Kevin Durant

Have you ever wondered who truly was the greatest NBA player of all time was? There are very many players that could be selected for this title. Some names that you would be likely to see when discussing this topic are: Bill Russell, Kobe Bryant, Wilt Chamberlain, Larry Bird, LeBron James, and Michael Jordan (Top 10 Players in NBA History). Most people can recognize most of these names but one of these people may be the most well known people in all of sports. The reason for this is because he is you doubtfully the best person to every play the game of basketball. This man is Michael Jordan and he was the greatest player to ever be apart of the NBA because of his accomplishments in basketball, his impact on

Bryant’s accomplishments, competitiveness, and work ethic is very inspiring to the fans of sport. Playing for one of the biggest franchise team for 20 years and winning five championship is something no other player has done except Kobe Bryant. Bryant has also maintained his high level performance in the most competitive league by spending time on his craft for many hours and extending his time on recovery by icing and playing less minutes during each game. One of the most inspiring moment in Bryant’s career is him coming back from torn achilles during the game against the Golden State Warriors in 2013. Bryant tore the tendon as he fell from getting a shooting foul, he stayed on the court and made his two free throws which led to a remarkable win. His eager to win a game is ambitious than any players. At the age of 34, it is very difficult for top athletes to come back from serious injury but Bryant never gave up so he embraced his injury to put himself through a very intense rehabilitation to bounce back from his step back. In the article “Kobe Bryant: I inspire myself by inspiring others” Kobe Bryant stated “ when people say you can’t come back from that…. I’ve had those doubts about myself but i’m not gonna cower to those doubts. I’m not going to be scared” This quote demonstrates how inspiring Kobe is because his willingness to fight back his serious injuries and embracing the fear that is created by others and

As the Thunder started soaring to victory, the businesses started booming with profit. The rate that the products were being sold helps the city in many ways, by being more useful for the public funds. Since the city does not have any other major sports organization present, it can use many of its funds to help the team prosper and add new players to the roster to win a championship for the city. “I want to win a championship” (Taylor 2). The determination and fire was always with Kevin Durant and he wanted to grow with his team and lead them to victory. He was not fazed by the money or the fame, all he had was his love for the game. This same passion has led him to where he is today as the top scorer in the NBA and various other

Gordon Hayward. Wow, Amazing, Great and how. How does he do it. He is an awesome player. I love the way he plays. I just would love to spend a day with him. He is an awesome player and person. I would just ask him to tell me how he got so good and in shape.

The lives that I will have touched will be the lives of young basketball players all over the world. I hope to donate to charities and make my own summer basketball training camp. The charities will help build schools and basketball courts in poor countries, so that families who have no money can help get their children education and enjoyment for the game of basketball. I want to promote the game of basketball worldwide, so that all young players can work hard, get better, and have fun playing basketball. I also want kids to

Kevin Durant wins the most valuable player award in 2014. He gave one of the best speeches that talked about his teammates and his mom. Kevin Durant averaged twenty points and six rebounds a game. He can just about score from anywhere on the court and can shoot a three if he wanted to. That’s why he has four scoring titles and a rookie of the year award with the Supersonics. The Supersonics drafted him in the first round and the second pick. Kevin Durant made the all NBA first team five times in a row and NBA All-Stars five times in a row as well. He goes to a church before every game. Russell Westbrook has helped him achieve most of his awards and they may be known as the best two person team.

If there’s one person that I dream of becoming, it would be Jim Brown, the best athlete who ever lived. Despite his old age, his legacy continues to grow. Brown graduated from Syracuse in 1957 and became one of the best running back in the National Football League. On top of Brown being Syracuse’s top athlete, he graduated with the All-American award. Not only was he a remarkable athlete, but he was also a social activist. Brown supported African-Americans through programs such as the Amer-I-Can. This program allows young black males to change their lives and reach their hidden potential. Brown was an amazing athlete who inspires numerous young black men to strive for greatness. Therefore, I believe that the best way to become like him is to

I wish that my life was more like the character Robin Perry`s. I would choose to live Perry`s life because it is serving a purpose greater then himself. Every kid dreams of being in the army or a professional athlete but to actually do one of these things takes a lot of guts. To go into the military means to give everything to help your country prevail, and to do that is just amazing. Many people go on with the daily life just living to live, just doing what their parents want. The few that go against the grain and put themselves out there and give their life for everything their friends and family call freedom is truly selfless. I wish I had the drive to do these things, but it takes a special type of person to go out and do these tasks.

The moment came where it was time to hang up the old blue and white jersey and kiss it goodbye. Although another season was to follow, parting with your previous one is always an emotional affair, especially when you know you will never play another game on the home court where you spent three years of your life. Where Zach spent his days over the course of his high school career, where he grinded for hours on a daily basis, was now home to a new set of kids who shared the same dream he had. The only difference is, he was now a step ahead and a new burden was placed on him. They would play the same games he played. Run the same court he ran. Follow the same dream he had. Yet, only the best of the best would go far enough to be drafted, and

I would trade places with Zendaya Coleman. She is an actress, a singer, and a dancer. Zendaya and I both share a passion for dancing. She was a contestant on Dancing with the Stars, and I could only dream of actually doing that. Since Zendaya acts and sings, she does not have a problem speaking in front of a lot of people, but I struggle with speech anxiety. I would love to just walk out on a stage and not be scared of talking for even a second or freeze up and cry. I am trying to get better at speaking this year starting in school. I would love to perform and dance by myself on a stage and not be afraid. Zendaya is also an amazing actress. She stars in one of my favorite movies Spider-Man: Homecoming, and she stars in the musical The Greatest

One super hero that I would want to trade places with for a day would be Dead Pool. He was in the recent movie called Dead Pool. One reason I would want to trade places with him is because he basically is invincible. He can take bullets, can drop from crazy high distances, and can have a building fall on top of him for gods sake and he still cant die. That would be awesome, in the sense that you would have no fears. One goal of mine is to go sky diving and with Dead Pool's super power I wouldn’t have to fear anything while dropping out of the plane, because there is a very good chance that I would survive if something went wrong. Another reason I would want to have his super power is because you could basically save the world from things. For

If I could spend a day with any person, I would choose Leonardo da Vinci, Italian polymath of the Renaissance. His wide range of experience as a writer, artist, mathematician, and inventor makes him the most interesting man to observe. I hold such strong admiration for da Vinci because we have much in common. During his entire life, he held onto the belief that people should not be tied down to one thing they do best. I agree with this philosophy, and practice it in my own life. Similar to da Vinci, I have my own variety of interests and talents. He would be proud of the way I practice the theatrical teachings of Sanford Meisner, play guitar to progressive rock songs with 130 time signature changes, and create a computer program that alphabetizes

Our school is starting to forget why good grades are important for our future. Therefore, as you consider celebrity speakers for next year, selecting someone who can stress this issue is an important factor. I believe that our district should invite Kobe Bryant to our school because people all around look up to.

Thesis Statement: Today I would like to take a look at possibly the most famous German athlete of all time. We will look at his basketball background, his career in the NBA, then finally the influence he has on basketball in Germany.

As a sports fan I have always looked at athletes as well paid entertainers. These individuals are lucky enough to make millions playing a game that they would probably play for free. With the acquired wealth and visibility these professional athletes have it all. It has been suggested by many that these athletes should serve as role models. Charles Barkley former Nation Basketball Association all-star player disagreed vehemently with that sentiment. Mr. Barkley believed that athlete should not be role models for the sport that they play but should be role models as goodwill ambassadors in aiding the less fortunate.