Lebron James is often compared to the legendary Michael Jordan in discussions about the greatest basketball player of all time. Sports Team History Lebron James at a Nike Camp In every sport, there are athletes who dominate. In the NFL’s current environment that player is clearly Tom Brady, in the MLB it’s arguably Mike Trout, and in the NBA that …
Jerry West – YesterYears Player
Sports Team History has a new series called “YesterYears,” which will look at past sporting legends, coaches, and teams. This series will analyze different sports’ greatest players, their coaches, and the dynasty teams. The saying goes that you can ‘put a face to the name,’ but when it comes to one of the US’ favorite sports, you can put the …
Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant’s Legacy Includes Unworldly Work Ethic as a Player and in Retirement
Kobe Bryant made it look easy on the court. He’ll forever be remembered on the court as the bridge from the Jordan era to the LeBron era. Michael Jordan and LeBron James, however, are known for being forces on the court. Kobe made everything look so easy and fluid, but that was the product of an unparalleled work ethic that …
Nearly a Decade After “The Decision,” NBA Super Teams Trend Still Going Strong
“I’m taking my talents to South Beach and joining the Miami Heat.” – LeBron James, July 8, 2010. With those words from the made-for-television spectacle, the era of the NBA super team was born. James, coming off a seven-year run where he led his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers to an NBA Finals appearance and several deep playoffs run, shocked his fans …
Los Angeles Lakers Team History
1960 1967 1972 1972 1979 1980 – 1982 1985-1988 2000 – 2002 2009 – 2010 2020 Move To Los Angeles – Lakers In 1957, the team was nearly sold to Kansas City interests who planned to relocate it there, before a local group helmed by businessman Bob Short purchased the team and kept it in Minneapolis. The new ownership was …
NBA Team History
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is an American men’s professional basketball league. It is composed of 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada) and is one of the four major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. It is the premier men’s professional basketball league in the world. Atlanta Hawks Established: 1946 Championships: 0 …