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82) By the grace of the game: the Holocaust, a basketball legacy, and an unprecedented American dream
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"This book details a family's unique story from escaping the Holocaust to landing in America to playing in the NBA"--
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"Magic" Johnson A good reporter can pick up a pen and chronicle the game of basketball, from its X's and O's to its personalities. A great reporter can put down the pen and pick up the rock. Ira Berkow has been many things in his life-a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, a respected columnist, and a passionate sports fan. He also knows how to thread a pass into the paint. In this wildly entertaining chronicle of his life as both a devotee and gym...
85) Lebron James
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This title introduces readers to LeBron James, the National Basketball Association all-star. James's life story is examined from his childhood in Ohio through his prep years to his selection by the Cleveland Cavaliers as the first overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft and selection as the 2004 NBA Rookie of the Year. Readers will follow James's NBA career from his NBA Finals championship in 2012 against the Oklahoma City Thunder to his many MVP awards...
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"The inside look at one of the most captivating and consequential figures in our culture with never-before-seen material. Kobe Bryant's death in January 2020 did more than rattle the worlds of sports and celebrity. The tragedy of that helicopter crash unveiled the full breadth and depth of his influence on our culture, and by tracing and telling the oft-forgotten and lesser-known story of his early life, The Rise promises to provide an insight into...
88) Blake Griffin
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Blake Griffin is one of basketball's brightest young stars. After being picked first in the NBA draft by the Los Angeles Clippers, he soon became well known for his amazing slam dunks. In 2013, Blake led the Clippers to their first division championship. In addition to being a dazzling athlete, the young forward has used his basketball skills to help others. During his rookie season, he pledged to give $100 for each slam dunk he made that year to...
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Linspired reveals the inside story of the remarkable and meteoric rise of Jeremy Lin, superstar of the New York Knicks the first Asian-American-born player of Chinese/Taiwanese descent to play in the NBA. Discover the journey of the underdog who beat the odds to reach his current stardom and catch the attention of the sports world with both his incredible basketball skills and his on and off-court example of faith, persistence, and hard work.
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90) Tim Duncan
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Tim Duncan towers head-and-shoulders above the NBA--in more ways than one. Find out how this three-time NBA champion almost didn't even make it to the gym! 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, the volumes in this series feature outstanding...
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This title introduces fans to the best underdog stories in NBA history, covering the highlights and characters involved in their greatest moments. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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"Seventeen-time all-star; scorer of 81 points in a game; MVP and a shooting guard second only to Jordan in league history: Kobe Bryant is one of basketball's absolute greatest players, a fascinating and complicated character who knew when he was a mere boy that he would be better than Jordan on the court. The debate about whether he achieved that is a furious one--but Kobe has surpassed Jordan on the all-time scoring list and has only one less championship...
93) Kevin Durant
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Kevin Durant faced high expectations after he was selected with the second pick in the 2007 NBA draft. The Oklahoma City Thunder forward has gone beyond those expectations. Kevin was named the 2007-2008 NBA Rookie of the Year, and he's only gotten better from there. In 2010 Kevin was named the Most Valuable Player at the FIBA World Championship in Istanbul, Turkey, where the United States won the gold medal. During his short time in pro basketball,...
94) Kevin Garnett
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Garnett leaped right from high school to the NBA--and into the ranks of the league's top players. He's one of the few NBA players who's as talented at scoring and rebounding as he is at defense. Read about his amazing journey--and find out where he still hopes to go. 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...
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Super slam-dunker Blake Griffin is a star player for the L.A. Clippers basketball team. In this book kids will follow in Griffins steps from his high school days to his college career with the University of Oklahoma to his professional years. Chapters discuss the awards he has been honored as well as his life off the court.
96) 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,...
97) Dwyane Wade
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A winner on and off the court, Dwyane Wade has combined his amazing hoops skills with powerful determination to become an NBA superstar. 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, the volumes in this series feature outstanding male and female performers...
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LeBron James is unquestionably one of the biggest names in basketball history, but it's his actions off the court that make him a true superstar. In this captivating biography, readers learn how James uses his position as a respected athlete to encourage and uplift others. The inspiring text describes how young LeBron overcame a difficult childhood, achieved unimaginable success, and gave back to his community by starting a school to help kids like...
99) Dwyane Wade
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An introduction to the life and career of NBA player Dwyane Wade.
100) Russell Westbrook
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Russell Westbrook, Jr., is only the second player in NBA history to average a triple-double for a season. This accomplishment, which he shares with legendary Hall-of-Fame superstar Oscar Robertson, places him in good company as one of the great guards to have ever played the game. Westbrook, the 2017 NBA MVP, has appeared in the Western Conference Finals four times in his career and in the NBA Finals once, in 2012. He was also a member of the 2010...
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