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    Stern actually made a deal with Jordan to retire from basketball. Their theory tends to side on the extreme ideas of Jordan’s retirement. These people can only provide evidence on what they think could have happened‚ and they do not personally ask Michael Jordan the question on why he retired. They could have made their argument more believable‚ reliable and accurate if they simply would have taken the time to ask Michael Jordan why he left basketball to begin with. These three people were assuming something

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    According to the 2007 American Payroll Association (APA) national online survey‚ “GETTING PAID IN AMERICA‚” more than two-thirds‚ or 67% of America’s workers would experience financial difficulties if their paychecks were delayed for just one week—indicating that workers are living paycheck to paycheck. In partnership‚ the APA and ADP‚ Inc. combined resources and payroll expertise to provide America’s workers with information on how to maximize additional income through strategic management of

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    kid who traditionally keeps to himself and focuses on basketball‚ is asked by his coach to take an all-star basketball player obsessed with space under his wing. Finley lives in a pretty bad neighborhood and is one of the few white kids there. He and his girlfriend Erin just want to get out of town‚ live their lives‚ and play basketball. That all changes when Finley’s coach asks him to befriend the new kid Russ and get him to play basketball again‚

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    Michael Jordan is arguable the best basketball player who ever played the game. A phenomenal athlete with the unique combination of fundamental soundness‚ grace‚ speed‚ power‚ artistry‚ and an unquenchable competitive desire‚ Jordan single-handedly redefined the NBA superstar. The thing that separated Jordan from the rest of the all-time greats was his compulsive need to win. Jordan was and is still known for his intense competitiveness and will to win‚ but that has not translated to his ownership

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    Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. Earvin Johnson Jr. was born on August 14‚ 1959‚ in Lansing‚ Michigan‚ Magic Johnson dominated the court as one of America’s best basketball players for 12 years. If there was one aspect of Johnson’s game that awed people the most‚ it was his brilliant passing skills. He dazzled fans and dumbfounded opponents with no-look passes off the fast-break‚ pinpoint alley-oops from half-court‚ spinning feeds and overhand bullets under the basket through triple teams. When defenders

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    were big there.until Kyrie Irvingwas born. Kyrie Irving learned early.Kyrie Irving learned how to dribble a basketball when he was 18 months old‚shoot a free throw when he was 4‚shoot a three pointer when he was 6‚and make a left hand layup left handed when he was 8. From that point on Kyrie irving and his family knew he was meant for basketball. Kyrie Irving got signed up for a basketball team when he was 9.Kyrie Irving scored 35 points his first game.Kyrie Irving went to St.Patrick high school

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    unriveld‚ Michael Jordan is a true icon of the American Athlete. His talents not only transformed basketball into more than just a game‚ but gave athletes of all ages the inspiration to someday become just as good as Mike himself. Michael Jordan’s dunk inspired the youth and amazed adults all over the world. Love him or hate him‚ Michael Jordan was the best player to ever step on the court; his style and ability was unmatched to everyone in the game of basketball. His athleticism made him a god among men

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    Russell Westbrook was born on November 12‚ 1988 in Long Beach California. Russell started liking basketball because his father got him into. Russell played college basketball for UCLA and he played for them until 2008 when he was drafted for Oklahoma Thunder. He has played for the OKC for 9 years. He took OKC to the 2012 finals and he became the most dynamic players in the NBA. He is very well known for his outfits. Russell gained little attention as a 5’8 freshman at Leuzinger high school in lawndale

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    to allow Bobby the main character to come of age. A basketball‚ a trophy‚ and tears all allow Bobby to come of age and start being a man. Bobby might have had some rough times that he wanted to get out of but‚ he was a man and came of age and grew up raising his daughter Feather. A basketball can maul people but in The First Part Last it represents Bobby’s childhood and how he is letting go of it. Bobby was getting ready to go play basketball with his friends when he realizes “I forgot Feather

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    Who is the greatest basketball player of all time? Larry might not be the greatest‚ but he definitely is one of the best players to ever play the sport of basketball. He is in the NBA hall of fame‚ has five national championship appearances and three titles. Larry Bird is one of the best players to ever play basketball because of his clutch performances and consistent shooting. Larry was born on December 7‚ 1956 in west Baden‚ Indiana (“Larry Bird biography for kids”). He was the fourth child of

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