Basketball Stars

Basketball Stars
Author: Nick Dolin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997
Genre: African American basketball players
ISBN: 9781884822612

Provides sketches of many talented basketball players, including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bob Cousy, Elvin Hayes, Pete Maravich, Oscar Robertson, and Dominique Wilkins.

Basketball Stars

Basketball Stars
Author: Therese Shea
Publisher: Children's Press(CT)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780531187012

Looks at seven (7) basketball players.

Basketball Stars

Basketball Stars
Author: Adam Elliott Segal
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: African American athletes
ISBN: 9781770857728

"Profiles of the biggest superstars in the NBA today, as well as a primer on NBA basketball."--

Side-by-Side Basketball Stars

Side-by-Side Basketball Stars
Author: Christopher Henry Forest
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 51
Release: 2015
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1491474785

Is Michael Jordan the greatest basketball player to step onto the court? Or can King James ascend to the NBA throne? Which was more valuable to the team, Shaq's power or Tim Duncan's finesse? Who has the sweeter three-point stroke, Ray Allen or Stephen Curry? See how the players match up in this side-by-side look at basketball's stars. Produced in partnership with Sports Illustrated KIDS.

The NBA

The NBA
Author: Jack Clary
Publisher: Smithmark Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1996-12
Genre: Basketball
ISBN: 9780765196200

Basketball may be a team sport, but one extraordinary player like Michael Jordan or Shaquille O'Neal can make a team. This volume focuses on the new breed of young and up-and-coming superstars who enliven the court with their brilliance and whose promising careers will bring this sport new glory into the next century. A profile is given for each star, with key statistics, biographical tidbits, and at least one action photo. With so many cutting edge faces to join legendary veteran stars like David Robinson and John Stockton, this book is the perfect companion to the NBA, the sport of the 1990's.

The Young Basketball Player

The Young Basketball Player
Author: Chris Mullin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 45
Release: 1995
Genre: Basketball
ISBN: 9780751353198

This guide to basketball is designed for girls and boys who are keen to discover more about the fast-moving game. It covers all the essential information a young enthusiast needs, from the rules, equipment and officials, to team tactics. There are more than 200 detailed photographs of young players. They demonstrate the basic techniques of passing and catching, dribbling and shooting, as well as the advanced aspects of these skills, such as changing hands and close-up shots. Further information on pivoting, rebound play and defending is also provided.

Nikola Jokic: the Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Rising Stars

Nikola Jokic: the Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Rising Stars
Author: Clayton Geoffreys
Publisher:
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2019-03-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9781798590652

Learn the Inspiring Story of the Denver Nuggets' Star Center Nikola Jokic! Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! One of many riveting reads in the Basketball Biography Books series by Clayton Geoffreys. In Nikola Jokic: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Rising Stars, you will learn the incredible story of one of basketball's most exciting young centers, Nikola Jokic. Once just a second round pick in the 2014 Draft, Jokic has quickly become the future of the Denver Nuggets franchise, most recently securing his first All-Star selection. He is one of the best recent international players to transition their game successfully into the NBA. Still so young, Jokic has his prime years ahead of him as he continues to become a stronger and more skillful player. Time will tell as to whether his leadership abilities and talents on the court can translate to championships, but at the time of this writing, he is just twenty-four years old. A renaissance has occurred for the Nuggets organization, and Nikola Jokic is largely a reason for it. Get this book today if you want to know the inspiring story behind basketball's latest rising star. Perfect for sports fans of all ages. Here is a preview of what is inside this Nikola Jokic biography book: Childhood and Early Life Early Professional Career in Serbia Getting Drafted, Rookie Season, The Franchise Star, The MVP Contender International Career Jokic's Personal Life Impact on Basketball Legacy and Future J An excerpt from this Nikola Jokic biography: The influx of international talent into the NBA has contributed to the way the game has rapidly evolved. From a game that relied on size and athleticism, the NBA now has a lot of players that have become stars in their own right thanks to their rare combination of skills. It is now imperative that you come into the league with a complete skillset if you want to be a star in the NBA. But this trend is nothing new. We saw the foundations of this evolution back in the late '90s and early 2000s when international players brought something new to the NBA. We saw European players bring the Euro-step, which has now become a favorite move among elite NBA superstars. Then there was Dirk Nowitzki, a seven-footer that could hit jump shots like a shooting guard. We have also seen particularly big players such as Hedo Turkoglu and Peja Stokajovic who have the size of power forwards but the skills of guards. That trend has paved the way for the "unicorn" movement in the NBA. Unicorns are considered to be players 6'10" or above but with the skills of guards and wingmen. The rise of unicorns has led to matchup nightmares in the NBA and the evolution of basketball itself. In that regard, among some of the best unicorns we see today are Kristaps Porzingis, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Ben Simmons. Though most of the unicorns we see in the league today are still international players, even the Americans have gone on to become a lot more skillful for their size. Now we see 6'11" Kevin Durant dribbling and shooting like a guard. There is also the 6'10" Anthony Davis, who moves with the grace of a wingman. And then there are seven-foot centers such as Karl-Anthony Towns, Joel Embiid, and DeMarcus Cousins shooting three-pointers. Tags: Nikola Jokic Bio, Denver Nuggets basketball, marc gasol, jamal murray, paul millsap, gary harris, devin booker, luka doncic, isaiah thomas, joel embiid

The World's Greatest Basketball Players

The World's Greatest Basketball Players
Author: Matt Doeden
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2010
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1429639237

Describes the achievements and career statistics of basketball's greatest stars.

Becoming a Pro Basketball Player

Becoming a Pro Basketball Player
Author: Therese M. Shea
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2014-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1482420600

The odds of becoming an NBA or WNBA player are daunting, but this appealing, behind-the-scenes look at the path to pro basketball might help young athletes beat the odds. Readers will learn about the youth and development leagues that can help them hone their skills. They'll find out who to contact to get into the right college and what they can do now to prepare themselves for their future career. Stories of famous basketball players who made it big will further inspire young athletes as well as open their eyes to the realities of professional sports.