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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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"A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore. Describes her childhood, when she started playing basketball, and how she got to be a WNBA player. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, glossary, books, and websites"--Provided by the publisher.
10) LeBron James
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"A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James. Describes his childhood, when he started playing basketball, and how he got to be a NBA player. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, glossary, books, and websites"--Provided by the publisher.
11) Tim Duncan
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In his long career, Duncan has emerged as both a quietly commanding team leader and one of the best power forwards of all time. His skill, hard work, and professionalism have earned him two MVP awards and many admiring fans.
12) Steve Nash
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The versatile Steve Nash has been named the NBA MVP not once, but twice. Young basketball fans will be delighted to learn about the impressive career of Canadas prodigiously talented point guard. Inspiring biographical information and plenty of fun facts trace Nash's journey from his birth in South Africa, his Canadian upbringing.
13) Kevin Garnett
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Whether he was becoming a superstar with the Minnesota Timberwolves or helping the Boston Celtics win their first championship in over 20 years, Kevin Garnett has remained a fan favorite. Readers will love learning about his distinguished career in this fun and informative book.
14) Kobe Bryant
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As a key member of the highly successful Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant has accumulated many fans and awards. Young basketball fans will love tracing Bryant's career from his high school days to his present-day successes.