Author: Dan Peel
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781912918317
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
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.
NBA Legends
Author: Dan Peel
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781912918317
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
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.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781912918317
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
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.
Kings of the Court
Author: Alan Minsky
Publisher: MetroBooks (NY)
ISBN: 9781567991772
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Basketball survey of America,s top players.
Publisher: MetroBooks (NY)
ISBN: 9781567991772
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Basketball survey of America,s top players.
The NBA
Author: Jack Clary
Publisher: Smithmark Publishers
ISBN: 9780765196200
Category : Basketball
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Basketball may be a team sport, but one extraordinary player like Michael Jordan or Shaquille O'Neal can make a team. This volume focuses on the new breed of young and up-and-coming superstars who enliven the court with their brilliance and whose promising careers will bring this sport new glory into the next century. A profile is given for each star, with key statistics, biographical tidbits, and at least one action photo. With so many cutting edge faces to join legendary veteran stars like David Robinson and John Stockton, this book is the perfect companion to the NBA, the sport of the 1990's.
Publisher: Smithmark Publishers
ISBN: 9780765196200
Category : Basketball
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Basketball may be a team sport, but one extraordinary player like Michael Jordan or Shaquille O'Neal can make a team. This volume focuses on the new breed of young and up-and-coming superstars who enliven the court with their brilliance and whose promising careers will bring this sport new glory into the next century. A profile is given for each star, with key statistics, biographical tidbits, and at least one action photo. With so many cutting edge faces to join legendary veteran stars like David Robinson and John Stockton, this book is the perfect companion to the NBA, the sport of the 1990's.
There Is No Next
Author: Sam Smith
Publisher: Diversion Books
ISBN: 1626815097
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
Thirty years after Michael Jordan’s first NBA game comes an oral history of his legendary career, told by the men who played with him and against him, coached him, and witnessed first-hand the iconic greatness of the most dominant athlete sports has ever seen. Featuring interviews with: Larry Bird • Magic Johnson • Phil Jackson • Reggie Miller • Isiah Thomas • Reggie Theus • Chris Mullin • Doug Collins • Dominique Wilkins • Steve Kerr • John Paxson • David Stern • Gregg Popovich • Derek Harper • Bill Walton • Karl Malone • Horace Grant • Joe Dumars • Danny Ainge • B.J. Armstrong • Marv Albert • Grant Hill • Jerry Colangelo • Bill Cartwright • Jerry Reinsdorf • Johnny Bach • Rod Thorn • Rick Barry • Kevin Loughery • David Axelrod • President Barack Obama • and many more! Written by Sam Smith—author of the New York Times bestseller THE JORDAN RULES and recent inductee into the NBA Hall of Fame—THERE IS NO NEXT assembles a cast of Hall-of-Famers, teammates, opponents, coaches, and others who experienced the ferocious drive and unparalleled greatness that defined Jordan’s career. Packed with previously untold stories and stunning insight into Jordan and his six championships, THERE IS NO NEXT is the last word on why there has never been, and will never be, another Michael Jordan.
Publisher: Diversion Books
ISBN: 1626815097
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
Thirty years after Michael Jordan’s first NBA game comes an oral history of his legendary career, told by the men who played with him and against him, coached him, and witnessed first-hand the iconic greatness of the most dominant athlete sports has ever seen. Featuring interviews with: Larry Bird • Magic Johnson • Phil Jackson • Reggie Miller • Isiah Thomas • Reggie Theus • Chris Mullin • Doug Collins • Dominique Wilkins • Steve Kerr • John Paxson • David Stern • Gregg Popovich • Derek Harper • Bill Walton • Karl Malone • Horace Grant • Joe Dumars • Danny Ainge • B.J. Armstrong • Marv Albert • Grant Hill • Jerry Colangelo • Bill Cartwright • Jerry Reinsdorf • Johnny Bach • Rod Thorn • Rick Barry • Kevin Loughery • David Axelrod • President Barack Obama • and many more! Written by Sam Smith—author of the New York Times bestseller THE JORDAN RULES and recent inductee into the NBA Hall of Fame—THERE IS NO NEXT assembles a cast of Hall-of-Famers, teammates, opponents, coaches, and others who experienced the ferocious drive and unparalleled greatness that defined Jordan’s career. Packed with previously untold stories and stunning insight into Jordan and his six championships, THERE IS NO NEXT is the last word on why there has never been, and will never be, another Michael Jordan.
Legends: The Best Players, Games, and Teams in Basketball
Author: Howard Bryant
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698175158
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
From Magic Johnson to Michael Jordan to LeBron James to Steph Curry, ESPN's Howard Bryant presents the best from the hardwood--a collection of NBA champions and superstars for young sports fans! Fast-paced, adrenaline-filled, and brimming with out-of-this-world athleticism, basketball has won the hearts of fans all across America—yet it is particularly popular among kids and teens. Giants of the game like Steph Curry, LeBron, and Michael Jordan have transcended the sport to become cultural icons and role models to young fans. From the cornfields of Indiana and the hills of North Carolina, to the urban sprawl of New York City, Chicago and L.A., love of the game stretches from coast to coast. Featuring Top Ten Lists to chew on and debate, and a Top 40-style Timeline of Key Moments in Basektball History, this comprehensive collection includes the greatest dynasties, from the Bill Russell-era Celtics, to the Magic Jonson-led Lakers, to the Jordan-led Bulls, right up to the Tim Duncan-led Spurs. All the greats take flight toward the hoop in this perfect book for young fans who dream about stepping on an NBA court. "A trove of awesome athletic feats, game-changing stars of the past and present, and rich fodder for heated arguments."--Booklist "Hoops fans will find a goldmine of information guaranteed to deepen their basketball knowledge and their understanding of the game."--VOYA "An easy hook for serious sports fans."--School Library Journal
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698175158
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
From Magic Johnson to Michael Jordan to LeBron James to Steph Curry, ESPN's Howard Bryant presents the best from the hardwood--a collection of NBA champions and superstars for young sports fans! Fast-paced, adrenaline-filled, and brimming with out-of-this-world athleticism, basketball has won the hearts of fans all across America—yet it is particularly popular among kids and teens. Giants of the game like Steph Curry, LeBron, and Michael Jordan have transcended the sport to become cultural icons and role models to young fans. From the cornfields of Indiana and the hills of North Carolina, to the urban sprawl of New York City, Chicago and L.A., love of the game stretches from coast to coast. Featuring Top Ten Lists to chew on and debate, and a Top 40-style Timeline of Key Moments in Basektball History, this comprehensive collection includes the greatest dynasties, from the Bill Russell-era Celtics, to the Magic Jonson-led Lakers, to the Jordan-led Bulls, right up to the Tim Duncan-led Spurs. All the greats take flight toward the hoop in this perfect book for young fans who dream about stepping on an NBA court. "A trove of awesome athletic feats, game-changing stars of the past and present, and rich fodder for heated arguments."--Booklist "Hoops fans will find a goldmine of information guaranteed to deepen their basketball knowledge and their understanding of the game."--VOYA "An easy hook for serious sports fans."--School Library Journal
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Author: Helen Borrello
Publisher: Facts On File
ISBN: 9780791024263
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Examines the career of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar who set the NBA record for most seasons played and saw his team win more games than any other player in league history with the help of his trademark "skyhook."
Publisher: Facts On File
ISBN: 9780791024263
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Examines the career of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar who set the NBA record for most seasons played and saw his team win more games than any other player in league history with the help of his trademark "skyhook."
Dream Big
Author: Deloris Jordan
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442412704
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
From the age of nine, Michael dreams of playing basketball for the United States in the Olympics, and with hard work and his mother's encouragement, he realizes his dream. Full color.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442412704
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
From the age of nine, Michael dreams of playing basketball for the United States in the Olympics, and with hard work and his mother's encouragement, he realizes his dream. Full color.
Basketball Legends Alphabet
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780648261667
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
From Michael Jordan to'Magic' Johnson, LeBron James to Shaquille O'Neale, Basketball LegendsAlphabet is a slam-dunk A to Z of All-Star ballers that have earned their place in history. Fantastic for young fans from the age they can dribble to the age they can dunk. A magical way to inspire their hoop dreams.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780648261667
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
From Michael Jordan to'Magic' Johnson, LeBron James to Shaquille O'Neale, Basketball LegendsAlphabet is a slam-dunk A to Z of All-Star ballers that have earned their place in history. Fantastic for young fans from the age they can dribble to the age they can dunk. A magical way to inspire their hoop dreams.
NBA 75
Author: Dave Zarum
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780228102908
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"A 75-year history of the National Basketball Association."--
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780228102908
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"A 75-year history of the National Basketball Association."--
The Legend of Kobe Bryant
Author: Triumph Books
Publisher: Triumph Books (IL)
ISBN: 9781629378510
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Kobe Bryant will forever be known as one of basketball's greatest superstars. Nicknamed "The Black Mamba," the Los Angeles Lakers legend left his mark on the game as a fierce competitor who lifted those around him and never settled for anything less than the best. The Legend of Kobe Bryant contains essential facts and stories all basketball fans should know, plus inspiring quotes and brilliant photos. Learn about Kobe's early days bursting onto the NBA scene, his five NBA championships with the Lakers, his unforgettable 60-point final game, and his desire to share basketball with everyone.
Publisher: Triumph Books (IL)
ISBN: 9781629378510
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Kobe Bryant will forever be known as one of basketball's greatest superstars. Nicknamed "The Black Mamba," the Los Angeles Lakers legend left his mark on the game as a fierce competitor who lifted those around him and never settled for anything less than the best. The Legend of Kobe Bryant contains essential facts and stories all basketball fans should know, plus inspiring quotes and brilliant photos. Learn about Kobe's early days bursting onto the NBA scene, his five NBA championships with the Lakers, his unforgettable 60-point final game, and his desire to share basketball with everyone.