Lebron James, a well known basketball star who has been a part of the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Miami Heat met controversy when he made the switch from his hometown team to the Miami heat then back to his hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers. To combat the claims and rumors spread about Lebron he wrote a well thought out, meticulously crafted essay to manipulate his old fans to embrace him back into his former team. Lebron manipulates his readers with pathos and parallel structure. The essay is contains touching moments from James past, being in Miami, and coming home to Cleveland. These little insights into James’ mind create an aura of pathos that he uses to make him seem a victim.…
Other times he looks frustrated has he walks back on defense while talking to a referee, and makes a move to the rim only to pass out to a teammate. Lebron James is one of the best passers in NBA history, but it seems like it is becoming his first choice on some plays. At some points in game two he was the tallest player on the court, as distinction he likely has not held since High School. While he was able to make some plays, it feels like he should be dominating even more. It is hard to strike a balance between being a great player and being a great teammate, but Lebron James needs to do more to make himself successful, then he can try to bring his teammates with him. It’s clear that triple doubles and assists will not beat the Warriors. Lebron James needs to use something else. Like a 40 point…
People recognise Lebron James as not only a legendary basketball player, but also an expert wordsmith. As Lebron left his home of Cleveland with the promise of fame and fortune in the land of the Miami Heat, he betrayed his hometown. Many expressed outrage about his betrayal and found themselves offended by his very name. People met the sudden switch from Miami and back to Cleveland with much anger and controversy from both cities. People threw rumors and hateful words his way. Surrounded by all of the anger, Lebron released a beautifully crafted essay using strong rhetoric to shield himself from the blows. After this essay was released, those who had assaulted him began to follow and to support his decision. Many find it difficult to win the hearts of those who feel wronged. Yet with careful diction and presumably honest emotions and truths, it can be done. Lebron did just that.…
THUMP! The ball was hit into deep left, and it had some distance to it. The infield stared as the ball made contact with the bat and rocketed over their heads. They probably should have covered their base or gone out and get the ball from the outfield but they knew that it was all or nothing. The outfield would determine the fate of the game. The left fielder ran and ran. Finally, the ball came down from space and into the Blake Lindsly’s sure handed glove. Out number two. He looked at the pitcher with an expression that said dodged a bullet there. The team erupted into laughter. Even the coach joined in. Sure, the game was intense, but baseball was a fun game and it took plays like that to have fun.…
It was a hot summer day in Rayville,Louisiana. My 12 year old All-Star season was going great, even though we had only played a few games. Little did I know that this game would change my whole baseball career.…
When I walked into the store I headed right to the sports section and picked up NBA 2K16, I had been waiting to get this game for weeks, I was hype! Once we concluded our terrible shopping trip I was finally home, and the first thing I did was run up to my room and put 2K into my Xbox One. Once I opened the case however, I felt a strong force pull me down, like a seatbelt in a car. When I opened my eyes I was standing face to face with NBA superstar Kevin Durant, my favorite NBA player, he dominated the NBA with his ability to score with amazing ease. “Don’t just stand there man, shoot it!” Kevin exclaimed to me as he passed me the ball. I threw up an easy corner jump shot and it went in with a nice sound as the ball glazed through the net. “Ok I see you” Kevin said to me as I got my rebound and passed him the rock. He went back towards the half court line with the ball and started sprinting towards the rim, I opened my mouth in awe and I watched him soar into the air and 360 dunk! “Not bad, didn’t mean to dunk it so hard though” KD said as my eyes were as big as golf balls in straight amazement. We ended up playing a game of 21, which he obviously kicked my butt in, but I had a great…
One hot summer day in Dallas Texas ,I have been taking a tour of Dallas Cowboy Stadium .And were at the highest point in Cowboy Stadium and you could see this big ride way up in the air and I've been looking at it for awhile now and I asked our tour guide. I said hey you see that huge ride over there what is that called he alright folks and look over there you see that big ride that's called 6 six flags It has some of the bests roller coasters you'll ever ride ,and you can get discounts for coming to us he said remind me and I'll give you the discount sheet to go over there. This moment I had to face the greatest fear that I have struggled with for the first nine years of my life.…
One Monday night my dad and I were fighting about who was going to win the Super Bowl. We fell asleep and lighting stuck our house. I woke up in my dad’s body. I screamed and he came running into his room. We stood there and just look at each other like what do we do now.…
I was always afraid to play the position of quarterback on the football team. I am good at blocking and catching the ball, but when it comes to throwing the ball I get nervous.…
There was more than one champion on the day of Super Bowl XLVII. When I was in 8th grade, my family hosted a Super Bowl party. My family and our guests had a Super Bowl pool. Two dollars were collected from each guest and the winner, my friend Conor, left that night with $40. This enjoyable night sparked my interest in gambling on sports.…
It was a crisp cold fall day at Lambeau field. I could see everything that was happening the whole entire time. The field was as green as a tree in the middle of Summer. The cold wind was whistling in my ear. The smell the hot dogs, burgers, and turf from the field filled my nose as the game begin. All I could hear were people cheering on the Packers and the jumbotron blaring, “Go pack go!” I could see the running back Eddie Lacy drive the ball into the end zone and everyone went wild. A mix people cheering and screaming filled my ears. After the opposing team returned the ball everyone started cheering, “Defense, defense, defense!” The watched the ball get intercepted and run down the field for another touchdown! The crowd roared and I got…
During one game of basketball I was making a lot shots. When I was running super fast and one of the players on the green team tripped me and then I slid on my back and on the back of our jerseys the numbers are like the grippy kind so then I go the biggest skin mark on my back and my spine was bleeding but i didn't know it until I got home. But during that whole game my back was hurting so I timed out. I Told coach to check my back because it was hurting the whole game.…
I was sitting in my freshman geometry class, talking to some friends about injuries. We were talking about how none of us have ever gotten injured in our entire life. I had been playing sports since I was in the sixth grade, and nothing ever happened. In my life I had never broken a bone. I had never even sprained an ankle. I had never worn any kind of brace, taped an ankle, or talked to a trainer about any muscle issue or pain issue. When kids would lay on the court, I always thought they were fine or looking for a little attention. My thought was that they needed to rush off the court because they were dripping sweat all over the hardwood floor, and they were taking too much time up. I used to assume they were killing our momentum when they would fall down and cry because some schools…
If I was a sport, I would be volleyball. I think I would be volleyball because volleyball is a sport where there are players that are on the front line, and there are players at the back that volley and help the offensive players spike and earn points. I think my personality varies between a front line player; outgoing and confident, and a defense zone player; supportive and subdued. I also think I would be volleyball because you can’t play volleyball alone; you need a team. I rely on family and friends as my team, so I can succeed. In volleyball, there are also many rallies in which the ball crosses each side of the net multiple times. I think this represents not only my tendency to be indecisive, but also my search for perfect opportunities.…
On a big ,bright summer day the Sun was shining like nothing through my room I said” it's going to be a great day today.” Then I went outside and played some basketball my cousin Billy and my brother Brayden We played a game and won 1 of the games because of my last far shot .And my brother won one game . And on that day I had a game. Moka said” She was studying for her basketball game against her sister on Saturday she had already beat her in a game 2 weeks ago.q…