Phil Jackson also has the highest win percentage of all-time at a whopping 0.704 (NBA.com). The next closest coach is Red Auerbach at 0.662 which is not even nearly close to Phil Jackson (NBA.com). Phil Jackson was a guru of the triangle offense, which is considered by many the best run offense. Phil Jackson incorporated the triangle offense from day one which worked well due to the fact that the system needed strong guard and wing play which the Bulls received from Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. However, the Bulls needed to acquire a strong big man to complete the triangle
Thriller is still among the biggest-selling albums in history, with sales of more than 45 million worldwide. At the 1983 Motown Records 25th Anniversary television special, Michael mesmerized the audience as he performed the hit song "Billie Jean," and debuted his now-famous "moon walk" dance steps. The show was seen by more than 50 million people around the world and was a major turning point in his career. Michael's trademark attire was his glittering costumes and sequined white glove. In 1985, he helped organize the USA For Africa famine relief benefit and co-wrote "We Are The World," on which he was a featured performer.
College takes a great deal of money, and he did not have the money. Furthermore, his alcoholic mother is unable to send him to college because she lacks the finical ability to do so. When Richi says, “My plans, maybe just my dreams really, had been to go to college, and to write. All the other guys in the neighborhood thought I was going to college. I wasn’t, and the army was the place I was going to get away from all the questions”, this illustrates that Richi is
Quayshawn Nealy Date: 10/30/12 Critical Paper Pub The model the way theory as described by the Kouzes and Posner’s five practices of Exemplary Leadership is a perfect example of how Ray Lewis uses his celebrity in a positive way to inspire and help others. Ray Lewis has been an intimidating force to be reckoned with in the National Football League since he was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 1996 (www.historyking.com). Lewis has been deemed as one of the best and most dominant linebackers of all time (www.historyking.com), and his records throughout the years justify the previous statement. “Athletes have a unique and powerful position to influence people,” said Mori Taheripour, a senior advisor for sports development, during a panel on Sports & Social Impact at the 2011 Ivy Sports Symposium at Wharton in November (kwhs.wharton.upenn.edu). With the increasing number of fans that tune in to watch NFL games every week, it is no surprise that athletes like Lewis are looked to in a special way by those that admire them, and the fact that most Lewis and other friends in the league choose to do positive things with their fame means a lot to those they help.
Winning. Kobe Bryant is a better player than LeBron James because he is a proven winner. A ring rush of 5 championships, a compilation of game-winners, having the assassin mentality, leading by example, this is what gives Kobe the edge over LeBron. Kobe Bryant and LeBron James are both extremely gifted basketball players who possess the talent and athleticism, allowing them to be prosperous at their profession. First of all, Kobe Bryant holds the record for most three- pointers made with twelve in one game, on January 7th, 2003 vs. the Seattle SuperSonics.
With over 200 produced teleplays over just 25 years, Rod Serling is definitely one of the most successful screenwriters in television history (Vahimagi). His first screenplay named “Patterns” about the power struggles in
Michael Jordan and Bo Jackson Claven Ridley Week 8 First Draft Professor Deborah Busby Michael Jordan and Bo Jackson are two of the most influential professional athletes of their time because of their impact on professional sports. Michael Jordan is considered one of the greatest basketball players in NBA history. Micheal is recognized for his spectacular ball handling skills and his outrageous dunks. Michael Jordan is one of the most highly marketed athletes of his generation. Michael was born February 17, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York.
He actually joined the Navy out of high school. Therefore when it shows that Rudy struggles to pay tuition, under the GI Bill, his tuition should have been paid after serving. One of the big reasons Rudy decided to go and pursue his dreams was the death of his best friend Pete who died in an accident working at the power plant. This did actually happen in real life, but Pete who he meets at work in the movie was actually his childhood friend growing up. In the movie, Pete gets in a fight with his older brother over Rudy and pursuing his dreams, fortunately this never happened.
Some of his most acclaimed work has been from movies that were based on true stories. When Washington does these real life stories he finds characters that have over come many difficulties in their lives and end up winning. So by Washington starring in roles where he always ends up a winner he is creating an image in the viewers mind that he is a winner. When the audience leaves the movie they remember what great things Washington did to turn out the way he did. Many people have a hard time separating movies from the real world and some people assume the character is that person in real life Denzel Washington is the first African American male to win an Academy Award for the Best Male Actor category.
In June 2008, the release of the third installment of Tha Carter series was released, titled Tha Carter III. Tha Carter III has already sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide, making it the highest selling album of 2008 outselling Coldplay by a mere 700,000 (Hip Hop Crunch). Tha Carter III has already made four number one singles: “A Milli”, “Got Money”, “Mrs. Officer”, and “Lollipop”. Mr. Carter also has many other projects coming up in the future such as the release of his next album Tha Carter IV, along with some group projects with artists such as Juelz Santana and T-Pain.