Basketball is one of my favorite sports along with soccer. Basketball can be played by men, women, and children alike. Basketball was invented in 1891 by James Naismith to entertain fans during the winter. Basketball has become an extremely popular sport throughout the world. Basketball players are able to practice for countless hours so they … Read more
Badenhausen, Kurt. “LeBron James’ Monster Shoe Contract Is Still A Bargain For Nike. ” Forbes. Com (2015): 25. Business Source Premier. Web. 27 Feb. 2016. This article discusses Nike signing a lifetime agreement with LeBron James, arguably the best athlete in sports today after matching the Oklahoma City Thunder Star player Kevin Durant with under … Read more
If anyone is ever looking for a movie based on a Shakespeare play, poorly adapted into a modern story about high school basketball players, and complete with uninspired acting, then the movie O, directed by Tim Blake Nelson, is the perfect choice. The movie, which stars Mekhi Phifer, Julia Stiles, and Martin Sheen, takes place … Read more
All great athletes have some quality about them that stands out. Michael Jordan, the greatest player to ever play, had a tremendous work ethic and he could jump to the moon if he wanted to, Magic Johnson was the best team player, had the greatest team work, he was known for his assist, he would … Read more
A seasonal basketball tournament. Carter discovers the progress reports filled out by the faculty reveal some of the students have been skipping classes and are struggling academically. Coach Carter initiates a lockdown on the gym, banning the team from playing until they improve their grades. Coach Carter is criticized by parents and academic faculty. The … Read more