BASKETBALL: ANOTHER SIDE OF GOLDMAN : PASSER TURNS OFFENSIVE IN SLAM-DUNK CONTEST.Byline: Heather Gripp Daily News Staff Writer Michael Goldman Michael Goldman (born 1955) is an American politician of the Charter Party of Cincinnati, Ohio. He worked as a playwright in New York and apprentice screenwriter in Los Angeles, producing plays in Cincinnati and Boston. seemed out of character as he soared through the air, turning in 360-degree and reverse slam dunks. The performance earned the Calabasas High senior a title in the slam dunk contest The Slam Dunk Contest is an annual NBA competition held during the week of the NBA All-Star Game. The Contest was inaugurated by the American Basketball Association at its All-Star Game in 1976 in Denver, just as the slam dunk was legalized in the NCAA. of the recent War on the Floor basketball tournament. Equally amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. as the dunks was the person performing them, since Goldman is usually one of the least-flashy players on the court. ``I wouldn't say I do it regularly,'' Goldman said of dunking Dunking is a form of torture and punishment that was applied to scolds and supposed witches. In a trial by ordeal, supposed witches were immersed into a vat of water or pond, and taken out after some time, and given the ability to confess. If she confessed, she was killed. . ``But anytime I have a chance, I do it. But I wouldn't do it with the game on the line. I prefer the pass over the shot. ``I had everything working that night. It was really fun.'' Coach Darryl Cohen cohen or kohen (Hebrew: “priest”) Jewish priest descended from Zadok (a descendant of Aaron), priest at the First Temple of Jerusalem. The biblical priesthood was hereditary and male. agreed the performance was not typical of Goldman, who is only 6-foot-1. ``He's not what I'd consider to be the flashiest player,'' Cohen said. ``He never tries to show anybody up. He makes unbelievable passes but never showboats. ``He's the prototypical point guard. He knows how to get everyone involved. We had a game where we scored 56 points and he was a part of 54 of them. He does the stuff that makes the other guys score. He'll go through five guys then hand it off. Of course, he can score too when he needs to.'' Goldman has been playing basketball since his dad, a former college basketball College basketball most often refers to the American basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, or NCAA. History
``At the end of last season, beginning of this season, I really started to come on,'' said, Goldman, who hopes to play for Pepperdine. ``I've just matured on the court. Before, I was out of control offensively. Now, I'm more structured on offense. ``I really want to play in college. I'll do whatever it takes to get there.'' This summer, Goldman had a 34-point game against Newbury Park and scored 31 points against Agoura. He's averaging 27 points a game, but takes just as much pride in his average of 11 assists a game. ``I'm always handling the ball,'' said the player who models himself after John Stockton This article is about the professional basketball player. For the U.S. Senator from New Jersey, see John P. Stockton. John Houston Stockton (born March 26, 1962) is a retired American professional basketball player who spent his entire career (1984–2003) as a of the Utah Jazz. ``I like to be able to direct things on the court. My passing and ability to see the floor are my strength.'' Another factor in Goldman's frequent passing is the punishment his 150-pound frame receives when he goes up for the shot. ``When I drive to the basket, I get hit hard,'' he said. In an effort to put on more weight, the 17-year-old swims, works out with weights and eats as much as possible. ``Whenever I'm not playing basketball, I'm eating,'' he said. ``It's hard to gain weight, though.'' Goldman's current style of play suits him fine, though, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Cohen. ``He has this rare ability to be able to see everything,'' said Cohen, a newcomer to the Calabasas coaching staff. ``He's got this sixth sense with basketball. He has the ability to find people even when they don't know Don't know (DK, DKed) "Don't know the trade." A Street expression used whenever one party lacks knowledge of a trade or receives conflicting instructions from the other party. they're open. He has incredible unselfishness Unselfishness See also Dedication. Arden, Enoch returned castaway; keeps identity secret from wife to preserve her “new life” happiness. [Br. Lit.: Enoch Arden] Bartholomea Capitanio and Vincentia Gerosa, Sts. .'' CAPTION(S): Photo PHOTO Calabasas point guard Michael Goldman, the winner of a recent slam-dunk contest, prefers the pass over the shot. Gene Blevins/Daily News |
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