Legends: The Best Players, Games, and Teams in Basketball
Legends: The Best Players, Games, and Teams in Basketball
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
- ASIN: 0147512573
- ISBN: 0147512573
- Manufacturer: Puffin Books
ESPN EZ Fold 2 player Basketball Game with Polycarbonate Backboard and LED Scoring
ESPN EZ Fold 2 player Basketball Game with Polycarbonate Backboard and LED Scoring
The ESPN 2 Player EZ-Fold Basketball Game with Polycarbonate Backboard and LED scoring is a great option for basketball enthusiasts of all ages. This game features a new folding design that is easy to use and offers improved storage space saving as compared to other arcade basketball games. There are 8 different games options built-in to the LED scoring system which can be played by 1 or 2 players. This foldable basketball game comes with everything you need to get started, including 4 basketballs and an air pump. Game easily stores away when not in use with built in locking system for safety. Keep your family active even when you're enjoying a day at home!
- UPC: 821735510226
- ASIN: B07GBX82TR
- Brand: ESPN
- Manufacturer: Medal Sports - DROPSHIP
The Official NBA Basketball Encyclopedia (3rd Edition)
The Official NBA Basketball Encyclopedia (3rd Edition)
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 ... [Read More]
- ASIN: 0385501307
- ISBN: 0385501307
- Manufacturer: Doubleday
Sports Illustrated Basketball's Greatest
Sports Illustrated Basketball's Greatest
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.
- ASIN: 1618930486
- ISBN: 1618930486
- Brand: Sports Illustrated
- Manufacturer: Sports Illustrated
Stephen Curry: The Children's Book: The Boy Who Never Gave Up
Stephen Curry: The Children's Book: The Boy Who Never Gave Up
The Boy Who Never Gave Up is the inspiring true story of NBA superstar Stephen Curry. This Fully illustrated picture book biography tells the story of a young boy who many said was too short to play in high school, too weak to play in college and not good enough to play in the NBA. Against all odds, this small boy who follows his dream, not only makes it to the NBA, but becomes one of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball. Children's/Kids Picture Book Biography K-3Be sure to check out this author's newest release: MLB All-Stars 2019 Coloring Book by Anthony Curcio!
- ASIN: 1537010344
- ISBN: 1537010344
- Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
How to Be Better At Basketball in 21 days: The Ultimate Guide to Drastically Improving Your Basketball Shooting, Passing and Dribbling Skills (Basketball in Black&White)
How to Be Better At Basketball in 21 days: The Ultimate Guide to Drastically Improving Your Basketball Shooting, Passing and Dribbling Skills (Basketball in Black&White)
Want to learn the exact basketball skills, strategies, and techniques the pros use? Discover a 21-day fast-track program to break through your basketball barriers. Struggling to nail that winning shot? Can’t seem to pull off the spectacular passes and incredible crossovers you see on TV? James Wilson is a 30-year veteran of basketball coaching with experience gained in 20 countries. Wilson’s genius, laser-focused 21-day program is designed to improve your game no matter your current skill level. How to Be Better At Basketball in 21 Days: The Ultimate Guide to Drastically Improving Your Basketball Shooting, Passing and Dribbling Skills, teaches you precision drills and specific exercises to stack skill after skill. Using Wilson’s special core philosophy, this thorough system will improve your form, develop new skills, and help you challenge even the most advanced players.In How to Be Better At Basketball in 21 Days, you’ll discover:Expert techniques to dramatically increase your basketball shooting accuracyHow to crush your crossovers and handle the ball like a bossHow to toughen your mental state and play with courage, confidence, and controlHow to challenge those more advanced players and succeed while doing itHow to be that go-to player who takes the winning shot and much, much more! How to Be Better At Basketball in 21 Days is the definitive manual for any basketball player from amateur to pro. If you like learning practical, step-by-step, no-nonsense techniques straight from an expert, then you’ll love Wilson's easy-to-follow guide. Buy How to Be Better At Basketball in 21 Days to slam dunk the competition today! Don't forget to claim a FREE Kindle version with your purchase of Paperback copy!
- ASIN: 1520883870
- ISBN: 1520883870
- Manufacturer: Independently published
Nova Microdermabrasion Foldable Indoor Basketball Arcade Game Double Shot 2 Player W/ 4 Balls, Electronic Scoreboard and Inflation Pump
Nova Microdermabrasion Foldable Indoor Basketball Arcade Game Double Shot 2 Player W/ 4 Balls, Electronic Scoreboard and Inflation Pump
2 Player 8 in 1 Indoor Basketball Arcade Game is a slam dunk on your home court. Shoot some hoops, play competitively, and work on your game in your basement or game room and become a legendary baller wherever you set it up. Basketball doesn't have to end at the gym or practice, you can bring the court home with this awesome heavy duty metal tubing construction arcade game. Specifications: Material: Steel Pole, MDF Panel, Polyester Fabrics Overall Depth - Front To Back: 80" Overall Width - Side To Side: 43" Overall Height - Top To Bottom: 80" Size Of Backboard: 42"L X 20.47"W X 0.35"H Diameter Of Basketball: 7.08" Package Include: 1 X Double Shot Electronic Basketball 4 X Ball 1 X Inflator 2 X Hoop 2 X Net 1 X Scoring Display (Battery Not Included) 2 X Sensor
- ASIN: B07G18C432
- Brand: Nova Microdermabrasion
- Manufacturer: Nova Microdermabrasion
600 Basketball Cards Including Rookies, Many Stars, & Hall-of-famers. Ships in New White Box Perfect for Gift Giving. Includes Unopened Pack of Vintage Basketball Cards That Is At Least 25 Years Old!
600 Basketball Cards Including Rookies, Many Stars, & Hall-of-famers. Ships in New White Box Perfect for Gift Giving. Includes Unopened Pack of Vintage Basketball Cards That Is At Least 25 Years Old!
This is a collection of over 600 basketball cards spanning three decades of basketball card history! The collection is placed in a brand new white box perfect for gift giving which protects and preserves each card in the collection. Look for rookie cards, hall-of-famers, superstars, special inserts, and more. In this collection are cards from manufacturers such as Topps, Upper Deck, Hoops, Skybox, Stadium Club, Panini and many more. As a bonus EVERY collection contains one unopened vintage pack of basketball cards that is at least 20 years old. In the collection you'll look for cards of players such as Allen Iverson, Chris Webber, Dominique Wilkins, Dwyane Wade, Gary Payton, Julius Erving, Kevin Johnson, Michael Jordan, Steve Nash, Tim Duncan, Tracy McGrady, Alonzo Mourning, Antoine Walker, Charles Barkley, David Robinson, Dennis Rodman, Isiah Thomas, Kobe Bryant, Larry Bird, Lenny Wilkens, Ray Allen, Vince Carter, Clyde Drexler, Hakeem Olajuwon, Joe Dumars, John Stockton, LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Moses Malone, Robert Parish, Tim Hardaway, Dennis Johnson, Grant Hill, James Worthy, Jason Kidd, Karl Malone, Kevin Garnett, Patrick Ewing, Scottie Pippen, Shaquille O'Neal, and many more. The cards vary in each 600 count collection. An order of one or more will get you an impressive variety each and every time. This is the perfect assortment for the beginning collector and an excellent addition to any collection. These basketball card collections are a blast to go through. You will never know what you will find. This is a collector's dream come true!
- ASIN: B00MS8T36O
- Brand: Topps, Upper deck, Donruss, Fleer, Score, Upperdeck
The Sixth Man: A Memoir
The Sixth Man: A Memoir
The standout memoir from NBA powerhouse Andre Iguodala, the indomitable sixth man of the Golden State Warriors. Andre Iguodala is one of the most admired players in the NBA. And fresh off the Warriors’ fifth Finals appearance in five years, his game has never been stronger. Off the court, Iguodala has earned respect, too—for his successful tech investments, his philanthropy, and increasingly for his contributions to the conversation about race in America. It is no surprise, then, that in his first book, Andre, with his cowriter Carvell Wallace, has pushed himself to go further than he ever has before about his life, not only as an athlete but about what makes him who he is at his core.The Sixth Man traces Andre’s journey from childhood in his Illinois hometown to his Bay Area home court today. Basketball has always been there. But this is the story, too, of his experience of the conflict and racial tension always at hand in a professional league made up largely of African American men; of whether and why the athlete owes the total sacrifice of his body; of the relationship between competition and brotherhood among the players of one of history’s most glorious championship teams. And of what motivates an athlete to keep striving for more once they’ve already achieved the highest level of play they could have dreamed. On drive, on leadership, on pain, on accomplishment, on the shame of being given a role, and the glory of taking a role on: This is a powerful memoir of life and basketball that reveals new depths to the superstar athlete, and offers tremendous insight into most urgent stories being told in American society today.
- ASIN: 0525533982
- ISBN: 0525533982
- Manufacturer: Blue Rider Press
The Hoops Whisperer: On the Court and Inside the Heads of Basketball's Best Players
The Hoops Whisperer: On the Court and Inside the Heads of Basketball's Best Players
Basketball’s most unlikely—and most sought-after—training guru offers an inside look at his career, his methods, and the all-star players whose games he’s helped transform. Where do the best basketball players in the world turn when they want to improve their game? Whom does a future NBA Hall of Famer thank at his press conference when he’s named Rookie of the Year? Who is it that Sports Illustrated, The Wall Street Journal, and Men’s Journal all call the "Hoops Whisperer" because of his ability to engage, inspire, and challenge the players he trains? The answer to all of these questions is Idan Ravin.Ravin never played or coached in college or the pros, yet a virtual NBA All-Star team relies on him to better their game and reach their full potential. A soft-spoken former lawyer, Ravin has become professional basketball’s hottest trainer.In The Hoops Whisperer, Ravin shares the fascinating story of how he transformed a passion for the game into working with iconic basketball stars such as Chris Paul, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony, Stephen Curry, Blake Griffin, James Harden, Dwight Howard, and many more. He offers a rare unguarded glimpse inside the lives of these great athletes, drawn from his intimate connection with them that is the basis of his success. Showcasing his unorthodox drills and improvisational techniques in action, Ravin reveals how faith, effort, dedication, and passion can make a player into a superstar—and anyone into a success. Combined with his own inspiring journey, Ravin’s insights make The Hoops Whisperer a must-read for anyone who loves the game.
- ASIN: 1592409377
- ISBN: 1592409377
- Brand: Gotham Books
- Manufacturer: Avery