certain strengths that Nike and other companies do not have. One of the strengths is that it appeals to the younger generation. Adidas is known for endorsing young superstars to take their company to the next level. Adidas has young phenoms such as Kobe Bryant‚ Tracy McGrady‚ and Michael Vick. These athletes are young and they bring a certain quality to Adidas that enables them to stay with Nike. A major purchaser of sports apparel is teenagers and with the athletes that represent Adidas it enables them
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shouldn’t be viewed as role models because it seems like the time you say someone is your role model the next couple of days they are being arrested for something. For example‚ most young boys and girls who have dreams of playing basketball look at Kobe Bryant as a role model‚ but little did they know he was arrested in 2003 sexual battery charges. Of course these charges didn’t interfere with Kobe’s talent‚ but it kind of interfered with his image as a professional basketball player. And of course we
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Best in the Business: Michael Jordan vs. Lebron James Solomon Brendle Honors English 12 Mrs. Medlin 11 March 2013 Solomon Brendle Mrs. Medlin English 12 13 March 2013 Best in the Business: Michael Jordan vs. Lebron James Michael Jordan once said‚ “Some people wish it would happen‚ some people want it to happen‚ some people make it happen.” Lebron James and Michael Jordan lived their life according to this quote whether it was on or off the court. These incredible
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drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers. June 9‚ 2005 he was selected for his first all-star game‚ and he makes it into every all-star game from then on. He became the only person in the NBA to score 35 or more points in nine consecutive games other than Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan. On June 18‚ 2008 he became the youngest player ever to score over 10‚000 points at the age of 23. He was on the rise to becoming a superstar fast by also becoming the youngest player in history scoring a triple double at age
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With the first pick in the 2017 NBA draft the Philadelphia 76ers select another draft bust that is undeveloped‚ not mature enough to be in the NBA‚ and wasting the NBA’s salary money. By examining the player development‚ the money wasted on salaries‚ and the player immaturity‚ it is clear that the NBA needs to raise the age limit. When a NBA player spends one year in college he is not spending as much time on his development as he could. Also by entering the draft at an earlier age he is wasting
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snatched out of his hands. As a consequence of his imprudent and unintelligent actions‚ he is obliged to hold the ball‚ unable to further dribble. He throws a sloppy pass to a guarded teammate and the opposing team captures the ball in mid-air. Kobe Bryant‚ one of the Laker’s star players‚ possesses the ball and drives down the lane. He maneuvers the ball through two defenders and finds himself open behind three-point circle for the winning shot of the game. Panic overcomes the team‚ the coaches‚
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Persuasive Essay December 4‚ 2013 Word Count: 1073 “One and Done” For the past 7 years high school basketball players have had to be one year removed from high school and at least nineteen years of age if they have wanted to participate in the NBA draft. Before this time‚ high school basketball players had the option of leaving high school after their senior year in hopes of playing in the NBA. College was not a requirement for these athletes. This became very controversial when many players
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Michael Jordan 10 all NBA first team nomination‚ 10 championship scoring titles‚ the highest career scoring average in the regular season and play-off and he has over 32 games scoring 50+ points. How can Michael Jordan not be considered the greatest player in NBA history? Michael Jordan is the Best player ever. he has 9 all defensive team‚14 NBA all star‚ and 10 championship scoring titles. Michael is considered the greatest because of his defense. in 1987-1988 Michael had a total of
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For as long as I can remember‚ the Western Conference has been a more competitive than the Eastern Conference by a landslide. This imbalance has jeopardized the integrity of the NBA championship to fans across the world because the playoff path to the final series gets skewed. So many of the NBA’s great all-time teams have been located in the Western Conference. Recent examples include the Los Angeles Lakers‚San Antonio Spurs‚ Dallas Mavericks‚ and most recently the super team Golden State Warriors
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Research Report LeBron James Computer Science Class Xavier Henry November 2‚ 2009 Period 3 Lebron James is one of the greatest professional basketball players ever. He plays for the Cleveland Cavilers. He has won many awards‚ accomplished many things‚ and much more. Here are some things about Lebron James. Lebron James was born December 30‚ 1984 in Akron‚ Ohio. He was a natural athlete and played football and basketball. He attended St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. He was a starter
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