

The word kudos was first recorded in English in the mid-1820s, and like many other words we love, we got it from the Greeks. So, what should you say instead? Keep reading for some go-to words and phrases you may have forgotten about that will help you shower exactly the right kind of praise on the rockstars in your life. And while words like wonderful and amazing are certainly more descriptive than good or nice, they’re also overused and most likely to be found in vague comments on Instagram. We’ve all been on the receiving end of a good for you or nice job that didn’t feel quite genuine enough or specific enough to express real appreciation.

There are lots of vocabulary options when it comes to offering praise, but some phrases are simply too general to seem sincere. He wants to be coached, and so it’s fun to see him play well.What do you say when someone does something fantastic that blows you away? Good job is a popular choice for teachers, parents, and bosses alike, but you’ve probably noticed that sometimes the phrase, well … doesn’t quite do a good enough job of conveying how you truly feel. And I’ve said 100 times but he’s so fun to coach because he’s such a great kid. “And we don’t really run much for him but we just want him to have a motor and run the floor and rebound and enjoy playing. “We’ve tried to simplify the message with Moses: just run, rebound and have fun,” interim head coach Murry Bartow said.
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On Saturday, after Walton spoke to him during warmups, Brown made 5 of his next 7 free throws before the game. He was a non-factor against Michigan State and North Carolina, the first two major tests of his collegiate career after he became the first UCLA freshman to start his career with three straight double-doubles.Īgainst USC, he had just two points and seven rebounds. Then known as Lew Alcindor, Abdul-Jabbar made his UCLA debut as a sophomore when freshmen were barred from varsity competition and tallied 56 points and 21 rebounds.Īlthough he showed early glimpses of dominance, Brown has been susceptible to freshman struggles. He was the first Bruin to reach those figures in his college debut since Abdul-Jabbar. Then when Brown tallied 19 points and 17 rebounds against Purdue Fort Wayne during this season’s opener, the connection became stronger. They share a hometown and both soar above 7 feet tall.

The first comparisons between Adbul-Jabbar and Brown are easy. “We had a lot of things in common,” Brown said. Archbishop Molloy, Brown responded, another New York City catholic school. “I always thought I would meet him here,” Brown said of his first meeting with Abdul-Jabbar.Ībdul-Jabbar, who went to Power Memorial Academy in New York, asked Brown which high school he attended. Brown looks star-struck, his mouth slightly open with his eyes wide. Welcoming freshman Moses Brown to my Alma Mater /p7J60htyhsĪbdul-Jabbar has a wide smile on his face with an arm wrapped around Brown’s shoulders with the other hand pointing toward Brown.
