Sentences with phrase «do as a basketball»

The preparation I put into it, the mental and physical sacrifice that goes into what I do as a basketball player allows me to be ready for those moments and to meet the storm with the ultimate calm, cool and collectivism that I like to have about taking advantage of those opportunities.

Not exact matches

«They did not keep their basketball offerings updated enough and at the same time we went through a fashion shift away from basketball as the preferred fashion shoe in the United States, so it was a double whammy,» said NPD analyst Matt Powell.

Soccer still hasn't become as entrenched as football, basketball, or baseball in the U.S. Major League Soccer has grown by leaps and bounds, and often sells out stadiums, but it doesn't generate anywhere close to the merchandise revenues or television fees that the big three pro leagues do.

You might remember Magic best from his time as a Laker, but he's made a lot more money since retiring from basketball than he did in his career.

Though O'Kelley and McKelvey say they welcome conflict today as a result of what they learned at South Eugene, there were some boundaries they did not cross — especially when it came to basketball.

Do something physical to finish off each day; I'll either hit the gym, play basketball, go to yoga or do something as simple as playing darts in my apartmenDo something physical to finish off each day; I'll either hit the gym, play basketball, go to yoga or do something as simple as playing darts in my apartmendo something as simple as playing darts in my apartment.

The soccer trophies and medals kept on coming, as did the ones for swimming, karate, basketball, Girl Scouts, and debate.

Does sitting on our rears eating snacks and gulping beer while watching football, baseball, hockey and basketball games all year count as going to church?

I can't argue about its virtues as a sport though I do know it's the national sport of Canada but is it better than basketball.

I mean, playing games at places like Cameron Indoor or in the NCAA Tournament as the guy other teams are trying to stop may be of some value in terms of basketball development, but it doesn't hold a candle to FILM STUDY and EXERCISING IN A POOL!

While he clearly didn't try his hardest or play his best basketball last year as a member of the Lakers, to his credit he was hurt and still put up monster numbers (17.1 PPG, 12.4 RPG).

Of the dozen or so colleges still under consideration, almost all have medical schools nearly as renowned as their basketball teams, and most of the coaches spend as much time talking up new chemistry labs as they do their latest league championship.

My viewpoint is just that; and I do have prejudices, as do most of us, including basketball recruits.

I don't know, but for the past 8 years, hundreds if not thousands of basketball players have been eligible, and none have approached his value, this suggests that the odds of improving are sufficiently close to zero so as to rule out that scenario; ditto Kevin Durant.

As you have no doubt further noticed, in Wake Forest you have chosen a school — as did I, in the University of North Carolina — where the sun rises and sets on basketball rather than on footbalAs you have no doubt further noticed, in Wake Forest you have chosen a school — as did I, in the University of North Carolina — where the sun rises and sets on basketball rather than on footbalas did I, in the University of North Carolina — where the sun rises and sets on basketball rather than on football.

Obviously, we all haven't been given the talent that Michael Jordan has in basketball or Jay - Z has in music, but hopefully each of us does something with the same passion as these two.

A football version of basketball would require designated rebounders who do nothing but step on the floor, fight for the board, and then leave as soon as someone has the ball.

I suck at picking spreads in basketball or football, I did ok at hockey but I've done the best using the run line as described above.

Demand overwhelms the few facilities from which men are banned so women may swim, work out or play volleyball or basketball, as women most anywhere else in the world can do.

This isn't to say that Kyrie doesn't know how to play basketball or that he doesn't study tape and watch as much as he can.

He played some basketball on Mondays, when the missionaries were free until 6 p.m., did some push - ups and sit - ups, some sprints and one - legged bounding, but not as much as he knew he should.

John Sugden, an English sociologist who pioneered the «twinning» concept 25 years earlier with a mixed - faith soccer team in Belfast during the height of the Troubles and who is now the director of Football 4 Peace, doing in the Middle East with soccer what PPI does with basketball, puts it both wryly and well: «It's not as if you can sprinkle the pixie dust of sport and everything's going to be fine.»

If bowling — yes, bowling — does not instantly supplant baseball, football, basketball and hockey as the nation's No. 1 spectator sport, it will not be for any lack of optimism on the part of the proprietors of the new National Bowling League.

Louisiana will be disappointed to find out that basketball does not reward «cussing out your cousin at a famly function» as a important skill.

Bobby Knight was correct when he said of the Star of Indiana, «If a basketball team trained as hard as these kids do, it would be unbelievable.»

As much as I'd like to fork - stab these people for tampering with a perfectly lucid basketball buzz, they had more of a legitimate gripe on Thursday than they ordinarily dAs much as I'd like to fork - stab these people for tampering with a perfectly lucid basketball buzz, they had more of a legitimate gripe on Thursday than they ordinarily das I'd like to fork - stab these people for tampering with a perfectly lucid basketball buzz, they had more of a legitimate gripe on Thursday than they ordinarily do.

As I've said before, I don't know shit about basketball, so having you folks explain it to me is a big help.

If you don't travel with your team in play - offs then i am done with you not only as a Spurs fan but also as a basketball lover.

«I just looked at basketball as something to do.

He just doesn't care about playing basketball as much as he used to.

This school also needs ANY theater, and no, Vasey doesn't count as a theater any more than Jake Nevin counts as a basketball stadium.

He also did the official song of the NBA Playoffs, even though the lyrics to his version of «Timber» give the impression he is only faintly aware of basketball as a thing.

After separating from the pack as the best team in college basketball during the regular season, the Cavaliers will now try to do the same in the NCAA tournament.

«He's obviously unselfish as a person and as a basketball player when it comes to understanding how he can impact the game, every single night, and do it his way,» Curry said.

I don't know anything about college basketball, but I do enjoy gambling on as many NCAA Tournament games as I can.

TJARKS: As a Big 12 basketball fan, I can't give Fred Hoiberg enough props for what he's done at Iowa State.

SoberingThought Do you see the irony in Kansas State's dismissing point guard Mario Taybron forviolating its substance - abuse policy when it just hired coach Bob Huggins (Inside College Basketball, June 5), 19 of whose Cincinnati players or recruitswere charged with crimes as he led the Bearcats onto NCAA probation for lack ofinstitutional control?

«The idea in basketball is to score as many points as possible, and that's what we do — we don't slow down at all.

«I don't think there is really a student following for football, as opposed to other sports, such as lacrosse and basketball,» says Mike Clementi, class of 1999.

Hitting it big on the charts has allowed Hornsby to do it on the basketball court in ways he never imagined as a kid.

«Efficiency» in basketball traditionally describes maximum production with minimum error, but I prefer that word for what Kaun did — the ultimate totem of NBA success achieved with as little work as possible.

His eyes are as blue and chill as Lake Superior in December; his hair and his temperament are reddish, and he can't understand people who don't take basketball seriously.

They've been a good team in all three seasons he's coached them, and he did a really good job as coach of the Celtics, so his basketball acumen deserves the benefit of the doubt.

Investors don't care whether their money is down on a nationally - televised NFL matchup or a random weeknight college basketball game in December as long as the wager represents a valuable betting opportunity.

It highlights the seemingly uncreative and lackluster job Rivers has done as the Clippers» final say on all basketball decisions, a tendency which might be hampering a talented core that's earned a reputation for falling short in the postseason.

there's no reason to equate, as you do, those of us expecting internal improvement from KAT (a group that admittedly includes yourself) with apologists for the current president or president of basketball operations.

As a two - sport star in high school, Marcus dreamed of playing basketball and football in college and says the University of Arkansas gave him the best opportunity to do so.

I don't know about Philly's baseball and basketball fans, but I think their hockey fans have just as bad a rep as their football fans.

• An article on his basketball philosophy by the man whom SPORTS ILLUSTRATED quoted as saying (SI, Dec. 16), «I don't give a damn what anybody says about me or my methods.»

I love the NBA playoffs, but even as one of the world's biggest basketball fans, I'd probably rather watch these crazy dogs do crazy things for hours upon hours.