Download or read book The NBA Encyclopedia written by Brendan Flynn and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2021-12-15 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alongside both historic and recent photographs, readers will learn about each NBA team's history, greatest seasons, greatest players, and team records. In addition, the book offers an in-depth introduction about the sport's history, a section on star players, and information on the statistical leaders in various categories. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Reference is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Download or read book The Joy of Basketball written by Ben Detrick and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 753 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A vibrant, unconventional, highly opinionated guide to the triumphs, joys, struggles, and heartbreaks of the modern era of the game, for every obsessive basketball fan who loves to hate hot takes The Joy of Basketball celebrates the meteoric rise of basketball over the last quarter century by ignoring the bland, traditionalist binary of wins or losses. Instead, the book's focus is on everything else. Using text, charts, and illustrations that upend conventional jock wisdom, the book details the most incredible players in history, draft flops, long-limbed oddballs, superteams, the international talent wave, brawls, scandals, the rapid evolution of contemporary gameplay, coaching, fashion, crime, positional erosion, tragic tales, memes, and the sacred Kardashian Blessing. Bouncing between witty graphics and keen sociopolitical observations, The Joy of Basketball is a subversive sports manifesto camouflaged as a colorful reference book for your coffee table.

Download or read book KG A to Z written by Kevin Garnett and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER​ A unique, unfiltered memoir from the NBA champion and fifteen-time all-star ahead of his induction into the Hall of Fame. Kevin Garnett was one of the most dominant players the game of basketball has ever seen. He was also one of its most outspoken. Over the course of his illustrious twenty-one-year NBA career, he elevated trash talk to an art form and never shied away from sharing his thoughts on controversial subjects. In KG A to Z, published ahead of Garnett’s induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame, he looks back on his life and career with the same raw candor. Garnett describes the adversity he faced growing up in South Carolina before ultimately relocating to Chicago, where he became one of the top prospects in the nation. He details his headline-making decision to skip college and become the first player in two decades to enter the draft directly from high school, starting a trend that would be followed by future superstars like Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. He shares stories of playing with and against Bryant, James, Michael Jordan, and other NBA greats, and he chronicles his professional ups and downs, including winning a championship with the Boston Celtics. He also speaks his mind on a range of topics beyond basketball, such as fame, family, racism, spirituality, and music. Garnett’s draft decision wasn’t the only way he’d forever change the game. His ability to play on the perimeter as a big man foreshadowed the winning strategy now universally adopted by the league. He applies this same innovative spirit here, organizing the contents alphabetically as an encyclopedia. If you thought Kevin Garnett was exciting, inspiring, and unfiltered on the court, just wait until you read what he has to say in these pages.

Download or read book The Official NBA Encyclopedia written by Jan Hubbard and published by Doubleday Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 952 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On December 12, 1891, 13 rules of a new game were posted in a YMCA gym in Springfield, Massachusetts. At each end of the floor, Dr. James A. Naismith, who had invented the game, had peach baskets nailed below a walkway that happened to be 10-feet high. Within a few days, one of Naismith's students would christen the new game "Basket Ball." Over a century ago, no one could possibly have envisioned the extraordinary changes that were going to transform Dr. Naismith's game. Who could have imagined a 6-10 George Mikan swatting shots away from the basket? Julius Erving in flight, soaring in from the free throw line for a heart-stopping stuff? Or Bob Cousy throwing a mind-boggling no-look, behind-the-back pass; Jerry West hitting a 60-foot shot with no time left in a crucial playoff game; Larry Bird's three-point prowess and Michael Jordan rising to heights - literally and figuratively - never before seen by any athlete? Who could have foreseen more than 62,000 fans crowded into the Georgia Dome to see a game between the Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks? Or the titanic battles between Wilt and Russell? Or the Dream Team? The longevity of Stockton and Malone? Red Auerbach's victory cigars? Phil Jackson's Zen coaching? Or Shaquille O'Neal's powerful dunks? Who could have ever predicted talent like Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley, Walt Frazier, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Grant Hill, Vince Carter, Jason Kidd, Allen Iverson, and Kobe Bryant? With an Introduction by NBA Commissioner David J. Stern and a Foreword by Michael Jordan, this third edition of The Official NBA Encyclopedia captures it all: The past and the present. The complete stats and the complex personalities. Dynasties, rivalries, coaches, referees, all the pre-NBA leagues, vignettes and features by the top basketball writers in the world. Every NBA season is reviewed and individual statistics are provided for every player who has ever played in the league. An extraordinary 32-page color photo essay that captures the spirit of the game since Naismith conceived it opens this encyclopedia in an unprecedented and spectacular manner. From the peach basket to the slam dunk championship - it's all here in The Official NBA Encyclopedia, a book that's almost as exciting as a triple overtime seventh game of the NBA Finals.

Download or read book The Official NBA Basketball Encyclopedia written by Alex Sachare and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 842 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoroughly revised and updated, this definitive guide to professional basketball provides complete stats for every player, a history of the sport, anecdotes about key events, essays, and information on coaches, rules, officials, and more. 50,000 first printing.

Download or read book I Promise written by LeBron James and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-08-11 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! An Instant Indie Bestseller! *An Amazon Best Book of the Year * A B&N Best Book of the Year* A great gift for tiny go-getters and big dreamers, including for back to school! NBA champion and superstar LeBron James pens a slam-dunk picture book inspired by his foundation’s I PROMISE program that motivates children everywhere to always #StriveForGreatness. Just a kid from Akron, Ohio, who is dedicated to uplifting youth everywhere, LeBron James knows the key to a better future is to excel in school, do your best, and keep your family close. I Promise is a lively and inspiring picture book that reminds us that tomorrow’s success starts with the promises we make to ourselves and our community today. Featuring James’s upbeat, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations perfectly crafted for a diverse audience by #1 New York Times bestselling and Geisel Honor winning artist Nina Mata, this book has the power to inspire all children and families to be their best. Perfect for shared reading in and out of the classroom, I Promise is also a great gift for graduation, birthdays, and other occasions. Plus check out the audiobook, read by LeBron James's mother and I Promise School supporter Gloria James!

Download or read book The Everything Kids Basketball Book 5th Edition written by Bob Schaller and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-12-07 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the most up-to-date statistics along with information on all your favorite players in the newest edition of the bestselling The Everything Kids’ Basketball Book, featuring great tips for mastering the game! Filled with updated information and stats, new player profiles, and dozens of fun games and activities, The Everything Kids’ Basketball Book, 5th Edition shows kids everything they need to know about their favorite sport. They will learn all the rules of the game, the history of the sport, and discover new information about their favorite players and teams. Covering all aspects of the game, this book also features up-to-date records of the NBA, WNBA, NCAA, and Olympic basketball, highlighting the importance of teamwork and shows how to stay active and healthy playing the sport you love.

Download or read book Basketball for Kids written by Alberto Bertolazzi and published by Meyer & Meyer Media. This book was released on 2019-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Basketball for Kids is a colorful illustrated guide to the world of basketball aimed readers ages eight to fourteen. The book first introduces kids to the sport of basketball, from its origins to present day. From there, you read about the principal rules, defensive and offensive schemes to up your basketball IQ. You will learn the basic rules and techniques of the game: shooting, dribbling, passing, and more. There are even drills you can practice on your own to take your game to the next level. In addition to the full color illustrations on the game and how to play it there is information on teams and players. You will read about the great national teams, such as America's "Dream Team." Basketball for Kids also covers the NBA and WNBA. Every NBA team is profiled along with its greatest players from today and the past, including: Stephen Curry and Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Larry Bird, Kevin Durant and Magic Johnson, and many others. There is even a section on international teams, college basketball, and the Harlem Globetrotters. Basketball for Kids is an enjoyable, easy-to-understand guide for kids to help them take their first steps in the game.

Download or read book Big Book of WHO All Stars written by The Editors of Sports Illustrated Kids and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Big Book of WHO is a book your young sports fans will return to again and again! This 128-page collection features the brightest stars in sports, past and present. The editors of Sports Illustrated Kids profile the top stars in sports history, with thrilling sports photography and age-appropriate writing that Sports Illustrated Kids is famous for. This fully updated edition includes today's stars alongside sports' all-time greats – from Michael Jordan to LeBron James, Tom Brady to Patrick Mahomes, Mia Hamm to Megan Rapinoe, Babe Ruth to Mookie Betts, and more. Completely redesigned to match the modern look of Sports Illustrated Kids, this fun collection of questions and answers will have kids stumping their friends and adult sports fans with their expert knowledge of sports' brightest stars.

Download or read book The NBA Encyclopedia for Kids written by Brendan Flynn and published by Abdo Reference. This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alongside both historic and recent photographs, readers will learn about each NBA team's history, greatest seasons, greatest players, and team records. In addition, the book offers an in-depth introduction about the sport's history, a section on star players, and information on the statistical leaders in various categories. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Download or read book The Official NBA Basketball Encyclopedia written by National Basketball Association and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 792 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first official NBA encyclopedia to come out in nine years contains every stat for every player for every ABA and NBA game.ly Cunningham is to be the spokesperson for the book, with ads in Sports Illustrated and TV spots during NBA games. 50 photos.

Download or read book The Genius Kid s Guide to Pro Basketball written by Brendan Flynn and published by North Star Kids. This book was released on 2022-01-18 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exciting and information-packed, The Genius Kid's Guide to Pro Basketball gives readers everything they need to know about their favorite pro athletes and teams, as well as plenty of fun trivia to impress their friends.

Download or read book UCLA Basketball Encyclopedia written by Spencer Stueve and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 727 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete history of a century of UCLA Basketball! Over the course of one hundred years, UCLA has proven to be arguably the top college basketball program of all time, but the rise to the top was filled with many bumps in the road. In UCLA Basketball Encyclopedia, Spencer Stueve writes in detail about each season in the team’s epic history. While Coach John Wooden built a program that won more championships than any other in America, not all of UCLA’s basketball history is about winning titles. Prior to Coach Wooden’s arrival, UCLA was one of the worst programs in America, and since his departure, UCLA has been on a never-ending search for the man to bring them back to the top. Stueve leaves no stone unturned in this comprehensive volume, describing the many highs and lows the team has encountered along the way. Readers will learn about the life of Lewis Alcindor (who changed his name to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar), the dark days of Bill Walton and how he came back to life, and many other legendary players whose accomplishments have often been overshadowed, players like Gail Goodrich and Walt Hazzard. With a comprehensive all-time roster to accompany the text, this book is the perfect gift for any Bruins basketball fan!

Download or read book The History of NBA Basketball for Kids That No One Talks About written by William Lawson and published by . This book was released on 2022-11-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are few places more exciting than the basketball court... Yet few kids realize just how exciting the whole story of the game really is. 210.2 million people follow the NBA league across its various social media platforms, making it the most popular sports league in the world. So why is it that no one really understands its history? If your kids aspire to be the next LeBron James, they're already hungry for basketball knowledge... and a deeper understanding of the rich and colorful history of the sport is only going to improve their practice and deepen their love of the game. Even for kids who don't play but love nothing more than watching the New York Knicks work their magic on the court, all their favorite heroes will come to life when they get to know a little more about the inspirational stories that happen outside of the spotlight. If you've ever watched your child dribble the ball across the driveway narrating their all-star play with a creative commentary, or heard your teen raving about the last Bulls game, you know they've got basketball fever... and this one's a fever that deserves to be fed! The NBA was founded in 1946, and there have been many dramatic twists and turns to get it to where it is today. For kids who look up to the likes of Kevin Durant and Zion Williamson, understanding a little more about the history of basketball is a game-changer. Watch their passion soar and their determination fly when they hear the inspirational stories behind the NBA's forgotten history. History of NBA Basketball That Nobody Talks About for Kids delves right inside that history, uncovering all the most inspirational gold. Inside, you'll discover: ● The question you didn't know you needed to ask, answered - what exactly is NBA basketball? ● How basketball has evolved from its humble beginnings (the full story from 1891 to the present day) ● A closer look at 15 of the best basketball players in the history of the game - as identified by the NBA ● The greatest basketball player nicknames of all time (no kid will be able to resist coming up with their own contender!) ● Fascinating forgotten facts from the depths of NBA history (dinner table conversation is about to get super interesting!) ● The inspirational rags-to-riches stories from key figures like LeBron James ● 8 of the greatest underdog moments in NBA history (nothing inspires a kid like an underdog story!) ● Eye-catching cartoon illustrations to bring the stories to life and spark your child's imagination And much more. The basketball court has been exciting kids all over the world for years... Yet few know just how colorful its history really is. Do your kid a favor: Give them the tools they need to explore the players and stories that make the game what it is today... And who knows? Maybe you'll have the next big star of the NBA on your hands! If you have kids or teens with a hunger for all things basketball, feed their passion: Scroll up and click "Add to Cart" right now.

Download or read book Cover Story written by Alex Wong and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A nostalgic romp through modern NBA history as documented by basketball's most iconic and innovative magazine covers. Every magazine cover is the result of a series of intentional decisions. Cover Story shares the behind-the-scenes stories of these deliberate choices, which led to the most iconic basketball-related magazine covers during a period from 1984 to 2003. Through 100-plus interviews conducted with writers, editors, publishers, photographers, creative directors, and the players themselves, the book explores Michael Jordan's relationship with Sports Illustrated, Shaquille O'Neal and the hip-hop generation's impact on newsstands, the birth of SLAM and the inside stories of their most iconic covers, how the 1996 USA women's basketball team inspired a new era of women's sports magazines, the competition among publishers to put high school phenom LeBron James on the magazine cover first, and much more. Offering an immersive look at some of the most impactful moments in a golden era for modern basketball, this engaging read will appeal to basketball fans, pop culture enthusiasts, and those who want to take a deep dive into understanding how the individual components of a classic magazine cover come together. Features four full-color inserts showcasing a collection of notable magazine covers!

Download or read book History of NBA Basketball That Nobody Talks About for Kids With Unbelievable Inspiring Stories Forgotten Stats written by William Lawson and published by William Lawson. This book was released on 2022-05-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are few places more exciting than the basketball court... Yet few kids realize just how exciting the whole story of the game really is. 210.2 million people follow the NBA league across its various social media platforms, making it the most popular sports league in the world. So why is it that no one really understands its history? If your kids aspire to be the next LeBron James, they're already hungry for basketball knowledge... and a deeper understanding of the rich and colorful history of the sport is only going to improve their practice and deepen their love of the game. Even for kids who don't play but love nothing more than watching the New York Knicks work their magic on the court, all their favorite heroes will come to life when they get to know a little more about the inspirational stories that happen outside of the spotlight. If you've ever watched your child dribble the ball across the driveway narrating their all-star play with a creative commentary, or heard your teen raving about the last Bulls game, you know they've got basketball fever... and this one's a fever that deserves to be fed! The NBA was founded in 1946, and there have been many dramatic twists and turns to get it to where it is today. For kids who look up to the likes of Kevin Durant and Zion Williamson, understanding a little more about the history of basketball is a game-changer. Watch their passion soar and their determination fly when they hear the inspirational stories behind the NBA's forgotten history. History of NBA Basketball That Nobody Talks About for Kids delves right inside that history, uncovering all the most inspirational gold. Inside, you'll discover: The question you didn't know you needed to ask, answered - what exactly is NBA basketball? How basketball has evolved from its humble beginnings (the full story from 1891 to the present day) A closer look at 15 of the best basketball players in the history of the game - as identified by the NBA The greatest basketball player nicknames of all time (no kid will be able to resist coming up with their own contender!) Fascinating forgotten facts from the depths of NBA history (dinner table conversation is about to get super interesting!) The inspirational rags-to-riches stories from key figures like LeBron James 8 of the greatest underdog moments in NBA history (nothing inspires a kid like an underdog story!) Eye-catching cartoon illustrations to bring the stories to life and spark your child's imagination And much more. The basketball court has been exciting kids all over the world for years... Yet few know just how colorful its history really is. Do your kid a favor: Give them the tools they need to explore the players and stories that make the game what it is today... And who knows? Maybe you'll have the next big star of the NBA on your hands!

Download or read book Indiana University Basketball Encyclopedia written by and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-01-16 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tradition of college basketball excellence that reigns at Indiana University can only be matched by a handful of other elite programs, while the fierce devotion of IU basketball fans has been selling out arenas and inspiring generation after generation of Hoosier fans for over a century. This newly revised edition of the captures the glory, the tradition, and the championships, from the team’s inaugural games in the winter of 1901 all the way through the 2016–17 season. The most comprehensive book ever written about IU basketball, this encyclopedia covers every season and every game the Hoosiers have played throughout their illustrious history, including all of the program’s Big Ten Conference championships and NCAA championships. Fans will relive the most exhilarating victories and the most heart-wrenching defeats. Included within are profiles of legendary Hoosiers stars, from Don Schlundt and the Van Arsdale twins all the way through Calbert Cheaney and Damon Bailey. The rivalries, excitement, and history of the Hoosiers are captured here with vivid detail and unparalleled statistical accuracy. Indiana University Basketball Encyclopedia is a must-have for the library of every devoted IU basketball fan and a fitting guide to one of the most storied traditions in all of college basketball.