The Evolution of Paul George Paul George is one of the most dynamic two way players the NBA has ever seen. The way in which he controls the pace of the game on both ends is just simply amazing. The number thirteen, small forward has established himself, not only as the leader of the Pacers, but also as one of the best NBA players currently playing (espn). Paul George’s pre-NBA career, NBA career, and his stats and accolades are what make his game outstanding. Paul George’s pre-NBA career is what shaped his game into what it is today. Born May 2nd, 1990 in Palmdale, California (ibid), Paul George was a child to Paul George Sr. and Paulette George (Wikipedia). Despite Paul’s favorite player being Kobe Bryant, his favorite team was the Los Angeles Clippers (ibid). As a senior in high school he led Knight High School to the Golden League Championship (ibid). He eventually committed to Fresno State where he would play two years
This season he averages 23.4 points, 4.1 assist, and 7.1 rebounds, on 41% field goal percentage (ibid). He also scored his career high 48 points in a game against the Utah Jazz (ibid). Paul was named the most improved player in 2013, and has been voted into 3 All-star games (ibid). In this year’s All-star game he broke the record for most three pointers with nine, and scored 41 points tying him for second in points in a single All-star game (ibid). His highlight reel dunks also allowed him to take part in the 2012 and 2014 Slam Dunk Contest (Wikipedia). It is amazing to think that George’s stats will only get better as his game develops. These are some of the reasons why Paul George is becoming one of the best two way players in the game. His pre-NBA career, NBA career, and stats and accolades prove that the three time All-star is constantly improving. Paul George may just go down as the best Indiana Pacer to ever play the game.
His team is winning, and he’s the main reason why. It’s not that Kyrie hasn’t been great, but he obviously isn’t the main reason why Cleveland is winning, and to be fair, the Cavs have been a little disappointing in their championship defense. Another overlooked player is Paul Millsap. Although Jimmy Butler and Giannis Antetokounmpo have been better statistically speaking, Millsap has been solid and the Hawks have a winning record. R Bholat (): Every upcoming All-Star weekend gives us a few snubs about the big mid-season game that gets fans all over the world ranting to anyone who will listen.
Michael Jordans talent is so amazing. “Maybe this guy is God disguised”, former Boston Celtic Larry Bird said about Jordans talent. This really shows how people viewed his talent and liked the way he played the game of basketball. Michael Jordans talent is so amazing , he’s so incredible and beyond unreal. The things he did and accomplished in the basketball league shows his true talent. In 1984, at 21 years of age, Jordan made the United States Olympic Games basketball team under coach Bobby Knight. Averaging a remarkable seventeen points a game, Jordan led the team to a gold medal in eight straight wins! The Olympic win brought Jordan to high visibility in basketball circles and made him a household name in America. Jordan continued soaring new heights , even when he fractured his ankle early in the 1...
Michael Jordan played for the Chicago Bulls from 1984 to 1998 winning six NBA championships from 1991-1993 and 1996-1998. He was also awarded the Most Valuable
Pete Maravich was one of the greatest basketball players of all time. His spectacular moves and awesome footwork helped him to get better everyday. His incredible passes and being able to control the court caused his teammates to like him even more. “His playground moves, circus shots, and hotdog passes were considered outrageous during his era” (NBA Encyclopedia Playoff Edition). His love for basketball was instilled by his father Peter “Press” Maravich.
Before Shaq was a Bigman for the NBA, he played Bigman for high school and college. In high school, he was 6’9 and in college he was 7’1 so he was dominant in high school and college as well as the NBA. He went to high school at obi wan kanobi High School in San Antonio, California, he would play pickup basketball sometimes and in his one on one record he went undefeated
Grant first started playing soccer, but by twelve, he had grown to six feet. That is when he started playing basketball. He became really good and he led his high-school team to two state championships. He then earned an athletic scholarship to play for the well-known Duke University. He led Duke to back-to-back championships and he had his “number 33” jersey retired. After he graduated, he entered the 1994 NBA Draft picks. He was picked by the Detroit Pistons as the 3rd overall draft pick.
Colin Robertson again says that Kobe Bryant used to practice for hours and hours in a day. Bryant pushed himself to make at least 400 shots every practice and he also managed to fit in intense four-hour work outs on top that. On top of a heavily loaded schedule Bryant also had one of the strictest diets in the NBA. Bryant cut sugar out of his diet and he would eat a balanced diet of meats, fruits and he also filled the gaps between his meals with smaller snack/meal items. Also, a man named Rob, who happens to be a famous athletic trainer, got a chance to experience a day with Kobe Bryant while he was getting prepared for the Olympics. Rob says that he met Bryant at the facility at
	Stephon Marbury is a basketball phenomenon. Mr. Marbury has been known by the basketball world at the young age of eleven. Many pressures and confrontations have encountered Mr. Marbury throught his entire basketball career. These began when he was a young child and they still accompany him.
Michael Jordan was born on February 17, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York. Jordan's family moved to moved to Wilmington, North Carolina while he was young along with his three siblings. He attended Ogden Elementary School, and later Trask Junior High School. Jordan attended Emsley A. Laney High School, where he anchored his athletic career by playing baseball, football, and basketball ("Michael Jordan" Wikipedia). When jordan was twelve, he played with his local baseball team called the Babe Ruth All-stars. Jordan helped his team win there championship (Mattern 79). As A freshman at Laney, Jordan was cut from the varsity team and was reduced to playin junior varsity. His sophmore year he was cut from the varsity team once again, but this time, his best friend Leroy Smith, made the team. When Michael found out he did not make the team, he said:
The "G.O.A.T.", is coming used term in the sports world meaning, The Greatest of All Time. In the National Basketball Association, when you mention the term, the "G.O.A.T., everyone assumes of one name and one name only, Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan was an innovator of the basketball work and influenced many different people and players that inputted & mimicked Jordan’s style of play and implicated it into their own game. In today's generation, there are several players that many average day people would consider these players on the road to becoming a Jordan type of player, potential or maybe even greater; players that may be able on road to sharing a Michael Jordan type of legacy includes Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and LeBron James.
Reggie Miller has proven himself to be not only one of the best Pacer’s of all time, but one of the best shooters in the history of the National Basketball Association. Miller played in the NBA for eighteen seasons. He is also arguably the best player to ever play on the Indiana Pacers. Miller is easily one of the greatest and purest shooters to ever play the game. Reggie Miller is undeniably one of the most dominant players to ever play, due to his uncanny ability to dismantle the confidence of any player that he has ever faced, his ability to hit shots under pressure, and his loyalty to his franchise.
First, we will celebrate LeBron James’s accomplishments in the NBA. There are over 400 players in the NBA. These players are on the battlefield, fighting day after day because they all know only one can become the Most Valuable Player. LeBron James rose above all, claiming the MVP award, not 1, not 2, not 3, but 4 times. Not only is LeBron James an MVP, but he is also a 13-time All-Star player. LeBron James garnered enough votes from the fans, the players, and the media to become an All-Star like a presidential candidate getting enough votes from the voters to become the President.
First we will start out with the point guards. Throughout NBA history there have been many different kinds of Point Guards, passers, to playmakers, to 3 point gods and so many more unique play styles.
Kevin Wayne Durant was born on September 29, 1988. He was born and raised in in the great city of Washington D.C which I think he should go and play for the Washington Wizards. He was born in Suitland, Maryland just outside of the nation's capital. He was one of four children of Wanda and Wayne Pratt. Kevin grew up loving sports very much also his brothers and sister Brianna, Rayvonne, and Anthony. His grandma always told him that is height was a blessing. He got picked on a lot for always being the tallest person in the class. His mom always asked if he could be at the end of the line so he wouldn’t stand out as much. His dad left before Durant’s first
Larry Bird was one of the people in the sport of basketball that will not be forgotten. He is one of the greats who fought to get where he was and did not stop fighting once he got there. Larry Bird was one of the greatest legends to ever step foot on the basketball court.