With in a few years basketball had caught on in many places throughout the country, largely under the auspices of the YMCA and through the game's immediate appeal to spectators, until by the turn of the century the colleges had begun to dominate the game for both men and women. ... Dribbling is a very important skill to play this game correctly. ... From the right side pick up the final dribble off the left foot, take a final long stride towards the basket with the right leg push off the left foot carry the ball up as close to the basket as possible with both hands then softly lay it off ...

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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. ... After the 1990-91 season the Bulls swept the Pistons in the Eastern Conference Finals and then defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals. ... In the playoffs they won a hard-fought NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz, and Jordan received his fifth NBA Finals MVP award. ... ...

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New Jersey Nets During the 2002 - 2003 NBA season there were only two teams that were able to make it to the Eastern Conference Finals. ... The New Jersey Nets played defense but only because it was a requirement of the game. ... He was capable of going out and getting a triple double every game. ... Anyone of the Nets starting five could easily go out and score twenty a game each. ... He spent three years with the Boston Celtics, each year going to the NBA finals and one year winning the Championship. ...

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Unlike Jordan, Carter did not win a national championship, however he did lead them to two final four appearances in the NCAA tournament. ... He knew what it took to win and he showed it throughout every game. ... During that game, he scored forty-five points and led the Bulls to the finals. ... 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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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. ... Michael was the MVP of the 1991 NBA Finals. The next year Michael led the Bulls to a second straight NBA Championship and was the 1992 NBA Finals MVP. ... Again, Michael was the MVP of the NBA Finals (www.nba.com). ...

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James Naismith of the Springfield, Massachusetts, YMCA invented the game of basketball in 1891. ... College basketball is definitely more of a team game. ... Each game means a lot more to college players because they do not have near as many games. ... The finals are always very exciting and people usually like to watch them. ... Never would we do this for an NBA game. ...

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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. ... Michael won five regular seasons MVP's; Michael won six finals MVP's, and won ten scoring titles. Feats unmatched by any other player to play the game. ...

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Michael Jordan in Sports Marketing and Advertising The best ever to play the game. The game is basketball and the player is Michael Jordan. ... In his first NBA season he was named the rookie of the year and played in the all-rookie game during the all-star break. ... He scored, rebounded, passed, played outstanding defense, and most importantly became one of the most inspirational leaders ever to play the game. ... In 1996 Jordan became the first player ever to win the regular season MVP, the All-Star Game MVP, and the NBA finals MVP. ...

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Growing up, I had dreams of winning championships. Lying in bed, I had dreams that I had won baseball, football, and basketball championships. I dreamt that I became a pro-athlete, and that I made millions of dollars. Over time, my dreams have changed. Instead of hitting a three-pointer to win t...

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