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1) Sweetwater
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Inspired by true events, witness the extraordinary journey of Nat 'Sweetwater' Clifton, who made history as the first Black player to sign an NBA contract. At a time when segregation divided sports, New York Knicks coach Joe Lapchick and team executive Ned Irish see the future of basketball in Sweetwater's dazzling and unorthodox displays of entertaining athleticism. Together, they challenge convention and break through barriers that would change...
2) Remember us
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"It seems like Sage's whole world is on fire the summer before she starts seventh grade. As house after house burns down, her Bushwick neighborhood gets referred to as "The Matchbox" in the local newspaper. And while Sage prefers to spend her time shooting hoops with the guys, she's also still trying to figure out her place inside the circle of girls she's known since childhood. A group that each day, feels further and further away from her. But...
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"A riveting memoir from Kenny Smith ("Kenny the Jet")-superstar basketball commentator, host of top-rated Inside the NBA, and two-time NBA champion. Smith reveals his thoughtful views on race, the NBA, his upbringing, and an abundance of poignant, colorful inside stories about the star players, coaches, and mentors who taught and inspired him along the way. In his playing career, Kenny Smith was a star at the University of North Carolina before beginning...
5) Kevin Durant
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Chronicles the life of basketball player Kevin Durant, and details his early life, basketball career, and legacy. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and additional resources.
6) LeBron James
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Engaging text and photographs provide information about LeBron James.
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Presents photographs, facts, and information about the Memphis Grizzlies basketball team, including its most talented players and its playoff runs. Back matter includes a timeline of prominent players, a list of team facts, an online link to find more information, and a glossary.
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Presents photographs, facts, and information about the Orlando Magic basketball team, including its most talented players and its playoff runs. Back matter includes a timeline of prominent players, a list of team facts, an online link to find more information, and a glossary.
9) Maya Moore
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Before she became one of the most famous basketball players on the planet, before she began speaking out for prison reform, Maya Moore was just a kid. In this chapter book biography by acclaimed author Andrew Maraniss, readers learn more about the life and work of Maya Moore--from growing up with a single mother in Jefferson City, Missouri, to her journey to becoming a star player at UConn and the WNBA, to her social justice fighting for prison reform...
10) Kevin Durant
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Engaging text and photographs provide information about Kevin Durant.
11) Kobe Bryant
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During his superstar NBA career, Kobe Bryant wowed fans with his scoring ability and drive to win. And he remains an icon of the sport even after his tragic death in a 2020 helicopter crash. This title gives fans the in-depth history of the life and career of this legendary basketball player. The title features informative fast facts, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index.
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Presents photographs, facts, and information about the Indiana Pacers basketball team, including its most talented players and its playoff runs. Back matter includes a timeline of prominent players, a list of team facts, an online link to find more information, and a glossary.
16) LeBron James
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"Beyond the Game is a new nonfiction chapter book series about athletes who have stepped up beyond sports to make a difference in the world, from acclaimed author, Andrew Maraniss and illustrator DeAndra Hodge. This is the story of LeBron James and his social justice work."-- Page [4] of cover.
19) Luka Doncic
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Chronicles the life of basketball player Luka Doncic, and details his early life, professional basketball career, accomplishments, and philanthropic work. Includes color photographs, sidebars, text-related questions, research projects, a glossary, and additional resources.