“Do I want to play again or don’t I? That’s a very... simple question,… and the reality is, no, I don’t,” said Kobe Bryant to a reporter (“Kobe Bryant to End” 1). Kobe Bryant Bean Bryant, one of America’s favorite National Basketball Association or NBA (for short) stars announced his retirement at the end of the 2015-2016 season, surprising and devastating people all across the world. After twenty years of fame, the Los Angeles Laker star has decided to return to a simple life with his wife and two daughters. However, Bryant’s life was not solely comprised of playing basketball. He also has his own investment company in which he is partnered with Jeff Stibel. By the age thirty-eight, Bryant has lived on two continents, gotten married, fathered …show more content…
He played seventy-one games and in six of those games he started. His first year Kobe Bryant averaged 15.5 minutes per game (mpg) and 7.6 points per game (ppg), but things got interesting during the 1999-2000 season (Sports 1). That year, Kobe Bryant led the Lakers to their twelfth National Championship with help from center Shaquille O’Neal. That year Kobe Bryant would average 38.2 mpg 22.5 ppg, averaging 47% field goal percentage, or average shots made per game. He would take his team to the NBA finals for a chance to win it all. During the finals, Kobe Bryant averaged 35.2 mpg and 15.6 ppg. The playoffs began with the Lakers facing the Sacramento Kings. (This series is to the best of 6) The Lakers won the first two games. Sacramento would then win the next two. The last one is the deciding game, the winner of this game would have moved on to the quarter-finals. The Lakers won the last game of the first series. They played the Phoenix suns. (This series is to the first to seven) The Lakers won the series easily …show more content…
The Lakers flew through the season crushing most, if not all, the opponents in their way. Playoffs were just around the corner and always in the minds of all the players, especially Kobe Bryant, He came off the two best seasons he had ever played winning at the highest level two years in a row is an impressive feat. Along with this achievement, the Lakers were extremely dominate, winning several of the series’ undefeated. That in itself is nearly impossible in the NBA especially with how competitive and skilled all the teams are/were. Next the Lakers would try to repeat their hard work and effort to see if they could win it all again. The 2001-2002 NBA playoffs for the Lakers started off with the Portland Trailblazers. The Lakers won the series 3-0 which moved them to the quarter-finals. In the quarter finals they play the San Antonio Spurs. The Lakers
...e rookie along slowly. Through the first half of the season, Hardaway started at the off guard slot while veteran Scott Skiles started at the point. But by midseason Hill felt Hardaway was ready, and on February 6 Penny became the Magic's starting point guard for the rest of the year. The multitalented rookie had a phenomenal first season, finishing a close second to Webber for the NBA Rookie of the Year Award. Hardaway played and started in all 82 games, averaging 16.0 points, 6.6 assists and 5.4 rebounds. He also set a club record with 190 steals, and his average of 2.32 steals per game ranked sixth in the NBA. Hardaway was named NBA Rookie of the Month for January after averaging 20.5 points, 7.0 assists, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.33 steals over 15 games. In February, Hardaway was named the MVP of the NBA Rookie Game during All-Star Weekend in Minneapolis. He scored 22 points on 8-of-9 shooting from the floor. Bolstered by Hardaway's contributions, the Magic set a franchise record with 50 victories and advanced to the playoffs for the first time ever. Orlando lost in the first round to the Indiana Pacers, but many felt that, for the Magic and for Hardaway, the best was yet to come.
Of course, being a professional basketball player was young Pete’s dream. He did everything he could to get better, and to be like his father. When it came to his early basketball career, it didn’t really do to...
	Stephon Marbury is a basketball phenomenon. Mr. Marbury has been known by the basketball world at the young age of eleven. Many pressures and confrontations have encountered Mr. Marbury throught his entire basketball career. These began when he was a young child and they still accompany him.
Dreams come and go every night, but some dreams tend to stay for a lifetime. I have always dreamt to become a professional athlete in some way or another. Growing up I have always looked up to many different athletes. Whether it was Ladanian Tomlinson on the football field or Kobe Bryant on the basketball court I have always had some athlete that I wanted to be like someday.
And more likely than not the next Jordan, and there will be one (just maybe not in basketball), will probably not want to put their entire career and reputation at risk even if it can benefit their entire race. People are motivated out of self-interest, and want to win. Rhoden really wants to believe that all black athletes are selfless and want the best for their community and race. But to expect this is really ludicrous. Kobe truly believes that the ends justifies the means. If he shoots the ball 3 for 21 on any given night but his third make happens to be a game winner, Kobe is a happy man. And if that means that he is hard to play with and teammates do not get along with him, then so be it. In Kobe 's words, “Friends come and go but banners hang
Wilt Chamberlain was the first NBA player to score more than 30,000 cumulative points over his career, and the first and only player to score 100 points in a single game. "They say nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." Without Wilt Chamberlain the world would have missed one of the greatest basketball players in the history of
He became known for his natural agility, court vision, and winning shot. This allowed him to land numerous endorsement deals with companies, such as Nike. Later in 1995, major controversy revolved around the NBA as Jordan decided to retire from basketball to pursue baseball. This decision came from the death of his father in the 1992 to 1993 season. However, in March 1995, Jordan returned home to the Chicago Bulls and helped them win another NBA championship. Furthermore, Jordan challenged many teams on his rise to greatness, however, he never went up against LeBron
In an article, College basketball's so-called one-and-done rule needs revisiting, Dylan Hernandez quotes Kobe Bryant, "It didn't make any sense. " Kobe doesn't say anything more about this because I think it kind of speaks for itself. Kobe Bryant, did not go to college, he went to the NBA right out of high school and now look where he is at now. I'm not saying that all one and done players are going to be NBA stars, but at least we can give them a chance.
In 1984, Jordan went to the NBA. He was selected third in the draft by the Chicago Bulls. Jordan played his first game as a pro against Washington on October, 26, 1984. He became an immediate impact on the league, and proved that he belonged among the elite players. Jordan finished his rookie season as one of the top scorers in the league, averaging 28.2 points a game, was named ...
In his first season with the Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan averaged 28 points a game and voted to the All-Star game, because of all the attention Jordan received his teammates refused to pass him the ball. Instead of letting the freeze-out during the All-Star game deter him he went on to win Rookie of the Year. The following season he would break his foot causing him to miss the rest of the regular season. He would return for the playoffs where in the second game of the series against the Boston Celtics he set the record for most points in a playoff game with 63; however the Celtics would win the series and would later on lose to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Bill Russell grew up in an extremely racist time in America in an extremely racist state. Born in Louisiana and raised both there and in Oakland, California; Russell and his family battled the every day hardships that most black people faced at that time. But Russell always had a set of morals and guidelines that he led his life by, many of which he learned from his father, who he says was his hero and biggest role model. These morals revolved around independence and a very classic “ I will not allow anyone to impose their will on me.” (Page 56, paragraph 1) These morals followed and shaped him in his playing and coaching career.
He was drafted 3rd overall in 1984. (“Michael Jordan Fast Facts”). Jordan averaged .515% field goal .845% free throw 2 offensive rebound 4.5 defensive rebounds 5.9 assists .8 blocks 2.4steals 28.2 points.(“Michael Jordan Stats”). Jordan and the Bulls made the playoffs Jordan’s first year as a pro. He also got rookie of the year and went to the all-star game. Then his second season was cut short by an injury (Biography.com Editors). After his second year in 1986-87 Jordan was the second player to ever score more the 3000 points in a season. The year after that he was named the Most Valuable Player of the year. He got it 4 years in 1991, 1992, 1996 and, 1998. By the late 1980s the Chicago bulls were becoming more popular team because of Michael Jordan. In 1990 the Chicago bulls and Jordan won their first National basketball association championship by defeating the Lakers. While Jordan was dominating the NBA during 1980s and 1990s he started getting endorsements by Nike (Biography.com
The NBA is well known for the number of amazing professional athletes it has had over the years. Some of the most gifted and talented individuals come through the NBA and one of the better-known superstars is none other than Kobe Bryant. For years people have wondered what makes Bryant so successful. The main contributors that lead to Kobe Bryant’s success is his hard work and dedication, his mindset, his natural ability’s and talent, and the people that have helped him throughout his life. Kobe Bryant was very successful in the NBA because of the amount of hard work he has put in, the people in his life, his relentless determination and his god given natural abilities.
...rs proved true and Mike come out of retirement. In his 5th game back he scored 55 points. Jordan definately still had it. He also led his team to a second 3-peat. (three championships in a row) Jordan retired for good with 6 NBA finals MVP’s. (BioLife.com) Conclusion Michael, the "perfect" player still needs his family. Mike’s story goes to show that family is important. Whether you family is your biological parents or parent, step parents or parent, grandparents, sisters or brothers, aunts or uncles, or you adopted or foster parents or parent, they are still your family. Family is a vital part of life, and love even more vital. One thing if you don’t see anything else, see not to take advantage or take your family for granted because one day they may not be here. Don’t forget about the people who made you who you are. Never get so full of yourself that you only care about what you do. Basketball is what Mike does, Michael Jordan is who he is.
...retirement, feeling that he had nothing else to accomplish. "This would not be the last time Jordan would see the hardwood ("Michael Jordan")." On September 25, 2001, Jordan announced his second comeback This seasons was ended early due to injuries that Jordan had to cope with. In the 2002-03 season, Jordan was the only Washington player to play in all 82 games and started in 67 of them. Michael played his final NBA game in Philadelphia, on April 16 2003. Michael would retire for the last time ("Michael Jordan" Wikipedia).