Download or read book Pro Basketball s All time All stars written by Robert W. Cohen and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013 with total page 507 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the best professional basketball players from each of the five distinct periods and ranks the five greatest players at each position throughout the history of the game.
Download or read book The Boston Celtics All Time All Stars written by John Karalis and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-12-14 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let's say you're the coach of one of the NBA teams with the most championship banners hanging from its rafters, with every current and former player available on your bench. Game 7 of the Finals is approaching and it's time to put your team on the floor. Who's your starting center? Bill Russell, Robert Parrish, or Dave Cowens? Who's starting at guard? Bob Cousy, Jo Jo White, Tiny Archibald, Dennis Johnson, or Kyrie Irving? At power forward, are you playing Kevin McHale or Jayson Tatum? Is Larry Bird your small forward or John Havlicek? Combining statistical analysis, common sense, and a host of intangibles, long-time Celtics writer John Karalis constructs an all-time All-Star Celtics line-up for the ages. Agree with his choices or not, you'll learn all there is to know about the men who played for and coached the most successful franchise in NBA history.
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 Meet the All Stars written by A. Arost and published by . This book was released on 2016-04-05 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Which All-Star "King" has won the NBA Most Valuable Player award four times? Which monster rebounding All-Star loves math and computers and grew up playing football, soccer, baseball, and lacrosse in addition to basketball? Which All-Star shares the record with Michael Jordan for most consecutive games with a triple-double? Which "small" power forward helped his team win a National Championship and is now an All-Star? Which All-Star has been selected to play in the most consecutive All-Star games of any basketball player? You'll find the answer to these questions and many, many more inside Meet the All-Stars: The Greatest Basketball Players of Our Time.
Download or read book Focus On 100 Most Popular National Basketball Association All Stars written by Wikipedia contributors and published by e-artnow sro. This book was released on with total page 1784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book NBA Legends written by Dan Peel and published by . This book was released on 2021-03 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Heroes of the Hardcourt written by Keith R. Thompson and published by Author House. This book was released on 2005-12-07 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2006 the NBA will celebrate its 60th anniversary as a competitive league. Upon its establishment in 1946 the NBA – via its forerunner the Basketball Association of America – became the 21st professional basketball league to be formed in the U.S., and the one that would outlast all the others. In addition, since 1896 when professional basketball began in Trenton, New Jersey thousands of players have competed in a pro game, and generated countless hours of debate as to who the best players are in the history of the sport. In fact, precisely 3572 players and 439 All-stars have graced the courts of the NBA and the iconoclastic American Basketball Association when it was in operation between 1967 and 1976, many with spectacular – and sometimes incredible – performances. And until now there has never been a truly scientific method of evaluating their performances on a basketball court, and determining who the all-time best is. Finally, after 109 years, such a measure has been created. This book, Heroes of the Hardcourt: Ranking Pro Basketball’s 100 Greatest Players ranks the 100 greatest players to play professional basketball since 1946 by utilizing a scientific methodology, the Performance Efficiency Rating (PER) System, developed by the author who is a former economics professor. This is the most comprehensive measure ever devised to accurately measure basketball performance and answer the question of who is the greatest basketball player ever. The PER methodology has also proven remarkably accurate in determining the true MVP winner in the NBA for the past ten years, correctly predicting the eventual winner the majority of the time. Heroes of the Hardcourt, in addition to profiling the top 100 players – counting down from number 100 all the way to number one – also provides an historical summary of the one hundred-plus years of professional basketball in the U.S., and concludes with an analysis of the 1984 draft in which four of the best players to ever compete were drafted. It concludes that not only did the Portland Trailblazers make a poor decision in selecting Sam Bowie over Michael Jordan, but so did the Houston Rockets who also drafted Hakeem Olajuwon over MJ. A knowledge of the PER methodology, the author asserts, would have created a better draft selection then, as it clearly does now. Heroes of the Hardcourt will finally lay to rest all the debates as to who the best players are in the history of professional basketball, and who is the all-time best.
Download or read book Hall of Fame Sports Trivia written by Frank Cull and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2015-01-27 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hall of Fame Sports Trivia runs the gamut from every angle of the playing field, that will delight the entire world of real sports fans! It features outstanding trivia, interesting stats, hilarious quotes, nicknames, all-time records, and Hall of Famers. It also features interesting questions and answers that the average sports fan has never heard before. The end result is our reader screaming out, "I didn't know that!" In each chapter, all you have to do is answer the questions. No box tops to send in, no secret messages to decode through e-mail. There's nothing to it. Simply answer the questions without looking at the answers and, remember, God is watching!
Download or read book Who s who of Pro Basketball written by Tyler Omoth and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2015-08 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Introduces readers to the most dynamic pro basketball stars of today and yesterday, including notable statistics and records"--
Download or read book hoop written by Robin Layton and published by powerHouse Books. This book was released on 2013-09-24 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Those of us who have tested gravity under a hoop know its mystical properties. Robin Layton, as I would have expected, has turned this staple of Americana into a gorgeous art form." —George Vecsey, The New York Times "This book provides such inspiration. With just a ball and hoop you are on your way to fulfilling your dreams. Robin Layton illustrates the magic and purity of our game with her amazing photos." —Gary Payton, Basketball Hall of Famer From urban playgrounds to small-town alleyways and windswept barnyards, basketball is a universal American experience and worldwide cultural touchstone. Renowned photojournalist Robin Layton captures that shared community, as well as the diversity and astonishing beauty surrounding this simple iron ring in hoop: the american dream, a loving look at basketball at its most elemental level: the basketball hoop. hoop includes approximately 100 stunning photographs of a wide variety of American hoops, from humble garage and street courts around the country to the open-air White House court. Layton's photographs offer a breathtaking view of the weathered dreams, fading memories, and future glories hanging from solitary backboards around the country. Layton's hoops include the childhood baskets of celebrated players such as Shaquille O'Neal, Larry Bird, LeBron James, Sue Bird, and more documenting the altars upon which they laid their dreams, honed their skills, and made a first splash in the game. Robin has photographed basketball shrines such as New York's Rucker Park playground and tiny Milan High (the real-life underdog school that inspired the movie Hoosiers). Many of the large-format images are accompanied by personal quotes from coaches and players, past and present, about the game of basketball and the significance of particular hoops in their lives, notably Mike Krzyzewski, Robin Roberts, Gary Payton, Danny Manning, and Rebecca Lobo among others. hoop: the american dream is not just another book about basketball, nor is it another roundup of action photos. It is an artful portrait of an American institution and a poignant vision of an American landscape for anyone passionate about the sport. This book is dedicated to Pat Summitt and the Boy & Girls Clubs of America. "Robin Layton, through her photography, quite literally achieves the goal of capturing the essence of the game." —Hannah Storm, ESPN "Robin Layton brings us a beautiful, pebble-grained planet—basketball in all its settings, from schoolyard to barnyard to graveyard. A gorgeous book." —Steve Rushin, Sports Illustrated "You should lace 'em up before opening the book, because you'll be eager to play after you do." —Rebecca Lobo, ESPN
Download or read book The Greatest Basketball Players of All Time written by Matt Jankowski and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2019-12-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the inception of the NBA in 1946 to the athletes of the league today, this entertaining volume serves as an introduction to the greatest superstars to play the game. The thrilling text is accessible to those who have never played basketball before and includes information on positions, how the game works, and which stats make the difference. Also featured is a section on the WNBA and how women are redefining what it means to excel. Readers will come for the action photographs and stay for the astonishing statistics as they imagine themselves watching the greatest to ever compete.
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 Basketball s Top 10 Slam Dunkers written by Ken Rappoport and published by Enslow Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who throws down the best dunks? What are the most important qualities of the best slam dunkers? Size? Strength? Agility? From stars of the past like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to the greatest players today like LeBron James, Ken Rappoport lists the ten best basketball players to have ever rattled a rim. Other players included in this title are Vince Carter, Darryl Dawkins, Julius Erving, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon, Bill Russell, and Dominique Wilkins.
Download or read book All Stars written by John Fawaz and published by Scholastic Paperbacks. This book was released on 2013-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Find out what makes these six NBA players All-Stars."--Page 4 of cover.
Download or read book Stephen Curry and the NBA All Stars written by Anthony Curcio and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-09-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hours of fun coloring your favorite NBA stars and team logos. Design your own jerseys, shoes, players and more! 100 Pages (75 total pages to color), printed on thick white paper preventing bleed. Ages 6+ Be sure to check out the author's latest releases in basketball books for children: Retro Jordan Series Volume 1: "Michael Jordan's Greatest Moments: An Inspirational Coloring Book Biography for Adults and Kids" The greatest moments of Michael Jordan's legendary NBA career told through detailed illustrations, facts, quotes and statistics. Volume 2: "Retro Air Jordan: Shoes: A Detailed Coloring Book for Adults and Kids" Hours of fun coloring and learning about your favorite Air Jordan shoes from the past or designing the new Air Jordan's for the future!
Download or read book Remembering Kobe Bryant written by Sean Deveney and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let Stephen Curry, Charles Barkley, Grant Hill, Reggie Miller, and more, tell you what it was like to take the floor against one of the Greatest of All Time. With a Foreword by Jerry West, and a new tribute from the author about Kobe’s tragic death. When he entered the NBA in 1996 as a high-school star from Lower Merion, Pennsylvania, Kobe Bryant faced enormous expectations. No one can deny that he rose to the challenge. Today Bryant’s status as a future Hall of Fame player is assured. During his stellar career, Bryant won five NBA championships; was a seventeen-time All-Star, NBA MVP, and two-time NBA Finals MVP. He led the league in scoring in 2006 and 2007. Now for the first time, hear stories from opponents, teammates, and players about what it was like to go against Kobe in Remembering Kobe Bryant. Contributors include: Chris Webber Jeff Van Gundy Rick Barry Doc Rivers Dwayne Wade Draymond Green Giannis Antetokounmpo Russell Westbrook Carmelo Anthony And many more Kobe Bryant was the greatest basketball player of his generation—a former schoolboy prodigy whose moves are now imitated in gyms and playgrounds around the world. Remembering Kobe Bryant provides an unprecedented glimpse into what it was like to play against one of the best of all time. Skyhorse Publishing and our Sports Publishing imprint is proud to publish a range of books for readers interested in sports—baseball, pro football, college football, pro basketball, college basketball, hockey, soccer, and more, we have a book about your sport or your team. Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
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.
