https://padlet.com/sal09355/ReturnoftheKing Padlet by Jack Salvin en-us 2017-10-27 13:28:15 UTC 2017-11-06 14:46:44 UTC hello@padlet.com https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/510yoyzmnSL._SX331_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg sal09355 https://padlet.com/sal09355/ReturnoftheKing/wish/201189387 2017-10-27 13:38:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sal09355/ReturnoftheKing/wish/201189387 sal09355 https://padlet.com/sal09355/ReturnoftheKing/wish/201190263 "Cleveland," he said with tears in his eyes, "This is for  you." (Windhorst/McMenamin 241)]]> 2017-10-27 13:39:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sal09355/ReturnoftheKing/wish/201190263 sal09355 https://padlet.com/sal09355/ReturnoftheKing/wish/201190361 Throughout the entire book this is probably the most important quote.  This is because the book ends right after LeBron's interview directly after game 7 of the NBA Finals where his emotionally overcome with joy. Similar to most books the falling action is longer than the resolution so the majority of the four or so pages post-climax is taken up by the falling action and the entire conclusion is only about a paragraph. However this quote in the paragraph is more important than the others because it is LeBron exclaiming to the world that he completed one of his biggest goals, and the main goal in the book which was to bring a championship to his hometown of Cleveland. ]]> 2017-10-27 13:40:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sal09355/ReturnoftheKing/wish/201190361 sal09355 https://padlet.com/sal09355/ReturnoftheKing/wish/201190513 Picking the lock of a safe]]> 2017-10-27 13:40:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sal09355/ReturnoftheKing/wish/201190513 sal09355 https://padlet.com/sal09355/ReturnoftheKing/wish/201190594 Since there aren't any symbols in this book I had to come up with one that connects to the book and how it's structured. Like picking a locked safe the book has a long rising action (trying to pick the lock) with a lot of trial and error, mistakes and heartbreak on the way to the climax. Think of if you were to finally open the lock and can feel the pins click into place the excitement you might feel could be comparable to the climax of this book with an exciting climax full of action and suspense to read what happens next (although you already know). Finally when you unlock the safe you open it in one swift motion, significantly shorter than the unlocking itself, none the less it is a very satisfying ending.]]> 2017-10-27 13:40:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sal09355/ReturnoftheKing/wish/201190594 sal09355 https://padlet.com/sal09355/ReturnoftheKing/wish/201198578 In 2016, Lebron James pounded his hands in celebration after the  Cleveland Cavaliers orchestrated the  greatest comeback in NBA finals history, defeating the  Golden State Warriors in seven games and ending a 52-year championship drought. ESPN writers Windhorst (LeBron James) and McMenamin have extensively covered the  Cavaliers for years. Here, they track the  improbable return of  native son James back to Cleveland in 2015 after he tumultuously departed to play for the  Miami Heat in 2010. Readers gain insight on what led to the  historic return  and eventual championship, including the  general manager's secretive plan to woo James back, the  firing and hiring of  coaches, and interviews with teammates both in and out of the  locker room. The  authors utilize their well-developed access to paint vivid portraits of  coaches and players, while also including plenty of  in-game action and analysis. VERDICT On the  surface, this story may seem like it would only appeal to Cavaliers fans—don't be dissuaded. The  work illustrates the  highs and lows necessary to reach the  level of  a champion, and will be the  basketball book to own in 2017.—Keith Klang, Port Washington P.L., NY --Keith Klang (Reviewed 04/15/2017) (Library Journal, vol 142, issue 07, p88)

]]> 2017-10-27 13:57:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sal09355/ReturnoftheKing/wish/201198578 sal09355 https://padlet.com/sal09355/ReturnoftheKing/wish/201200659 After reading this book review I can say that I 100% agree with everything that was said. As stated in the review the detail in this book is phenomenal especially for a nonfiction sports book that really shows you exactly what happened behind the scenes of one of the greatest comebacks of all time. Even when the book talks about the games, which if your reading the book you've probably seen I agree with the review where it says how well the writers break down the game so much they can turn 14 seconds of play into a page of in depth analysis (this actually happens in the book). As for the verdict, I couldn't agree more. As a Celtics fan I should hate this book as LeBron has shut down Boston multiple years in a row turning a potential dynasty into a single championship roster. However this book presents LeBron in a way where it's hard to dislike him . Finally I also agree on the closing line which states "The  work illustrates the  highs and lows necessary to reach the  level of  a champion, and will be the  basketball book to own in 2017".]]> 2017-10-27 14:01:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sal09355/ReturnoftheKing/wish/201200659 sal09355 https://padlet.com/sal09355/ReturnoftheKing/wish/201217068 Character vs. characters]]> 2017-10-27 14:32:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sal09355/ReturnoftheKing/wish/201217068 sal09355 https://padlet.com/sal09355/ReturnoftheKing/wish/201217472 In the book LeBron's main conflict is against the Golden State Warriors. This is obvious as they are who LeBron faces in both the 2015 and 2016 NBA Finals. They are always in the background or foreground of every decision in the book due to the competition against them. Although it is technically multiple characters going against multiple characters LeBron is the main focus and thus I'm considering it character vs. characters. Some may think the conflict is more character vs. self as LeBron has multiple conflicts with himself and beats himself up a few times over things he can't really control, however this is not the main focal point in the book so I think it is character vs. characters.]]> 2017-10-27 14:33:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sal09355/ReturnoftheKing/wish/201217472 sal09355 https://padlet.com/sal09355/ReturnoftheKing/wish/201226989 The block]]> 2017-10-27 14:52:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sal09355/ReturnoftheKing/wish/201226989 sal09355 https://padlet.com/sal09355/ReturnoftheKing/wish/201227938 The shot]]> 2017-10-27 14:53:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sal09355/ReturnoftheKing/wish/201227938 sal09355 https://padlet.com/sal09355/ReturnoftheKing/wish/201228996 1/2 - In the final minutes of game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals the score was tied 89-89 with just over two minutes to go. After an offensive rebound Andre Iguodala and Stephen Curry start a fast break to end the two minute scoring drought, however LeBron had different plans sprinting down the court at up to 20.1 MPH and leaping 35 inches off the ground (keep in mind he's 6' 8", 250 lbs and 30 years old) blocking Iguodalas layup. This shows LeBrons determination and perseverance even in the fourth quarter of a long playoff run. This is also Lebron's "career play" which almost every NBA legend has. 
2/2- As for Kyrie Irving's shot, this is the accumulation of the lessons Kyrie learned from LeBron throughout the book, making a difficult 3-point shot to give Cleveland a 92-89 lead, ending the scoring drought. This is probably Kyries career moment however he is only 25 right now so it could change, but none the less it is one of the clutch-est shots of all time.]]> 2017-10-27 14:56:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sal09355/ReturnoftheKing/wish/201228996