Tag: LeBron James

Achieving Greatness through Teamwork

Written on June 17, 2014.

Shane Battier’s season—and career—ended last weekend in a solemn locker room with emotions he wasn’t expecting. Battier’s Miami Heat had just lost to the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. For Battier, this swan song of his career didn’t allow him to hold the championship trophy, but he did pick up a piece of hardware that spoke volumes about the years he’s played and what so many of his colleagues think of him. Battier...

LeBron’s Leap Year

Written on August 15, 2012.

The closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics capped off an athletic celebration of more than 40 world records being etched in history, and more than 100 Olympic records being shattered. In a span of 17 days, thousands of the top athletes on the planet showcased what had been, in most cases, at least four years of relentless training. The Summer Games gave us nearly 3 weeks worth of men and women striving for success....

Chris Paul

Written on June 1, 2009.

Ultimate Teammate… The truly great will assume whatever role is necessary for the team to win. The 2008 United States Olympic Basketball Team had one goal in mind: to recapture the gold after earning the bronze in 2004. Dubbed “The Redeem Team,” the roster read like a future Hall of Fame ballot with names like Carmelo Anthony, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Jason Kidd, and Dwight Howard listed one after...