Basketball
A lot people don’t care about basketball but when they learn more about it they/you may like it. If you like basketball then here are some facts about basketball. If you are a fan of Lebron James or Penny Hardaway here are facts about their life, his friends and more.
Lebron James
Lebron James was born on Dec 30, 1984 in Ohio. His mother was Gloria. Lebron never knew his father. He got a toy basketball hoop for Christmas, when he was almost 4. His grandmother suddenly died in 1988, he did not live with his grandma. When Lebron was 5 he moved 7 times. Sometimes Gloria and Lebron had little fights. When Lebron was in 4th grade he missed 82 days of school. Gloria sent Lebron away to live with a basketball coach named Franky. Lebron learned how to play basketball. Lebron joined a team named the Shooting Stars. His friends on his team were Dru Joyce, Sian Cottory and Willie Mcgee. They called themselves “The Fab Four.” Lebron’s team won more than 200 games! People called him Lebron King James. He joined the Cleveland Cavaliers, and then they called him Rookie. Lebron was the youngest to score more than 9,000 points. Lebron likes helping people and now he plays for the Miami Heat.
Lebron James was born on Dec 30, 1984 in Ohio. His mother was Gloria. Lebron never knew his father. He got a toy basketball hoop for Christmas, when he was almost 4. His grandmother suddenly died in 1988, he did not live with his grandma. When Lebron was 5 he moved 7 times. Sometimes Gloria and Lebron had little fights. When Lebron was in 4th grade he missed 82 days of school. Gloria sent Lebron away to live with a basketball coach named Franky. Lebron learned how to play basketball. Lebron joined a team named the Shooting Stars. His friends on his team were Dru Joyce, Sian Cottory and Willie Mcgee. They called themselves “The Fab Four.” Lebron’s team won more than 200 games! People called him Lebron King James. He joined the Cleveland Cavaliers, and then they called him Rookie. Lebron was the youngest to score more than 9,000 points. Lebron likes helping people and now he plays for the Miami Heat.
Penny Hardaway
He is good at point guard, shooting guard, and forward. He is an all star. He is on the Orlando Magic. The Magic lost a lot of players from injuries. Penny is 6’ 7’’ born July 18, 1971. His age is now 42. His nickname is Penny. His real name is Anfernee. His nickname came from his grandmother because she called him Pretty. It sounded like Penny so she nicknamed him Penny. He does not play basketball anymore but he coaches for Memphis, Tennessee.
He is good at point guard, shooting guard, and forward. He is an all star. He is on the Orlando Magic. The Magic lost a lot of players from injuries. Penny is 6’ 7’’ born July 18, 1971. His age is now 42. His nickname is Penny. His real name is Anfernee. His nickname came from his grandmother because she called him Pretty. It sounded like Penny so she nicknamed him Penny. He does not play basketball anymore but he coaches for Memphis, Tennessee.
Basketball Records
- Alivin Robertson has 301 steals.
- The tallest NBA player is 7’ 7’’ and his name is Manute Bol.
- The shortest NBA player is 5’ 3’’ and his name is Tyrone Bogues.
- Longest winning streaks which is the Lakers winning 33 games.
- The most points scored in a game is Wilt Chamberlain with 100 points.
- Most turnovers in a season is Artis Gilmore, with 366 turnovers.
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