Allen Ezail Iverson (born June 7‚ 1975)[1] is an American retired professional basketball player who played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for four teams. He played both the point guard and shooting guard positions. Iverson was an eleven-time NBA All-Star and won the All-Star MVP award in 2001 and2005. Iverson attended Bethel High School in Hampton‚ Virginia and was a dual-sport athlete; he earned the Associated Press High School Player of the Year award in both football and
Premium Kobe Bryant Shaquille O'Neal National Basketball Association
Mindset Ivy Bridge Jami S. Opp February 9‚ 2013 PSY 320 When I speak with people I am able to see that we all have a different way of coping with problems. Some people have a growth mindset‚ in which they feel that they are able to succeed. Others have a fixed mindset‚ in which they feel they are unable to succeed at anything‚ even if they try their hardest. What is the difference in the diverse mindsets? When you have a fixed mindset‚ you believe
Premium Basketball Michael Jordan National Basketball Association
Lebron James was born on December 30‚ 1984 in Akron‚ Ohio. He went to St. Vincent Junior High School. When he was there they had a student verses teacher basketball game‚ and he decided to sign up. He was really tall in junior high‚ and he figured out that during the game he could dunk. Turns out that he was a lot better at basketball than he thought he was. He attended St. Mary High School. He was on both the basketball and the football team‚ and he was very good at both. In both his
Premium Kobe Bryant Basketball High school
Never Give Up On Your Dreams I really wasn’t into sports when I was younger. I didn’t pay too much attention to it. I started liking sports probably in middle school. I start watching it because my dad and brother were always watching it on the TV. In the NFL I liked the Miami Dolphins; I am a big fan of them. I plan to go watch one of their games when I get out of school. My favorite NBA team is the Denver Nuggets. The Denver Nuggets is my team but I also like the Miami Heat. I want the Miami Heat
Premium National Basketball Association Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls
LeBron James Biography LeBron Raymone James born on Dec. 30‚ 1984 in Akron‚ Ohio to Gloria James and Anthony McClelland. McClelland wasn’t a part of Gloria’s life leaving her to raise LeBron alone at the age of 16. Gloria James began dating Eddie Jackson when LeBron was a young child. Despite Jackson being in and out of jail for most of LeBron’s youth James formed a bond with him. LeBron James has two children with Savannah Brinson‚ LeBron James Jr and Bryce Maximus James. James became engaged to
Premium Shaquille O'Neal Michael Jordan
Specific purpose: To persuade my audience about how LeBron James is the best basketball player in the world. Central Idea: LeBron James is the best basketball player by his scoring ability‚ his athleticism‚ and his world-class defense. Introduction Imagine you are in the stands of a Miami Heat game watching the greatest player of the game Lebron James play. One minute you see in chasing down a defender to block him. Then next you see him running a fast break down the court flying through
Premium Kobe Bryant Michael Jordan Shaquille O'Neal
The Rivalry Between LeBron James and Kevin Durant Whoosh! Ding! After the Golden State Warriors won the NBA Finals‚ the sound of media alerts filled the homes of NBA fans all across the globe. When the Golden State Warriors won the NBA Finals‚ Kevin Durant was handed a smooth‚ short‚ cool‚ and metallic trophy. This trophy was the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award‚ a prestigious award only given to the MVP of the NBA Finals. Once Kevin Durant was crowned as the MVP of the NBA Finals
Premium Basketball National Basketball Association Michael Jordan
David Larkinson Period 5 5/18/2013 Why Kobe is better than LeBron There is a reason why the average kid in school shouts “KOBE” and not “LeBron” after he shoots a crumbled up piece of paper into a trash can. Kobe is a basketball wizard and is known as one of the greatest players in history. He is a winner and isn’t that what it’s all about‚ winning? Yes‚ LeBron might be bigger‚ faster‚ and stronger‚ but he lacks Kobe’s IQ and skill on the court‚ and infatuation
Premium National Basketball Association Michael Jordan Basketball
"I watch Jordan more than anybody‚ for sure‚" James told ESPN’s Chris Broussard for a story in the upcoming issue of ESPN The Magazine. "But I’ll watch tapes of AI‚ too. I don’t take anything from AI. Well‚ I do -- his will. They say he was 6 feet‚ but AI was like 5-10½. Do we even want to say 160? 170 [pounds]? Do we even want to give him that much weight? And he played like a 6-8 2-guard. He was one of the greatest finishers we’ve ever seen. You could never question his heart. Ever. He gave it
Premium National Basketball Association Shaquille O'Neal Michael Jordan
Self-Determination Theory and Sport Brilliance The focus of this critical reflection is the significance of the volitional attribute of the self-determination theory in relation to sport performance. As opposed to external incentives‚ this theory points out the intrinsic propensity for personal growth and development in an environment that encourages these elements. The self-determination theory contains 5 separate theories that combine to define the concept of motivation and development. This paper
Premium Basketball National Basketball Association Michael Jordan