Tracy Mcgrady: the Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Shooting Guards

Tracy Mcgrady: the Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Shooting Guards
Author: Clayton Geoffreys
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Total Pages: 64
Release: 2014-08-13
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ISBN: 9781500840013
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Learn the Incredible Story of Basketball Superstar Tracy McGrady!Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device!In Tracy McGrady: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Shooting Guards, you'll read about the inspirational story of basketball's superstar shooting guard, Tracy McGrady. T-Mac rocked the basketball world in the early 2000s by quickly blossoming into a perennial All-Star with the Orlando Magic. While he struggled later on in his career with injury problems, fans remember Tracy McGrady for his incredible explosiveness and thrilling ability to get to the basket. He may not have ever won an NBA Championship, but T-Mac certainly left a lasting legacy in the NBA, as other greats such as Kobe Bryant cite Tracy McGrady as one of his toughest matchups to ever play against.Here is a preview of what is inside this book: Early Life and Childhood High School Years Tracy's NBA Career McGrady's Personal Life T-Mac's Impact on Basketball and Beyond Tracy McGrady's Legacy An excerpt from the book: Can there be such a thing in basketball as too much talent?Outside of the basketball court, we frequently talk of those who are too talented, too quickly. There are people who grow up to be natural geniuses. However, these geniuses coast on their talents and never become diligent or mature enough to fulfill their potential. Sometimes, they get surpassed by those of lesser talent but who have learned to work hard thanks to their lack of talent.When we look at Tracy McGrady, you could argue that he was the most talented shooting guard ever - even above Jordan and Kobe. There was nothing McGrady could not do. While McGrady's high school career was not very distinguished, the potential that he showed at a single basketball camp was so immense that he went straight from high school to a NBA lottery pick. McGrady eventually developed into one of the premier superstars in the NBA, and led his teams to regular season wins and the playoffs season after season.But while McGrady was blessed with more natural talent than almost all NBA players, he was cursed to have some of the worst teammates for any NBA superstar. Despite McGrady's impressive numbers over the years, his defining legacy was his inability to get past the first round of the NBA Playoffs. For years he struggled on teams whose other stars were injured and lacked the role players to make up for it. And right when it appeared that he would be on a championship squad in 2008-09, his body broke down from years of carrying poor basketball teams.

DeMar Derozan: the Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Star Shooting Guards

DeMar Derozan: the Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Star Shooting Guards
Author: Clayton Geoffreys
Publisher:
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2017-04-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781545308462
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Learn the Inspiring Story of the Toronto Raptors' Star Shooting Guard DeMar DeRozan! Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! In DeMar DeRozan: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Star Shooting Guards, you will learn the inspirational story of one of basketball's greatest offensive players, DeMar DeRozan. DeMar DeRozan has quickly emerged as one of the premier scorers in the NBA, with a ruthless ability to score that reminds many of none other than a combination of Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady. Since being drafted as the ninth overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft, DeMar has played a significant role in the Raptors' emergence as a force in the Eastern Conference. Paired with Kyle Lowry, DeMar DeRozan and the Raptors are a formidable team in the East, and will likely remain so for years to come. In this unauthorized biography, we'll explore DeMar's incredible life story and impact on the game of basketball. Here is a preview of what is inside this book: Childhood and Early Life High School Career College Career NBA Career Getting Drafted, The Rookie Campaign, The Development Years Teaming Up with Kyle Lowry, the Rudy Gay Experiment, First All-Star Season, Playoff Debut, Injury Struggles, Lowry's Evolution into an All-Star Breaking Through to the Conference Finals, Road to Becoming Elite International Career Personal Life and Impact on Basketball Legacy and Future An excerpt from the book: The shooting guard position has always been one of the more difficult spots to play in the NBA. Shooting guards are required first and foremost to be among the best scorers on their team since their primary role of the team is to, of course, shoot and make their shots. While scoring the ball may not sound like the most difficult task to do, what makes the shooting guard a difficult position in the NBA is the level of skill required to be elite. As far as the history of the league is concerned, there have not been a lot of great shooting guards compared to centers, point guards, and forwards due to the relative difficulty the position requires for the player to be elite. But even though there have not been a lot of great shooting guards in the NBA's history, the best of the best happen to be those that play that position. Since the dawn of the league, the first great shooting guard was the NBA logo himself, Jerry West. Then there came guys like George Gervin and Pete Maravich during the dark 70's era of the league. Come the 80's and 90's, Reggie Miller and Clyde Drexler dominated the position. Those that came after them were Kobe Bryant, Ray Allen, Vince Carter, and Dwyane Wade. And Michael Jordan, the greatest player to have ever played the game, is known as a shooting guard. There have not been a lot of great shooting guards, but they were always the best of their respective eras. Tags: DeMar DeRozan Bio, DeMar DeRozan basketball, Toronto Raptors basketball, Kyle Lowry, DeMarcus Cousins, Jimmy Butler, Jonas Valanciunas, Paul George, James Harden, Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady

Allen Iverson: the Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Shooting Guards

Allen Iverson: the Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Shooting Guards
Author: Clayton Geoffreys
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Total Pages: 62
Release: 2014-06-06
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ISBN: 9781500112370
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Learn the Incredible Story of Basketball Superstar Allen Iverson!Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device!In Allen Iverson: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Shooting Guards, you'll read about the inspirational story of basketball's premier shooting guard, Allen Iverson. Allen Iverson redefined the shooting guard position role in the late 1990s and entering in the 2000s. In an age filled with greats like Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, Reggie Miller, and Tim Duncan, Iverson played in one of the most exciting eras of modern basketball. While the Philadelphia 76ers failed to win a ring during Iverson's tenure, they played some of the most incredible playoff series in NBA history and made it to the NBA Finals in 2000-2001 before ultimately falling to the Los Angeles Lakers. While he may have been controversial in his time playing the game due to what some perceived as an attitude, Allen Iverson always played the game his way, from the very first day he stepped into the NBA until the very last time he stepped off. Allen Iverson remains highly respected by guards all around the league due to the way he redefined the shooting guard position and what was possible for a shooting guard. He was and remains to this day one of the most pure shooting guards to play the game.Here is a preview of what is inside this book: Early Life and Childhood College Years at Georgetown AI's NBA Career Iverson's Personal Life Allen Iverson's Impact on Basketball and Beyond Iverson's Legacy An excerpt from the book:To discuss Allen Iverson is to discuss the importance of narratives in basketball. No NBA player's legacy has been so starkly divided between those who hail Iverson and those who disdain him.On one side, Allen Iverson was a fearsome, relentless warrior. Despite subpar supporting casts throughout his career, he fought and bled for victory every single game. He had an unparalleled will to win, and inspired fanatical loyalty in his teammates. In one of the greatest performances in NBA history, he stole Game 1 of the NBA Finals against one of the greatest NBA teams ever, the 2001 Los Angeles Lakers. It was Los Angeles's only defeat on their road to the 2001 championship, and the victory epitomized Iverson's heart and will. He won a MVP award in 2001, averaged 30 points per game year in and year out, and is without a doubt the greatest little man in NBA history. On the other side, Allen Iverson was a selfish and arrogant team-killer. The subpar supporting casts were in fact a perfect fit for his talents. Iverson's will only showed when he could dominate the ball as much as he liked, and he promptly threw temper tantrums otherwise. That 2001 MVP should have gone to eventual Finals MVP Shaquille O'Neal, and while that Game 1 performance was impressive, the reality is that the 2001 Philadelphia 76ers squad would have never made it to the NBA Finals if they had not played in a miserable Eastern Conference. He scored many points, but with his flaws and temperament, he was utterly incapable of playing on a championship team.Tags: allen iverson, philadelphia 76ers, eric snow, michael carter-williams, nerlens noel, kobe bryant, tracy mcgrady, carmelo anthony, andre iguodala, derrick rose, steve nash, basketball crossover, nba greats, AI3

Vince Carter: the Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Most Dynamic Shooting Guards

Vince Carter: the Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Most Dynamic Shooting Guards
Author: Clayton Geoffreys
Publisher:
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2014-07-27
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ISBN: 9781500664589
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Learn the Incredible Story of Basketball Superstar Vince Carter!Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device!In Vince Carter: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Most Dynamic Shooting Guards , you'll read about the inspirational story of basketball's premier shooting guard, Vince Carter. Vince Carter put the Toronto Raptors franchise on the map starting in the late 1990s and into the early 2000s. In an age filled with greats like Shaq, Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady, and Steve Nash, Carter has played in one of the most exciting eras of modern basketball. The Toronto Raptors had quite a few deep playoff runs during Vince Carter's time with them, and have just started recovering from his absence years later behind the leadership of DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry.Here is a preview of what is inside this book: Early Life and Childhood College Years at North Carolina Vince's NBA Career Vince Carter's Personal Life Impact on Basketball and Beyond Carter's Legacy An excerpt from the book: Vince Carter is the greatest dunker of all time.The 2000 Dunk Contest. The Frederic Weis dunk. When people talk about Vince Carter, they talk about his dunks. How he wowed fans across the world. How he made highlight reel after highlight reel. How every aspiring basketball player dreamed of dunking like Carter. As a 37-year old Vince Carter prepares to enter the final years of his career, everyone is prepared to acclaim him as the greatest dunker in NBA history.And that acclamation is insulting to Vince Carter.What people have forgotten about Vince Carter is that he was not just a dunker. James White, who played 67 games in the NBA, was just a dunker. Shannon Brown, who once nearly jumped over a 6'6'' guard in the middle of a playoff game, was just a dunker. Vince Carter was not just a dunker. He was one of the best players in the NBA at his height. He brought basketball to Canada and the young Toronto Raptors. In his third season in the NBA, he arguably outdueled league MVP Allen Iverson in one of the greatest playoff series in NBA history. Vince was an all-around player who could score from anywhere, pass well for a scoring guard, and led the Toronto Raptors to multiple playoff berths almost completely by himself.But to win a NBA championship takes some luck, and Vince never got lucky. He never played alongside a truly great teammate in Toronto. Eventually, the Toronto fans perceived him as a quitter and Carter became the most hated player in Raptors history. Carter was traded to the New Jersey Nets and played alongside fellow All-Star Jason Kidd, but the Nets suffered from fatal flaws that prevented playoff success. Later with the Orlando Magic, Carter choked in the 2010 NBA Playoffs at the free throw line. After a miserable season in 2010-11 with the Phoenix Suns, Vince Carter looked finished.But unlike many aging stars who refuse to accept that their days as a premier player are over, Vince Carter readjusted his career and became a useful role player with the Dallas Mavericks. He contributed to Dallas's return to the playoffs and helped Dallas give the eventual champion San Antonio Spurs their greatest challenge in the 2014 playoffs. For all of his depictions as a human highlight reel, Vince Carter has been just a basketball player, committed to the game and to his team's victory. That is a legacy far more important than any dunk.

Bradley Beal: the Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Most Prolific Shooting Guards

Bradley Beal: the Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Most Prolific Shooting Guards
Author: Clayton Geoffreys
Publisher:
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2017-07-23
Genre:
ISBN: 9781973890386
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Learn the Inspiring Story of the Washington Wizards' Star Shooting Guard Bradley Beal! Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! In Bradley Beal: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Most Prolific Shooting Guards, you will learn the inspirational story of one of basketball's most promising young stars, Bradley Beal. Since being drafted with the third overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, Bradley Beal has played an instrumental role in the resurgence of the Washington Wizards in the Eastern Conference. Paired with fellow star John Wall, Beal and Wall have taken a once forgotten franchise back to the playoffs in recent years. There is still much to be unveiled in the career of Bradley Beal. At the time of this writing, Beal is just twenty-four years old. In this book, we'll learn more about Beal's journey into the NBA, his impact on the game, and his growing legacy as one of the best up and coming stars to make his presence known in basketball. Here is a preview of what is inside this book: Childhood and Early Life High School Career College Career at the University of Florida NBA Career: Getting Drafted, Rookie Season, First Playoff Season, Injury Seasons, Breakout Season International Career Personal Life Beal's Impact, Legacy and Future An excerpt from the book: Dynamic duos in the NBA are not a rarity among some of the best teams in the history of the league. No great NBA player can ever lead a team on his own. Often, it takes another great player by his side to bring the best out of him. In fact, a lot of champions and contenders have had the luxury of having two players with perfect chemistry as they lead their team together. Since the inception of the NBA, we have seen some of the best teams fielding two great superstars that work well as a tandem. In the 50'ss and early 60's, Bob Cousy and Bill Russell dominated the league as a duo. The 60's Lakers had Elgin Baylor and Jerry West. When Baylor retired, West started teaming up with Gail Goodrich. Around the same time, Oscar Robertson worked exceptionally well with a young Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Flash forward to the 90's, when nobody could ever forget how historic a duo Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen were. They would win six titles together. Then, Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway started to turn some heads with their inside-outside combination. It was not until Shaq teamed up with Kobe Bryant in Los Angeles when he would win three consecutive titles. Later on, Bryant would pair up with Pau Gasol to bring the Lakers back to their former glory. And though the duo would not win a title, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook were so dominant of a pair that it did not matter who flanked them. Come the turn of this new decade of NBA basketball, the league has seen an evolution that trended more towards outside shooting and backcourt players. Because of that, there has also been a rise of brilliant backcourt tandems among some of the best teams in the league. Tandems composed of two guards have exceptionally been useful in today's league considering the increasing pace and reliance on three-pointers. Tags: Bradley Beal Bio, Bradley Beal basketball, Washington Wizards basketball, John Wall, Otto Porter Jr., Marcin Gortat, Andre Drummond, Scott Brooks, Trey Burke, Anthony Davis, DeMar DeRozan

100 Things Rockets Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die

100 Things Rockets Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Author: Jonathan Feigen
Publisher: Triumph Books
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2018-10-23
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1641251271
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Most Rockets fans have attended a game at the Toyota Center, have marveled at Hakeem Olajuwon highlights, and remember exactly where they were when Houston became "Clutch City." But only real fans have sat with the Red Rowdies or know about the good luck ritual that preceded some of the team's top draft selections. Whether you're a die-hard from the Moses Malone era or a more recent supporter of James Harden, 100 Things Rockets Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource guide for true Houston hoops fans. Beat writer Jonathan Feigen has collected every essential piece of Rockets knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom.

Isaiah Thomas: the Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Most Prolific Point Guards

Isaiah Thomas: the Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Most Prolific Point Guards
Author: Clayton Geoffreys
Publisher:
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2017-04-24
Genre: Basketball players
ISBN: 9781545599389
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Learn the Inspiring Story of the Boston Celtics Star Point Guard Isaiah Thomas! Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device. This holiday season, if you buy the print edition as a gift, you can keep the Kindle edition for yourself! In Isaiah Thomas: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Most Prolific Point Guards, you will learn the inspirational story of one of basketball's premier point guards, Isaiah Thomas. The Boston Celtics secured the top seed in the Eastern Conference for the 2016-2017 season behind the leadership of Isaiah Thomas. Thomas, just 5' 9'' in stature, has overcome many obstacles to become one of the best scorers in the league. His ability to both penetrate and create shot opportunities for himself are truly impressive, making him the Celtics' go-to scorer in the fourth quarter. In this book, we'll learn more about Isaiah Thomas' journey into the NBA, his impact on the game, and his growing legacy as one of the greatest small guard scorers in the modern era. Here is a preview of what is inside this book: Early Life and Childhood High School and College Career Getting Drafted, The Rookie and Early Seasons, Proving Himself The Move to Phoenix, the Three Point Guard Lineup The Trade to the Celtics, Rising with Boston First All-Star Season and Rise to Elite Status, the King in the Fourth Personal Life Thomas' Impact and Legacy An excerpt from the book: The world loves an underdog. People always cheer for the man who fights against all the odds and those that defy the usual standards. Underdogs are never more beloved than in the world of sports, where guys that defy physical standards always get the adoration of the masses. Basketball is one of the sports that is never short of an underdog. In the game of basketball and a professional league such as the NBA, physical gifts have always made superstars out of the athletes. You talk about Shaquille O'Neal, who stood over 7 feet tall and weighed over 320 pounds of mass. Then there is LeBron James, who is 260 pounds of muscle but runs like a gazelle on the hard floor. Russell Westbrook may not be the tallest guard on the floor, but he is lightning quick and jumps out of the building. The best superstars have always been some of the most physically gifted athletes in the history of the game. The NBA has always been like that. It assesses the players' potential first and foremost based on what his physical attributes could accomplish. His height and wingspan are measured. They look at how physically ready his body is for a tough grind in the league. They assess how fast he could run and how high he could leap. After all, basketball has always been one of the sports that rely chiefly on an athlete's physical gifts. Tags: Isaiah Thomas Bio, Isaiah Thomas basketball, Boston Celtics basketball, Al Horford, Avery Bradley, Jae Crowder, Marcus Smart, Brad Stevens, Kelly Olynyk, Russell Westbrook, John Wall, Kyle Lowry, Kyrie Irving

Tracy McGrady

Tracy McGrady
Author: John Hareas
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2006
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780439788038
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Get in the game with Scholastic and the NBA! When it comes to scoring, nobody does it better than Tracy McGrady and only a handful of players can do it as well. While some questioned whether Tracy was ready for the NBA when he declared for the 1997 Draft out of high school, it only took a few years to prove his doubters wrong. In 2004 T-Mac won his second straight scoring title. Then, in one of the biggest trades in the NBA, Tracy moved to the Houston Rockets. Now teamed with center Yao Ming, Tracy is looking to add a NBA title to his scoring ones.

Kyrie Irving

Kyrie Irving
Author: Clayton Geoffreys
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-01-31
Genre: Basketball players
ISBN: 9781507809402
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Learn the Incredible Story of the Boston Celtics' Star Point Guard Kyrie Irving! Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device. This holiday season, if you buy the print edition as a gift, you can keep the Kindle edition for yourself! Newly revised for the 2017-2018 NBA season, Kyrie Irving: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Most Versatile Point Guards details the inspirational story of basketball's star, Kyrie Irving. This unauthorized biography of Kyrie Irving highlights his quick ascent into the league as a brilliant passer and scorer. Kyrie Irving, often referred to as Uncle Drew, rivals Golden State Warrior Steph Curry in his incredible ability to control the basketball. Youth basketball players from all across the world view Kyrie Irving highlight reels to learn the ins and outs of passing and dribbling the basketball. Having such extraordinary skills, Kyrie is one of the best point guards in the NBA due to his court vision and ability to pass and score incredibly quickly. His agility is easily among the best in the NBA. Now as a new member of the Boston Celtics, Kyrie has the opportunity to lead his own team. Read on to learn about Kyrie Irving's journey into the league, to his college years at Duke University before ultimately propelling into the NBA. Here is a preview of what is inside this book: Childhood and High School Years Training with Pyonin College Years at Duke Kyrie Irving's NBA Career Getting Drafted and Rookie Season All-Star Appearances and the Return of Lebron Three Finals Appearances The Trade to Boston Kyrie's Personal Life Irving's Impact on Basketball Kyrie Irving's Legacy & Future An excerpt from the book: In their early twenties, most young adults are just graduating college and are looking for jobs. Kyrie Irving has yet to reach the veteran years of his career and is already an accomplished multiple-time NBA All-Star, the recipient of the 2012 Rookie of the Year Award, the 2014 NBA All-Star MVP, and an NBA champion at that. Not only that, but Kyrie went to the NBA Finals at a very young age while most NBA players retire without ever having a chance at an NBA championship. However, he would tell you these accolades are par for the course. As he was told by his father, "Stay hungry and humble." This proverb is what continues to drive Kyrie's relentless work both on and off the court. In a league dominated by incredibly talented point guards, there is no choice for aspiring athletes but to be great. For Kyrie, his buttery-smooth ball handling along with his knack for acrobatic finishes around the rim make him stand out from his contemporaries. Irving's game is crafty and elegant. He keeps opponents guessing from the top of the key right down to the bucket. His powerful dribbling ability and superb ambidexterity allow him to keep defenses on their heels. While the 24-second shot clock is ticking, Irving's collection of moves seems to be endless. He zigzags like a chess master. He keeps defenders on their heels and in anticipation of the inevitable and unavoidable show that Irving's hands can do. Tags: Kyrie Irving, LeBron James, Kevin Love, Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, Duke Blue Devils, Duke Basketball, Stephen Curry, Isaiah Thomas, Gordon Hayward, Derrick Rose, Austin Rivers