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    Number one in the nation and number one in our hearts the staring players of the chino hills boy’s basketball team, with Elizjah Scott, Lamelo Ball, Lonzo Ball, LiAngelo Ball and Onyeka Okongwu. These boys have made our school proud with practically winning every game no doubts about it. According to the boys their love for basketball began at a young age ranging from 3-8,not to mention they were all best friends growing up together always having chemistry that just clicked. They went on to say

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    The Boston Celtics seem to be not done yet looking for available superstars that they can add to their roster. In the latest trade rumor, they seem to be still not satisfied with their current lineup and said to be moving to acquire the services of Paul George from the Indiana Pacers in exchange for 3 players. The Celtics, who is one of the busiest team in the trade market during the offseason, are still hoping to land another superstar that could help them contend with other teams. Though they

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    Believe in Yourself Henry Ford once said “whether you believe you can do a thing or not, you are right.” What this quote means is that for example, someone believes they can get all A’s then they can do that, but if they do not believe that they can then that person will not get all A’s. This quote really stands out because it explains that people should not have any doubt in their mind that they can do anything they want to they just need to believe in themselves. Michael Jordan believed in

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    In the NBA, there are a lot of good and great players, but the best players are the ones that aren't all about winning the game, but about trying, dreaming, living live as best as they can.”The game has its ups and downs, but you can never lose focus of your individual goals and you can't let yourself be beat by a lack of efforts”. this is true because if Michael Jordan did the same, and citizens can accomplish anything but with a lack of efforts people can't do as much because it's always going

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    ¨UNI has knocked off the #1 North Carolina Tar Heels!¨ - Gary Rima *** I have been a UNI men's basketball fan for a long time, and I had been waiting forever for this basketball game to happen. It was the UNI Panthers vs North Carolina Tar Heels game. The reason Northern Iowa scheduled this matchup was because North Carolina point guard Marcus Paige was supposed to play, but he suffered from a broken bone injury in his hand so he couldn't play. Marcus Paige played for Linn-Mar High School with

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    For basketball players, the right shoe is nearly as important as the ball itself. It is what gives players the ability to move back and forth quickly and supports the entire body. The right combination of a strong shoe, traction, and weight are vital when it comes to choosing the perfect shoe. Basketball players are willing to pay top dollar when it comes to the right shoe. With the right balance, these aspects can provide a shoe that allows players to perform to the best of their abilities on the

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    A hero is someone that you look up to, someone that in your eyes is the most amazing person in the world. My heroes full name is Wardell Stephen Curry. He goes by his middle name Stephen or Steph for short. Steph was born in Akron Ohio, but he grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina. For high school Stephen Curry went to Charlotte Christian school. After he graduated high school he attended Davidson college for three years. He then went to the NBA draft and ended up going seventeenth overall to the

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    LeBron’s accomplishments was being selected as first pick in the 2003 NBA draft. Being chosen as first pick goes to show that you exceeded the standards set by High Schools and colleges, and you performed well in your young years. Many might say that Kobe was also a first pick in the draft, what makes him so much different from LeBron? Well, LeBron was getting more recognition because of the way he played, therefore he performed better which is what makes him special. Another example of his accomplishments

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    The U.S. Supreme Court Decision of Warford v. Lexington News-Herald is an example of how the court defined an assistant basketball coach at the University of Pittsburgh as a private figure. Reggie Warford complained about allegations of recruiting improperties that he committed as an assistant basketball coach. The issue at hand was originally posted in the 1985 Lexington Herald, but were reprinted in 1986 under a special NCAA reprint publication entitled 1985: A Year of Crisis in College Athletics

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    Do Athletes Deserve High Salaries? Is all the fuss about athletes getting overpaid nonsense? I am a middle school basketball player, and my goal is to reach the WNBA, a professional sport. As a basketball player, we generally watch professional athletes play our favorite sports. Sports are very important to me, and many other people I know. I think professional athletes deserve high salaries. Athletes do not get overpaid! For example, in the article You Can’t Put a Price on Talent, it states, “Athletes

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