The gym is full of people; the stands are so full that they overflow onto the edge of the court and out the doorway. The shrieks and screeches cry out from the crowd’s cheers. The ball crashes through the net, as they jump popcorn flies. The home team hit a three-point shot; they are winning with only a few seconds left. In these few seconds, the coach looks around. He realizes why he does what he does. At this point, none of the labor, time, and effort matters. The only thing that matters is the win, seeing his team succeed; watching a team grow is unlike any other feeling. In order to understand that feeling, one first has to appreciate the game: the rules and regulations, the legends that have played and coached, the development of the game, …show more content…
In his sophomore year, he was considered the college player of the year. His junior year was even better, along with maintaining his previous title; he received both the Naismith and Wooden awards (“Jordan Bio”). Both of these awards are similar to the college player of the year award. The Wooden award is named after Coach John Wooden. The design of the trophy is based upon his “ideas of the total basketball player.” ("About"). It displays five players, each of which are representing a different aspect of a total player. These aspects include rebounding, passing, playing defense, shooting, and dribbling. These are the five major skills a basketball player must have according to Wooden ("About"). The other award, which Air Jordan won, was the Naismith. The Naismith award sets out to recognize the accomplishments of individuals relating to basketball, whether it is high school or college athletes, coaches, or even referees ("History: Naismith …show more content…
He was about to live the dream that so many players hope for. This was a man who was cut from his high school team, but that didn’t stop him from being the third overall pick in 1984, it didn’t stop him from winning two gold medals in the Olympics, and it surely didn’t stop him from changing the game so much. Jordan would go one to play 13 remarkable seasons; he would lead the Chicago Bulls to their first NBA championships. Along with that win, he also won five other championships. MJ was an overall great player, when teams shut down his drives, he would shoot. When they shut the shots down, he would drive. Jordan’s biggest weapon could have been his well-rounded personality, but truly, it was his ability to adapt and improve. He is one of 50 greatest players of all time, in the basketball hall of fame, and won the NBA MVP title twice (Jordan Bio).His style, his skills, his swagger; it is what captivated the crowd and what made him so popular. When he shot the ball, glimpse of his tongue was visible to all, young players today do this, but it was not very common until after he started playing (Jordan Bio). He also pioneered longer shorts and a baldhead. He created so many trends that made him unique. More and more people would come to watch Jordan play, even if they were not Chicago’s fans, they were his fans. He also mesmerized other stars. Magic Johnson can be quoted saying, "There 's Michael Jordan and then there is the
Michael Jordan, in his prime, was thought of as one of the greatest basketball champions of all time. A shooting guard, standing at six-six, Jordan was able to out play anyone in his position. He started his career at the University of North Carolina, where he helped his team win a national championship. He then was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the 1984-85 season. While playing for the Bulls, Jordan received many awards such as, MVP, five championships, Olympic gold medals, slam dunk contests, and many more defensive and offensive awards. Jordan simply dominated the nineties and left the game as a NBA Finals winner in 1998.
Michael Jordan, what comes to your mind when you hear that name? Michael had played for the bulls and had gotten 6 championship rings with the team. Well, is it just me or does that sound like a lot of time in the game of basketball? In 1982 he took a big step up from highschool to college, where he wanted to pursue the basketball dream. He went to college at North Carolina where he played NCAA basketball for just one year before he was drafted in 1984. All eyes were on him when he went on the court, because that just how good he was at the game of basketball. Michael Jordan is one of the greatest players in NBA history, maybe even the greatest of all time.
When Michael was in the tenth grade he got cut from his high school team and played junior varsity. He was very upset with the decision that the coach had made. He thought he was good enough to be a varsity player. Throughout the season on JV, Michael dominated. He averaged well over twenty points and had several forty point games. For the next two seasons, Michael Jordan had become one of the best players in the country. In his senior year he averaged 29.2 points, 10.1 assists, and 11.6 rebounds in his senior year. This led him to become on the McDonald All-American Team which is made based off the best players in the country. When he played in this game, he broke the r...
Jordan helped revolutionize the game of basketball, the marketing brand of the NBA, and became one of the most recognizible humans on the face of the Earth. Through the Civil Rights movement, America's involvement in the Cold War, and a period of transition in America, Michael Jordan entered the NBA at a time of cultivation. All the hard work that Jordan did through his life, and all the hard work society did to progress as a whole colloborated in the 1980's, and allowed Michael Jordan to become a revolutionary. Michael Jordan is an iconic symbol of not just basketball, but American change and progress and it's influence throughout the world.
Micheal Jordan is one the greatest all-time basketball players in the history of the NBA as well a great role model for athletes. Jordan teaches athletes how to reach towards their goals, how to accept failure, and how to succeed. Michael Jordan is known around the world as “Air Jordan” , " G.O.A.T "( Greatest of All Times), "MJ", and "His Airness ".He acquired this nickname by jumping from the free throw line and dunking. This simulated that he was “flying” through the air. By breaking countless records, winning many NBA titles and being known world round as the best basketball player there ever was, he has forever changed the game of basketball. He led the NBA, scoring seven consecutive seasons (1987-1993), tying Chamberlain 's record and
Michael Jordan in my opinion, was the greatest basketball player that ever lived. He holds more records than just about everyone that ever played this sport. Some of those records included: being the all-time leading scorer in the Chicago Bulls history, most seasons in which he lead the league in scoring, which was ten, and most consecutive seasons in which he lead the league in scoring, which was seven seasons.
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.
His continuous excellent performance in the sports made him dominate the NBA and the basketball game for almost two decades from early 1980’s to late 1990s. He was chosen to play for Chicago bulls and got selected for the NBA all-star game after giving an amazing average of 28.2 game points for 6 games scoring a total of over 40 points. His success reached star-gazing heights as he won the National Basketball Association’s Most Valuable Player Award five times in a row.
Michael Jordan had all the confidence in the world, when he played he was unstoppable, no one could guard him. Michael Jordan would average 30.12 points per game, the highest in NBA history. Michael Jordan also retired twice, he retired once to play baseball which he wasn’t very good at but was in the pros.
Michael Jordan once said “I will not let anything get in the way of me and my competitive enthusiasm to win”. This have help people of all ages get through their burdens and do something they love instead of doing some negative. For many people basketball has become more than a game, it’s the way of life. The American game of basketball has traveled now, it’s played by more than 250 million people worldwide.
No matter what sport you may find interesting, basketball will always be one of the greatest. From China to France, England to Australia basketball is not just a game but a part of life. It doesn’t matter if you’re better than LeBron or worse than Austin, the real winning in basketball is the smile on your face when you hit that jumper, or assist that alley-oop, or even dribble the ball down the court. Basketball isn’t just found in the dreams of small children, but is also found in the hearts of many.
Michael Jordan was arguably the greatest player to ever play the game of basketball. He had played in the NBA since 1984. Many players and fans love to see him play. Surprisingly, Michael Jordan retired in 1993, at the height of his success. Many were devastated to hear the news and wished he would come back. Shockingly, Michael then returned to the game in the 1997-1998 season. Numerous people love basketball and Michael Jordan. They all look up to him as a role model and idolize him.
Everyone wants to get better at something, but some want it more than others. In “How to Transform an Everyday, Ordinary Hoop Court into a Place of Higher Learning and You at the Podium”, the narrator wants to get better at basketball, so he wakes up everyday at 4:30 to go with his dad to his work. Everyday, the narrator would wait 3 hours in his dad’s car until the gym opened, only to sit on the bench and watch the other men play basketball. Finally, one of the best players, Dante, tells the narrator he can play but he’ll get “smoked”. However, the narrator proved him wrong. The narrator learns that if you persevere, work hard, and have confidence, your dreams may come true. In How to Transform an Everyday, Ordinary Hoop Court into a Place
“Life is like a basketball, it bounces up and down.” I love basketball. I feel affection for the taste of victory, when you win a game. However, I also find losing a worthwhile experience. I worship the feeling where you score a point. It’s slow motion at first, as you gaze at the shot you’ve made, wondering if it is going to manage. Then the taste of your salty sweat and the sound of your pounding heart are back in action. *Swoosh* the ball rapidly swirls into the hoop and falls through the net. It is so stunning, and so breath-taking. “Beautiful shot! BEAUTIFUL!” the coach would yell. Everyone would give a little cheer, and I would smile and look down. I am proud to make the shot, but not cocky about it. It’s for the team, teamwork… I would think in my head. Afterwards, I would be focusing on how to get my head completely into the game, that’s how addicting it is.
Playing sports may provide lifelong benefits for young people such as improving fitness, learning teamwork and developing character. Although, what type of experience while playing sports will determine whether a young person is benefited or harmed. Therefore, a coach needs to focus on ensuring that each young athlete has a positive experience. Each season starts with three goals in mind that focus on creating a positive experience for each student-athlete. One, teach proper fundamentals so players develop skills that help them reach their full potential in a safe manner. Two, teach character traits that players can use inside and outside the court. Three, establish a teaching environment, which offers encouragement.