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Basketball: Top 5 backboard breakers

Sport — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:49:39 +0000

Most beautiful thing in NBA is when a player manage to score with a slam dunk. But sometimes s*it happens and the backboard is screwed when a massive player pull it.

Below is a top 5 with this kind of moments, and of course, big Shaq wouldn’t not miss this top with his presence.

Lebron James – best Slam Dunks

Sport — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:30:46 +0000

LeBron James, born on December 30, 1984, in Akron, Ohio, (United States) is an American professional basketball player, currently under contract with the Miami Heat, a team member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

As a teenager he had a prolific high school career, where he stood out due to his time spent at the Fighting Irish. His professional career began in 2003, when he was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers at the NBA Draft, making his official debut against the Sacramento Kings, a game in which he managed an impressive total of 25 points, 9 assists, 6 rebounds, and 4 steals. The Cavaliers improved by 18 wins and finished the campaign with a 35–47 record, yet they did not qualify for the playoffs. A performance they immediately achieved the following year, when they lost in the second round against Detroit Pistons, as James averaged 30.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 5.8 assists in the playoffs. James continued his improve and display a dominant influence for his team, and in the 2008–09 season he set new career highs, being named the NBA Player of the Month four times.

In July 2010 LeBron James joined Miami Heat and had a major impact from the very beginning, succeeding in scoring 51 points, a season high, in a game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. On an individual level he achieved numerous highlights and awards: James was named NBA Most Valuable Player two times (2009–2010), was included in the NBA All-Star an impressive number of seven years in a row (2005–2011), was the NBA Scoring Champion in 2008 and was named NBA All-Star Game MVP in 2006 and 2008.

LeBron James can play as a small forward of a guard and his outstanding skills have led to numerous comparisons to NBA players which have become true legends such as Johnson and even Jordan.

Carmelo Anthony – best slam dunks

Sport — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:12:23 +0000

Carmelo Anthony, born on May 29, 1984, in Brooklyn (New York), is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the New York Knicks in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association, but who became known for his time spent at Denver Nuggets.

Carmelo Anthony began his professional career in 2003 when he was selected by the Denver Nuggets after only one college career season, with Syracuse University, during the 2002-2003 campaign, a season in which he led his team to to their first ever NCAA tournament title in 2003, Anthony being the team leader in scoring, rebounding and minutes played on the court. For the Denver Nuggets he made his NBA season official debut in October 2003 in a home ground victory 80–72 over San Antonio Spurs, with Anthony managing 12 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists. During his time at Denver Nuggets (2003–2011), Carmelo Anthony had a constant progress, with the best results in 2008–09 season: after several difficult years for the basketball team based in Denver, Colorado, Nuggets reached the playoffs, where they won against the Hornets and Dallas Mavericks, eventually losing in the conference finals, 4-2 against the Los Angeles Lakers.

In February 2011, Anthony joined New York Knicks , for which he made his debut in a home game that the hosts won 114-108 against the Milwaukee Bucks: he contributed with an impressive 27 points, 10 rebounds and an assist. On an individual level, he was included four times in the NBA All-Star team (2007–2008, 2010–2011), was named the NCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding Player in 2003 and was also included in the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2004.

Carmelo Anthony’s favourite position on the court is the small forward position, yet he can also play power forward. His excellent abilities led to him achieving the single-game NBA record for mosts points in one quarter with thirty-three. Anthony is well-known for his prolific scoring abilities and his variety of offensive moves.

Shaquille O’Neal – best Slam Dunks

Sport — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 03:45:58 +0000

Shaquille O’Neal’s professional career began back in 1992, when he was selected by the Orlando Magic and in his first year O’Neal averaged 23.4 points on 56.2% shooting, 13.9 rebounds, and 3.5 blocks per game for the season, being named the 1993 NBA Rookie of the Year. In 1996 he joined Los Angeles Lakers, where alongside Kobe Bryant formed a formidable duo that led the team to three NBA Championships, in 2000, 2001 and 2002. However, it was the later rivalry with Kobe Bryant that led to his departure from Los Angeles Lakers in 2004, when he signed for Miami Heat. Although he had to cope with a deep thigh bruise injury, O’Neal led his team to the Eastern Conference Finals and a to a decisive seventh match against the defending champions Detroit Pistons, Miami Heat eventually losing by a narrow margin in the final game. In 2008 he moved to Phoenix Suns, where he only remained for one season, with poor results. After another seasons at Cleveland Cavaliers (the Cavaliers were eliminated from the playoffs, losing to the Boston Celtics 4–2), Shaquille O’Neal joined Boston Celtics in 2010, where he has been playing up to date.

On a personal level, Shaquille O’Neal won the NBA title four times (2000, 2001, 2002 and 2006), was named NBA Finals MVP on three occasions (2000–2002), received the National Basketball Association Most Valuable Player award in 2000 and was the NBA scoring champion two times (1995 and 2000). Despite this, he also holds a negative record for missing all 11 free throws in a singe game against the Seattle SuperSonics in December 2000.

O’Neal established himself as a formidable low post presence, his imposing physical and technique abilities often causing damage and changes in the opposing team’s tactics. At the age of 38 he remains one of the most important players in the National Basketball Association.

Patrick Ewing – best moments

Sport — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 03:21:26 +0000

Patrick Ewing, born on August 5, 1962, in Kingston, Jamaica, is a retired Jamaican-American professional basketball player and who currently is part of the National Basketball Association’s Orlando Magic coaching staff.

During his college career he played for Georgetown University, with which he won the 1982 National Collegiate Athletic Association final against the University of North Carolina. At the 1985 NBA Draft he was selected by the New York Knicks, marking the beginning of an outstanding career which made him a representative player for the professional basketball team based in New York City. He was named NBA Rookie of the Year, averaging 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 blocks per match, despite being forced to miss several games due to injuries. Ewing was unstoppable during an amazing victory over NBA Champion Chicago Bulls, led by the legend Michael Jordan in the 1992 Eastern Conference semifinals. The following season, the Knicks again faced Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls and failed to qualify for the NBA Finals after a dramatic defeat in the last game. Although Knicks always managed to reach the conference finals, they never succeeded in going all the way to win the championship. After 1039 games for the New York Knicks Patrick Ewing finished his career by playing one season for the Seattle SuperSonics (2000–2001) and a final one for Orlando Magic (2001–2002).

He received numerous career highlights and awards: 11 appearances in the NBA All-Star team (1986, 1988–1997), was named six times in the All-NBA Second Team (1988–1989, 1991–1993, 1997), was named the Most Outstanding Player for his performance during the NCAA men’s Division I basketball championships and won the Adolph Rupp Trophy in 1985.

An outstanding center (also known as the pivot) on the court, Patrick Ewing was one of the best players of his generation, with a great deal of strength, athleticism and skill, making him an unparalleled asset, especially for the New York Knicks.

Michael Jordan – Best Moments

Sport — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:07:34 +0000

Michael Jordan, born in Brooklyn (New York), is a retired American professional basketball player, generally considered to be the best player in the history of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Jordan’s professional career took place between 1984 and 2003, with two short breaks (1993-1995 and 1998-2001) as he tried a new experience in the minor league baseball, signing a contract with the Chicago White Sox. He also featured for the Scottsdale Scorpions in the 1994 Major League Baseball which operates during the fall in Arizona. But he remains known for his numerous awards and many records set during his career on the basketball court. His name will always be associated with the Chicago Bulls team, for which he played during 1984–1993 and 1995–1998, winning six NBA titles (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998). During this time Jordan was named NBA Most Valuable Player five times (1988, 1991–1992, 1996, 1998).

Michael Jordan has also set the record for the NBA highest career regular campaign scoring average (30.12 points per match) and highest career playoff scoring average (33.45 points per match). During his prolific career he was named NBA All-Star Game MVP three times (1988, 1996, 1998) and won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest two times (1987–1988). His final years in professional basketball were spent at Washington Wizards (2001–2003), where he initially became part owner and President of Basketball Operations. In 2003 Jordan was the first 40-year-old player to manage 43 points in an NBA game and as a result of his major contribution to the game Jordan was included in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in September 2009.

With a controversial career in and off the court, Michael Jordan has promoted the image of the National Basketball Association around the world during two decades and remains the symbol of Bulls, being one of the most famous athletes of his generation.

Kobe Bryant – biography

Sport — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 23:34:21 +0000

Kobe Bryant, born on August 23, 1978, in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is generally considered to be one the best and complete players in the NBA history.

The 32-year old basketball player started his professional career back in 1996 when he joined Los Angeles Lakers for which he has been playing up to date, making him the most appreciated players by the fans. He plays as an off guard and his main objective is to score points for his team. His excellent abilities have made him the all-time leading scorer in Lakers history and have placed him eight on the all-time scoring lists, with 27,279 points, just 40 points behind retired Elvin Hayes. Alongside Shaquille O’Neal he was the major player that helped Los Angeles Lakers win three consecutive NBA championship titles from 2000 to 2002, but personal differences and arguments over their respective roles in the team after the 2004 NBA Finals lost against Detroit Pistons ended with O’Neal’s departure after the 2003–04 campaign.

Los Angeles Lakers regained the title in 2009 and 2010 as Kobe Bryant was named the NBA Most Valuable Player. On an individual level he also became the NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion in 1997, was included eight times in the All-NBA First Team and was the NBA scoring champion two times, in 2006 and 2007. Kobe Bryant is also the second Laker player who managed to score three straight 50-plus point games, a performance that had not been succeeded since Michael Jordan back in 1987. Bryant did this during the 2006–07 season, in consecutive games against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Memphis Grizzlies.

Having a tumultuous career, with amazing moments, but also huge disappointments, Kobe Bryant has become one of the icons of men’s professional basketball league in North America.

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Sport — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:29:10 +0000

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Sport — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:19:09 +0000

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