Who do you think has the best life on the earth? People with a lot of money, or people who are famous? When I was ten years old, I used to think that people who have money, just like Bill Gates, have the best lives on the earth. But then when I got older, I thought that people who are famous and also have money are the ones with the best lives on this earth, Just like LeBron James. In the age of thirteen, I used to dream that I was going to have one of these lives in the future and I can become
drinks targets athletes of both, male and female of all ages, by appealing to their need for achievement, aggression, and domination. The commercial actually has two messages. The first one is one man’s dream is another man’s nightmare, and the second message is that by using Gatorade, it will help you train and get better. First, the commercial starts off with Kevin Durant pushing the ball down court in what appears to be the closing seconds of the game. Durant is being closely guarded by the Miami Heat’s
This article is about how Udonis Haslem is dealing with Dwyane Wade leaving the Miami Heat and what his future plans are with the Miami Heat with Chris Bosh. He says that it’s bittersweet being the last player from all three of the franchise's championship teams. He says that it’s hard now, but it will be something to talk about in the future when he is done. He is one of the many people in Miami facing Dwyane Wade’s free-agency departure to the Chicago Bulls last week after trying to negotiate
you see where I’m going? These people are just a few big time Canadian basketball players in the NBA who put Canada Basketball on the map. Good Morning/Afternoon my fellow people. Today I’m going to talk to you about, Canada Basketball. People like Vince Carter put not only Toronto, but our whole Country on the map. So, I’m going to tell you about the current Canadian NBA player, upcoming Canadian NBA players, youth, and programs that Canada Basketball has. Basically, I’m talking about Canada Basketball
thought of all the things NBA players have gone through to get where they are? I choose to talk about the top three players in the NBA. I choose this topic because I pay attention to all the things that make up some of the best basketball players today. I wanted to know more about the players history. Even I don’t know everything about their past. All NBA player had to start somewhere, so expect to learn the hardships in their early lives. They all played somewhere else before the NBA, so expect
An accomplished NBA (National basketball association) starter and father, Kobe Bryant. Possible the greatest NBA star since Michael Jordan. A loving father and sponsored by nike to come out with an annual shoe. He is a very successful man and he has had deals with Nike, Adidas, and Gatorade. He is estimated at $360 million dollars according to Forbes magazine. Born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on August 23 1978, Kobe Bryant was the son of basketball star Joe Jellybean Bryant and his wife Pamela
"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
again. And if a man goes the wrong way, he turns around and comes back.” Jimmy Butler is a 6’7 shooting guard in the NBA who has endured more than any should go through. Jimmy’s early life was rough, along with his college and his first couple of years in the NBA. Through all that Jimmy has amazing accolades and awards. Homeless seems to be a major problem in todays era. For All-star Jimmy butler it was a start of a new beginning. Jimmy was homeless by age 13. Jimmy’s mom told him, “I don’t like
owner and chairman of the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Jordan played 15 seasons in the NBA for the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards. His biography on the NBA website states: "By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time."[4] Jordan was one of the most effectively marketed athletes of his generation and was considered instrumental in popularizing the NBA around the world in the 1980s and 1990s.[5] Jordan played three seasons for coach
National Basketball Association (NBA), Major League Baseball (MLB), or National Hockey League (NHL). Not to mention that we as a nation spend more on collegiate, and high school sports. Fans love when their respective team drafts a new superstar, or make a blockbuster trade to bring in talent. However on the down side in recent years fans have also had to deal with lost cause seasons in order to make these trades, or draft these players. In today’s world teams are all about building their team for the
“CLANG!!!” The rim rattles as the ferocious athlete jams the ball in. Basketball is game that has been around for 125 years! So many legendary players have come and gone most still around some not. It has evolved over the years in play styles, game styles, and hairstyles. But there’s always that question, who is the greatest? And even though I will never be able to answer that I can narrow it down to the top 5 of each position which will give you the greatest players in each position. Keep in mind
play the game of basketball. Michael Jordan was first drafted into the NBA by the Chicago Bulls as the third pick in the first round of the NBA draft of 1984, after finishing his college career at the University of North Carolina. Michael Jordan has been known for his high flying and stylish dunks ever since he first stepped into the basketball scene, but there is more to Michael Jordan than his ability to dunk. Michael Jordan played for the Chicago Bulls from 1984 to 1998 winning six NBA championships
Lebron James, born in Akron Ohio, lived his life as a basketball star excelling past many of his teammates and opponents. Being raised by a single mother, he often moved very frequently and was even put into a foster home for two years (Meyer). Lebron started playing basketball when he entered middle school and started playing competitively. Soon he became known as one of the top players in his age group. Leading his Athletic Union team to the National Championship, and then as a freshman at
Michael Jordan, considered one of the greatest to every play the game of basketball, was born in Brooklyn in 1963 and raised in North Carolina. As a senior in high school he was selected to the McDonald’s All-American Team, and then later accepted a scholarship to play for the University of North Carolina. After three seasons of college ball in which he averaged almost 18 points and 5 rebounds a game. He was selected 3rd overall in the 1984 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls after Hakeem Olajuwon (a hall of
200 threes in 487 games and it took his father about 1,083 games to make the same amount. Stephen Curry is a small town kid which means you don’t have to be from a big city to be noticed. Stephen Curry is a great player on and off the court from helping his team win an NBA Championship, to helping his brother get into the NBA, and he has helped over a million people throughout the world with getting food, water, and clothing. Stephen Curry and his father both played in the NBA, but they didn’t play
in the same Akron, Ohio Hospital as the famous NBA star LeBron James. He began to grow up in Charlotte, North Carolina with his parents Sonya and Wardell Curry. His Family consisted of 5 people; his two parents, his younger brother Seth, and his older sister, Sydel Curry. Curry grew up in a strong Christian family, with some great influences in his life. Curry’s dad, Wardell Curry, also known as, “Dell”, played in the National Basketball Association(NBA) for the Charlotte Bobcats from 1988 to 1998
white private Catholic school to play become apart of the school’s team. James had a successful four years in high school. In 1999-00, James averaged 18 points per game his freshman year. In 2000-01, James averaged 25.2 points and 7.2 rebounds with 5.8 assits his sophomore. James was the first sophomore chosen for the USA Today All-USA First Team, and was the first sophomore ever selected for this award. His team also won the Division III state title for the second year in a row. Prior to his junior
their game that is LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Russell Westbrook. But who are the best players by their positions. Point Guard average height are 6’0” to 6’3”. The point guard are sometimes called the “Coach on the floor.” The point guard job is to control the tempo of the game, make
There are a lot of great players in the NBA. Like some people say it's lebron or durant or kobe in this article I will be telling you which 5 I think are the best. I am picking the best by stats and my opinion. Number 5 Kobe bryant Kobe Bean Bryant (born August 23, 1978) is an American professionalbasketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He entered the NBA directly from high school, and he has played for the Lakers his entire career, winning fiveNBA
The 17 year old, soon to be All-Star, Kobe Bryant standing at 6 foot 6 inches, was drafted as the 13th draft pick in 1996 to the Charlotte Hornets for the position of small forward and shooting guard. He wasn’t on there for long though, he was traded during the draft to the Los Angeles Lakers for Vlade Divac. He said “Charlotte never wanted me," Bryant said. “Cowens told me he didn't want me. It wasn't a question of me even playing here. They had a couple of guards already, a couple small forwards