2007–08 NBA season

Before 2006, NBA players did not have to go to college to be drafted into NBA. Notable players such as Lebron James, Kevin Garnett, Dwight Howard, and Kobe Bryant were drafted directly out of high school. Their careers have been nothing short of outstanding, so many people have questioned why the NBA increased the age limit in the first place. In 2005, the NBA decided that every player entering the draft must be at least one year removed from high school. Most players elect to spend that year, and

The Marquee match up in the 2017 NBA Finals will surround Lebron James vs. Stephen Curry. Despite not matching up positions wise, James and Curry will meet in their third consecutive NBA Finals, having split the pair. Just like in a good ol' fashion game of 1 on 1, the third game decides the tie break. Positions wise, James and Kevin Durant will be the main story of the finals with Curry and Kyrie Irving holding equal importance. But perhaps the most impactful match up is Klay Thompson and J.R Smith

On Sunday night, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 132-113 in Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals, taking a commanding 2-0 series lead. Even though Cavaliers' superstar LeBron James notched his eighth NBA Finals triple-double, tying him with Magic Johnson for the most in NBA Finals history, it was not enough to overcome the offensive firepower of the Warriors. Just like in Game 1, it was once again the Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry show. Here are three takeaways from Game 2:

The NBA has had its fair share of young superstars like Dwight Howard, LeBron James, and Amar’e Stoudemire, but it’s had an even larger number of busts such as Anthony Bennett, Jahlil Okafor, and Greg Oden. Players who never quite flourished into the players their clubs wanted. There is an easy solution to this problem, an age limit. Extending the age limit from one and done to 20 or 21, would be very beneficial for the players, the teams, and both the NCAA and NBA. First of all, the NCAA would make

ike’s Equality Advertisement The “Equality” Nike commercial is a powerful commercial for all individuals as it inspires them to bring positive change in their communities. The focal message of Nike’s advertisement is that equality has no borders, it can overcome anything on its paths, and together we can help equality reach infinite borders. Because one person's, race, religious belief, sexuality does not define what equality is. Therefore, there is no one better than others. The purpose of the

winning a game and it wanted me to work harder to get better every day. Kobe Bryant and the game of basketball had leaded me to the belief that hard work will always lead to success regardless of any circumstances. Kobe was the hardest worker in the NBA, and now he is the greatest of all time. I believe that people who work hard and are determined the whole way will always be successful in life no matter what the circumstances are. Did you know Michael Jordan didn’t make the high school team when

How important is it for you to provide this for underprivileged students? It’s huge for me to help all kids, kids are our future if we give them all the tools they can do anything they want in this world. For me, it’s trying to put kids in the right situation, and give them the opportunity to succeed in whatever field they choose. Did you have many educational experiences such as the one that you're currently providing growing up in SC? I went to a private high school, my parents received

me. All NBA players should have certain characteristics in order to be considered great. In order to be a great basketball player, you must be able to carry your team to win a championship when necessary. The NBA star Lebron James has done this many times. Lebron shows time and time again that he has what it takes to not only get to the finals, but also get his team the win. Being able to win multiple championships and even a couple back to back shows how good he really is. Another NBA player who

me. All Nba players should have certain characteristics in order to be considered great. In order to be a great basketball player, you must be able to carry your team to win a championship when necessary. The NBA star Lebron James has done this many times. Lebron shows time and time again that he has what it takes to not only get to the finals, but also get his team the win. Being able to win multiple championships and even a couple back to back shows how good he really is. Another Nba player who

done.” The San Antonio Spurs is a great basketball team. Tony Parker is a well known basketball player. France is where Tony Parker grew up but, he was born in Belgium He was born on March 17,1982. In 2012 and 2013 NBA Season is when the San Antonio Spurs and the Miami Heat went to the NBA Finals and the series was tied 3-3 and the Spurs held them for the last minutes, but Miami heat fought throw and won the game (4). The score was 95-88 (4). According to a recent poll conducted with 64 students