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Grab your Js and hit the court with this Who Was? biography about NBA superstar Michael Jordan.
Meet the man who changed the game forever. Michael Jordan has always been competitive—even as a young boy, he fought for attention. His need to be the best made him a star player on his college basketball team and helped him become an NBA legend, both for his skills and his endorsements. His Nike contract for Air Jordan basketball shoes set...
Meet the man who changed the game forever. Michael Jordan has always been competitive—even as a young boy, he fought for attention. His need to be the best made him a star player on his college basketball team and helped him become an NBA legend, both for his skills and his endorsements. His Nike contract for Air Jordan basketball shoes set...
4) Maya Moore
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Simple text and photographs describe the life of Maya Moore and her career as a professional basketball player.
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"Shaquille O'Neal discovered his love of basketball while spending time in an afterschool program called the Boys & Girls Club of America. Standing over six feet tall by the time he turned eleven years old, Shaq--as he is affectionately known--continued to practice the game and stunned the country with his phenomenal skills. From leading his high-school team to its first-ever state title to becoming the first pick in the 1992 NBA Draft and going on...
8) Lebron James
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Chronicles the life of basketball player LeBron James, and details his basketball career, accomplishments, legacy, and philanthropic work. Includes color photographs, stats, a glossary, and additional resources.
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"Though not as widely known as other basketball legends, hall-of-famer Elgin Baylor was one of the game's all-time greatest players-an innovative athlete, team player, and quiet force for change. A member of the early, scrappy NBA and one of the first professional African American players, Elgin (b. 1934) played in the late 1950s and early 1960s for the Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers, taking risks on and off the court. Known for his acrobatic style...
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Examines the off-field training, diet, and behind-the-scenes business of professional basketball players. Also discusses topics such as endorsements, contracts, injuries, and charity work. Includes color photographs, fast fact sections, a glossary, sources for further information, and an index.
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Briefly profiles NBA star Luka Doncic, highlighting his early life in Slovenia, his rise in the ranks through European leagues, and his 2018 draft into the NBA. Chronicles how he became a leading scorer for the Dallas Mavericks and secured the 2018-19 Rookie of the Year award. Includes a timeline, a glossary, and a list of further resources.
14) Dwyane Wade
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Describes the life and career of Miami Heat basketball player Dwyane Wade, discussing his early life, success in the NBA, and personal accomplishments.
16) Trae Young
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Chronicles the life of Trae Young, point guard for the Atlanta Hawks, and details his early life, professional career, and accomplishments. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, stats, a glossary, and additional resources.
18) Jayson Tatum
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Describes the life and career of professional basketball player Jayson Tatum. Discusses his childhood, rise to fame, achievements, and charity work. Includes statistics, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
19) Paul George
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Presents a brief biography of NBA professional basketball player Paul George, discussing his childhood and basketball career, beginning in high school. Discusses his accomplishments in the NBA and what he does in his free time. Includes a list of statistics, a glossary, and further resources.
20) Tough call
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"In need of money to pay her basketball fees, fourteen-year old Malia King registers for a refereeing course at her middle school. Refereeing gives her a whole new perspective on the game, and helps to improve her own play. But things get complicated when Malia is assigned to referee her younger sister Flo's games, especially when she makes a call that leads to a big loss for her school. As people around Malia start pressuring her to favour the team...