“Winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing‚” this statement is incorrect. “It doesn’t matter if you win or lose‚ its how you play the game‚" is the motto athletes should live by. I personally think winning isn’t everything because without sportsmanship‚ having a great time‚ and trying your hardest you wouldn’t be winning. Saying‚ “winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing‚” is like saying Lebron James is the only valuable player on the Miami Heats; there are better things that winning. Personally
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The Rivalry Between LeBron James and Kevin Durant Whoosh! Ding! After the Golden State Warriors won the NBA Finals‚ the sound of media alerts filled the homes of NBA fans all across the globe. When the Golden State Warriors won the NBA Finals‚ Kevin Durant was handed a smooth‚ short‚ cool‚ and metallic trophy. This trophy was the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award‚ a prestigious award only given to the MVP of the NBA Finals. Once Kevin Durant was crowned as the MVP of the NBA Finals
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Self-Determination Theory and Sport Brilliance The focus of this critical reflection is the significance of the volitional attribute of the self-determination theory in relation to sport performance. As opposed to external incentives‚ this theory points out the intrinsic propensity for personal growth and development in an environment that encourages these elements. The self-determination theory contains 5 separate theories that combine to define the concept of motivation and development. This paper
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Did you know that the first game of basketball was played in 1891 with a peach basket and no dribbling rule? Basketball has been around for more than 100 years and became one of the most played sports in the world. The sport became popular in America after the NBA was created. Basketball is popular in countries all around the world such as China‚ Turkey‚ and Philippines. These countries aren’t the only places basketball is becoming more popular and popular. Why is basketball growing so fast all around
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Did you know that Michael Jordan is widely considered to be the best player in basketball history? For example‚ he had 8 MVP awards and he led the NBA in scoring for 8 years. Also‚ he was the second player in the NBA to score 3000 points in a single season. From his childhood to his high school and college years‚ and then to his career in the NBA‚ Michael Jordan’s life has changed a lot. Michael’s childhood was a big part in his life. To begin with‚ Michael Jeffrey Jordan was born on February 17
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Magic Johnson. Have you ever thought about the people that affect this society? Even the smaller‚ less famous ones? I’m guessing not much. Well here’s one of the sports world favorites‚ Magic Johnson. Even though he didn’t invent a life changing invention or theoretically change the world doesn’t mean he doesn’t inspire and change people’s lives. After all that‚ he was successful with many other things as well. During and‚ even after he was
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Rhode Island Rams (17-15‚ 9-9‚ A-10): Last season Rhode Island was projected to challenge the Dayton Flyers for the A-10 title but E.C. Matthews suffered a season ending injury just 10 minutes into the opener. The Rams lost their best player and started the butterfly effect on a season plagued with injuries. With Matthews healthy again and four of its top scorers back‚ Rhode Island is determined to make some noise. Backcourt: The 6-foot-5‚ 295-pound guard will be the Rams clutch player. Two seasons
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I became a Chicago Bulls fan when I started playing travel basketball. Being a Chicago Bulls fan for a long time was hard when I found out that Jay Williams‚ number 22‚ may not be able to play basketball ever again. But why? What is the truth behind this story? Read on to find out. HISTORY You would hear the announcer shouting‚ “ Number 22‚ Jay Williams‚ from Duke University‚ starting point guard.” He went to St. Joseph’s and then attended the University of Duke. In high school he was “ The First
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Kyrie Irving Kyrie Irving was born march 23‚ 1992.Kyrie Irving grew up in Melbourne‚ Australia.melbourne was a really poor town with barely any money and no sports that 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
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Kevin Durant‚ NBA( National Basketball Association)‚ he is a 1 time Time MVP‚ Rookie of the year‚ 5 All-star‚ 2 time Gold Medalist. Number 35 for the Oklahoma City Thunder. He plays Small Forward. Kevin Wayne Durant was born on September 29‚ 1988‚ in Suitland‚ Maryland. Kevin durant success started with the PG jaguars‚ an amateur Athletic Union youth Basketball team in Prince George’s County‚ Maryland‚ the team won two national championships while kevin Durant was on the team. During high school
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