Patty Duke : The Miracle Worker

With drugs everywhere in this world, Chris Herren became what he never believed he would; a drug addict. Chris grew up in a poor family in Fall River, MA and could have become a NBA star. He was predicted to be the number 1 pick in the NBA draft if he was clean. Now, not even the highs of his NCAA and NBA career will cover up what he has done to his life. The life of Christopher Albert Herren is a true example of how a person can overcome a struggle and then make an impact in society.

The book starts off with Coach Giminski shouting out “Layup Drill” louder than all the basketballs on the court pounding against the wall the floor, the backboard, and the net: everything! After the coaches attempt to get the “Wildcats”. The team of a bunch of 7th graders in the rising stars league to pause for instructions to preform some layup drills on the court. The coach paused for a moment and thought why not make this a little more fun for the team and said that there not going to do scrimmage today unless the score 20 in a row. After a bunch of failed attempts Brett Carter the star forward of the team and also best friend of the coaches son Will Giminski got the final 20 for the team. The coach seemed impressed so he thought his techniques were getting a little rusty and that he might need to step it up so in the scrimmage he decided that he doesn’t want make it easy for the team… He puts Brett Carter and Will Giminski as team captains

Michael Jeffrey Jordan was his full name. MJ was his nickname, he was known as the man that changed the game of basketball forever and nobody knew that even when he was in high school that he would grow to be the best player to ever play the game. Michael was influenced by his older brother, his brother was much bigger and stronger than him, but Michael made it his goal that eventually one day that he would be better than him, Michael was cut by his high school coach twice, and wouldn’t make the team until his senior year, where he completely changed the game and was unrealistic the way he could dunk it and dribble, and as well shoot the ball. Michael attended the University Of North Carolina. That is when the nation took notice that he was

Yelling “KOBE” while throwing a crumpled paper ball into the trashcan is something every sports fan in the world have done at one point of their life. After winning five time NBA championships, voted two time NBA Final MVP, two time scoring champion, his accomplishments speaks for his greatness, and that is Kobe Bryant. Bryant is now a retired professional basketball player who played in Los Angeles Lakers for 20 years. Throughout his remarkable career, Bryant developed a heroic figure as he pursued Michael Jordan’s footsteps and overcoming him toward the end of his career. He is considered a hero because he has the trait of being determined, fearless, and inspirational.

Roy Wilkins was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born on August 30, 1901. Wilkins and his two siblings lived with their aunt because their mother died when he was four years old. Wilkins’s aunt lived in St. Paul, Minnesota. He attended Mechanic Arts High. He graduated high school in 1909. Wilkins graduated college in 1923. He attended the University of Minnesota. Wilkins married Aminda Badeau six years later. Roy Wilkins moved to Kansas City before he met his spouse. In Kansas City of 1923, Roy became the editor of the Kansas City Call newspaper. He would confront racist politicians. In 1931, he moved to New York City. He was the assistant of the head of the NAACP (Nation Association of the Advancement of Colored People), Walter White.

King of the Court: Bill Russell and the Basketball Revolution brings a fresh perspective to the life of one of the National Basketball Association’s most iconic and prominent players of all time. Bill Russell is known for his tenacious and innovative style of basketball play, but rarely does his background get much attention. Aram Goudsouzian takes a detailed look into the life of 6’10” Bill Russell, making note of not only his authority on the court, but also his background, culture, and attitude off the court.

Dwyane Wade has 3 children there names are Zaire Wade he is 13, Xavier Wade he is 3, and Zion wade is 9 years old. His wife is 44 years old and her name is Gabrielle Union.

William-Felton Russell. Also known as Bill Russel. Ever boy knows that name! An NBA legend, Bill is considered one of the best centers to ever play the game of basketball, if not the greatest. Russell is by far the best defensive center to ever play the game of basketball. Bill was born February 12, 1934. He was drafted in 1956 by the St. Louis Hawks, but was then traded to the Celtics for Ed Macaulay. Bill played for the Celtics from 1956 to 1969, the Boston Celtics were the only team bill played for.

A Basketball Star Calvin is a 14 year old kid who is in the 11th grade,that had passed up many grades.How did he pass up many grades?Calvin was also on the basketball team and had good grades.When did Calvin get on the basketball team?Calvin was a very popular kid in school.Where did Calvin go to School at?Calvin was very good in basketball.Calvin was the best player on his team.What was his position in basketball,and why was he that position?Calvin would make almost every shot in the game.Calvin would make many free throws,layups,jump shots,and 3 pointers.

This willingness to not let what happened to her define her. She matures with the help of her coach and finds her own way. Even with the toxic relationship with her parents. Patty doesn’t use it as an excuse to hold her back. Event the reaction that comes out of her parents isn't very supportive “ forget about it move on“(14).

The move of the century occurred in the sports world on July 7th, 2016, when Kevin Durant, an NBA superstar, signed with the Golden State Warriors. This move shocked a lot of people in the sports world, and he also received a numerous amount of criticism. A majority of the criticism came because he left a well-rounded team in the Oklahoma City Thunder to join an NBA powerhouse in the Golden State Warriors. Durant was very comfortable making his decision, even though he knew that he would be slandered heavily for the choice he had made. The choice was simple; he had a better chance of winning a championship with the Golden State Warriors than he did with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The only problem was that the Warriors already had 3 superstars

The Life Of Russell Westbrook "I've always had to prove myself to people growing up. I had to show them that I could do this and I could do that, and paying no mind to what the critics said." - Russell Westbrook. I connected with Russell Westbrook because we both have the love for the game. We both have the hunger to become great. Let's get to know Russell Westbrook, the man himself. Where he began his high school career, his college career, and his NBA career.

Life inevitably throws us curveballs that remind us to expect the unexpected. In the movie “Rebound: The Legend of Earl “The Goat” Manigault. Manigault was blessed with the talent of being a phenomenal basketball player. Throughout the movie Earl addresses a number of personal issues that take a toll on his life in the future. Living with his grandmother who works late shifts; earl found his release on the court, where he excelled and became known as one of the greatest players of his time.

Within Hollywood’s movies depiction of drug addiction, many have failed to represent all true aspects that come along with such lifestyles. The movie, The Basketball Diaries, is based off a novel Jim Carroll wrote from his own diary entries. As a teenager growing up in the sixties, Carroll reveals his progression of drug abuse which eventually leads him addicted to heroin.Heroin is a white powder derived from morphine found in opium. It is commonly prescribed as a painkiller, but is also a popular street drug.The director casted Leonardo DiCaprio as Jimmy, and concentrates on creating the character as a stereotypical drug abuser. DiCaprio’s most captivating scene is when he is going through heroin

“Tommy wake up Gage and Henry just pulled up and you have practice in 40 minutes” mother said.