Every time a big name enters the NBA Draft‚ everybody always asks “Is this kid the next Michael Jordan?” Michael has always been the measuring stick for NBA stars. Even today you can see debates daily on TV about how current stars like Kobe Bryant and LeBron James compare to Jordan. The argument that Jemele Hil from ESPN.com raised
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For example‚ I would study people like Mayweather‚ LeBron James‚ Serena Williams‚ and Kobe Bryant. Last‚ I would work on dribbling or shooting. I still continued to do almost every dribbling drill or shooting drill that I had seen a pro do. Sometimes‚ I would lose track of time and get lost in the moment of dribbling and
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internationalization of sport. Although this has proved to be a successful way of internationalizing sport‚ it also has issues within itself that contradicts the point of the event. The first issue is that the US isn’t using their “A+” players such as LeBron James‚ Chris Paul‚ Carmelo Anthony‚ or Deron Williams (DeCroucy‚ 2014). The team does include some superstars such as Kevin Durant‚ Derrick Rose‚ Kevin Love‚ and Blake Griffin. Although
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Every basketball player tries hard and gives his/her the best on the court because of high motivation and possible opportunities in the future. Those opportunities lie in playing for the National Basketball Association (NBA)‚ considered to be the premier men’s professional basketball league in the world with highly talented individuals. Generally every basketball player in the world dreams of being part of an NBA team even for a minute. But‚ of the court‚ the question is whether their college
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are not overpaid In my short life‚ if there is one thing I have noticed about the sports industry‚ it’s that money talks. Drew Brees just recently signed a $100 million dollar contract with the New Orleans Saints to play for five more years. Kobe Bryant of the Lakers made $25 million last year alone‚ while Alex Rodriguez made $32 million. This sure seems like a lot on money for men to be making just to play sports‚ or is it? Professional Athletes are very good at what they do and deserve
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The media has found a new object to criticize‚ and this time it is fast food. All anyone ever hears these days is eat healthy‚ it will help you live a longer and more enjoyable life. Well it’s time to set the story straight about the greatness of fast food. Not only is it ten times better for you than these new "healthy foods" but its unique healing and educational powers can lead you to live longer and be smarter than ever. First of all‚ "healthy food" is not as healthy as its name makes it appear
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Basketball is the most American sport‚ but not because it’s the only American sport with an identifiable inventor. In America‚ basketball has helped bridge differences in race and social class. The game also helps promote American values of selflessness and selfishness. In addition‚ because the NBA has helped the game go global the globalization of American culture has been a reality. Basketball takes the concept of America being a “melting pot” of racial diversification and puts it into play on
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David Yoon Mr. Torres English 1 24 May 2013 Athletes Leaving College Early Should Not be Limited From past to present‚ sports have played a widely significant role in our history. Sports bring our communities together and offer fame to the athletes. Professional sports have been looked upon as a place of glory. From prestigious awards to high salaries‚ being a professional athlete is something most athletes dream of‚ but only a handful achieve. Growing up‚ many young children aspire to be professional
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family men they are or that they give money to charity. But that’s the good that athletes do. Kids don’t see the bad. When children look at an athlete‚ they see a two-time Super bowl winning quarterback‚ not someone accused of sexual assault twice. If Kobe Bryant was a child’s role model‚ would they want to be a 5 time NBA champion‚ or cheat on his wife and be accused of cheating on his wife? You never know‚ kids are very impressionable. Monkey see‚ monkey do
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The media today are very into our lives today‚ any action we take it will be noticed by the media. If we are a famous figure for example: actor‚ sports professional‚ etc. We will be looked at by the media‚ and they will criticize us for any decision. Kevin Durant a well-known professional basketball player‚ who use to play for the Oklahoma City Thunder‚ has been talked about because of his recent decision to transfer to the Golden State Warriors. The reason why they are talking about his recent decision
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