Basketball players coming out of high school have a very intriguing decision to make whether to go to college and receive an education or go to the NBA and receive million dollar contracts. ... It's the American Dream, to become the a professional basketball player or maybe the next Michael Jordan. ... A well-read, well-rounded person is going to be a better asset to the world, and a better basketball player. ... Since it always comes down to playing the game, let's just talk about the basketball aspect. ...

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Much like Holmes, I was on the receiving end of sports violence when I was attacked by an opponent during a basketball game in my freshman year of high school. ... My team and I were playing in an intense game against St. ... Micheal's walked away from the game without penalty - and in fact, his team took the game. ... As a basketball player my knowledge of the game is strong and I know first hand to what goes on the court. ... Occasionally, violence in basketball occurs intentionally but aggression is an everyday aspect in the everyday life of basketball player....

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His most well known superstition is that he wears his University of North Carolina basketball shorts under his game shorts. ... Before Michael's dad built him a basketball court in his back yard Michael shot, basketballs into a trash can (Kornbluth). ... On the J.V. team, he averaged 28 points per game. ... In his junior year, the Tar Heels went to the NCAA Championship game where he would hit a clutch game winning buzzer beater to win the NCAA Championship. ... When he returned to basketball the list of awards and achievements kept flowing in as if he had never quit the game. ...

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As a sophomore, he got cut form his high schools varsity basketball team. ... He led his team that year as a junior averaging over 25 points a game. ... He got a scholarship to North Carolina to play basketball under Dean Smith, now known as one of the greatest college basketball coaches ever. ... Jordan had a shaky start averaging 26.6 points per game. ... After a while, he began to miss the game again. ...

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When you think of the greatest basketball player in the history of the National Basketball League it goes without saying that Michael Jordan would be the top prospect. ... No other player has managed to come back from not one retirement and dominate the game of basketball, but two. ... (Adams 15) Michael was quickly invited to attend a basketball camp held by legendary coach Dean Smith at the University of North Carolina. ... Williams was very impressed with Jordan's ambition as well as his game. ... Michael went on in that game to hit the dramatic game-winning basket. ...

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I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. ... " Only a handful of athletes have ever had an impact so large on the game that they as individuals were bigger than the sport they played. ... Jordan being Jordan, scored 63 points in Game 2 which is a record for points in a playoff game that still stands 30 years later. ... Michael Jordan's accomplishments did not stop when he retired, as he couldn't stay too far away from the game he loved. ... He is known as one of the greatest by not only fans of basketball, but by...

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He is a hero and a role model amongst basketball spectators. ... He scored the winning basket in the National Collegiate Athletic Association championship game in 1982. ... Moments after the game, Michael's father, James Jordan, was brutally murdered by two ruthless teenagers. ... Those of us who have seen him play will always remember him and what he has done for the game of basketball. ... , New York, Viking Jordan, M.J. (1998)For The Love of The Game?...

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There was a time when men played for the love of the game; when competition alone satisfied the male ego. This age of basketball featured greats such as Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, and Oscar Robinson. ... Their fear is that the players are receiving too much of the BRI, or basketball related income. ... If one looks at the basic attraction of the National Basketball Association, the single reason why fans watch the game is to see players. ... Magic and Bird defined the new ideal basketball player as the "versatile big man". ...

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Michael played both baseball and basketball during his youth, but the surprising thing is that he was better at baseball than he was at basketball. ... Jordan tried out for the Varsity Basketball team as a freshman. ... Jordan averaged 30.1 points points a game, 5.3 assists per game, 6.2 rebounds a game, about a block a game 2.35 steals a game, and shot 50 percent from the floor for his career. ... Some of his individual season career highs are 69 points in a game, 18 rebounds in a game, 17 assists a game, 10 steals in a game, and 6 blocks in a game. ... Some of Jordan's career Playof...

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His pure dominance of the game is unequaled to any other athlete to ever play the game. ... Jordan made a last second jump shot to seal the game for the Tarheels. ... Jordan was the captain and averaged 17.1 points per game as the US won the gold medal in basketball. ... Feats unmatched by any other player to play the game. ... And is learning to play more of a mental game than the athletic aspect he is so much used to dominating. ...

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In today's society, athletes are inevitably compared to one another, especially basketball players. ... ATTITUDE Michael Jordan always had a calm demeanor on the basketball court as well as in his personal life. ... He knew what it took to win and he showed it throughout every game. ... Basketball was just a game to him, a rather competitive game. ... He knows when and how to take over a game in order for his team to prevail. ...

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When someone thinks of young age, basketball and championship, they must be thinking of Kobe Bryant because the kid is a superstar, he has three championships and is only 24 years old and is an amazing basketball player. ... In 1993 he moved on to Lower Merion High School where he quickly emerged as the finest basketball player in the history of the school. Bryant was not content to just play high school basketball he also played in the Sunny Hill summer league one of the best amateur league in the country. ... In 1996 Bryant's Senior season he lead Lower Merion high School to the 4A ...

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The domination of the National Basketball Association took place when the Los Angeles Lakers won its third consecutive championship title in the year 2002 (NBA.com). ... In the Finals, Kobe supported the scoreboard with 25 points and averaged 26.6 points per game and 5.8 assists per game (Sportsline.com). ... Of course, Michael Jordan was the half part of the team since he was most ingenious basketball player anybody has ever seen. ... O'Neal has underplayed his ability and Bryant is still uneducated in basketball and life." ... To see the team excel its ability of playing basketball t...

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If one didn't look up to him as an amazing basketball playing, they might look up to him as a superb individual with excellent sportsmanship. ... It might possibly be the fact that that he can get along with every guy in the National Basketball Association.Whatever it is, Jordan does it and he does it well. During a game, count the number of instances in which one player patts his opponent on the back side. ... In my opinion, Rodman is the worst sportsman in the game of basketball. ...

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"Not only is there more to life than basketball, there's a lot more to basketball than basketball." - (Phil Jackson) This quote came from one of the all time greatest coaches in all sports and possibly the best coach ever in the NBA. ... After basketball Phil joined the Nets and did some commentary work on television. ... Jackson designed complex offensive and defensive game plan that actually enhanced Jordan's greatness by making his teammates better players. ... -(Lazanby) Jackson's unique style of hanging Lakota Warrior items all over the locker room and splicing bits a pie...

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This was after seeing Jordan perform a wonderful three years in North Carolina and co-captain and star of the Olympic basketball team in 1984 which as you should know picked up the gold medal. During his rookie year, Jordan led the team in points (28.2) , rebounds (6.5), assists (5.9), and steals (2.4) per game. ... The following season, Jordan continued his scoring feats, recording 50 or more points during 8 separate games of the 82-game season; Kobe only upped his game to 22.5 points and 6.3 rebounds. ... Chicago finished the 1996-97 regular season with a 69-13 record, paced by Jordan'...

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The bulls hold out and win the game. ... He played basketball, baseball, and football. ... He became dedicated to improving his game and worked hard for the two years he sat the bench. ... He sprouted to 6"5" and was offered a basketball scholarship to play at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.3 Michael shined at UNC and amassed a following of dedicated fans and sports enthusiasts after hitting a game-winning shot to give UNC the NCAA championship. ... While in the NBA he accumulated a list of accolades and record statistics and eventually became the best to ever play the game ...

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To me and others he was the greatest basketball player in the history of the NBA. ... It was very hard for me to miss a game. I felt very proud living in the city of Chicago, home of the greatest basketball player to step foot in the NBA. ... The instant I stepped foot in the house he told me; "get ready because we are going to a Chicago Bulls game". ... Their opponents for that game were the Los Angeles Lakers. ...

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Right now, the NBA (National Basketball Association) is on its way down. Nobody watches basketball until the football season is over and players admit that it doesn't get serious until after the All Star Break in February. ... I have to start with the game, because if the game is bad everything else doesn't matter. ... Then the playoffs come and the game almost changes, defense is intense, zones are collapsed, and some physicality is reintroduced to the game. ... So that is a tweak to the game that could influence how the game is won. ...

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One of the positive role model in basketball is Shaquille O" Neal known as Shaq he plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. ... Now one negative role model is Dennis Rodman an ex basketball player. ... There also was an incident when he attacked a cameraman during a basketball game. ...

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One of the positive role model in basketball is Shaquille O" Neal known as Shaq he plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. ... Now one negative role model is Dennis Rodman an ex basketball player. ... There also was an incident when he attacked a cameraman during a basketball game. ...

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