Basketball Essays

Coach Carter was released June 18, 2005. I critiqued this movie on two very important factors, which were the true story, which the movie was based on, and the life lessons that the movie teaches you. Coach Carter is an inspirational account of a controversial high school basketball coach, who …

We do have memories to recall from our past – good and bad. From these memories brings a part of who we are in a diverse nation and a lesson that changes our lives forever. This is evident to Regelio Gomez’ article entitled “Foul Shots”, that shares his memorable experience …

In the novel The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie, the reader is introduced to a Native American high school boy named Arnold who is condemned as a traitor by his people. Despite enduring great tragedies, Arnold attacks life with wit and humor and discovers inner …

Growing up, sports were an important part of family, and in turn a very important part in my life. From the small plastic basketball hoops, Nerf footballs, and little tike golf clubs. I was always surrounded by sports. At home in my younger days I’d spend all day either shooting …

The sport of basketball is known as a fun past time for any person young or old. Basketball is a great way of exercise and a great way to have fun with friends and possibly make some new ones. I love to watch and play the game; basketball is a …

There are several sports in the world. Many people play and watch sports. In most of the schools there are sports teams. Most schools in Ontario have sport teams but it should be mandatory for a student to play at least one sport every school year. It should be mandatory …

Honesty, dedication, enthusiasm and charisma- these are the real tools for success and I pursue them with total commitment. I was born in a joint family in New Delhi. I enjoy talking to new people, that’s why I like travelling. Sports bring out the fighter in me. I do not …

There are a lot of sports in the world that people love, but for me the sport that excites me the most is the beauty of watching a basketball swish through the net. Basketball has been my favorite sport ever since I was a baby. Basketball has help me in …

Sports have been played all over the world for hundreds of years. Football and basketball are two of the most common sports that are played in many parts of the world. Some of them are played individually, whereas others are played in teams against another team. Some of them are …

‘”I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career,” Michael Jordan once observed. “I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve entrusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over, and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.”’ (Chua, 117). Success …