After years of striving to achieve greatness, one man may actually be able to say he did. Ray Allen is one of the most phenomenal basketball players of all time. Every basketball fan probably has the same words to say about Ray, "that he is the best three point shooter ever". These words can be authenticated. Ray Allen has made many achievements during his career.
Starting his career with the University of Connecticut Huskies, he remains third on the all time scoring list with 1,922 points. Following his college years he was drafted into the league in 1996 to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ray was immediately traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. He made his first all star appearance while playing for the Bucks and won his first three point shootout at all-star weekend. His career was ready for improvement when he was traded to the Seattle SuperSonics. Although he never won a championship in Seattle, he had one of his best seasons there. Averaging 26.4 points per game, Ray couldn't be disappointed until he had to have ankle surgery on both ankles and missed the remainder of his season.
Now Ray Allen resides in Boston where he plays for the Celtics. This is where his career made its peak. Ray Allen played an amazing 48 minutes and recorded 19 points and 9 rebounds in the game that became one of the most amazing comebacks in finals history. Allen recored 22 three pointers during this series, which contributed to victory of the NBA Finals in 2008. Ray still remains on the hunt for another.
While playing for the Celtics, Ray has broke one of the most monumental records in basketball history. Reggie Miller used to hold the all-time three point record for 2,560 baskets made. On February 10,2011 Ray Allen broke this record. This could not have come at a better time. Talk about making history, Ray Allen accomplished this feat during this years black history month. Ray Allen currently sets the bar for all three point shooters, and he is not done yet. One man is able to say he achieved greatness, while others thrive off his success.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Black and Yellow?
What comes to your mind when you hear the words Black and Yellow? I hope fear, hatred, perfection, Wiz Khalifa and Steelers come to you mind. For me there's only one thought to come to my mind and that is the Pittsburgh Steelers and everything that comes entailed with those words. Living in Montgomery County, Maryland and being a Steelers fan is not to uncommon. Even though most people will hail to the Redskins around these neck of the woods. I have been a hardcore Steelers fan since August 22,1990. I do not even like to admit this, but when i was growing up i had always wished to be able to play like Kordell Stewert. Most of you are like WHO?
So, When people started hopping on the band wagon i was thinking to myself like why? Why do people have to get on band wagons and take away the authenticity from the actual fans. This is where the Steelers originated many more haters. Thats completely okay though! What would an organization be without haters? So for all of you that are hating on the Steelers, keep hating "we" love it. Home of the Pittsburgh Steelers the leaders of the steel city will go back to the drawling board and try to get another championship next year. Ill just say we will take our six super bowl championships for now, but we are hungary for another one. Lets Go Steelers!!!
A True Ballers Valentine
How would it be to grow up with two loves right at your hand? Ones name Monica and one Spalding. Quincy McCall was growing up in a suburban Los Angeles neighborhood, where he met his neighbor Monica Wright. Monica was not the average girl growing up, she was in love with the game of basketball. Growing up Quincy and Monica were the best of friends, even after having some minor altercations. Quincy was by far the best player around in their area. Likewise Monica was the top female baller in their area.
During their high school years they both had phenomenal seasons playing for the same high school. Both of them being expected to play at the next level of competition. Quincy was fortunate enough to have many schools interested in giving him full scholarships to attend their universities. However, Monica seemed to have anger problems on the court, which led to her bitting her nails near signing days. As fate came into play both of these players ended up attending USC in the third quarter.
Monica's and Quincy's career at USC differed from each other completely, while their love life did not. Monica was riding the bench behind the starting point guard and was not getting the exposure she deserved. On the other hand, Quincy was the star of the USC Trojans mens basketball team. He was speaking of going to the league right after his freshmen year. In my eyes this is never a smart idea for a young sport Phnom. Monica was still struggling for tick on the basketball court. She got her break when the starting point guard suffered an injury to her knee. Monica stepped right into the limelight and starting fulfilling her role on the basketball team as a dominant starter. Everything was going right for Quincy when he found out his dad was cheating on his mother. This is when things started falling apart. Monica was so into her season she forgot to be there for Quincy when he was going threw all of this. So he turned to cheating on Monica because i guess to him he felt he needed more attention. This led to the end of there high school sweetheart days.
Following Quincy's freshmen year he made the decision to opt to the NBA draft. He was drafted by the Las Angeles Lakers in one of the earlier rounds. Monica finished her seasons with USC and then was drafted to play for Barcelona, where she one an international title. Although, Quincy was fighting for time on the court, when he finally got that. Quincy was on a fast break he went up for a dunk and came off the rim wrong and tore his ACL. After years of not speaking the two reunited when Monica flew in to see Quincy in the hospital. This is where is was brought to Monica's attention that Quincy had a fiance. After, that day it seemed Monica had given up basketball and Quincy was in serious rehabilitation to get back into the game.
As the wedding day came closer Monica started to realize her true love for Quincy. It seemed to be eating at her. She knew she did not have much time to do something about the situation. So, the night before she challenged Quincy to a basketball game of one on one. This game had much more meaning then just winning. This game was for Quincy McCall's heart. Monica played a hard battle on the court but she came up short of the victory. Quincy realized her love for him and as she was walking away, he said " double or nothing". This is when Quincy had a change of heart and fate took the right path. These two ended up getting married and having a child, while Monica made it to the WNBA. Love is not easy, which is why we fight so hard for it.
Love & Basketball (2000) Gina Prince-Bythewood Author and Writer
During their high school years they both had phenomenal seasons playing for the same high school. Both of them being expected to play at the next level of competition. Quincy was fortunate enough to have many schools interested in giving him full scholarships to attend their universities. However, Monica seemed to have anger problems on the court, which led to her bitting her nails near signing days. As fate came into play both of these players ended up attending USC in the third quarter.
Monica's and Quincy's career at USC differed from each other completely, while their love life did not. Monica was riding the bench behind the starting point guard and was not getting the exposure she deserved. On the other hand, Quincy was the star of the USC Trojans mens basketball team. He was speaking of going to the league right after his freshmen year. In my eyes this is never a smart idea for a young sport Phnom. Monica was still struggling for tick on the basketball court. She got her break when the starting point guard suffered an injury to her knee. Monica stepped right into the limelight and starting fulfilling her role on the basketball team as a dominant starter. Everything was going right for Quincy when he found out his dad was cheating on his mother. This is when things started falling apart. Monica was so into her season she forgot to be there for Quincy when he was going threw all of this. So he turned to cheating on Monica because i guess to him he felt he needed more attention. This led to the end of there high school sweetheart days.
Following Quincy's freshmen year he made the decision to opt to the NBA draft. He was drafted by the Las Angeles Lakers in one of the earlier rounds. Monica finished her seasons with USC and then was drafted to play for Barcelona, where she one an international title. Although, Quincy was fighting for time on the court, when he finally got that. Quincy was on a fast break he went up for a dunk and came off the rim wrong and tore his ACL. After years of not speaking the two reunited when Monica flew in to see Quincy in the hospital. This is where is was brought to Monica's attention that Quincy had a fiance. After, that day it seemed Monica had given up basketball and Quincy was in serious rehabilitation to get back into the game.
As the wedding day came closer Monica started to realize her true love for Quincy. It seemed to be eating at her. She knew she did not have much time to do something about the situation. So, the night before she challenged Quincy to a basketball game of one on one. This game had much more meaning then just winning. This game was for Quincy McCall's heart. Monica played a hard battle on the court but she came up short of the victory. Quincy realized her love for him and as she was walking away, he said " double or nothing". This is when Quincy had a change of heart and fate took the right path. These two ended up getting married and having a child, while Monica made it to the WNBA. Love is not easy, which is why we fight so hard for it.
Love & Basketball (2000) Gina Prince-Bythewood Author and Writer
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