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rings, but what made Russell get his 11th ring was in 1957, which Sam wasn’t on his team. Lastly, “A 6-foot 10-inch (208-centimeter) center for the Boston Celtics, Russell became a master at blocking shots and rebounding. He ranks second only to Wilt Chamberlain among the leading rebounders in the history of the National Basketball Association (NBA) (World Book).” Bill averaged 22.5 rebounds, with a total of 21,620 rebounds in his career. These achievements in Russell’s career makes it easy to tell that

In 1972 the third team that won in that decade was the Los Angeles Lakers their first since their time in Minneapolis and their first in L.A. It was led by a five headed monster of Elgin Baylor, Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain, Gail Goodrich and Happy Hairston. Forth team to win in that decade was the Boston Celtics in 1974 and 1976. In 1975 the fifth team to win was the Golden State led by a Laker great Jamaal Wilkes. The sixth team to also win in this decade was

One of the most important years for baseball in the 70s was 1974. Here are some examples of why the 1974 baseball season is so important. During the 1974 season, baseball made history and many of ways. The most memorable person was Hank Aaron, Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s total home run record (714). The pitcher that everyone was scared of was Nolan Ryan and the king of steal that year was Lou Brock. Hank Aaron went into the 1974 season one shy of the home run record. The Braves started the season on

have ever played the game. Some argue that Michael Jordan was better, but he was not. Some argue that Lebron James is better, but he is not. To compare him to the men who played the center position is a waste of time. Obviously Shaquille O’Neal, Wilt Chamberlain, and Kareem Abdul Jabbar were more dominant. They were freaks of nature. What Kobe had that set him apart from everyone else was a skill set and mentality that is unmatched. Kobe is the best player first and foremost because he was a Los Angeles

Basketball By:Analinn Phipps Are you wondering what sport is fit for you? Basketball is fit for everyone, especially you. It is a fun sport and you should try it. Fact Monster claims that the first “basketball hoops” were made out of peach baskets and the first backboards were made out of wire? Every time that someone scored a referee had to fetch the ball by climbing a ladder. Basketball is NOT expensive either, all you need is a ball and a basketball hoop, with a rim. The tallest man to play in

pertains to basketball shots. Second, his play has shown how people of average builds can be dominate in the sport of basketball. Third, his success has proven that professional basketball is operated differently than the days when monsters like Wilt Chamberlain and Larry Bird once controlled the area underneath the basket; basketball is now played from behind a curved arc on the hardwood: a boundary and a new opportunity for basketball players all over the globe: the three point line, and Stephen Curry

Time”, aka “The People’s Champion” and aka “The Louisville Lip”, is one of four athletes who graces my sports Mount Rushmore, a place reserved for athletes considered bigger than the sport they participated in. The other three include Babe Ruth, Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan. Each of their faces can be carved in that mountain, because we’ll likely never see anyone like them again. Whether you respect his wishes and refer to him as Muhammad Ali, or don’t and take the “His momma named him Clay, I’mma

The National Basketball Association (NBA) started up on June 6, 1946, and ever since then several rivalries in the game had began. A rivalry in the NBA consists of two teams that face off against each other that have a chip on their shoulders, and have the desire to do whatever it takes to bet the other team to show superiority. Some of the NBA's most famous rivalries include the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons, Phoenix Suns and San Antonio Spurs, Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers

Knicks, St. Louis Hawks, Detroit Pistons, and the Cincinnati Royals”. All these teams had at least two or more African American athletes. As African American athletes become more famous, players such as Bill Russel from the Boston Celtics or Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors have people who will become jealous and try to make them look bad. “Unfortunately more and more African Americans have become extremely valuable in professional sports leading to people/ fans to get used to different

There are many great basketball players. But who’s the top ten best players of all time? It goes from Micheal Jordan to LeBron James. They are all astonishing players but it cuts down to the ultimate plays and skilled shots. From a dunk to a layup, who's the very best of them all. Ten great players of all time are the best of the best from when the NBA began, 1946 and today, 2016. One amazing player is Shaquille Rashaun O’Neal, nicknamed Shaq. Standing at 7’1” tall and weighing 315 pounds he has