Download or read book The Boston Celtics Vs the Los Angeles Lakers written by Jamie Fickett and published by Seahorse Stingray. This book was released on 2024-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All teams want to win, but rivals play each other with extra toughness, year after year. The rivalry between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers is one of the most epic in all of sports. Learn about contests on the court between these two great NBA teams over the past 80 years.
Download or read book Top of the World written by Peter May and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 2008-10-28 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I'm on top of the world!” shouted Kevin Garnett after the Boston Celtics demolished the heavily favored Los Angeles Lakers for a league-leading seventeenth NBA championship. Peter May chronicles the amazing run of the team, who went from having the second-worst record in 2007 to leading the pack in 2008. Drawing on interviews with the players, Coach Doc Rivers, and General Manager Danny Ainge, May charts the pivotal moments of the Celtics' magical season. From rebuilding the team to capping off their stunning year with another championship, Top of the World brings readers every key moment of the Celtics' wild ride.
Download or read book When The Game Was Ours written by Larry Bird and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2009-11-04 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times bestseller from Hall of Fame basketball legends Larry Bird and Earvin Magic Johnson. From the moment these two players took the court on opposing sides, they engaged in a fierce physical and psychological battle. Their uncommonly competitive relationship came to symbolize the most compelling rivalry in the NBA. In Celtic green was Larry Bird, the hick from French Lick, with laser-beam focus, relentless determination, and a deadly jump shot, a player who demanded excellence from everyone and whose caustic wit left opponents quaking in their high-tops. Magic Johnson was Mr. Showtime, a magnetic personality with all the right moves. Young, indomitable, he was a pied piper in purple and gold. And he burned with an inextinguishable desire to win. These were the basketball epics of the 1980s — Celtics vs Lakers, East vs West, physical vs finesse, Old School vs Showtime, even white vs black. Each pushed the other to greatness — together Bird and Johnson collected eight NBA Championships, six MVP awards and helped save the floundering NBA at its most critical time. When it started they were bitter rivals, but along the way they became lifelong friends. With intimate, fly-on-the-wall detail, When the Game Was Ours transports readers to this electric era of basketball and reveals for the first time the inner workings of two players dead set on besting one another. From the heady days of trading championships to the darker days of injury and illness, we come to understand Larry’s obsessive devotion to winning and how his demons drove him on the court. We hear him talk with candor about playing through chronic pain and its truly exacting toll. In Magic we see a young, invincible star struggle with the sting of defeat, not just as a player but as a team leader. We are there the moment he learns he’s contracted HIV and hear in his own words how that devastating news impacted his relationships in basketball and beyond. But always, in both cases, we see them prevail. A compelling, up-close-and-personal portrait of basketball’s most inimitable duo, When the Game Was Ours is a reevaluation of three decades in counterpoint. It is also a rollicking ride through professional basketball’s best times.
Download or read book Boston Celtics written by Marty Gitlin and published by ABDO Publishing Company. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boston Celtics is a beginner's history of the NBA's Boston Celtics. Beginning with the franchise's early years, readers will experience the team's highest and lowest moments, meet the team's best players and managers, and gain the inside track on information that completes the team's story. Mini-biographies, fun facts, anecdotes, fantastic quotes, and sidebars combine with full-color, action-packed photographs to round out the story of the Celtics, allowing your readers Inside the NBA! SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Download or read book The Celtics Legacy The Heart Of Boston written by Eternia Publishing and published by Zander Pearce. This book was released on 2023-05-25 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE CELTICS LEGACY: THE HEART OF BOSTON FROM THE EARLY YEARS TO THE GLOBAL STAGE, CELEBRATING THE CELTICS' INFLUENCE ON BASKETBALL AND BEYOND "The Celtics Legacy: The Heart Of Boston" is the ultimate guide to one of the greatest teams in the history of basketball. This comprehensive book explores the rich history of the Boston Celtics, from their early years to their current dominance on the court. Whether you're a die-hard Celtics fan, a lover of basketball history, or just looking to learn more about one of the most storied franchises in sports, "The Celtics Legacy" is the perfect book for you. It covers everything you need to know about the team, including the coaches, players, games, and moments that have shaped the Celtics' legacy. This book is also packed with insightful analysis, behind-the-scenes stories, and fascinating trivia that will keep you entertained and engaged from beginning to end. With its in-depth look at the team's history and its impact on the NBA and the world of sports, "The Celtics Legacy " is a must-have for any basketball fan. So don't wait any longer, get your copy of "The Celtics Legacy: The Heart Of Boston" today, and experience the rich history and legacy of the Boston Celtics for yourself! CONTENT (40 CHAPTERS) The Boston Celtics The Early Years: Building The Foundation The Golden Era: Bill Russell And The First Championships The Larry Bird Era: Dominating The 80s The Return To Glory: The Paul Pierce And Kevin Garnett Era Building A New Legacy: The Kyrie Irving And Jayson Tatum Era The Celtics Coaching Tree: A Tradition Of Excellence A Look Into The Celtics Roster: Key Players Throughout The Years The Celtics-Lakers Rivalry: A Battle For Supremacy Celtics In The Playoffs: A History Of Deep Runs And Championships The Celtics In The Community: Giving Back To Boston The Boston Garden: A Legacy In Its Own Right The Celtics Fanbase: Loyal And Passionate Celtics Legends: Honoring The Greats Celtics Vs. The Nba: A League Legacy The Celtics And The Nba Global Stage: Expanding The Legacy Celtics In Popular Culture: The Green And White On The Big Screen Celtics Legacy: Reflections And Predictions For The Future Concluding Thoughts: The Legacy Of The Boston Celtics Remembering The Celtics: A Legacy For The Ages Red Auerbach: The Mastermind Behind The Celtics' Success From New York To Boston: The Celtics' Early Years The Bill Russell Dynasty: An Era Of Dominance Sam Jones: The Unsung Hero Of The Celtics' Golden Age The Celtics-Lakers Rivalry: A Battle For Basketball Supremacy The 1976 Nba Finals: The Celtics' Greatest Game Larry Bird And Magic Johnson: The Rivalry That Defined A Generation Kevin Mchale: The Ultimate Sixth Man The Len Bias Tragedy: A Shocking Loss For The Celtics The Celtics' Comeback: Winning The 2008 Nba Championship The Ray Allen Trade: A Move That Changed The Celtics' Future The Big Three: Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, And Ray Allen The 2010 Nba Finals: A Heartbreaking Loss For The Celtics Brad Stevens: The New Era Of Celtics Basketball Isaiah Thomas: The Little Guy With A Big Heart Jaylen Brown And Jayson Tatum: The Future Of The Celtics The Celtics And Social Justice: A Legacy Beyond Basketball The Boston Celtics Foundation: Giving Back To The Community The Top 10 Celtics Moments Of All Time The Future Of The Celtics: Predictions And Prospects
Download or read book Tall Men Short Shorts written by Leigh Montville and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2022-05-24 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This "part memoir, part sports story" (Wall Street Journal) from the New York Times bestselling author of The Big Bam chronicles the clash of NBA titans over seven riveting games—Celtics versus Lakers, Russell versus Chamberlain—covered by one young reporter. Welcome to the 1969 NBA Finals! They don’t set up any better than this. The greatest basketball player of all time - Bill Russell - and his juggernaut Boston Celtics, winners of ten (ten!) of the previous twelve NBA championships, squeak through one more playoff run and land in the Finals again. Russell’s opponent? The fearsome 7’1” next-generation superstar, Wilt Chamberlain, recently traded to the LA Lakers to form the league’s first dream team. Bill Russell and John Havlicek versus Chamberlain, Jerry West and Elgin Baylor. The 1969 Celtics are at the end of their dominance. The 1969 Lakers are unstoppable. Add to the mix one newly minted reporter. Covering the epic series is a wide-eyed young sports writer named Leigh Montville. Years before becoming an award-winning legend himself at The Boston Globe and Sports Illustrated, twenty-four-year-old Montville is ordered by his editor at the Globe to get on a plane to L.A. (first time!) to write about his luminous heroes, the biggest of big men. What follows is a raucous, colorful, joyous account of one of the greatest seven-game series in NBA history. Set against a backdrop of the late sixties, Montville’s reporting and recollections transport readers to a singular time – with rampant racial tension on the streets and on the court, with the emergence of a still relatively small league on its way to becoming a billion-dollar industry, and to an era when newspaper journalism and the written word served as the crucial lifeline between sports and sports fans. And there was basketball – seven breathtaking, see-saw games, highlight-reel moments from an unprecedented cast of future Hall of Famers (including player-coach Russell as the first-ever black head coach in the NBA), coast-to-coast travels and the clack-clack-clack of typewriter keys racing against tight deadlines. Tall Men, Short Shorts is a masterpiece of sports journalism with a charming touch of personal memoir. Leigh Montville has crafted his most entertaining book yet, richly enshrining luminous players and moments in a unique American time.
Download or read book Showtime written by Jeff Pearlman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-03-04 with total page 563 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times bestselling author of Sweetness delivers the first all-encompassing account of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of professional sports’ most-revered—and dominant—dynasties. The Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s personified the flamboyance and excess of the decade over which they reigned. Beginning with the arrival of Earvin “Magic” Johnson as the number-one overall pick of the 1979 draft, the Lakers played basketball with gusto and pizzazz, unleashing their famed “Showtime” run-and-gun style on a league unprepared for their speed and ferocity—and became the most captivating show in sports and, arguably, in all-around American entertainment. The Lakers’ roster overflowed with exciting all-star-caliber players, including center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and they were led by the incomparable Pat Riley, known for his slicked-back hair, his Armani suits, and his arrogant strut. Hollywood’s biggest celebrities lined the court and gorgeous women flocked to the arena. Best of all, the team was a winner. Between 1980 and 1991, the Lakers played in an unmatched nine NBA championship series, capturing five of them. Bestselling sportswriter Jeff Pearlman draws from almost three hundred interviews to take the first full measure of the Lakers’ epic Showtime era. A dazzling account of one of America’s greatest sports sagas, Showtime is packed with indelible characters, vicious rivalries, and jaw-dropping, behind-the-scenes stories of the players’ decadent Hollywood lifestyles. From the Showtime era’s remarkable rise to its tragic end—marked by Magic Johnson’s 1991 announcement that he had contracted HIV—Showtime is a gripping narrative of sports, celebrity, and 1980s-style excess.
Download or read book The Last Season written by Phil Jackson and published by Penguin Books. This book was released on 2005-10-04 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inside look at the season that proved to be the final ride of a truly great dynasty—Kobe Bryant, Shaq, and the LA Lakers For the countless basketball fans who were spellbound by the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2003–2004 high-wire act, this book is a rare and phenomenal treat. In The Last Season, Lakers coach Phil Jackson draws on his trademark honesty and insight to tell the whole story of the season that proved to be the final ride of a truly great dynasty. From the signing of future Hall-of-Famers Karl Malone and Gary Payton to the Kobe Bryant rape case/media circus, this is a riveting tale of clashing egos, public feuds, contract disputes, and team meltdowns that only a coach, and a writer, of Jackson’s candor, experience, and ability could tell. Full of tremendous human drama and offering lessons on coaching and on life, this is a book that no sports fan can possibly pass up.
Download or read book Boston Celtics written by Paul Joseph and published by ABDO & Daughters. This book was released on 1997 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an overview of the history and key personalities connected with the legendary team that holds the NBA record for most championship seasons.
Download or read book The Los Angeles Lakers written by Los Angeles Times Sports Staff and published by Time Capsule Press, LLC. This book was released on 2010-11-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Includes 2010 championship season."--Jacket.
Download or read book The Los Angeles Lakers written by Mark Stewart and published by Norwood House Press. This book was released on 2014-07 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revised Team Spirit Basketball edition featuring the Los Angeles Lakers that chronicles the history and accomplishments of the team. Includes access to the Team Spirit website which provides additional information, photos, and updates during and after the season. Table of Contents, Glossary, Timeline, Bibliography of additional resources and Index. Aligns to Common Core State Standards requirements for Reading Informational Text.
Download or read book The Story of the Los Angeles Lakers written by Nate LeBoutillier and published by The Creative Company. This book was released on 2006-07 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles the history of the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team, presenting color photos and highlighting important games, players, and coaches.
Download or read book Los Angeles Lakers written by Marty Gitlin and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Los Angeles Lakers is a beginner's history of the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers. Beginning with the franchise's early years, readers will experience the team's highest and lowest moments, meet the team's best players and managers, and gain the inside track on information that completes the team's story. Mini-biographies, fun facts, anecdotes, fantastic quotes, and sidebars combine with full-color, action-packed photographs to round out the story of the Lakers, allowing your readers Inside the NBA! SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Download or read book The Show written by Roland Lazenby and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2005-12-23 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first definitive oral history of the ever popular L.A. Lakers The L.A. Lakers have long been one of the NBA's most exciting teams. In The Show, critically acclaimed sportswriter Roland Lazenby brings the story of this charismatic team to life in an unprecedented oral history, featuring such legendary players as Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West, Kareem Abdul- Jabbar, and Magic Johnson, along with current stars like Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant. Through in-depth interviews with players, coaches, and many other key figures, Lazenby follows the Lakers from their birthplace in 1946 Minneapolis to their eventual successes and failures in Los Angeles, using his flair for storytelling and eye for detail to show you exactly why the 14-time NBA champion Lakers are a celebrated favorite for sports fans all over America.
Download or read book Summary of Dan Shaughnessy s Wish It Lasted Forever written by Milkyway Media and published by Milkyway Media. This book was released on 2022-04-27 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 The Boston Red Sox, a big bowl of bad, were never any good, and they were constantly cannon fodder for the New York Yankees. The Red Sox never won a World Series since 1918, when Babe Ruth roamed the Fenway lawn. #2 The Boston Celtics are the prime example of how New Englanders have been title deprived. The team has never won a championship, but they have been champions almost every year since the 1950s. #3 The AuerbachRussell Celtics were a model team that produced a nightly clinic of teamoverself basketball. They were lean and hungry, and they preached fast break offense at all times. #4 The Celtics were the first team in the NBA to integrate racially, drafting the first Black player in 1950. They were also the first team to integrate successfully, and no one was offended when Auerbach made references to blacks in a positive light.
Download or read book If These Walls Could Talk Boston Celtics written by Cedric Maxwell and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A behind the scenes perspective on Boston Celtics history from two-time champion Cedric Maxwell Having won two NBA titles with the Celtics before joining the broadcasting team as a radio analyst, Cedric Maxwell knows what it means to live and breathe Celtics basketball. In If These Walls Could Talk: Boston Celtics, Maxwell opens up about his life and career and provides insight into the team's inner sanctum as only he can, from Larry Bird to the Big Three era and up to the current roster. Featuring conversations with players and coaches past and present as well as off-the-wall anecdotes only Maxwell can tell, this indispensable volume is your ticket to Celtics history.
Download or read book Dynasty s End written by Thomas J. Whalen and published by UPNE. This book was released on 2005-05 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The following summer, Russell stunned the sports world by announcing his retirement, ending his and the Celtics' celebrated reign."
