Monday, July 1, 2013
Michael Jordan titles.
Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17, 1963), also known by his initials, MJ, is an American former professional basketball player, entrepreneur, and majority owner and chairman of the Charlotte Bobcats. His biography on the National Basketball Association (NBA) website states, "By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time." He is really the greatest of all times.
Early Years
Jordan was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Deloris (née Peoples), who worked in banking, and James R. Jordan, Sr., an equipment supervisor. His family moved to Wilmington, North Carolina, when he was a toddler. Jordan attended Emsley A. Laney High School in Wilmington, where he anchored his athletic career by playing baseball, football, and basketball. He tried out for the varsity basketball team during his sophomore year, but at 5'11" (1.80 m), he was deemed too short to play at that level. His taller friend, Harvest Leroy Smith, was the only sophomore to make the team.
Motivated to prove his worth, Jordan became the star of Laney's junior varsity squad, and tallied several 40-point games. The following summer, he grew four inches (10 cm) and trained rigorously. Upon earning a spot on the varsity roster, Jordan averaged about 20 points per game over his final two seasons of high school play. As a senior, he was selected to the McDonald's All-American Team after averaging a triple-double: 29.2 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 10.1 assists.
Jordan was recruited by numerous college basketball programs, including Duke, North Carolina, South Carolina, Syracuse, and Virginia. In 1981, Jordan accepted a basketball scholarship to North Carolina, where he majored in cultural geography. As a freshman in coach Dean Smith's team-oriented system, he was named ACC Freshman of the Year after he averaged 13.4 points per game (ppg) on 53.4% shooting (field goal percentage). He made the game-winning jump shot in the 1982 NCAA Championship game against Georgetown, which was led by future NBA rival Patrick Ewing. Jordan later described this shot as the major turning point in his basketball career.[15] During his three seasons at North Carolina, he averaged 17.7 ppg on 54.0% shooting, and added 5.0 rebounds per game (rpg).[8] He was selected by consensus to the NCAA All-American First Team in both his sophomore (1983) and junior (1984) seasons. After winning the Naismith and the Wooden College Player of the Year awards in 1984, Jordan left North Carolina one year before his scheduled graduation to enter the 1984 NBA Draft. The Chicago Bulls selected Jordan with the third overall pick, after Hakeem Olajuwon (Houston Rockets) and Sam Bowie (Portland Trail Blazers). Jordan returned to North Carolina to complete his degree in 1986.
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His Awards
- 6× NBA champion (1991-1993, 1996-1998)
- 6× NBA Finals MVP (1991–1993, 1996–1998)
- 5× NBA Most Valuable Player (1988, 1991–1992, 1996, 1998)
- 14× NBA All-Star (1985–1993, 1996–1998, 2002–2003)
- 3× NBA All-Star Game MVP (1988, 1996, 1998)
- NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1988)
- NBA Rookie of the Year (1985)
- 10× NBA scoring champion (1987–1993, 1996–1998)
- 3× NBA steals champion (1988, 1990, 1993)
- 10× All-NBA First Team (1987–1993, 1996–1998)
- All-NBA Second Team (1985)
- 9× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1988–1993, 1996–1998)
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (1985)
- 2× NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (1987–1988)
- NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team
- #23 retired by Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat
- NCAA champion (1982)
- 2× Consensus NCAA All-American First Team (1983–1984)
- ACC Player of the Year (1984)
- Oscar Robertson Trophy (1984)
- Naismith College Player of the Year (1984)
- John R. Wooden Award (1984)
- Adolph Rupp Trophy (1984)
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro commonly known as Cristiano Ronaldo was born on 5th February 1985 in
Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. He plays for Real Madrid CF and for Portuguese National team. Currently he is the
Capatain of his National team. He is also a brilliant player from Portugal. His first club was Sporting FC Portugal.
History of Ronaldo
Ronaldo was born in Santo António, a neighbourhood of Funchal, Madeira, the youngest child of Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro, a cook, and José Dinis Aveiro, a municipal gardener. His second given name "Ronaldo" was chosen after then-U.S. president Ronald Reagan, who was his father's favourite actor. He has one older brother, Hugo, and two older sisters, Elma and Liliana Cátia. His great-grandmother Isabel da Piedade was from Cape VerdeAt the age of eight, Ronaldo played for amateur team Andorinha, where his father was the kit man. In 1995, Ronaldo signed with local club Nacional, and, after a title-winning campaign, he went on a three-day trial with Sporting CP, who subsequently signed him for an undisclosed sum. Ronaldo joined Sporting's other youth players who trained at the Academia Sporting, the club's football academy, in Alcochete. He became the only player ever to play for Sporting's under-16, under-17, under-18, B-team, and the first team, all within one season.At the age of 15 Ronaldo was diagnosed with a racing heart, a condition that might have forced him to give up playing football. The Sporting staff were made aware of the condition and Ronaldo's mother gave her authorisation for him to go into hospital. While there, he had an operation in which a laser was used to cauterise the area of his heart that was causing the problem. The surgery took place in the morning and Ronaldo was discharged from hospital by the end of the afternoon; he resumed training only a few days later. In November 2002, Ronaldo was invited to Arsenal's training ground, London Colney to meet manager Arsène Wenger and his coaching staff. Wenger, who was interested in signing the midfielder had arranged to meet Ronaldo's representatives, Formation (who suggested the player originally to Gérard Houllier, then Liverpool's manager) in the subsequent months to discuss a transfer arrangement. However he came to the attention of Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson in the summer of 2003, when Sporting defeated United 3–1 in the inauguration of the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon. Ronaldo's performance impressed the Manchester United players, who urged Ferguson to sign him. Ronaldo was offered to Barcelona for less than the €15 million Manchester United paid, but the Catalan club could not afford him at the time as the club had already spent its budget on other players.
On April 2013, Ronaldo was honoured by Sporting as the club announced that the player had become their 100,000th member.
On April 2013, Ronaldo was honoured by Sporting as the club announced that the player had become their 100,000th member.
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He is also a great player but they say he did only one mistake. He was born in the Era of messi.
Lionel Andres Messi
Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi is an Argentine footballer who plays as a forward for La Liga club FC Barcelona and the Argentina national team. He serves as the captain of his country's national football team. Born on June 24 1987 in Rosario Santa Fe Argentina and travelled to Barcelona to join Barcelona youth club. He is now thw best in the world.
At the age of 11, Messi was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency. Local powerhouse River Plate showed interest in Messi's progress, but were not willing to pay for treatment for his condition, which cost $900 a month. Carles Rexach, the sporting director of FC Barcelona, had been made aware of his talent as Messi had relatives in Lleida, and Messi and his father were able to arrange a trial with the team.Rexach, with no other paper at hand, offered Messi a contract written on a paper napkin. Barcelona offered to pay for Messi's medical bills if he was willing to move to Spain. Messi and his father moved to Barcelona where Messi enrolled in the club's youth academy.
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Now he has become the unstoppable man in the world of football. He has won 4 balon'd or in a row.
History of Messi (early days)
Messi was born in Rosario, Santa Fe Province, to parents Jorge Horácio Messi, a factory steel worker, and Celia María Cuccittini, a part-time cleaner. His paternal family originates from the Italian city of Ancona, from which his ancestor, Angelo Messi, emigrated to Argentina in 1883. He has two older brothers, Rodrigo and Matías, and a sister, María Sol.At the age of five, Messi started playing football for Grandoli, a local club coached by his father Jorge. In 1995, Messi switched to Newell's Old Boys who were based in his home city Rosario. He became part of a local youth powerhouse that lost only one match in the next four years and became locally known as "The Machine of '87", from the year of their birth.At the age of 11, Messi was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency. Local powerhouse River Plate showed interest in Messi's progress, but were not willing to pay for treatment for his condition, which cost $900 a month. Carles Rexach, the sporting director of FC Barcelona, had been made aware of his talent as Messi had relatives in Lleida, and Messi and his father were able to arrange a trial with the team.Rexach, with no other paper at hand, offered Messi a contract written on a paper napkin. Barcelona offered to pay for Messi's medical bills if he was willing to move to Spain. Messi and his father moved to Barcelona where Messi enrolled in the club's youth academy.
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Now he has become the unstoppable man in the world of football. He has won 4 balon'd or in a row.
Facts of Messi
- Messi played in Barcelona's junior Infantil B and Cadete B & A teams from 2000 to 2003 (scoring 37 goals in 30 matches in Cadete A).
- In the 2006-07, Messi established himself as a regular first team player, scoring 14 times in 26 matches.
- On 27 February, Messi played in his 100th official match for Barcelona against Valencia CF.
- Messi was nominated for a FIFPro World XI Player Award under the category of Forward.
- Upon Ronaldinho's departure from the club, Messi inherited his number 10 jersey.During this season he placed second in the 2008 FIFA World Player of the Year awards with 678 points and third in the 2008 IFFHS World's Best Playmaker Award for the second consecutive year.
- Messi scored his first hat-trick of 2009 in a Copa del Rey tie against Atlético Madrid which Barcelona won 3–1.
- On 27 2009 May he helped Barcelona win the Champions League by scoring a second goal in the 70th minute giving Barcelona a two goal lead; he also became the top scorer in the Champions League, the youngest in the tournament's history,
- Messi was the highest scorer in Champions leauge for 3 consecutive seasons.
- He is the only player to win FIFA Balon D'Or 4 times in row. ( 2009-2013 )
- Messi has also scored a goal with his hand like Maradona.
- Messi doesnot have very good stamina because of his medication. He cannot head the ball well beacuse he has problem with his head.
- Messi has won 2 Club world Cups.
This guy is just 26 now which means there is more to come. What can this magician do in the 2013/14 season with Neymar on his side now.
Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior
Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior is a young Brazilian footballer commonly known as Neymar. He was born on 5th February 1992 in Mogi das Cruzes,Brazil. This young player has been in quite a good form and has been the hot topic of the football world. He is now known as the face of Brazilian football. Neymar is a Brazilian international, having represented Brazil at under 17,under 20 and senior levels. He has currently joined the Catalans in Spain,FC Barcelona. Now we are yet to see what he will do or can do to change the game of football.
History of Neymar
Neymar da Silva Santos, Júnior was born in Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, to Neymar da Silva, Sr. and Nadine Santos. He inherited his name from his father, who is a former footballer and became his son's advisor as Neymar's talents began to grow.Neymar comments on his father's role "My father has been by my side since I was little. He takes care of things, my finances and my family." Growing up, Neymar combined his love of futsal with street football.
In 1992, Neymar moved with his family to São Vicente, where he began playing for youth side Portuguesa Santista. Then, in 2003, they moved to Santos, where Neymar joined Santos FC. With the success of his youth career and added income, the family bought their first property, a house next to the Vila Belmiro. Their quality of family life improved, as at age 15, Neymar was earning 10,000 reais per month and at 16, 25,000 reais per month. At 17, he signed a full professional contract, getting upgraded to the Santos first team and even receiving sponsorships.
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At the current FIFA Confederations Cup he had a wonderful performance overall. He was the man of the match in every game and he scored goals too. He scored 4 goals in 5 matches and had 3 assists. He showed glimpses of brilliance in this competition in front of his home fans. He also scored a crucial goal in the final game against Spain which won them the FIFA Confederations Cup for the 3rd time. Neymar also got the golden ball for his amazing performance in the Confederations cup.
He has great future ahead and has earned a lot of fans at such a young age. He has now transferred to Barcelona and is going to play alongside the little magician Lionel Messi.
Basics rules of basketball
Shooting:
The ball may be thrown in any direction with one or both hands.The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands.
Travelling:
A player cannot run with the ball. The player must throw it from the spot on which he catches it, allowance to be made for a man who catches the ball when running at a good speed if he tries to stop. While making a shot the person can only move two steps by taking a shot.
Dribbling
Once you dribble the ball u cannot catch it. If you do catch the ball then you must either shoot or pass to a teammate. If u dribble again,it will be a double dribble violation and you will loose possession.
Basketball is easy to play. Just know these rules and a bit practice and you play.
The ball may be thrown in any direction with one or both hands.The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands.
Travelling:
A player cannot run with the ball. The player must throw it from the spot on which he catches it, allowance to be made for a man who catches the ball when running at a good speed if he tries to stop. While making a shot the person can only move two steps by taking a shot.
Dribbling
Once you dribble the ball u cannot catch it. If you do catch the ball then you must either shoot or pass to a teammate. If u dribble again,it will be a double dribble violation and you will loose possession.
Basketball is easy to play. Just know these rules and a bit practice and you play.
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