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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...
42) LeBron James
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Looks at the life of the basketball star and discusses key moments in his NBA career, including his championship wins with the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
44) Derrick Rose
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This book describes the life and career of Derrick Rose, who plays for the Chicago Bulls and who won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in 2009.
48) LeBron James
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Readers will trace King James's career from his days as a high school superstar in Akron, Ohio, to his back-to-back NBA championships with the Miami Heat. They will also learn about LeBron's charitable activities off-the-court and find out what he is planning for the future.
51) Jeremy Lin
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Discusses the life and career of the NBA's Jeremy Lin, who became an instant star after several years of sitting on the bench waiting for his chance to play.
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"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...
55) Zion Williamson
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"Following Zion Williamson's record-breaking season at Duke University and his electric NBA debut, basketball fans are already calling him the NBA's Crown Prince, drawing comparisons to all-time greats like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant. Now a member of the New Orleans Pelicans, he'll set out to prove that he truly deserves to be the new King of Basketball. But for all the expectations and accolades, Zion remains a humble, dedicated...
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"Learn about the life of Hall of Fame basketball player Larry Bird in this sports biography. From all of the struggles and hardships he faced as a child, Larry found a way to overcome it all and become one of the best basketball players in Boston Celtics' and NBA history"--Provided by publisher.
57) Kevin Love
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"Kevin Love knows how to win basketball games. He led the UCLA Bruins to the NCAA Final Four in 2007 - 2008. Then the 6' 10" forward went pro, joining the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Minnesota Timberwolves for the 2008 - 2009 season. In 2010, Kevin scored 31 points and grabbed 31 rebounds in one game. No NBA player had so many points and rebounds in a single game in 30 years. Follow one of basketball's most talented players from his childhood...
59) Lebron James
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"An elementary introduction to the life, work, and popularity of LeBron James, a professional basketball star for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat who won two Most Valuable Player awards"--Provided by publisher.