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The Kobe Legacy: Analyzing an Argument

Authored by Anna Bradbury

English

8th Grade

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The Kobe Legacy: Analyzing an Argument
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

According to the article, what does "one-and-done" mean?

A player completes one year of high school before moving on.

A player completes one year of college play before joining the NBA.

A player completes one year of NBA play before retiring.

A player commits to one year of overseas play.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is ONE benefit of playing collegiate basketball before joining the NBA?

Basketball players can make money from colleges and universities.

NBA teams prefer players with college diplomas.

College basketball players can win championships more easily than in the NBA.

Collegiate basketball players can build up a loyal fan base before moving to the NBA.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is one argument made in favor of allowing high school players to skip college and enter the NBA directly?

It helps college athletes develop a strong and loyal fan base.

It provides players with valuable education and career options.

It allows players to earn a living and avoid the risk of injuries.

It encourages players to focus on their professional careers.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is one of the reasons cited for implementing the rule that required NBA draftees to be at least 19 years old and a year out of high school?

To encourage scouting in high school and middle school gyms.

To create higher-quality performances by more physically mature players.

To ensure that players had a college education before joining the NBA.

To decrease the revenue generated by college basketball.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The information about Greg Oden at the end of the article is considered what type of evidence?

facts and statistics

testimonial

anecdotal

expert

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the author's main purpose in writing this article?

To share their personal beliefs on the topic

To inform readers about the pros and cons of the topic.

To encourage readers to ask the NBA to lower the age restrictions.

To present their reseach on the increase in eligibility age.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

In paragraph 9, the author shares that "in 1995, David Stern was commissioner of the NBA. He lobbied for a stipulation in the league’s collective bargaining agreement, known as Article X."

What is the meaning the word stipulation as it used in the excerpt?

a request

a guarantee

a limit

a requirement

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