The article that I chose to discuss is from a compilation of sports articles written by the journalist David Halberstam. After reading this article, I realized that I could read it over and over again until my eyes begin to hurt. Growing up as a basketball player and fan throughout the 1990's, there was always one iconic figure who stood out above the rest. This man was Michael Jordan. The main reason I love this article and writer is because of the unique writing style Halberstam uses. Most sports articles are known for simply eliciting the facts to the reader- the score, the lineup, who played well, and who did not. Halberstam, however, is far different, telling a story and evoking emotion out of the reader.
In the article, Say it aint so, Mike, Halberstam perfectly depicts the intimidation I get from Jordan's larger than life persona. " I realize, having watched him for many seasons from a distance, and up close in what was at the time his final season, that the most dangerous thing in the world is to tell Michael he can't do something-- he almost surely will then go out and prove you wrong, just for the pleasure of that, of humiliating not merely opposing defenders, but writers as well."
Halberstam goes on to reveal his opposition of Jordan's return to the NBA after his magical season with the 1998 Chicago Bulls. The main reason why I love his writing is his ability to convey an argument that I agree with through his story telling language and style.
Author: David Halberstam
Book Title: Everything They Had, Sports Writing From David Halberstam
Page: 206
Date of Publication: 2008
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Good job, but I'd like to see a bit of elaboration on how Halberstam evokes emotion (example of language used?) and what you mean by "his story-telling language."
1990s (it's plural, not possessive)
9/10
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