Essays about Basketball Page 2

Basketball has been a part of my life since I was eleven years old. To me basketball isn’t just a sport, but a stress relief from schoolwork and a place where I can just be myself. Anytime I start to feel the stress of school, my family problems or work, I always use basketball as…

There was no mistaking the feeling. It’s the one where the throat tumbles into the stomach and the sweat turns cold. The Celtics were in danger of losing – again – to the Chicago Bulls. That would be twice in six days and there would be no way to put a positive spin on that….

While basketball is often seen as a laid-back sport, it is important to appreciate and respect the significant impact of Dr. James Naismith’s contributions. We should all show gratitude for his considerable influence on our country. The creation of basketball resulted in substantial and long-lasting advancements for Americans. It is crucial to acknowledge that Naismith…

This movie was produced in 1994 by Steve James, Fred Marx and Peter Gilbert. Hoop Dreams is an excellent three hour documentary about two black boys growing up in the inner city of Chicago, Illinois with aspirations of playing basketball in the NBA. The movie starts out when William Gates and Arthur Agee are going…

In today’s society, athletes are inevitably compared to one another,especially basketball players. It seems that every time a young playerenters the NBA and demonstrates above average talent or has one spectaculargame he is dubbed the next Michael Jordan. Vince Carter is one of thoseplayers, however his comparison to Michael has very few resemblance. Thereare numerous…

The feeling of belonging is universal; regardless of race, culture, or background. No matter what you want to be a part of, there’s always this desire to belong to something bigger than yourself, This could be anything from wanting to be a part of the “in-crowd” at school to wanting to blend in with the…

Michael Jordan’s famous quote emphasizes the significance of perseverance in attaining success. It implies that success can only be attained when one’s desire for it matches their desire to breathe. To achieve success, individuals must concentrate on cultivating personal wisdom and competence, also known as personal mastery, within their chosen field. The message conveyed is…

When I was in 8th grade, I made the decision to go back to public school. My basketball team friends encouraged me to try out, so I decided to join them. At the after-school tryouts, I was happy to see many of my friends there as well. Coach Huff gave us instructions on different skills…

Pat Summitt Richard Burt Patricia Head Summitt was born on June 14, 1952 in Henrietta, Tennessee, the daughter of Richard and Hazel Albright Head. She was the fourth of five children and the first girl. Known back home as ‘Tricia’ had a father, who truly believed in discipline, she didn’t mind being tough because its…

He has led a troubled life. He has been convicted of mob assault, which he doesnt even believe he did . He has gotten a full scholarship to Georgetown University. He left college in hopes of making the NBA (national basketball association) so he could pay for his sisters pricey medical condition. He won NBA…