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22) Stephen Curry
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"This title introduces readers to Stephen Curry, providing exciting details about his life and going deep inside the key moments of his NBA career. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary."--Publisher's website.
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Former NBA star and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Kareem Abdul-Jabbar explores his 50-year friendship with Coach John Wooden, one of the most enduring and meaningful relationships in sports history.
When future NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was still an 18-year-old high school basketball prospect from New York City named Lew Alcindor, he accepted a scholarship from UCLA largely on the strength of Coach John Wooden's reputation...
When future NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was still an 18-year-old high school basketball prospect from New York City named Lew Alcindor, he accepted a scholarship from UCLA largely on the strength of Coach John Wooden's reputation...
25) Lisa Leslie
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Describes the life and career of the player who led the 1996 women's Olympic basketball team to win the gold medal for the United States in Atlanta.
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The "untold story of Perry Wallace, a brilliant student and talented athlete who became the first African-American basketball player in the SEC at Vanderbilt University during the tumultuous late 1960s. The [book] places Wallace's struggles and ultimate success into the larger contexts of civil rights and race relations in the South"--Provided by publisher.
28) John Wall
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John Wall's NBA dream came true when he was chosen by the Washington Wizards as the first overall pick in the 2010 draft.
30) James Harden
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Houston Rockets guard James Harden lit up scoreboards to the tune of more than 25 points per game in 2014-2015. That made him one of the best scorers in the league. But he wasn't always such a star player. When James played for the Oklahoma City Thunder from 2009 to 2012, he started only seven games. After signing on with Houston for the 2012-2013 NBA season, James exploded as one of the top players in the NBA. Read all about James's journey from...
31) Sheryl Swoopes
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A biography of basketball superstar Sheryl Swoopes exploring her early life as well as her path to stardom.
32) Sheryl Swoopes
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Traces the personal life and career of the Houston Comets' star forward.
34) Brittney Griner
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Profiles the life and basketball career of Brittney Griner who plays center for the Phoenix Mercury in the Women's National Basketball Association.
35) 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.
39) Dwyane
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This photographic memoir from the NBA superstar looks at his upbringing on the South Side of Chicago, his college career at Marquette and his extraordinary rise to stardom with the Miami Heat.