Hakeem Olajuwon: Recent Sports History

Wade decided to relinquish his senior year and enter the 2003 NBA draft. He was selected by the Miami Heat with the fifth overall pick. In his first year with the Heat, he averaged 16.2 points, 4.5 assists, and 4.0 rebounds per game; he was unanimously selected to the 2004 NBA All-Rookie team. When Shaquille O'Neal was traded to the Heat, Wade's stats increased to a new average of 24.1 points and 6.8 assists per game. In the 2006, Wade gave an extraordinary performance in the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks. In the third game, he scored 42 points and made 13 rebounds, helping the Heat conquer the Mavericks by two points. His 36 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists in the sixth game provided him the thrust to become the NBA Finals MVP. After operations to repair shoulder and knee injuries, Wade emerged for another strong season in 2008. In 2010, Wade became a free agent, but stayed with the Heat joining new teammates Chris Bosh and LeBron James. The trio has proved to be very strong and have made it to three consecutive NBA Finals, but lost the 2010-2011 Finals. In 2012, the Heat returned to the finals, but with a victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This was Wade's second NBA Championship win, but the first for Chris Bosh and LeBron James. In the 2012-2013 season, the Heat returned and beat the San Antonio Spurs in seven games. This victory is the second consecutive NBA Finals win

The hall of fame I decided to visit was the Men’s Basketball Hall of Fame, which is located in Springfield Massachusetts. Its overlooking the Springfield skyline and on the banks of the Connecticut River. This hall of fame was chosen to be located in Springfield instead of anywhere else in the United States because its right around the same place the game was first played. On December 21, 1891 James Naismith presented a brand new game to eighteen young men in his class, starting the phenomenon we now call basketball.

Michael Jordan's life on the court. Michael as you know is an outstanding player. One of Michael Jordan's favorite quote is “I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.”

This July the NBA will see one of it’s most influential post players hit free agency. Rarely does anyone hold such power of the entire NBA. Lamarcus Aldridge is a one of a kind player, his skill set is so unique that his team has predicated their entire roster on his game. Such a talented individual is inherently allowed career mobility, this mobility could shape the immediate future of the NBA. Lamarcus has the ability to go back home to Texas and play for either the Dallas Mavericks, or San Antonio Spurs; He also could leave for larger markets in Los Angeles, or New York, or he could remain a Blazer. This July will be a big month not only for Aldridge but for the entire NBA. The Portland Trail Blazers have spent years surrounding

“I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games, 26 times i’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” (MJQ). A quote coming from the greatest of all time Michael Jeffrey Jordan.

Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born on February 17, 1963), also known by his initials, MJ, is an American former professional basketball player. He was considered responsible for popularizing the NBA around the world in the 1980s and 1990s.

People achieve their goals through hard work. Michael Jordan isn't great basketball player because he was born that way. Marissa Mayer, a former Google executive, didn't get to her spot without any effort. When I started playing guitar, I didn't learn the instrument without any work. Instead of luck, it's through dedication, perseverance, and commitment that people succeed.

He claimed his third NBA Finals MVP award, which ties him with Magic Johnson, Tim Duncan, and Shaquille O'Neal for second-most in league history behind Michael Jordan (6). In this series, he averaged 29.7 points, 11.3 rebounds, 8.9 assists, 2.6 steals and 2.3 blocks. If that stat-line wasn't enough to claim his third MVP honor, then this surely did:

Interesting fact Michael Jordan was cut from the school's basketball team as a sophomore.(BOOMSbeat) But eventually, he made the team as a and led the struggling team to playoff spot.

95 out of 100 people you ask will tell you that Michael Jeffrey Jordan was the greatest basketball player to ever live. The topic of the best player to ever step on a basketball court is a subject that has been discussed and argued over and over again across the world. But through the evidence of his accolades, achievements, and stats, almost everyone knows he’s the best in all of history. It seems as though most sports do not have a specific person who is considered to be the greatest but Michael Jordan is undisputedly the best of all time. Basketball is a game of statistics and it is a team sport. Michael averaged, by himself, “30 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 1 block per game. Think about that for a second ” (Bruce 1). No

LeBron James is a well known basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers who was born on December 30, 1984. He acquired three NBA championships in 2012, 2013, and 2016, four NBA Most Valuable Player Awards in 2009, 2010, 2012, and 2013, three NBA Finals MVP Awards in 2012, 2013, and 2016, two Olympic gold medals in 2008 and 2012, one NBA scoring title in 2008, and one NBA Rookie of the Year Award in 2004. LeBron was accepted into twelve NBA All-Star teams, twelve All-NBA teams, six All-Defensive teams, and continues to be the Cavaliers' all-time leading scorer. Under his command, the Cavaliers won the NBA Finals facing the Golden State Warriors in 2016 to end Cleveland's fifty-two year professional sports title drought.

Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. was born on August 14, 1959 in Lansing, Michigan. This is such a significant day in the history of basketball, because it is the day that arguably the greatest point guard in the history of basketball was born. He changed the game of basketball since he was so dominant with this big size and his amazing passes that would set up his teammates so efficiently. He is one of the greatest basketball players to play basketball and has set the most unbreakable records.

Michael Jordan's “Air Jordan 11 Retro” shoes are scheduled to be released in December. Jordan’s sneakers are annually released in December and remain the most popular and anticipated pair of shoes. The release of new Jordan shoes guarantees a line of people waiting outside of every sneaker store throughout the country for the midnight release. The demand for these sneakers sometimes causes violent outbreaks that have led to murder. Many people share the view that camping out for Michael Jordan’s shoes is ridiculous, while many others believe that camping out for the sneakers is worth it. “You can’t rock J’s in prison, “says Raeven Parham, 22 when asked her opinion about camping out for Jordan shoes.

LeBron James came to prominent in 2003 when he was the first round overall pick for the NBA drafts. His basketball career began at a young age. While James was in high school, scouts watched him closely. He has and undeniable amount of talent that cannot be ignore. James is a basketball player that people cannot help but watch in admiration. James played for the Cleveland Cavaliers for eight years before he decided he needed a change. In 2010, LeBron James made the decision to play with the Miami Heat. During his time with the Heat, he led the team to four NBA finals (winning two of the championships.) When LeBron James returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers, he was still on winning high from playing with the Miami Heat; the media portrayed him

On 4/19/2017 Victor Lebron came to staff office appearing to be tired and groomed. Mr. Lebron has a history of not sleeping through the night due to constant noise he hears from neighbors. Mr. Lebron expressing that he wanted to go recertify for SNAP Benefits but is not able to get there due to no transportation money. Wellness Coach Teresa Cain asked Peer Specialist William Cox if he was able to assist in giving Mr. Lebron transportation and he stated yes. Mr. Lebron stated that he did not want to go due to not being able to return due to no transportation money.