Download or read book Milwaukee Bucks All Time Greats written by Brendan Flynn and published by North Star Editions, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They won a title in their third season, thanks to contributions from two future Hall of Famers. Then the Milwaukee Bucks became a steady, consistent presence in the NBA playoffs. From the pioneers of the late 1960s to the global superstars of today, get to know the players who made the Bucks one of the NBA’s top teams through the years.
Download or read book Pro Basketball s All Time Greatest Comebacks written by Sean McCollum and published by Capstone Press. This book was released on 2019 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Describes great comeback stories for teams and athletes from National Basketball Association (NBA) history"--
Download or read book The Big O written by Oscar Robertson and published by Rodale. This book was released on 2003-11-15 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The basketball star offers an account of his life on and off the court, detailing his accomplishments in college and in professional sports, the inherent racism in sports, and his tenure as president of the NBA Players Union.
Download or read book NBA Finals All Time Greats written by Anthony Streeter and published by North Star Editions, Inc.. This book was released on 2024-08-01 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get to know the greatest players in the history of the NBA Finals, from the legends of the past to today’s biggest superstars. This action-packed book also includes a timeline, NBA Finals facts, additional resources links, a glossary, and an index.
Download or read book Great Teams in Pro Basketball History written by Joe Giglio and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2005-12-13 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great Teams in Pro Basketball History names ten of the greatest teams in pro basketball and tells what made them stand out. Learn which players were MVPs and the records of unstoppable teams. Discover how players came together to beat their opponents. Read about changes that were constantly being made to keep up with the growing sport. From talented players to dynamic coaches, this book spans almost 40 years to find the best in pro basketball history. Book jacket.
Download or read book Boston Celtics All Time Greats written by Brendan Flynn and published by North Star Editions, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No team has won more NBA titles than the Boston Celtics. And few teams have a history filled with so many outstanding players. From the pioneers of the 1950s to the global superstars of today, get to know the players who made the Celtics one of the NBA’s top teams through the years.
Download or read book The Story of the Milwaukee Bucks written by Sara Gilbert and published by NBA: A History of Hoops (Hardc. This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team from its start in 1968 to today, highlighting the greatest players and reliving its most dramatic moments.
Download or read book Best NBA Guards of All Time written by Will Graves and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some of basketball's biggest names happen to be the NBA's greatest guards: Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Dwayne Wade just to name a few! Basketball fans will love Spotlight stats and informative boxes for each player. Not to mention great full-color and historic action photographs. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book San Antonio Spurs All Time Greats written by Brendan Flynn and published by North Star Editions, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the pioneers of the 1970s to the global superstars of today, get to know the players who made the Spurs one of the NBA’s top teams through the years.
Download or read book The Story of the Milwaukee Bucks written by Shane Frederick and published by Creative Education. This book was released on 2014 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Basketball is known for its fast-breaking, buzzer-beating action, and Creative Education is known for its stellar sports publishing. That excitement is capturedand that tradition continuedin The NBA: A History of Hoops, a series celebrating all 30 franchises of the National Basketball Association. With thrilling texts, interesting side panels, and lively player profiles set alongside vibrant photos, every teams origins, stars, greatest triumphs, and most unforgettable moments can be experienced like never before. This title provides an informative narration of the Milwaukee Bucks professional basketball teams history from its 1968 founding to today, spotlighting memorable players and reliving dramatic events.
Download or read book 100 Things Bucks Fans Should Know Do Before They Die written by Eric Nehm and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2018-10-09 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most Milwaukee Bucks fans have taken in a game at the BMO Harris Bradley Center, fondly remember the team's Big Three era, and know how to spell Antetokounmpo without looking it up. But only real fans know which players the team acquired in exchange for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, recall who represents the team in the NBA Jam video game, or can recite all the lyrics to "Light It Up!" 100 Things Bucks Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource guide for true fans of Wisconsin's professional basketball team. Whether you're a die-hard from the days of McGlocklin and Dandridge or a newer fan who's fallen in love with Giannis, these are the 100 things all fans need to know and do in their lifetime. Bucks writer Eric Nehm has collected every essential piece of Bucks knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist for fans of all ages.
Download or read book Pro Basketball s All Time All Stars written by Robert W. Cohen and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2013-03-14 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of the NBA has been filled with superstars, names known to fans and non-fans alike. But while comparisons between athletes who competed against each other face-to-face is a common occurrence in the sports world, it is not quite as easy to compare players from different eras. How would Wilt Chamberlain stack up against Shaquille O'Neal? What about LeBron James and Larry Bird, or Magic Johnson and Oscar Robertson? In Pro Basketball’s All-Time All-Stars: Across the Eras, Robert Cohen not only examines the best players from each era, but also ranks the five greatest players at each position in the history of the pro game. Dividing the history of professional basketball into five distinct eras, this book first describes the style of play that prevailed during each period. From the slow-paced, rough-and-tumble style of play that characterized the NBA during its formative years, to the up-tempo, high-flying style that currently prevails, Pro Basketball’s All-Time All-Stars gives an in-depth view of how the game has evolved. For each of the five eras, Cohen has selected the best players to man the five positions on the court, providing career bios for each. To determine the best of the best, Cohen considers the level of dominance each player reached during his time in the league, his individual statistics, the degree to which he impacted the fortunes of his team, and the extent to which he improved his teammates’ level of play. Individual honors and quotes from teammates and opponents alike are used to support the rankings. Covering NBA greats such as Bob Pettit, Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan, and Kobe Bryant, this book will appeal to basketball fans of all generations, and to any NBA fan interested in the history of the game.
Download or read book Greatest Sports Heroes of All Times written by Paul J. Christopher and published by Encouragement Press, LLC. This book was released on 2006-08 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hold it! You really think we can come up with 50 greatest sports heroes? Well, we can and we have. Our heroes are not simply limited to the most popular spectator sports. On occasion our heroes go back several generations, not just to the names in the papers or the sports talk shows. Who are they? Well, certainly Jordan, Woods and Ming...but are you old enough to remember Max Schmeling or George Best? There are a lot more where they come from...skiers, cyclists, golfers and runners-all the best and more. What did they do and why are they great? The book offers: a quick, personal biography of each of our famous athletes; summary statistics of some of the most important successes; the good, the bad and the ugly of their sports careers; why these individuals went on to influence their sport; and trivia questions to challenge your knowledge and more.
Download or read book 40 Greatest Players in Boston Celtics Basketball History written by Robert W. Cohen and published by Down East Books. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Along with the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots, both of which have been the subject of “50 Greatest” treatments by Bob Cohen, the Boston Celtics is one of the most iconic professional basketball teams, representing a multi-state region rather than just a city or state. Some of the sport’s greatest played for the Celtics: Bill Russell in the 1950s, John Havlicek in the 70s, Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, and Robert Parrish in the 80s, and recently Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and Kevin Garnett. Sports historian Robert W. Cohen has chosen the best to ever wear the uniform, and he provides a short biographical profile, key stats, and details about each players exploits on the court.
Download or read book Philadelphia 76ers All Time Greats written by Brendan Flynn and published by North Star Editions, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the pioneers of the 1950s to the global superstars of today, get to know the players who made the 76ers one of the NBA’s top teams through the years.
Download or read book Giannis written by Mirin Fader and published by Hachette Books. This book was released on 2021-08-10 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s extraordinary rise from poverty in Athens, Greece, to superstardom in America with the Milwaukee Bucks—becoming one of the most transcendent players in history and an NBA Champion—from award-winning basketball reporter and feature writer at The Ringer Mirin Fader. As the face of the NBA’s new world order, Giannis Antetokounmpo has overcome unfathomable obstacles to become a symbol of hope for people all over the world; the personification of the American Dream. But his backstory remains largely untold. Fader unearths new information about the childhood that shaped “The Greek Freak”—from sleeping side by side with his brothers to selling trinkets on the street with his family to the racism he experienced. Antetokounmpo grew up in an era when Golden Dawn, Greece’s far-right, anti-immigrant party, patrolled his neighborhood, and his status as an illegal immigrant largely prevented him from playing for the country’s top clubs, making his NBA rise all the more improbable. Fader tells a deeply human story of how an unknown, skinny, Black Greek teen, who played in the country’s lowest pro division and was seen as a draft gamble, transformed his body and his game into MVP material. Antetokounmpo’s story has been framed as a feel-good narrative in which everyone has embraced him—watching him grow up, sign a five-year supermax contract extension worth $228 million, and lead the underdog Bucks to the NBA Championship in 2021. Giannis reveals a more nuanced story: how lonely and isolated he felt, adjusting to America and the NBA early in his career; the complexity of grappling with his Black and Greek identities; how he is so hard on himself and his shortcomings—a drive that fuels him every day; and the responsibility he feels to be a nurturing role model for his younger brothers. Fader illustrates a more vulnerable star than most people know, a person who has evolved triumphantly into all of his roles: father, brother, son, teammate, and global icon. **Instant New York Times Bestseller, Los Angeles Times Bestseller, Wall Street Journal Bestseller, USA Today Bestseller, Publishers Weekly Bestseller** **Mirin Fader Selected as the 2021 Sports Media Author of the Year by The Big Lead** **The Sports Librarian’s Best of 2022 – Sports Books**
Download or read book Great Moments in Basketball History written by Matt Christopher and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of basketball is chock-full of famous buzzer-beating shots, amazing game-saving plays, and thrilling maneuvers that defy gravity. All fans have their favorite memory, just as they have their favorite team and their favorite player. Now here's a book that offers a look back at more than fifteen of the sport's best moments. The Block, The Steal, The Shot. Chamberlain, Abdul-Jabbar, Bird, Jordan, and James. Each entry captures the nail-biting tension of the minutes leading up to the play, as well as information about the superstar players that made them and the teams that they played for. Packed with facts and action, this is a book young basketball fans will reach for again and again -- and because it comes from Matt Christopher, young readers know they're getting the best sports writing on the shelf.
