2009 NBA All-Star Game

professional basketball player. He plays in the NBA, which stands for National Basketball Association. He is the best all-around basketball player on the court today. LeBron James was born on December 30, 1984 in Akron, Ohio, He is 31 years old. James went to high school at St. Vincent-St. Marry. His parents are Gloria Marie James and his dad is Anthony McClelland. When James was a sophomore in high school scouts for the NBA were already looking at him to play in the NBA. James was a very good Basketball player

get to your highest level, then you have to be unselfish." Michael Jordan, often referred to as “ MJ ” said this famous quote. Jordan is an American businessman, better known for his time as a professional basketball player. Jordan has impacted the game of basketball by inspiring individuals around the world to imitate him. Jordan had that internal drive that people admired and looked up to. However, Michael Jordan had to work to get to the top by practicing and honing his skills and striving to be

On the court, Johnson is unrivaled. His physical domination, unselfish no-look passes, and ability to assist and steal were apparent from his first games in Lansing, Michigan, where he first earned his nickname. The tallest point guard in NBA history, he led five teams to the championships, was a 12-time All-Star, and won a gold medal with the original Dream Team at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. In 2002, the player that his friend and fellow great Larry Bird called “head and

8 February 2016 Michael Jordan: The G.O.A.T Michael Jordan once said “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen” (Michael Jordan Quotes). His exciting and flashy style of play reinvented the game (King). Jordan inspired people all over the world to be more active,his amazing play made more people want to watch making basketball more popular and even helped boost America 's economy. If Jordan never played, the world of sports would be completely different. Michael

asphalt when vying to play the next game of pick up basketball. Founded on April 24, 1996, the NBA Board of Governors approved the concept of a Women’s National Basketball Association. The Women’s National Basketball Association is the most prevalently known professional basketball league in the United States for women, most commonly referred to as its’ acronym WNBA. It was finally the ladies’ turn as they made their statement that they would be playing the next game. The first season for the Women’s

to describe the 2016 NBA offseason? As the O’Jays classic song “For the Love of Money” goes, “Money, Money, Money.” Millions of dollars were being handed out like fliers. On July 1st when the clock struck 12, the Los Angeles Lakers rushed to offer Timofey Mozgov a four year $64 million deal, which he immediately accepted. The Lakers must have been impressed with his 2016 playoff performance! He averaged 1.2 points and 1.6 rebounds per game. They must know something other NBA scouts don’t. In terms

during which he won five NBA championships, earned numerous individual awards and honors, and established himself as one of the greatest players in NBA history. But Kobe's impact went beyond basketball. He was a role model, an inspiration, and a symbol of what can be achieved through hard work, determination, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Early Life and Career Kobe Bryant was born on August 23, 1978, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the son of former NBA player Joe "Jellybean" Bryant

two siblings Seth and Sydel Curry. Seth is 26 and plays in the NBA. Sydel is 22 and she plays volleyball at Elon University. His parents are Dell and Sonya Curry. Dell is a former NBA player. Sonya played division 1 volleyball and was also a Montessori teacher. Curry has been playing basketball for 23 years. He started playing the game of basketball at the young age of five years old. He grew up watching his dad Dell play in the NBA. His dad wanted his son to follow in his footsteps and took him

Mj got his first shoe in 1985 aj 1 with was banned from nba because it didn't met the dress code today there are 29 almost 30 and his favorite ones are 1, 11 ,13. he has never worn a 9 playing with chicago do to retirement but has worn it on court. jordan has more than shoes he also has cloths like shirts and pants and socks. AJ 1: The air jordan 1 is the only jordan not to com factory laced It was banned from the nba is the first jordan ever

Throughout the years of professional sports, gambling and wagering as been right beside the game. The people can retraces gambling and sports from the Olympia days to now in the 21st century. Society has played huge rolls in professional sports by helping it broadcast around the world on primetime and bring the sport to life by making it part of the community. Cities become known for their athletic team and when people bring up Los Angeles they tend to think of large populations, tall buildings,