The Best NBA Athletes
Bill Russell     Basketball was invented in 1891 bringing with it some of the best athletes in the world. The 19th century was the birth of a new era. Many of its athletes have been awarded for their intelligence in basketball.
     About 70 years later Bill Russell led the Boston Celtics to 11 NBA championships. His great sportsmanship and spectacular basketball skills gave him the right to be in the Hall of Fame. He ranked 18th on the greatest North American athletes of the 20th century list.
    In 1959 Wilt Chamberlain was placed on the Philadelphia Warriors. He was  known for his awesome offensive force and his will for scoring and rebounding. Wilt Chamberlain was the only NBA player to score 4,000 points in a season. As fans and spectators we can all honestly believe that Chamberlain was the best offensive force in  the NBA. Chamberlain

 
Jordon      Michael Jordon has altered the basketball field, being the most loved by children and admired by adults. Michael  Jordan was  awared in 1999 as the century's best athlete, a year after he retired. He proved to everyone and to himself that he was the best player in the NBA. We believe Michael Jordon earned the most honorable title anyone could wish for.
      Ervin  Johnson is known also as “Magic” Johnson. He played for the Los Angeles Lakers and made it to five championships. He was awarded the most valuable player three times in the NBA. He was a 12- time all-star and a 9-time member of the all- NBA team. Then  he was diagnosed as HIV positive. He  retired after his diagnosis, later coming back to play the final 32 games for the Lakers. Ervin Johnson should be admired for his heroic comeback. Magic Johnson
     All of the athletes have proved that they are worthy to be the century’s best NBA all-stars. Their hard work and endless effort have given the youth hope for the future of basketball. We as basketball enthusiasts rest assured that the players will come to show the true greatness of their athletics. 
     Over the years basketball has been on the top of the popular sports scale. The sport has been loved and enjoyed by many people. Whether they were playing or just viewing, the fans are very devoted to the game.

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