Bryant enjoyed a successful high school basketball career at Lower Merion High School, where he was recognized as the top high school basketball player in the country. He decided to declare his eligibility for the NBA Draft upon graduation, and was selected with the 13th overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets, then traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. As a rookie, Bryant earned himself a reputation as a high-flyer and a fan favorite by winning the 1997 Slam Dunk Contest. Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal led the Lakers to three consecutive NBA championships from2000 to 2002. A heated feud between the duo and a loss in the 2004 NBA Finals led to O'Neal's departure following the 200304 season. In 2003, Bryant was accused of sexual assault after having sex with a hotel employee in Edwards, Colorado. In September 2004, prosecutors dropped the
Many people think Michael Jordan was the greatest basketball player ever. He led the Chicago Bulls to six National Basketball Association (NBA) championships. He earned the nickname “Air Jordan” because he often seemed to defy gravity on leaps toward the basket. Fans adored his smiling face and his determination to succeed. During his playing career, Michael Jordan became the most famous athlete in the world. EARLY LIFE Michael Jordan was born on February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York. His family later moved to Wilmington, North Carolina. Young Michael’s best sport was baseball. He didn’t make his high school basketball team as a sophomore. Later, he played well enough to be noticed by Coach Dean Smith at the University of North Carolina (UNC). Jordan won a scholarship to UNC. As a freshman at UNC, Jordan scored the winning basket in the 1982 national college tournament championship game. He played two more seasons at UNC. He also played for the United States team in the
The Boston Celtics Jürgen Ulla Introduction The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team situated in Boston, Massachusets. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Boston Celtics was founded in 1946. They play their home games at the TD Garden, which they share with the Boston Bruins of the NHL. Their mascot is "Lucky the Leprechaun". Rivalries Los Angeles Lakers The rivalry between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers involves the two most storied basketball franchises in NBA history. It has been called the best rivalry in the NBA. The two teams have met a record twelve times in the NBA Finals, starting with their first Finals meeting in 1959. Philadelphia 76ers The Celtics76ers rivalry is a rivalry between the Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers. The two teams have the most meetings in the NBA Playoffs, playing each other in 19 series with the Celtics winning 12 of them. Boston Celtics Legen
(My presentation talking about...) Michael Jeffrey Jordan was born in Brooklyn , New York in February 17, 1963. He is a retired American professional basketball player and active businessman. His biography on the National Basketball Association (NBA) website states, "By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time." Jordan was one of the most effectively marketed athletes of his generation and was instrumental in popularizing the NBA around the world in the 1980s and 1990s.A brief listing of his top accomplishments would include the following: Rookie of the Year; Five-time NBA MVP; Six-time NBA champion; Six-time NBA Finals MVP; Ten-time All-NBA First Team; Nine time NBA All- Defensive First Team; Defensive Player of the Year; 14-time NBA All-Star; Three-time NBA All-Star MVP; 50th Anniversary All-Time Team; Ten scoring titles -- an NBA record and seven consecutive matching Wilt Chamber
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal Bruno Puusepp Shaq · He is an retired NBA player · He was one of the tallest and heaviest players (2.16m, 150kg) · He played for six teams throughout his career · Orlando Magic 1# · Center · He has doctorate degree Early life · March 6, 1972 in Newark, New Jersey · Lucille O'Neal and Joe Toney · Was offered a basketball scholarship (Seton Hall) · On his 1994 rap album he voiced hi feelings of disdain for Toney in the song · He led his team to a 68-1 record Rookie season · Drafted 1st overall pick by Orlando Magic · Player of the Week in his first week in the NBA · He averaged 23,4 points; 13,9 rebounds; 3,5 blocks · 1993 NBA Rookie of the Year · Became first rookie to be voted an All-Star starter Career · Summer 1996 he was named to the United States Olympic basketball team · In 2000, 2001 a
Martin Müürsepp Martin Müürsepp is an Estonian retired professional basketball player and basketball coach. He was born on September 26, 1974 in Tallinn Estonia. He is one of the most famous players in Estonia. He is also the only player from Estonia who has played in NBA. His career started in a team called Alvik Stockholm. After two years in Sweden he headed back to Estonia. He had a great season in Kalev and that because he got plenty of intrest from United States. In the 1996 NBA Draft he was selected in the first round by the Utah Jazz. After the draft, Müürsepp was traded to Miami Heat. He has played 83 games in the NBA for Dallas Mavericks and the Heat, averaging 4.7 points, 2.2 rebounds in 11.5 minutes per game. His career highs include 24 points, 14 rebounds and 37 minutes played. After the NBA he spent three years playing in Greece for Aris Thessaloniki and AEK Athens. With AEK he won the 2000 Saporta Cup and the 2000 and 20
respect the rules. The victors enjoyed great honours and on returning to their cities their compatriots pulled down part of the walls for them to enter. They were also given special privileges and high office. Baron Pierre de Coubertin (January 1, 1863-September 2, 1937), born as Pierre de Frédy, was a French pedagogue and historian, but is best known as the founder of the modern Olympic Games. He was born in Paris into a French aristocratic family. As a young man he was an avid sportsman with rowing being one of his favourites, also practicing the sports of boxing, fencing and horse-riding. Influenced by the social, political and scientific events of the late 19th century and his substantial education, Coubertin developed a passionate belief that sport possessed a power to benefit humankind and encourage peace among the nations of the world. He refused the military career planned for him by his family, as well as renouncing a promising political career.
Table of contents Table of contents.........................................................................................................................1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................2 ................................................................................................................................................2 The climate of the United States of America..............................................................................7 The people of the United States of America...............................................................................8 Famous Americans......................................................................................................................9 Economy.............................................................................................................
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