“Believe in yourself when no one else does!” Who said this sentence? Jeremy Lin,right?
Lin was born in TorranceLos Angeles County , but grew up in a Christian family in the San Francisco Bay Area Palo Alto. In order to make sure his son playing basketball and does not affect the academic, Jeremy Lin's mother often and coaches do communication work. She because of basketball let Lin play too long and was friends of the accused, but she allowed his son play their favorite games.
When Jeremy Lin was in high school in the California first team and won the northern California two level league player of the year award.2005 in July, when the Harvard University assistant coach Bill saw 6 feet 3 inches of Jeremy Lin, the body traits with his needs, and his high GPA score of 4.2 points is also in line with the Harvard University's academic standards. So he was admitted to the Harvard University. In the fourth grade college season Jeremy Lin, averaging 16.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 2.4 steals and
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Jeremy Lin said the other three teams offer higher, but he wanted to play for the warriors.2 19, a 104-97 win over the Dallas Mavericks in the game, Jeremy Lin won 14 assists with 28 points and sent occupation career high and 5 steals. On 2012, the Rockets out of Jeremy Lin to a four year contract worth $28 million 800 thousand, fourth years for the team option, guaranteed contract value of $19 million 500 thousand.2014 in February 1st, the Rockets home court 106-92 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Jeremy Lin 29 minutes off the bench, 15 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, the first three double occupation career.2014 in July 13th, the Rockets deal with the Losangeles Lakers, rockets sent Jeremy Lin in 2014 7. On 25 April, the Lakers officially announced the official signing of Jeremy Lin, Jeremy Lin will be wearing the number 17
Although he didn 't go to college and entered the NBA immediately after highschool he did graduate.
17 year-old Rashim Lancit was the standard senior at LaSalle High School. His best friends were Andrew and Colin. They played together for their high school basketball team. However, Rashim loved the game of basketball more than his friends and dreamed to go to the NBA. He thought there was no way that he would make it there. However, that all changed one Friday night at the LaSalle basketball game.
A child of abuse and neglect, Chris McCandless awed the world with his inspiring trip across the nation to find himself in Alaska. Leaving his well off life and his problematic family behind to be true to his ideas of life. His life impacted the people who knew him well and the strangers that drove him to his haven. When the story of this young man hitch hiking across the country broke ground, it made many people question if this boy was just crazy or did he really have a true understanding on the day to day live we were living and where we were going wrong. Although some critics have conceived the idea that Chris McCandless was just a crazed mad man with schizophrenia and the unachievable idea of true happiness. Many believe he was a new
LeBron James displayed the natural talent of an athlete at a young age, allowing him to attend the top school for basketball. In 2003, he was drafted to The Cleveland Cavaliers as a large forward, dominating at an early age. During that impressive season, James was awarded the NBA Rookie of the Year, breaking Cleveland history as the youngest player to accept this honor. At only twenty years old, James averaged over 20 points per game, slowly building his reputation. He continued to outshine every player in the NBA, averaging 30 points per game.
Aaron Hernandez grew up in the town of Bristol Connecticut. His family was seen in the community as the gold standard, as his father, Dennis, was adored, and always helpful
LeBron did not make many friends when he started school because he was ashamed of his life at home. Getting his schoolwork was difficult for him so he turned to sports; he preferred basketball and football the most. On the court he liked going in the paint, and passing the ball to his teammates the most. He also took enjoyment in commencing jumpers, something he started in fourth grade that has elevated to his signature move in the NBA. LeBron’s hero was Michael Jordan, and he tried to make his game like him. This could be why he became one of the best by mocking an exceptional player of that time.
Lin was born in Manhattan, New York, on January 16, 1980, in the neighborhood of Washington Heights. His mother luz towns was a clinical psychologist, and his father Luis A. Miranda was a Democratic Party consultant who advised the mayor, ed Koch. He also has a sister named Luz who is the CFO of the MirRan group. Because of his Puerto Rican descent, he grew up in the Latin neighborhood of Inwood. Lin attended hunter college elementary school and hunter college high
Superstar wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born with hyper-athletic genes, Odell’s father Odell Beckham Sr. was a starting running back at LSU, and his mother Heather Van Norman was an All-American track runner at LSU also. Having two great athletes for parents paved the way for Odell to learn firsthand what it would take to be a successful athlete. He attended high school at Isidore Newman in New Orleans where he excelled in football, basketball and track. After four years of standout performance, he became a U.S. Army All-American. Odell soon followed in his parents footsteps by attending college at Louisiana State University.At LSU Odell is considered one of the most dynamic players in school
Imagine a man or a woman holding a gun to their head. Silently, crying on the inside struggling with whether to pull the trigger or attempt to live. They question who will care when they pass; they feel alone. Loneliness is an intricate part of the depression epidemic that sweeps across the nation. Being alone and not being a part of the culture is practically torture. The background of the ad, with aid from the text, attempts to convey the thought that even the rich have to cope with loneliness.
It was not until the year 2002 that the NBA was able to find someone to match Jordan’s dazzling acrobatic style of play. His name is Lebron James. Lebron, who plays shooting guard and small forward, stands at an athletic six-eight. James, however, never played in the NCAA. He was drafted straight out of high school in the 2003-04 season, by the Cleveland Cavaliers. James is already on the road to success by achieving co-rookie of the year, and he appeared in the Olympics. James is expected to be a champion, but he may not have what it takes to become a real champion such as Michael Jordan was. Before Jordan or James can be categorized as a champion, they have to be able to handle pressure, fame, and maintain a positive relationship with their team. When comparing Jordan and James’ clutch capabilities, or their ab...
John Brown was an abolitionist who fought for freedom of slaves in the nineteenth century leading up to the Civil War. He was remembered for his bravery and dedication while taking action through the raid at Harper’s Ferry and the Pottawatomie Massacre. John Brown was a freedom fighter, religious warrior and political zealot. Although his violent approach was seen as an act of terrorism his ultimate goal was the emancipation of slavery justified by the word of God.
Hakeem got a scholarship at University of Houston and played for the Houston Cougars. Fans called the Houston Cougars " The Slamma Jammas" because of the way its players slammed and jammed the ball through the hoop. No team in college basketball dunked the ball like the Cougars. Once Hakeem started to play, he realized that being tall is a big advantage.
LOGLINE: Chris Baker, a show host, suddenly is cut off from his families network. Baker copes by getting wrecked at the gay bar and randomly falls upon an opportunity to create a new show when suddenly he’s invited back on his “Daddy’s” network/show after Bakers’ new startup was a success. SUMMARY: CHRIS BAKER starts a meditation ( an App with voice over) in his dressing room.
What makes a good person good? According to WikiHow, "We should learn to define our own morals ourselves. One of the simplest ways to do so is to love others, and treat them as you would like to be treated. Try to think of others before yourself. Even doing small things daily will greatly enrich and improve your life, and the lives of others around you." This quote shows us what we need to do in order to be what society thinks as, “good". In order to be a good person, you have to do good and moral things in your society consistently. However people might think that by doing one good thing once in a while will automatically make you a “good person”, but in reality it doesn’t.
I am nominating Fa Mulan for the Hero Hall of Fame. Mulan is the perfect candidate, she has all of the qualities that an amazing hero needs, she is persistent, kind, intelligent, brave, and selfless. However, if you need convincing about Mulan, or are unaware of her journey, continue to read on. Mulan’s heroic journey started when her father was drafted for the army, to defend China. Her father was older and even struggled with walking, remarkably Mulan pretended to a man and took her father’s place in the army. Performing this was incredibly brave, do too the fact that in China this action was punishable by death. Pretending to be a man, including taking her father’s place in the army, was insanely selfless. Mulan’s decision put her own life in danger, nevertheless she focused on her father’s safety instead of her own.