Download or read book Basketball s Greatest Players written by S. A. Kramer and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2015-10-27 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whose hands were so big he held the basketball like a grapefruit? Which center singlehandedly changed the way defense was played? From Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Larry Bird and Michael Jordan, young hoops fans can read about eleven legendary players in this exciting look at basketball's greatest slam-dunking, hoop-hanging superstars.
Download or read book The Greatest Football Players of All Time written by Matthew Jankowski and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ""Hut, Hut, Hike!" This engaging volume serves as an introduction to some of the greatest athletes to grace the gridiron. Readers will discover the players who dominated their respective eras and see where their current favorites rank among the best of the best. The compelling text is organized by position so that any aspiring player can find an athlete to admire and strive to emulate. With gritty, star-studded photographs and flashy statistics tables, even a reluctant reader will go deep into this exciting text, learning as they imagine what it was like to play against the greatest of all time"--
Download or read book The NBA s Greatest Players written by John Fawaz and published by Whitman Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book All Ball written by Jennifer Rivkin and published by Basketball Source. This book was released on 2015-08-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses notable players and coaches in basketball history, including Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Lisa Leslie, and Phil Jackson.
Download or read book Basketball and Its Greatest Players written by Sherman Hollar Associate Editor, Comptons by Britannica and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2011-08-15 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces basketball, discusses the history of the game, and highlights notable players.
Download or read book Legends The Best Players Games and Teams in Basketball written by Howard Bryant and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-12-20 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Download or read book Who s Better Who s Best in Basketball written by Elliott Kalb and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2003-11-19 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABC and ESPNUs "Mr. Stats" ranks the NBAUs greatest players of all time in this provocative and comprehensive book.
Download or read book Basketball Legends written by Activity Wizo and published by Spotlight Media. This book was released on 2020-06-03 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Perfect Gift for NBA Basketball Fans - Great for Teens or Adults! Discover the stories and facts around the biggest names in basketball history. This book features illustrations and content about each person listed below: - Charles Barkley - Chris Paul - David Robinson - Dennis Rodman - Dirk Nowitski - Dwayne Wade - Giannis Antetokounmpo - Isiah Thomas - James Harden - Jason Kidd - John Stockton - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - Karl Malone - Kawhi Leonard - Kevin Durant - Kevin Garnett - Klay Thompson - Kobe Bryant - Kyrie Irving - Larry Bird - LeBron James - Magic Johnson - Manu Ginobili - Michael Jordan - Patrick Ewing - Paul Pierce - Reggie Miller - Russell Westbrook - Scottie Pippen - Shaquille O'Neal - Stephen Curry - Steve Nash - Tim Duncan - Tony Parker - Vince Carter - Yao Ming - Allen Iverson - Anthony Davis - Ben Wallace - Blake Griffin We can't wait to see what you think of the book in the review section. Have fun coloring these illustrations and learning more about each basketball player. Scroll up, Click on 'Buy Now', and Get Your Copy!
Download or read book Michael Jordan written by Clayton Geoffreys and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-05-31 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Traces the life of one of the most legendary basketball players in the history of the sport, drawing upon interviews with Jordan's friends, family, and teammates, and following his career from college to the NBA."--Provide by publisher.
Download or read book The World s Greatest Basketball Players written by Matt Doeden and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2010 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the achievements and career statistics of basketball's greatest stars.
Download or read book The Book of Basketball written by Bill Simmons and published by ESPN. This book was released on 2010-12-07 with total page 754 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The NBA according to The Sports Guy—now updated with fresh takes on LeBron, the Celtics, and more! Foreword by Malcom Gladwell • “The work of a true fan . . . it might just represent the next phase of sports commentary.”—The Atlantic Bill Simmons, the wildly opinionated and thoroughly entertaining basketball addict known to millions as ESPN’s The Sports Guy, has written the definitive book on the past, present, and future of the NBA. From the age-old question of who actually won the rivalry between Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain to the one about which team was truly the best of all time, Simmons opens—and then closes, once and for all—every major pro basketball debate. Then he takes it further by completely reevaluating not only how NBA Hall of Fame inductees should be chosen but how the institution must be reshaped from the ground up, the result being the Pyramid: Simmons’s one-of-a-kind five-level shrine to the ninety-six greatest players in the history of pro basketball. And ultimately he takes fans to the heart of it all, as he uses a conversation with one NBA great to uncover that coveted thing: The Secret of Basketball. Comprehensive, authoritative, controversial, hilarious, and impossible to put down (even for Celtic-haters), The Book of Basketball offers every hardwood fan a courtside seat beside the game’s finest, funniest, and fiercest chronicler.
Download or read book Basketball s Greatest Players written by Bob Italia and published by ABDO & Daughters. This book was released on 1993 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how basketball awards are determined and highlights the achievements of award winning players, such as the 1993 Maurice Podoloff Trophy winner, Charles Barkley.
Download or read book The Perfect Team written by National Basketball Association and published by Doubleday Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you could select the greatest basketball team in history, who'd make your roster? How do you even build a team--with pure talent alone or with a combination of talent and role players? In this book, the NBA tapped into top basketball experts, rounded up the greatest players, coach, and GM from different eras of the game, and now presents its argument for basketball's most unbeatable lineup. Each member of the team has been picked as the embodiment of a particular trait such as leadership or competitive drive, rather than simply for being best at his position. And each player tells his story, shares his ideas about "the perfect team," and talks about what makes great basketball. Not just an argument for the best team of all time, this is an anatomy of the game presented by those who love it most and play it best.--From publisher description.
Download or read book Basketball s New Wave written by Brian Mahoney and published by North Star Editions, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-09-01 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hottest young basketball players are already tearing up the court. Basketball’s New Wave gives readers a front-row seat to this transition from one generation to the next, with pages full of information about these players, where they came from, and what makes them stand out.
Download or read book Side by Side Basketball Stars written by Christopher Henry Forest and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2015 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is Michael Jordan the greatest basketball player to step onto the court? Or can King James ascend to the NBA throne? Which was more valuable to the team, Shaq's power or Tim Duncan's finesse? Who has the sweeter three-point stroke, Ray Allen or Stephen Curry? See how the players match up in this side-by-side look at basketball's stars. Produced in partnership with Sports Illustrated KIDS.
Download or read book Thinking Basketball written by Ben Taylor and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-29 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are top scorers really the most valuable players? Are games decided in the final few minutes? Does the team with the best player usually win?Thinking Basketball challenges a number of common beliefs about the game by taking a deep dive into the patterns and history of the NBA. Explore how certain myths arose while using our own cognition as a window into the game's popular narratives. New basketball concepts are introduced, such as power plays, portability and why the best player shouldn't always shoot. Discover how the box score can be misleading, why "closers" are overrated and how the outcome of a game fundamentally alters our memory. Behavioral economics, traffic paradoxes and other metaphors highlight this thought-provoking insight into the NBA and our own thinking. A must-read for any basketball fan -- you'll never view the sport, and maybe the world, the same again.
Download or read book Playing Pro Basketball written by Marty Gitlin and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For a professional player, basketball isn't just a fun game?it's a job. Millions of people are watching your every move, expecting you to make every shot and block your competitors'. You have to give your all for every game, and when you're not playing, you're sharpening skills, working on plays, and studying your opponents. Dedication extends beyond the season. You must follow strict diets and workout plans to stay in shape throughout the year. You must learn to manage the pressure of constant travel and stardom. Is it worth it? This book, which was reviewed by 11-year National Basketball Association (NBA) veteran and three-time NBA champion Devean George, offers an authentic look at what life is like as a pro basketball player. You'll learn: ? What kinds of skills it takes to play in the NBA ? How players climb the ranks to reach the NBA ? What daily life is like for an NBA player ? The types of workouts and dietary plans NBA players use ? How NBA players prevent and treat injuries Go behind the scenes and see what it's really like to be an NBA star!
