NBA Legends
NBA Legends

Author: Dan Peel

Publisher:

Published: 2021-03

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9781912918317

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The word legend is thrown around all too easily these days, but there can be no doubt that the NBA players featured in this book are the very best to have ever graced a basketball court. They are true legends of the game. Spanning the decades and covering all the league's most iconic eras, this book uncovers the fascinating stories and incredible accomplishments of the greatest basketball players. From the game's first superstars, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, and Jerry West, to the modern-day greats of the late Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Kevin Garnett. There are also in-depth features on Lakers legends Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Shaquille O'Neal, as well as Celtics great Larry Bird, while it also explores 23 reasons why Michael Jordan is the greatest of all time. It's not just about great players, though. Without great coaches there would be no great players, legendary teams, or memorable matchups. That's why this book also runs down the 10 most successful and influential coaches from NBA history, looks back at the 10 greatest championship-winning teams, and relives 10 of the best ever games. It also includes a review of the 50 most iconic NBA players of all time.

Legends: The Best Players, Games, and Teams in Basketball
Legends: The Best Players, Games, and Teams in Basketball

Author: Howard Bryant

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2016-12-20

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 0698175158

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From Magic Johnson to Michael Jordan to LeBron James to Steph Curry, ESPN's Howard Bryant presents the best from the hardwood--a collection of NBA champions and superstars for young sports fans! Fast-paced, adrenaline-filled, and brimming with out-of-this-world athleticism, basketball has won the hearts of fans all across America—yet it is particularly popular among kids and teens. Giants of the game like Steph Curry, LeBron, and Michael Jordan have transcended the sport to become cultural icons and role models to young fans. From the cornfields of Indiana and the hills of North Carolina, to the urban sprawl of New York City, Chicago and L.A., love of the game stretches from coast to coast. Featuring Top Ten Lists to chew on and debate, and a Top 40-style Timeline of Key Moments in Basektball History, this comprehensive collection includes the greatest dynasties, from the Bill Russell-era Celtics, to the Magic Jonson-led Lakers, to the Jordan-led Bulls, right up to the Tim Duncan-led Spurs. All the greats take flight toward the hoop in this perfect book for young fans who dream about stepping on an NBA court. "A trove of awesome athletic feats, game-changing stars of the past and present, and rich fodder for heated arguments."--Booklist "Hoops fans will find a goldmine of information guaranteed to deepen their basketball knowledge and their understanding of the game."--VOYA "An easy hook for serious sports fans."--School Library Journal

LeBron James
LeBron James

Author: Shanya Worthy

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2010-01-01

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 1433942801

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This basketball powerhouse has set numerous records since joining the NBA, and has led the Cleveland Cavaliers to consecutive playoff appearances. This book follows James’s life, career, and accomplishments.

Kings of the Court
Kings of the Court

Author: Alan Minsky

Publisher: MetroBooks (NY)

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 9781567991772

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Basketball survey of America,s top players.

There Is No Next
There Is No Next

Author: Sam Smith

Publisher: Diversion Books

Published: 2014-10-28

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 1626815097

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Thirty years after Michael Jordan’s first NBA game comes an oral history of his legendary career, told by the men who played with him and against him, coached him, and witnessed first-hand the iconic greatness of the most dominant athlete sports has ever seen. Featuring interviews with: Larry Bird • Magic Johnson • Phil Jackson • Reggie Miller • Isiah Thomas • Reggie Theus • Chris Mullin • Doug Collins • Dominique Wilkins • Steve Kerr • John Paxson • David Stern • Gregg Popovich • Derek Harper • Bill Walton • Karl Malone • Horace Grant • Joe Dumars • Danny Ainge • B.J. Armstrong • Marv Albert • Grant Hill • Jerry Colangelo • Bill Cartwright • Jerry Reinsdorf • Johnny Bach • Rod Thorn • Rick Barry • Kevin Loughery • David Axelrod • President Barack Obama • and many more! Written by Sam Smith—author of the New York Times bestseller THE JORDAN RULES and recent inductee into the NBA Hall of Fame—THERE IS NO NEXT assembles a cast of Hall-of-Famers, teammates, opponents, coaches, and others who experienced the ferocious drive and unparalleled greatness that defined Jordan’s career. Packed with previously untold stories and stunning insight into Jordan and his six championships, THERE IS NO NEXT is the last word on why there has never been, and will never be, another Michael Jordan.

The NBA
The NBA

Author: Jack Clary

Publisher: Smithmark Publishers

Published: 1996-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780765196200

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Basketball may be a team sport, but one extraordinary player like Michael Jordan or Shaquille O'Neal can make a team. This volume focuses on the new breed of young and up-and-coming superstars who enliven the court with their brilliance and whose promising careers will bring this sport new glory into the next century. A profile is given for each star, with key statistics, biographical tidbits, and at least one action photo. With so many cutting edge faces to join legendary veteran stars like David Robinson and John Stockton, this book is the perfect companion to the NBA, the sport of the 1990's.

Basketball Legends Alphabet
Basketball Legends Alphabet

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2018-09-12

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780648261667

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From Michael Jordan to'Magic' Johnson, LeBron James to Shaquille O'Neale, Basketball LegendsAlphabet is a slam-dunk A to Z of All-Star ballers that have earned their place in history. Fantastic for young fans from the age they can dribble to the age they can dunk. A magical way to inspire their hoop dreams.

Shawn Kemp
Shawn Kemp

Author: Mike Bonner

Publisher: Infobase Learning

Published: 2015-05-27

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 1438142277

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Describes the basketball career and personal life of the NBA power forward from Elkhart, Indiana.

The NBA's Greatest Players
The NBA's Greatest Players

Author: John Fawaz

Publisher: Whitman Publishing

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9780794837648

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From Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to Dwight Howard to Dwyane Wade, this book features the 75 greatest players in NBA history. Not much has changed since the NBA made its debut in 1946 the rim is the same height and great players still dominate and the NBA's virtuosos can be found in these pages. Some are obvious, such as Michael Jordan, whose exploits transcended the game and made him a global icon. Others are not so well known, such as Paul Arizin, one of the first jump shooters. Many were superstars during their time, and others were not fully appreciated until much later. The 75 players featured in this book are a diverse lot, incorporating many different styles and contributing to their teams in ways not always reflected in box scores. But all have left an imprint or are making an imprint on the sport. These are the NBA's royalty, a line that can be traced from George Mikan all the way to today's king, LeBron James. With a foreword by Willis Reed and an afterword by James Worthy, it is a must buy for any fan of the NBA.

Heart Over Height
Heart Over Height

Author: Nate Robinson with Jon Finkel

Publisher: LULU

Published: 2014-05-30

Total Pages: 143

ISBN-13: 1483413039

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Heart Over Height tells the motivational story of how three-time NBA Slam Dunk Champion Nate Robinson combined an unstoppable will with dogged determination to achieve his goals, and how those traits can apply to anyone facing their own seemingly insurmountable obstacles.