... merging with the River National Basketball League, the league adopted the name "National Basketball Association (NBA)," in 1949. The American Basketball Association (ABA) was created as an alternative to the NBA. The ABA provided a different game style and some different rules than the NBA. Unlike the NBA, the ABA instituted the three point line which faded away once the ABA faltered in 1961 ... of that series is considered the best NBA team of that current season. At the end of the season, a selection of players from the NBA are chosen and named to the United States men's national bask...

• Word Count: 1984
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... who were gifted in athletics. The rest of the world looked at basketball as just a fun game. After World War II, American basketball stars emerged and the National Basketball Association was planted in the fertile soil of the United States. The NBA started on June 6, 1946, as a man by the name of Maurice Podoloff was president of the league. Then the league ... Russell. Russell took Boston to nine titles and led the league in rebounds for four of those seasons. Russell also took his coaches place and became the first African-American coach in NBA history. In the season of 1968-'69 Russe...

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... to the war. The league only lasted until 1949, and then it merged with the BAA to form the NBA (Paterson, 170). Another league that was formed was the ABA or American basketball association. They are most notably recognized by the red white and blue ball. This league was formed in ... the hardship rule. This allowed students in college to come out of school early for finical reasons. There was much competition between the two leagues, the NBA and ABA, for players. The leagues were close to a merger in 1970 but it never went down. After a while owners of the ABA teams ... with the Indi...

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... ." - (Phil Jackson) This quote came from one of the all time greatest coaches in all sports and possibly the best coach ever in the NBA. He is non-other than the Zen master himself Phil Jackson. In this paper I will discuss the legendary life and unique style of leadership of ... what sets coach Jackson apart from all the other coaches in the league is his coaching style, work ethics, unique beliefs and most importantly his nine NBA titles. Jackson believes that being part shamen, part shrink, part mentor, part guide and his Indian philosophies have helped him succeed at every level possi...

• Word Count: 1975
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... has won three Cy Young awards but never has made the playoffs. While two years after he left, the Seattle Mariners went on to the American league championship game (Bradshaw). Player movement and contracts seem to be at an all time high. In fact, Baseball will start the 2001 ... the major league does not need a salary cap because it would take away great dynasties of domination that people love to watch. The height of NBA ratings was in 1993, when Michael Jordan and the Bulls where developing into a dominant dynasty by winning their third championship. We also saw the ... "85 bears, "86 ...

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