demonstrated by this scoring superstar are powerful forces, even in the face of obstacles. Born on September 29, 1988 in Suitland, Maryland, Kevin Wayne Durant is a high profile basketball player who has a stellar history playing for the Seattle Supersonics, Oklahoma City, and currently, as of 2016, the Golden State Warriors. Durant is an eight time National Basketball Association (NBA) All Star and all time NBA scoring champion (kevindurant.com). Durant has also claimed the NBA rookie of the
they are a top tier team, ranking the 4th seed in the Western Conference, arguably the strongest out of the two conferences. Before there was the Oklahoma City Thunder, there was the Seattle Supersonics. There’s a fact for you! The Seattle Supersonics was founded in 1967. They were active from 1967-2008. The Supersonics have one title under their belt; they won a championship in 1979 led by Hall of Famer Dennis “DJ” Johnson and Gus Williams. They defeated the Washington Bullets 4 games to 1.
Chandler Reeves Ms. Ward Integrated Science I T TH 4th February 9, 2017 Russell Westbrook Who is Russell Westbrook? How did he get his fame? How old is Russell Westbrook? These are many questions people will ask.. and yes I’m about to answer them! Russell Westbrook is one of the most dominant players in the basketball league today. He is ranked #1 for the best NBA player this year. Russell Westbrook had a good high school and college career, he is having a great NBA career putting up massive
it makes their team better in the long run and ensures they acquire good players they are not guaranteed to get in free agency. If done correctly, tanking can turn any rebuilding NBA team into a powerhouse. For example, in the years that the Seattle SuperSonics became the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team tanked their way to acquire Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden in the NBA Draft. These three players came a long way in helping turn the Thunder into a title contender, and even though
supporting families and individuals in need by spreading faith, bringing more media exposure to Oklahoma, making the city more known and by bringing in more money for jobs and for the economy. In 2008, the Seattle Super Sonics relocated to Oklahoma City and now are known as the Thunder. While in Seattle, the team was not very successful and the owner had some disputes with the city and contracts which lead the sports council in Oklahoma City to inquire about hosting the team. The Thunder had a rough start
Introduction Kevin Durant once said “you’re the real mvp” in 2014 when talking about his mom after winning the Most Valuable Player award in the NBA. Everyone in here has someone who they’ve exalted and has been the mvp in their life. I can relate to Kevin Durant and probably many of you in the fact that, my mom was mvp in my life. In the next couple of minutes I am going to talk about how my mom has impacted me to be a better person and help others. Body I consider my mom the most valuable player
It's official. Kevin Durant has agreed to sign with the Golden State Warriors. Rumors were circulating a few hours prior to his decision becoming public that it was indeed his intent. He leaves the Oklahoma City Thunder in a very rough spot, but in the back of everyone's mind there was always that concern that Russell Westbrook would stay with the team when he becomes a free-agent next season. Although, it's easy to do this now, but it all makes sense when you think about it. In an interview with
The loss of Kevin Durant will not only effect the Thunder in the immediate future, but will also effect the entire landscape of the franchise. A place like Oklahoma City is not a prime destination for free agents. Of the 30 teams, Oklahoma City would rank near the bottom in terms of places I would want to live, slightly beating out the likes of Milwaukee, Utah, and Denver. Free agents don’t want to play in a boring, mid-western city like Oklahoma City. There only hope is to strike gold in the draft
Adopt-a-Team Report The NBA’s Golden State Warriors are not only known for their performance on the court but also for their successful marketing program. They create experiences for their fans through social media and their website which drives merchandise and ticket sales due to customer engagement. The Warriors capitalize on many aspects of the business including retail, community involvement, and entertainment which surrounds the basic foundation of playing basketball. Within the marketing department
great fan base and prospective city for a new team. A group of Oklahoma City investors led by Clay Bennett buy the Sonics franchise. After the 2007-2008 season the Seattle Super Sonics file relocation papers to relocate to Oklahoma City. When they get to Oklahoma City they are renamed the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Moving of the Seattle Super Sonics to Oklahoma City and the creation of the Oklahoma City Thunder have brought many positive impacts to the Oklahoma City metro and to the entire state of
The story of Jimmy Butler The man, the myth, the legend! Jeremiah 8:4 Jesus says, “you know if a man falls down he gets back up 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
Kevin Durant was born just outside of the nation's capital in Suitland, Maryland, on September 29, 1988. He was one of four children of Wanda and Wayne Pratt. (“Kevin Durant Bio.com”) Durant grew up loving sports with his sister, Brianna, and two brothers, Anthony (also a basketball player) and Rayvonne. Barbara, his grandmother was present during his childhood and she was very influential. She continuously mentioned that Durant’s height was a blessing, Even though schoolmates teased him for always
Seattle Sonics On-Line Communities My first thoughts and reactions to on-line communities are I'm not interested; only people who are true technology enthusiasts use on-line communities; and on-line communities are used primarily for entertainment. Obviously my relationship with on-line communities is apparent - I really have not had much experience. I use email to keep in touch with family and friends and my experiences using DaMoo in this English class certainly qualify for experience, but I
The Concorde Plane Project The Concorde was the fastest commercial plane to ever fly the skies to date and although it now has an infamous legacy, there were high hopes of its commercial success from the engineers who designed and developed this supersonic airplane. Designed to break the sound barrier and decrease travel speed immensely, the Concorde achieved its goals early on. For many years the Concorde had a stellar record of no incidents, crashes or fatalities. While the Concorde never amounted
The effects of intake modification on a Ramjet engine A ramjet intake design analysis. Supersonic and hypersonic flights often make use of a ramjet engine during the cruise phase of the flight. The design of the intake affects important variables of the ramjet engine, namely Mach number distribution, formation of shocks and pressure distribution. Analysis of a normal intake design provides lower than optimal pressure to the combustion chamber. A geometric dimension modification on the intake,
The Millennium Falcon is one of the fastest ships in the Star Wars universe. It makes the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs. This “hunk of a junk” has outmaneuvered a fleet of TIE fighters through an asteroid field. While most ships in Star Wars — from Imperial Star Destroyers to X-Wing fighters — are capable of faster-than-light travel, only the Millennium Falcon has the benefit of specialized care from Han Solo and Chewbacca. Like Han Solo, business professionals are the starship pilots of their
What do dinosaurs and super sonic passenger jets have in common? They are both extinct. When the realistic thought of supersonic passenger travel was first introduced in the 1950s, it seemed like a compelling breakthrough in the field of commercial aviation. During this era, American manufacturers created a competitive advantage at the end of the World War II, an advantage that has survived to the present day. For all practical purposes, US technology since 1945 has set the standards for international
well as materials used to prepare the aircraft that can travel at the speed of a supersonic. there has never been another creation of a supersonic aircraft to carry passengers to a destination for a supersonic aircraft are just used to carry bombs and fighter jets. A in November 1962, the British and French governments agreed to develop and build a supersonic aircraft. Each design presents an aerodynamic supersonic aircraft with a range of difficult problems, including two that have the highest interest
Andrew Merrill 4/28/14 Mr. A Alt Ed Science Concorde The concorde. It was something that was never seen before, a jet that can get you to London to New York in under three hours. A supersonic mode of transportation that held four Rolls-Royce/Snecma Olympus engines and can break the speed of sound and go up to 1,350 mph. The success of the Concorde was short lived due to the cost of the upkeep. even though it is retired, the legacy it left behind is the start of bigger and better jets The Concorde
written by Stephen Lundin, Harry Paul, and John Christensen we find a woman who moved to Seattle from Southern California with her husband her two children. This woman Mary Jane Ramirez had everything going for her she was a happy person who had a happy life her family their relationship couldn't get any better. They both had good jobs, jobs that they enjoyed. Then one day, twelve months after they had moved to Seattle Dan her husband was rushed to the hospital with a burst aneurysm he then died. After