one of the best professional basketball players was born. Michael Jordan was born in Brooklyn, New York but grew up in Wilmington, North Carolina. He went to the University of North Carolina in 1981 and became an important part of the basketball team there. He scored the final basket needed to win the NCAA Division I championships in 1982 and was named the NCAA College Player of the Year in 1983 and 1984. Michael Jordan was also a part of the U.S. Olympic basketball team, during the summer of 1984
coaching career changed the game of basketball by turning it into a team sport and proved to the nation that players don’t need to be flashy to be great players. His legacy will never end; he has inspired so many others by his words and his many great accomplishments. John was born on his parent’s farm on October 14, 1910 in Centerton, Indiana. This farm soon went bankrupt so they moved to Martinsville, Indiana. He was the star player on his new High School Basketball team when he met Nellie Riley. He
was called The Pistol: The Birth of a Legend. This movie was about a young boy by the name of Pete Maravich who had a dream to become a great basketball player like his father Press Maravich. However, during this process he was faced with adversity of being too short and too flashy but he overcame the adversity he faced and became a hall of fame basketball player. Pete was dedicated to the game and no matter the weather outside he was out working on his skills even in a thunderstorm. During this
lucky or have a pure internal beliefs about yourself and only positive outlooks in life. John Wooden is who i have selected to try and form my leadership characteristics around. He is a well spoken and the most "sought out to be" coach in all of basketball. He had many victories on the court but he also formed his players into men with his wisdom. Leadership affects my life in many ways. My father is a leader. He lead his company that he used to own to receive many awards. He is one of the nicest
inspired by for a very long time. Basketball fans and experts consider John Wooden as one of, if not, the greatest coaches of all time. Much of his success is a result of his beliefs and coaching system. Knowing the background of Coach Wooden’s playing and coaching career plays a significant role in understanding how he practiced his beliefs with his teams and how his philosophy and success intertwined to set a precedent for the remainder of collegiate basketball. Before looking at his coaching philosophy
Sports Halls of Fame Below are websites dealing with sports history, particularly those halls of fame which exist. In the dead of winter, many people's interest turn to sports, and the nominees and inductees are announced for many halls, including professional baseball and professional football. Professional Baseball Hall of Fame http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/ This website discusses the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. The site combines baseball history and the Hall of Fame
“The invention of basketball was not an accident. It was developed to meet a need. Those boys simply would not play ‘Drop the Handkerchief.’” (James Naismith Quotes). In November, 1861, the inventor of “basketball” was born in Almonte, Ontario, Canada (Biography of James Naismith). But it never crossed his mind that he’d be the creator of one of the most popular world-wide sports known to man (James Naismith…:Inventor of Basketball). Dr. James Naismith had the body foundation of a fine athlete. As
Hall of Fame Michael Jordan, Allen Iverson, Shaq. What do all of these people have in common? They’re all great NBA (National Basketball Association) players that they made it in the Hall of Fame. How do people get in the Hall of Fame? How does the Hall of Fame work? What do players need to get in the Hall of Fame? *Thesis Statement: It takes a long time to get in the NBA Hall of Fame. What is the way to get in the Hall of Fame for NBA. One of the ways to get in the Hall of Fame is by making it
The Beginning of Basketball Have you ever had an interest in how something was invented? An interest in how your favorite activity or hobby came about? Ever since I was introduced to sports and how competitive it was, I became hooked. I enjoy playing football, basketball, and baseball. Of the three main sports that I play, basketball seems to be my favorite. It challenges endurance, speed, accuracy, agility, and strength. I feel guilty not knowing who created the game that takes up most of my free-time
the 2015-2016 season. Bryant will be capping off a legendary 20 year tenure with the National Basketball Association’s Los Angeles Lakers. Many people within the sports world knew he was soon to retire due to father time and a combination with a series of injuries. Kobe put the speculation to end on Nov. 29, when he posted a poem on the popular sports website, The Players Tribune titled “Dear Basketball”. It should not come to a shock to anyone; Bryant played the most years with one team and is considered
alone and hit with various knee injuries eventually leading to his trade to the Phoenix Suns. During his six seasons in a Magic uniform, Hardaway not only put up All-Star numbers he helped to bring a basketball culture to the Orlando, Florida area. O'Neal was inducted into the Orlando Magic Hall of Fame back in in March of 2015 shared his thoughts on leaving Hardaway and the franchise during the press conference. The four time NBA champion would go on to say "That's why I kind of regret it, because
off the field” said his peewee coach. (Ramen 15) He started his official football career at Ringgold High School where he stunned the coaches and became starting quarterback during his junior year and he was also phenomenal at basketball and he was so skilled at basketball that he got a scholarship to North Carolina. At the time that he got the scholarship to North Carolina was when Michael Jordan went to North Caroli...
luck.” Big Jay is one of the mascots of The University of Kansas, but he’s more than just a mascot. He represents a mythical bird, the entire University, and has impacted many people. Because of this, Big Jay should be nominated into the Mascot Hall of Fame. Big Jay is memorable because the Jayhawk is a mythical bird with a meaning behind it. According to Kansas University’s website, “The name combines two birds--the blue jay, a noisy, quarrelsome thing known to rob other nests and the sparrow hawk
In 2009, he was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He ranks among the greatest and most exciting players in the history of the National Basketball Association (NBA). George Herman Ruth was born on Feb. 6, 1895 in Baltimore. He died Aug. 16, 1948. He began his baseball career in 1914 with the Baltimore Orioles, a minor league team at the
position the supervisor was astonished by my academic achievements, the awards I’ve won during my Girl’s Varsity Basketball season, and the volunteer service I’ve done in several places including in a Food Bank and Student-In-Community service in Saint Vincent Academy. She knew I would be an excellent candidate for the program, would be able to balance my schoolwork along with being on basketball and arriving to work, and would have a lot to give in the workplace and the community. The fact that I had
Michael Jordan is the most decorated basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Michael Jordan is well known among many people for his accomplishments in basketball. Michael Jordan was born on February 17, 1963 (Biography). In high school, he did not make varsity until his junior year because of his size (Gordon). Later, he signed to play basketball with North Carolina University (Gordon). Michael Jordan was drafted into the NBA by the Chicago Bulls, he was only in this third
Why is basketball the most difficult sport allow me to explain. First and foremost it is the most universal sport statistically and consist of 5 difficult task such as passing,rebounding,shooting,dribbling and defense.Along with other factors such as stamina,clutch,tenasity,power and speed. The purpose of rebounding is to successfully gain possession of the basketball after a missed shot or free throw, as it rebounds from the hoop or backboard. This is a important role in the game, as most
resemble a good role model, the jayhawk should be inducted into the mascot hall of fame because he makes an impact in the community, he has a fun and unique design, the jayhawk has an impact on his sport, and he performs memorably and groundbreaking performances. As a general rule, mascots in the Mascot Hall of Fame should make an impact on their community. Big Jay would be a great nomination for the “Mascot Hall of Fame” because he makes a impact on his community. Big Jay makes an impact on his
What is the NBA? The NBA is the National Basketball Association. This is one of the most popular sports in the United States. The NBA is a career where players can be paid millions of dollars playing the sport they love. There are many aspects of the NBA. This paper will fill one's mind if they wish to know more about the sport of basketball. History Basketball has evolved into the fantastic sport that people know today. But, who invented basketball, and when was the first game? There are many
These coaches include Tara VanDerveer, the head women’s basketball coach at Stanford University, and Mary Wise, the former Purdue University standout and head women’s volleyball coach at the University of Florida. Another female coach in former University of Tennessee head women’s basketball coach, Patricia “Pat” Summitt, and finally Leta Andrews, a member of the Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame and winningest high school girls’ basketball coach in the United States. Each coach listed has made