Download or read book Pro Basketball s Big Men written by Dave Klein and published by Random House Trade. This book was released on 1973 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brief biographies of three prominent basketball stars renowned for their skill and height.
Download or read book Tall Tales written by Terry Pluto and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2000-10-01 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An account of the NBA from 1956 to 1966, after the introduction of the 24-second shot clock, highlights those who dominated the sport during its "glory days," including Red Auerbach, Wilt Chamberlain, and the Boston Celtics.
Download or read book Tall Tales written by Terry Pluto and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Yao Ming written by Jeff C. Young and published by Enslow Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the life and accomplishment of Chinese athlete Yao Ming.
Download or read book Towering Above the Rest Basketball s Elite Big Men The Lives Careers and Legacies of the Tallest Players in the Game written by Adriana Shannon and published by Above the Rim: A Journey Throu. This book was released on 2023-05-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you ready to step into the world of basketball giants? Join us on an extraordinary journey through the annals of NBA history as we unveil the untold stories of the towering titans who redefined the game. In "Towering Above the Rest: Basketball's Elite Big Men," we delve deep into the lives and careers of the NBA players who stood tall at an astonishing 7 feet or taller, leaving an indelible mark on the sport before their retirement in 1990. Get ready to be captivated by the fascinating narratives of these extraordinary athletes. From their early years filled with towering dreams to the heights of their professional success, each player's journey is a testament to passion, perseverance, and the pursuit of greatness. Artis Gilmore, Frank Oleynick, Gary Alcorn, Chuck Aleksinas, Dave Newmark, and Stuart Gray--they were more than just tall figures on the court; they were basketball's giants, transcending the boundaries of the game itself. Uncover the hidden gems of basketball history as we explore their extraordinary tales. Witness the growth spurts that propelled these athletes from ordinary heights to towering proportions, revealing the fascinating science and wonders of human development. Discover the trials and triumphs they faced during their college years, where legends were born and rivalries ignited. Immerse yourself in the excitement of their professional careers, from the explosive plays that left audiences in awe to the challenges they confronted as they navigated a game that often seemed designed for players of average height. Experience the triumphs and setbacks, the glory and heartbreak, as we unravel their journeys and expose the untold stories that shaped their legacies. But this book is not just about basketball; it's about the indomitable spirit of these remarkable individuals. Step into their lives beyond the court as we explore their post-basketball adventures. Discover how they channeled their passion and skills into new endeavors, leaving an enduring impact on the world beyond the hardwood. "Towering Above the Rest: Basketball's Elite Big Men" is a gripping and captivating exploration of the game's most iconic figures. Through meticulous research, riveting storytelling, and unparalleled insights, this book offers an intimate portrait of the giants who loomed large in the NBA's formative years. Don't miss your chance to own this definitive guide to basketball's elite big men. Delve into the triumphs, the trials, and the untold stories of the players who stood head and shoulders above the competition. With "Towering Above the Rest," prepare to be transported to an era of awe-inspiring athleticism and larger-than-life legends.
Download or read book Big Men Who Shook the NBA written by Mark Heisler and published by Triumph Books (IL). This book was released on 2005-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Big Men Who Shook the NBA includes compelling and surprisingly frank profiles of the 25 best NBA centers ever. Each player's greatest games, moments, and achievements are captured dramatic photographs, detailed anecdotes, and statistical support. The men who couldn't be stopped combine for a book that can't be put down.
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 Steve Nash written by Dave Feschuk and published by Vintage Canada. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the authors of the national bestseller Leafs AbomiNation, the story behind the unpredictable success of an NBA great. With a new afterword for the paperback edition. A small man in a big man's game, a white man in a game dominated by black men, a rare Canadian in a US-based industry, the unlikely rise of Steve Nash from Victoria high school to Hollywood hardwood is compelling proof that great things await those who refuse to accept less of themselves. Nearing the end of a nearly 2-decade Hall of Fame-bound career, Nash is a 2-time MVP, an 8-time all-star and wearer of one of the league's top-selling jerseys. And no one but Nash saw it coming. With the combination of wit and comprehensive reporting that distinguished Leafs AbomiNation, Feschuk and Grange tell the extraordinary story of drive, confidence, commitment and learning to do without that post-game beer that turned an improbable NBA dream into the stuff of sporting legend. They convincingly bust a host of oft-repeated myths. That Nash has been an inferior athlete is one: he might have been one of the best athletes in the world, when factors like coordination, vision, balance and work ethic are given weight alongside size, speed and power. The myth that he overcame his upbringing in Canada to make it in the NBA is another: Growing up in Victoria, B.C., in the mid-1980s was more likely why he turned into the player he did. Revealing, playful and a perfect read for any sports fan, Steve Nash is the inspiring story of the consummate athletic outlier.
Download or read book Basketball s Big Men written by Richard Rainbolt and published by Lerner Publishing Group. This book was released on 1975 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brief biographies emphasizing the careers of ten basketball stars: George Mikan, Dolph Schayes, Bob Pettit, Bill Russell, Elgin Baylor, Jerry Lucas, Wilt Chamberlain, Willis Reed, Rick Barry, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Download or read book Blue Blooded Big Man written by Stacey J Fitzgerald and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-12-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Blue Blooded Big Man: Eric Montross' Basketball Odyssey - A Dunk in Time" is a captivating exploration of the remarkable journey undertaken by one of basketball's towering figures. From his early days as a promising high school player to the pinnacle of success in the NCAA and the NBA, Eric Montross's story unfolds with a riveting blend of passion, perseverance, and unparalleled athleticism. This meticulously researched biography delves into the intricacies of Montross's formative years, revealing the challenges he faced and the determination that fueled his rise to prominence. As a key player for the legendary University of North Carolina Tar Heels, Montross left an indelible mark on college basketball, showcasing not only his towering physical presence but also his strategic prowess on the court. The narrative seamlessly transitions into Montross's professional career, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at his time in the NBA. From the draft to his various team affiliations, the book presents a comprehensive account of Montross's experiences, including the highs of success and the lows of injury setbacks. It explores the dynamics of his relationships with teammates, coaches, and the ever-passionate basketball community. More than just a sports biography, "A Dunk in Time" captures the essence of Eric Montross as a person - his values, leadership qualities, and the impact he made both on and off the basketball court. The book goes beyond the statistics, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of the man behind the jersey. Interwoven with anecdotes, interviews, and insider perspectives, this book is a must-read for basketball enthusiasts, sports historians, and anyone seeking inspiration from a true sports icon. "Blue Blooded Big Man: Eric Montross' Basketball Odyssey - A Dunk in Time" is a compelling narrative that celebrates the triumphs and tribulations of a basketball legend, leaving readers with a profound appreciation for the enduring legacy of Eric Montross.
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 Cousy written by Bill Reynolds and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-05-11 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bob Cousy is one of the greatest figures in American sports history. He was a first-team All-NBA player ten years in a row, the MVP of the 1957 season. He led the NBA in assists for eight straight years. He played in six NBA championships with the Boston Celtics. In a sense, he was the first modern player and flashy playmaker, the first improviser, the first player to look inside the boundaries of a basketball court and see endless possibilities -- jazz musician as point guard. To teammates, coaches, and opponents, he was the greatest basketball player of all time. But to millions of fans, he was simply "Cooz." In Cousy: His Life, Career, and the Birth of Big-Time Basketball, veteran sportswriter Bill Reynolds -- with the full cooperation of Bob Cousy -- reveals the man often called "the Babe Ruth of basketball," the dazzling athlete who brought "showtime basketball" to the NBA and changed the game forever. Bob Cousy, the originator of the behind-the-back dribble and the no-look pass, joined the Boston Celtics in 1950, when the fledgling NBA was still competing with rodeo and professional wrestling for column inches in the sports pages. When Cousy retired thirteen years later, the NBA had joined baseball and football as a premier American entertainment. This absorbing portrait not only recounts Cousy's record-breaking career but also reveals the superstar's little-known personal life -- from his impoverished childhood in New York City, when he was ironically cut from his high school basketball team in both his freshman and sophomore years, to his eventful life after his playing career, when he coached Boston College and the Cincinnati Royal in the NBA. Readers will discover the mind of a man so tortured by the fear of failure that he had recurring nightmares, walked in his sleep, and developed a nervous tic. Before Jerry West and Oscar Robertson, before Kareem and Dr. J., before the Lakers brought showtime basketball to the national stage, the Celtics dominated the NBA for more than a decade. And Cousy was the team's biggest star. As Reynolds examines the inner workings of a truly one-of-a-kind athlete, Cousy: His Life, Career, and the Birth of Big-Time Basketball examines as never before an era of basketball largely unknown to modern fans, with portraits of many of the NBA's vintage superstars, such as Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, and Elgin Baylor, as well as perhaps the greatest basketball coach of all time -- the Boston Celtics' Red Auerbach.
Download or read book Called for Traveling written by Tyler Smith and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Called for Traveling is a pro basketball journey that spans four continents, seven countries and twelve teams over eleven hilarious and adventurous years. After playing his college ball at Penn State, Tyler Smith had a path in mind of where he wanted his pro basketball career to lead. Bringing his own toilet paper to away games, courts made of concrete, and fully-geared riot police at every stadium were not part of his original dream. Where were all the big contracts people talked about? Would he even have a job next season—or next week? And would he be playing for free this month because the team didn’t feel like paying him? In this highly unstable and unorthodox overseas lifestyle as a professional basketball player, Smith draws readers in quickly with his humor and ability to share his clever stories that seem outrageous, but are 100 percent true. His attitude and faith are tested relentlessly through bounced paychecks, injuries, and the seemingly endless frustrating reality of people around him speaking a language he could not understand. From Italy to Japan to Uruguay, and even the NBA, the challenges and adventures only accelerate as Tyler’s wife and kids are added to the overseas equation. His unique story is highly engaging whether or not you’re a basketball junkie. Called for Traveling is an honest and entertaining inside look at one man’s journey playing pro basketball around the world.
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 Boys Among Men written by Jonathan P. D. Abrams and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the trend of teenage basketball stars skipping college and making the transition to playing professionally, resulting in the 2005 age limit instituted by the NBA, mandating that all players must attend college or another developmental program for at least a year.
Download or read book The Tao of Yao written by Oliver Clyde Chin and published by Frog Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a basketball player and international spokesman, Yao Ming has quickly become the eighth wonder of the sports world. Amazing fans, players, and experts with both his surprising performance and down-to-earth personality, Yao has proven to be a refreshing font of contemporary wisdom. But perhaps that is because that Yao's words and deeds are deeply rooted in the ancient Chinese philosophy of Taoism.
Download or read book The Spencer Haywood Rule written by Marc J. Spears and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "If you are a basketball fan, you should be aware of Spencer Haywood's immense historical importance. If you're not aware, you should be." —Bob Ryan, The Boston Globe Hall of Famer, Olympic gold medalist, MVP, and All-Star could all be used to describe the illustrious career of Spencer Haywood on the hardwood. From picking cotton in rural Mississippi to the historic 1968 Olympics to Winning ABA MVP to the battle with the NBA that would go all the way to the Supreme Court and change the league forever, Spencer Haywood's life has been a microcosm of 20th-century sports and culture. One of the most dominant big men of his era, Haywood burst onto the international scene as a teenager with a revelatory performance at the Mexico City Olympics. Yet, while his basketball career was just beginning back in that summer of '68, it was only one of many notable moments in the extraordinary and fateful life of the big man from Silver City, Mississippi. In The Spencer Haywood Rule, Marc J. Spears of ESPN's The Undefeated and Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe worked with Spencer to tell the remarkable story of a man who was born into indentured servitude in rural Mississippi, and all of the unbelievable trials, tribulations, successes, failures, and redemptions that followed. Haywood would go on to be the ABA Rookie of the Year and MVP in the same season, but his triumphs on the court are only part of the?legend. His winding journey off the court saw him challenge the NBA's draft-entry rules and win at the Supreme Court level; run in New York City high-fashion circles in the mid-70s with his then-wife, supermodel Iman; and bottom out with alcohol and drug addiction during the infancy of the Showtime Lakers dynasty.? Spears and Washburn explore how Haywood's impact was felt throughout the NBA and in society at large—and still is to this day—culminating in Haywood's inspiring second act as an advocate for current and retired NBA players alike.
