Legacy Of Basketball Essay

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The NBA playoffs are where heroes become legends, and through their play legends become basketball gods. The NBA playoffs are filled with so many great moments that people still talk about today. Just think about Reggie Miller breaking the hearts of an entire city in the 1990s, or the constant excellence that are the San Antonio Spurs, who in my opinion are the best run franchise in the last 20 years, or the decorated excellence the Lakers had in the league behind the heroics of Kobe Bryant, and the huge shoulders of Shaquille O’Neal. For me, my favorite playoff moment happened in 2007 when LeBron James scored 29 of the Cavilers last 30 points against the Pistons. This year the push to the playoffs isn’t that much different from years before. …show more content…
Tyler Ulis - I have to go with Iverson. He was unstoppable with the ball in his hands, Kobe Byrant as well. They were guys who always took shots at the end, had confidence in making the shots, they put their teams on their backs.

This June marks the 20 year anniversary of the 1997 NBA Finals where the Micheal Jordan led the Bulls played against the Utah Jazz. The Bulls won the title that season, which turned out to be their fifth in seven years. That team ultimately won six in eight years. What are your thoughts on the legacy of the ‘flu game’?

Elfrid Payton- Jordan along with his teammates gave it their all on the floor despite the circumstances. Jordan eventually came through for him team when they needed him the most.

Tobias Harris - I remember clutch shot after clutch shot,and Jordan battling through the entire game.

Tyson Chandler - I remember hearing the stories about his will not to lose, I don't think that there's been a better competitive basketball player in the world since him. Kobe is a close second, but there was nobody like Jordan.

Tyler Ulis - I really didn't see Jordan play much in his prime, I haven't seen the flu game. I always miss it when it comes on NBA

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