NBA Special Report: The Basketball dynamites of the World
Basketball is one of the most extensively watched sports in the world. The popularity of the game is mainly due to the much-accelerated nature of the game. The high-performing basketball players are the main root cause of the acceptance of the game. This
article is designed to pay tribute to the idealistic players in the history of basketball.
Wilt Chamberlain
Wilt Chamberlain “The Big Dipper” was an American professional NBA basketball player. He was born in 1936 and died in 1999. Chamberlain is thought to be the greatest basketball player of all time. He was the most unstoppable force of basketball due to his
thrilling offensive play. Standing over 7 feet tall, Wilt played for Philadelphia Warriors, Philadelphia and Los Angeles Lakers. He holds exceptional records. He has miraculous success records such as; he is the only NBA player to score 4000 points in one
season. He scored 100 points in a single game, 18 consecutive goals and 55 rebounds. There are many other attainments, which makes him such a great basketball legend.
Magic Johnson
Earvin "Magic" Johnson is a retired American polished basketball player who played as a point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). “Making things happen” was the infamous tag placed on this appreciated player and
that was because of his great talent that even undulate the game itself. With a physique of 6 ft 9 inches tall, he was a highly prolific player. His career records remains very impressive as he was bestowed with 3 National Basketball Association Most Valuable
Player (MVP) awards, 5 NBA Championships and 3 Finals MVP awards. He played for the Los Angeles Lakers. He was also complimented as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1996. He was also nominated for the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2002.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, "Cap" has a multi- dimensional career, as he is an American retired basketball player, coach, actor, and author. He is known as one of the prodigious basketball athletes of all time. He set records at all levels of the game. With a figure
of 7 feet, Kareem has won the NBA MVP award for six times, 6 NBA championship wins, and has added 38.387 points which is the grand total of any player in the history of the league. He was also recognized as the “Scoring Champion”. He was first rated for his
“Skyhook” shot. He was admired team member of the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks.
Earl “Goat” Manigault
Earl Manigault was born in 1941, in Charleston, South Carolina and died in 2005. Earl was an American street basketball player finest under his nickname of "The Goat." He grew up playing basketball and practiced continuously. He would hitch up weights to
his ankles to make him strenuous so he could jump higher. He was ideal for his tremendous jumping ability. Earl was renowned for his street basketball abilities. He was one of the extravagant basketball players of the past.
George Mikan
George Mikan, entitled as “Mr. Basketball”, was an American proficient basketball player. He was born on June 18, 1924, in Joliet, Illinois and died in June 1, 2005 in Scottsdale, Arizona. With a steel body of 6 ft 10 inches, he was one of the illustrious,
basketball players of forever. He is remembered for his competency to use both of his hands during the game very energetically. He played for the Chicago American Gears and the Minneapolis Lakers of the National Basketball League (NBL). He earned several
awards such as winning seven NBL, NBA and BAA championships, an All-Star MVP trophy. He was identified as the Greatest Player of the First Half Century in 1950.
Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan, “His Airness” is a former American skilful basketball player and an active businessperson. He is another super basketball player of all times. “Air Jordan”, 6 ½ feet tall, was one of best basketball athlete and he was marketed very successfully.
He has won 6 NBA Championships; he represented the teams of Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards. He is a five-time NBA MVP, 14-time NBA All-Star. He was granted the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award in 1988. He was entitled as the greatest North American
athlete of the 20th century by Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN).
John Stockton
John Stockton designated as “Stock”, is a retired American basketball player of NBA. He spent his whole career as a point guard for the Utah Jazz of the NBA. He is regarded as one of the best point guards of all time. Stockton averaged a career double, with
13.1 points and 10.5 assists per game. He holds the NBA's record for most career assists. He holds the NBA record for the most seasons, games. He appeared in 10 All-Star games, and he was chosen as the co-MVP of the game in 1993.
Chris Webber
Chris Webber, “C-Webb” is a resigned American well-qualified basketball player. His is a player with great basketball records. He is a five-time NBA All-Star, a former All-NBA First Teamer, and a former NBA Rookie of the Year. 5 time All-Star, 5 times All-NBA,
All Rookie NBA, National High School player of the year and NBA rebounding champ are few awards held by Webber.
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