The title of my book is Sacred Hoops. The author of Sacred Hoops is Phil Jackson. Sacred Hoops is told through the eyes of Phil Jackson who is one of the most successful and greatest coaches of all time. This book is an inside look at the higher wisdom of teamwork. It shows that basketball is not all about basketball, and seen more through the spiritual side of it.
I learned that basketball should be seen more as a selfless game rather than focusing on themselves. Phil Jacksons lifelong quest to bring enlightenment to the game of basketball even though it is about competiveness. It all starts with off the court exercises and activity to help build the team chemistry. The more chemistry and teamwork that a team has the better they will play
Hoops was published in 1981. The main characters in this book were Lonnie Jackson and Cal. First, Lonnie is a young man who loves to play basketball. He is a very good player but lacks the drive to propel himself further.
South Asian American men are typically known for being nerdy, computer savvy or threatening terrorists. In the twenty first century times have changed. They have evolved and no longer fit this stereotype of effeminate men as an entire race. As a way to prevent this from continuing on for centuries to come, they’re making a comeback. Desi Hoop Dreams is a book about how these Asian American men of the twenty first century are reinventing themselves as athletic, aggressive all American men.
Catching Jordan by Miranda Kenneally was published by Sourcebooks Fire in the year 2011 and contains 281 pages. Catching Jordan is categorized by the genre realistic fiction. Miranda Kenneally is the author of many inspiring books with her most popular being similar to Catching Jordan, including Stealing Parker and Racing Savannah. Catching Jordan demonstrates that females can play football and be one of the guys, but also maintain a relationship.
Diehm builds this credibility by not only giving out facts, but also by explaining the significance of these facts. These facts show that Diehm knows what she is talking about, this because Diehm uses quotes from the coach and other coaches in the team’s division to explain the team’s issues and successes from a non-views side. Using quotes from the coach shows the audience that Diehm is not just an avid viewer, but active in all that this basketball team does. Diehm also shows her expertise by describing facts rather than just stating them. When describing the point distribution across the 111-game streak, Diehm explains the significance of the “core four” players and what it means that they each have scored over a thousand points in the past 111 games.
Have you ever read a book that you are always eager to read, and never wanting to avert your eyes from the book? That’s how I would describe my time reading the book Night Hoops by Carl Deuker. Although I don’t like to read regularly, Night Hoops by Carl Deuker was one of the greatest books I have ever read. I had many things that I liked about the book and many times I felt connected to the main character Nick in the book There were a few things that I didn’t like about the book. The book is about a high school sophomore boy named Nick Abbot who wants to prove that he is good enough to be on the varsity basketball team all the while dealing with his parents' divorce, his eccentric neighbor Trent, and his ineffectual brother Scott.
Finding unique ways to encourage grown men making millions of dollars to play a game seems like a simple concept, however we have seen many struggle to do just that over the years. Jackson creatively found ways to extract the desired changes from his players. Specifically, when dealing with Shaquille O’Neil, Jackson told him not to be afraid of Allen Iverson’s penetration move which resulted in Shaq stepping up and reducing Iverson’s impact for the rest of the game (Jackson, 2013, p. 227) Another time, Jackson told the press that Shaq wasn’t playing well because his toe hurts and although Shaq came back with a big game, he also responded negatively towards Jackson in his own interview (Jackson, 2013, p.
Do you think it is fair to say that when the Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Lakers were coached by Phil Jackson, they made basketball history? Of course, the Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Lakers are two teams that were coached by Phil Jackson and will be remembered by stories and records. Throughout this essay, the information that will be given will focus on three main points of these historical teams. The first point is about how they had some of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball. The second point explains how these teams played other great teams, and fought through any those challenges or obstacles that could stand in their way.
Again there was no one other than Simmons to write this book. Who else could write “You could dress me red, drop in into a Crips neighborhood, tell me that I have 12 minutes to start a high-caliber NBA conversation before somebody puts a cap in my
This story focuses on the actuality of young men who endure testing accusations, but there is always a way out, basketball, in this demonstration. This book takes place in the 1980s throughout the town of Harlem, New York. The author uncovers that Lonnie lives in the ran-down part of town and that
I read the book Night Hoops, by: Carl Deuker. This book is about a boy named Nick that is dealing with some problems that are more than just basketball. He meets a boy names Trent Dawson who he was not too fond of at first, Trent is going through a lot more than Nick is in his home life, so Nick takes Trent under his wing to help keep him out of trouble. But at first Trent seems to resist and says he doesn’t need help. He ends up running out every night with his brother to get into some trouble.
Intro: As a basketball player, you may think it’s all about you, but it’s not it’s a team sport. You lose and you win as a team. In The Crossover by Kwame Alexander, you learn that. You learn how to face adversity not only on the court but also in the real world.
My teammates and coaches have made a huge impact on me as well. They taught me that if we truly wanted something we can only achieve it by working together. Teamwork is key in a group sport. If you all aren't working together it will be nearly impossible to get the job done.
This week I learned about topics related to shooting form, dribbling, and layups. I watched two videos by Howard Elite Basketball and ILovebasketballTV on how to get better shooting form. I learned key points like how there’s no single perfect shooting form and that everyone 's form is unique. I also learned that you generate power from your lower body, and that you should have a
Focus on mastering the basics such as simple transition offense, where the players must core a lay-up without dribbling in less than 5 seconds, or a teamwork ball movement where everyone must make a pass before anyone gets to
Selfish players have little part in championship teams, players must be willing to follow game plans and play team defense or they will hurt the odds of victory for the team. Coach Rose also emphasizes the importance of unselfishness as one of his five key principles in the beginning of his book (Rose, 2004, p. 2). In a recent writing done about the most selfish players in the NBA, only one of them has ever won an NBA Finals (Top 5 most selfish players in the NBA, 2013). Last season’s San Antonio Spurs are a great example of how unselfish play can lead to an NBA Final’s victory. They were outmatched in talent by their opponents, the Miami Heat, but they were the top rated NBA team in assists and this unselfish play and exquisite passing allowed them to win the NBA Finals (Table