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41) 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.
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"African Americans were making moves in basketball generations before the rise of the NBA. Their pioneering efforts helped popularize the sport in big cities and small towns alike and shaped the game we know and love today. From the invention of the game in 1891 to the racial integration of all-White professional leagues int he 1950s, dozens of teams -- then often called "fives" -- of African American players were founded and flourished. This was...
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Glenn "Doc" Rivers plays ball the way an artist writes: he practices endlessly to perfect his technique, he constantly thinks of the whole, the game, ahead of himself; and in those moments of inspiration when "the ball starts to move," that's when the real fun starts. Talking with award-winning author Bruce Brooks, Rivers tells us about the game he loves.
Beginning with schoolyard contests in Chicago against Isiah Thomas and clashes with an older...
46) Magic Johnson
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"The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of former professional basketball player Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter"--
48) Wilt Chamberlain
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Examines the life and basketball career of Wilt Chamberlain.
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"Standing over 6 feet tall while in middle school, Kevin Durant seemed destined for basketball greatness. He was heavily recruited after high school and never folded to the pressure. From NBA rookie of the year to the NBA finals MVP, Durant has proven himself time and time again. This fresh biography from the Stars of Sports series breaks down his extraordinary list of accomplishments"--
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A three-time Olympic gold medalist, three-time MVP of the WNBA, and the first woman ever to dunk in a professional basketball game, Lisa Leslie is considered one of the greatest players in the history of women's basketball.
But before the superstar was the child growing up too fast in South Central Los Angeles. Over six feet tall in the sixth grade, with a father Lisa never knew, and a sister she couldn't trust, her life seemed destined to go nowhere...
52) Lebron James
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In LeBron James, early readers will learn about the life, accomplishments, and contributions of basketball superstar LeBron James. Vibrant, full-color photos, and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they learn about his life.
A timeline helps readers identify major life accomplishments in James's life, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. This title also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of...
53) LeBron James
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LeBron James can really jump. First, he leaped from high school into the NBA. Since then, he has soared above the competition, becoming a record-setting superstar. Check out LeBron's amazing career inside! They are the heroes, the winners, the champions. They are the people whose exploits thrill and inspire us all. They are the World's Greatest Athletes, and this series celebrates their lives and accomplishments. Written by top national sportswriters,...
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"LeBron James is known as one of the best basketball players of all time. He makes a difference every time he steps on the court, but he also makes a big difference off the court too. From speaking out on social issues to starting a school to help kids in need find a path to success, he's become a role model young people can look up to. His inspiring life story is presented to readers through empowering main text, quote boxes with words from King...
55) Jayson Tatum
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"Some people might say Jayson Tatum didn't receive the best start in life. Others would say he was born to the best mother possible. Although she discovered she was pregnant with Jayson right out of high school, Brandy Cole was determined to do everything she could to make dreams come true for them both. For her that meant becoming a lawyer. For him it would mean becoming a professional basketball player. With her help--and a lot of hard work on his...
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"This book charts the progress of integration in basketball, from the first black professional basketball player in 1902 to the modern game played by the likes of Stephen Curry and LeBron James. These crucial steps in the history of basketball are placed within the larger context of American history, making this book an essential addition to the literature on sports and race in America"--
58) Kevin Durant
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Kevin Durant is a star basketball player for the Golden State Warriors. He's a top scorer and works hard to make sure the Warriors stay one of the best teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has been voted Rookie of the Year and All-Star Game MVP, and he was one of the youngest players of all time to be named NBA MVP. Durant is a skilled shooter, but his life off the court is just as impressive. Learn how he rose to national stardom,...
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This chronicle of the Lakers professional basketball franchise traces their history from the early days in Minneapolis to their pinnacle of success in Los Angeles. It includes their achievements in the 1980s when the Showtime Lakers turned their tradition around to the tumultuous days of Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant.
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