft Karl Anthony-Towns versus D’Angelo Russell the second pick however, that narrative was overshadowed by the stunning news of the passing of Timberwolves Head Coach Phil ‘Flip’ Saunders

Jayson Tatum, De’Aaron Fox, and Markelle Fultz are great talents drafted out of the 2017 NBA draft and only one can be named Rookie of the Year by a elite group of NBA writes upcoming season. I will be showing why each of these player could be Rookie of the Year. Jayson Tatum was drafted third overall to the Boston Celtics, Jayson is one of the most NBA ready body weighing in at 205lbs and with the height of 6’8 being one of the biggest forward in the draft. The Celtics will need Tatum to contribute

The Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Sacramento Kings are three teams who've been in the trade rumor mills for the past few months. And now, with one more day left before the start of 2016-2017 NBA regular season, rumors are spreading that the Cavs, Timberwolves, and Kings are in talks for a possible last minute deal. Earlier reports have linked the Cavs and Kings for a trade deal during the offseason which involves players like Kevin Love, DeMarcus Cousins, Rudy Gay, J.R. Smith

parents are going through something, their sport role models keep them out of trouble and help them strive for greatness. There are many athletes that does more than they have to but they do it cause they love helping others. John Wall(point guard in the NBA ,Washington Wizard) love to help out. he has also been helping out the Washington community by donating over $1 million to the urban community through his charity. He even donated $400,000 to D.C homeless center. He gave to school supplies to the community

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Golden State Warriors O ur New Orleans Pelicans are getting ready to face off with the Golden state warriors in Oakland, California. Super star Stephen Curry and his Golden State Warrior team want to win their first game at home. Jarvin Mitchell reports “In order for this team to beat the Pelicans they need to keep Anthony Davis out of the paint his focus is almost always the paint.” https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/86/Stephen_Curry_(16640524995).jpg June

It is that time of the year again where the best from the west and the beasts of the east will face each other for this year’s NBA Finals. For the past two years, the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers have proved that they are the best teams in the NBA, and won each championships against each other, and for the third time, these two teams will face each other once more to break the tie. The Golden State Warriors managed to sweep the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals

Did you ever wonder if Wayne Rooney has value for playing England and United more? Wayne Rooney is a professional soccer player, who plays for his national team, England and for the club, Manchester United. He is one of the important role models for us; he is one of the guy that makes other people enjoy and had responsibility for Children ambassador. He has a great value for every team that he play for and have patient to show other respect. For the soccer team, he is an important team player who