Author: Michael Grange
Publisher: Firefly Books
ISBN: 9780228104339
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In Basketball's Greatest Stars, author Michael Grange takes you courtside for a look at the 50 best players in NBA history. From the early days of Bob Cousy to the Showtime era of Magic Johnson, from Michael Jordan's electrifying dunks to LeBron James' all-out dominance -- the legends are here! Relive the moments and revel in the triumphs of the NBA's superstars, including Kareem Abdul-Jabar, Larry Bird, Stephen Curry, Wilt Chamberlain, Shaquille O'Neal, Oscar Robertson, Kevin Durant, and many more. With a foreword by NBA great Wayne Embry, Basketball's Greatest Stars features insightful essays that highlight the leading figures and defining moments that have shaped the NBA, international basketball and statistical analysis. Profiles of the NBA's 30 franchises round out this incredible volume. Updated for 2023, this fifth edition contains a new crop of 15 young stars who are dominating today's game and could one day reach the heights of Basketball's Greatest, including: Zion Williamson Luka Doncic Ja Morant Jayson Tatum Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Donovan Mitchell. Jam-packed with unforgettable stories, mind-blowing stats and over 120 photos that capture the on-court excitement, Basketball's Greatest Stars is the ultimate book for every NBA fan.
Basketball's Greatest Stars
Author: Michael Grange
Publisher: Firefly Books
ISBN: 9780228104339
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In Basketball's Greatest Stars, author Michael Grange takes you courtside for a look at the 50 best players in NBA history. From the early days of Bob Cousy to the Showtime era of Magic Johnson, from Michael Jordan's electrifying dunks to LeBron James' all-out dominance -- the legends are here! Relive the moments and revel in the triumphs of the NBA's superstars, including Kareem Abdul-Jabar, Larry Bird, Stephen Curry, Wilt Chamberlain, Shaquille O'Neal, Oscar Robertson, Kevin Durant, and many more. With a foreword by NBA great Wayne Embry, Basketball's Greatest Stars features insightful essays that highlight the leading figures and defining moments that have shaped the NBA, international basketball and statistical analysis. Profiles of the NBA's 30 franchises round out this incredible volume. Updated for 2023, this fifth edition contains a new crop of 15 young stars who are dominating today's game and could one day reach the heights of Basketball's Greatest, including: Zion Williamson Luka Doncic Ja Morant Jayson Tatum Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Donovan Mitchell. Jam-packed with unforgettable stories, mind-blowing stats and over 120 photos that capture the on-court excitement, Basketball's Greatest Stars is the ultimate book for every NBA fan.
Publisher: Firefly Books
ISBN: 9780228104339
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In Basketball's Greatest Stars, author Michael Grange takes you courtside for a look at the 50 best players in NBA history. From the early days of Bob Cousy to the Showtime era of Magic Johnson, from Michael Jordan's electrifying dunks to LeBron James' all-out dominance -- the legends are here! Relive the moments and revel in the triumphs of the NBA's superstars, including Kareem Abdul-Jabar, Larry Bird, Stephen Curry, Wilt Chamberlain, Shaquille O'Neal, Oscar Robertson, Kevin Durant, and many more. With a foreword by NBA great Wayne Embry, Basketball's Greatest Stars features insightful essays that highlight the leading figures and defining moments that have shaped the NBA, international basketball and statistical analysis. Profiles of the NBA's 30 franchises round out this incredible volume. Updated for 2023, this fifth edition contains a new crop of 15 young stars who are dominating today's game and could one day reach the heights of Basketball's Greatest, including: Zion Williamson Luka Doncic Ja Morant Jayson Tatum Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Donovan Mitchell. Jam-packed with unforgettable stories, mind-blowing stats and over 120 photos that capture the on-court excitement, Basketball's Greatest Stars is the ultimate book for every NBA fan.
Basketball Stars
Author: Therese Shea
Publisher: Children's Press(CT)
ISBN: 9780531187012
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Looks at seven (7) basketball players.
Publisher: Children's Press(CT)
ISBN: 9780531187012
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Looks at seven (7) basketball players.
Basketball's Greatest Players
Author: S. A. Kramer
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0553533959
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Whose hands were so big he held the basketball like a grapefruit? Which center singlehandedly changed the way defense was played? From Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Larry Bird and Michael Jordan, young hoops fans can read about eleven legendary players in this exciting look at basketball's greatest slam-dunking, hoop-hanging superstars.
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0553533959
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Whose hands were so big he held the basketball like a grapefruit? Which center singlehandedly changed the way defense was played? From Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Larry Bird and Michael Jordan, young hoops fans can read about eleven legendary players in this exciting look at basketball's greatest slam-dunking, hoop-hanging superstars.
Pro Basketball's All-time All-stars
Author: Robert W. Cohen
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0810887444
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 507
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0810887444
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 507
Book Description
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.
Side-by-Side Basketball Stars
Author: Christopher Henry Forest
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1491474785
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1491474785
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
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.
Sports Illustrated Basketball's Greatest
Author: The Editors of Sports Illustrated
Publisher: Sports Illustrated
ISBN: 9781618930484
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Who's the greatest center of all time, Wilt Chamberlain or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar? Where does Shaquille O'Neal land in the rankings? Would you pick Tim Duncan or Charles Barkley as the better power forward? Who's your best Sixth Man? Where does LeBron James rank among small forwards? Sports Illustrated has polled its basketball experts, including Jack McCallum, Chris Ballard, Alexander Wolff, Lee Jenkins, Ian Thomsen, Chris Mannix, and Mark Bechtel, to determine the Top 10 in more than 20 categories. The rankings appear alongside stunning photography and classic stories from SI's archives. This is the best of the best in the NBA, or, more simply, Basketball's Greatest.
Publisher: Sports Illustrated
ISBN: 9781618930484
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Who's the greatest center of all time, Wilt Chamberlain or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar? Where does Shaquille O'Neal land in the rankings? Would you pick Tim Duncan or Charles Barkley as the better power forward? Who's your best Sixth Man? Where does LeBron James rank among small forwards? Sports Illustrated has polled its basketball experts, including Jack McCallum, Chris Ballard, Alexander Wolff, Lee Jenkins, Ian Thomsen, Chris Mannix, and Mark Bechtel, to determine the Top 10 in more than 20 categories. The rankings appear alongside stunning photography and classic stories from SI's archives. This is the best of the best in the NBA, or, more simply, Basketball's Greatest.
Basketball Stars
Author: Nick Dolin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781884822612
Category : African American basketball players
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Provides sketches of many talented basketball players, including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bob Cousy, Elvin Hayes, Pete Maravich, Oscar Robertson, and Dominique Wilkins.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781884822612
Category : African American basketball players
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Provides sketches of many talented basketball players, including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bob Cousy, Elvin Hayes, Pete Maravich, Oscar Robertson, and Dominique Wilkins.
Basketball's G.O.A.T.
Author: Joe Levit
Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)
ISBN: 1541556011
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
In this fun top-ten book, readers will learn all about basketball's biggest stars! With exciting photos, interesting stats, and more, sports fans will find plenty to cheer about.
Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)
ISBN: 1541556011
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
In this fun top-ten book, readers will learn all about basketball's biggest stars! With exciting photos, interesting stats, and more, sports fans will find plenty to cheer about.
Kevin Durant
Author: Marty Gitlin
Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.
ISBN: 1635171989
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Introduces readers to the life and career of basketball star Kevin Durant. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.
Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.
ISBN: 1635171989
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Introduces readers to the life and career of basketball star Kevin Durant. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.
Ja Morant: Basketball Star
Author: Hubert Walker
Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.
ISBN: 1644938103
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
This exciting book introduces readers to the life and career of basketball star Ja Morant. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.
Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.
ISBN: 1644938103
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
This exciting book introduces readers to the life and career of basketball star Ja Morant. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.