And hopefully, maybe settle one or two in your favor. This is sure to be one of the best nba basketball books out there, whether you’re in the mood to learn about how Julius Erving shifted the landscape of the ABA, digging in on the Celtics dynasties of the 1950 and 1960s, this book has a little bit of everything and goes beyond the surface of simply what was popular.

And did we mention trivia questions? of course we did! And they aren’t your run of the mill, everyone knows the answer off the top of their head sports trivia. From mj to magic and from lebron to Larry Legend, there’s some stories and stats that will make you think and make you laugh. So get your copy of The Great Book of Basketball today!

You’ll be challenged, you’ll kick yourself for not knowing an answer or two, but you definitely won’t be bored by these questions. Whether it’s learning about “the dunk of death” or a little more about the early pioneers of the NBA, The Great Book of Basketball has a little something for everyone who is a fan of the orange roundie.

Are you looking for a one of the nba best basketball books? one that is chock full of sports stories, like how the ABA influenced today’s NBA game? Or maybe random facts about the 1992 NBA Dream Team?Well, look no further. Proudly presenting the great book of basketball, a book full of trivia questions that deal with six decades of stories that will make for fun reading and maybe create a couple of bar bets or two.

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Legends: The Best Players, Games, and Teams in Basketball

Giants of the game like steph curry, LeBron, and Michael Jordan have transcended the sport to become cultural icons and role models to young fans. From the cornfields of indiana and the hills of North Carolina, to the urban sprawl of New York City, Chicago and L. A. Love of the game stretches from coast to coast.

All the greats take flight toward the hoop in this perfect book for young fans who dream about stepping on an NBA court. A trove of awesome athletic feats, game-changing stars of the past and present, and rich fodder for heated arguments. Booklist"hoops fans will find a goldmine of information guaranteed to deepen their basketball knowledge and their understanding of the game.

Voya "an easy hook for serious sports fans. School Library Journal. Featuring top ten lists to chew on and debate, to the jordan-led bulls, to the magic Jonson-led Lakers, this comprehensive collection includes the greatest dynasties, from the Bill Russell-era Celtics, and a Top 40-style Timeline of Key Moments in Basektball History, right up to the Tim Duncan-led Spurs.

From magic johnson to michael jordan to lebron james to steph curry, espn's howard bryant presents the best from the hardwood--a collection of NBA champions and superstars for young sports fans! Fast-paced, adrenaline-filled, and brimming with out-of-this-world athleticism, basketball has won the hearts of fans all across America—yet it is particularly popular among kids and teens.

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The Great Book of Football: Interesting Facts and Sports Stories Sports Trivia Volume 2

If you love sports trivia, then you'll be all in for The Great Book of Football, which is a must-read for any NFL fan out there. There are lots of football books out there, but The Great Book of Football takes you inside the action from the huddle to the locker room to the draft room to the owner's box.

One of the most inclusive nfl football books on the market today, it's a treasure trove of sports stories, random facts, and the most in-depth tales of the most fascinating football players who have made the NFL what it is today. Starting with the foundation of the fledgling nfl in the 1920s and leading right up the thrilling finish at the most recent Super Bowl, the games that separated the boys from the men, The Great Book of Football highlights the best players of every era, and the off-the-field shenanigans and twists of fate that have seen the league go from Midwestern distraction to international obsession.

And every chapter ends with trivia questions that are sure to stump your NFL-crazy friends at your next Sunday afternoon watch party. From red grange and Sammy Baugh to Tom Brady and J. J. Watt, analyzed, the best of every era is highlighted, and celebrated. Learn the secrets of the unstoppable wing-t offense; relive broadway joe's namath legendary Super Bowl guarantee; go behind enemy lines to witness the birth of Pittsburgh's Steel Curtain defense; and take pride in how players, owners, and fans have responded to America's greatest battles, from World War II to Hurricane Katrina to September 11.

It doesn't matter if it's super bowl sunday or the heart of the offseason, The Great Book of Football is one of those NFL football books that you just won't be able to put down.

The Great Book of Baseball: Interesting Facts and Sports Stories Sports Trivia Volume 3

It shows how intertwined with everyday life baseball has been over the years, from its relationship to world conflicts to the impact on US Presidents. You'll enjoy the trivia questions at the end of each chapter, some of which you might find simple, some are difficult, but they are all entertaining. There are literally hundreds of random facts that range from the sublime to the ridiculous.

It stays with us for as long as many of the historic sporting events and the people that made them what they are. We know baseball has been passed down from one generation to the next, and this sports trivia book might be, too. For the real sports fan this is a must-read book. It doesn't stop there. It covers controversial issues surrounding players, owners, and even fans.

We can assure you that no matter what generation you are from that you will learn the history of baseball. You will read sports stories from the perspective of people that were there. It is perhaps the biggest collection of facts and what some might call fiction, since some of the sports stories have been passed on for generations.

It will bring back memories, and is most of all, educate, fun! . It begins in cooperstown and ends with World Series baseball, which has contained some of the most dramatic moments the sport has ever seen. Not everyone that has left an indelible mark on the sport is a household name, but they will be after you finish the book.

Basketball and Other Things: A Collection of Questions Asked, Answered, Illustrated

Selected by president barack obama as one of the best books he read in 2017. No. Serrano breaks down debates that nba fans didn't even know they needed, because that's how talking about basketball works, from the authoritative Which NBA championship was the most important to the league? to the fantastical If you could assign different values to different shots throughout basketball history, with tangents and footnotes laser-ing out in all different directions, what would they be and why?, because that's how basketball works.

. With incredible art from arturo torres, and legends, what-ifs, this book is a must-have for anyone who has ever stayed up late into the night debating basketball's greatest moments, stories, or for those who are discovering the mythology of basketball for the first time.1 new york times bestseller******best nonfiction books of 2017 selection by Barnes & Noble******Best Humor and Entertainment Books of 2017 selection by Amazon***.

Michael jordan is the acknowledged greatest basketball player of all-time, but what season was michael jordan the best version of Michael Jordan? Who's in The Disrespectful Dunk Hall of Fame? What's allowed and absolutely not allowed in a game of pickup basketball? BASKETBALL AND OTHER THINGS presents readers with a set of pivotal and ridiculous questions from basketball history, providing arguments and answers, explained with the wit and wisdom that is unique to Shea Serrano.

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The Hoops Whisperer: On the Court and Inside the Heads of Basketball's Best Players

Basketball’s most unlikely—and most sought-after—training guru offers an inside look at his career, his methods, and the all-star players whose games he’s helped transform. Where do the best basketball players in the world turn when they want to improve their game? whom does a future nba Hall of Famer thank at his press conference when he’s named Rookie of the Year? Who is it that Sports Illustrated, The Wall Street Journal, inspire, and Men’s Journal all call the "Hoops Whisperer" because of his ability to engage, and challenge the players he trains? The answer to all of these questions is Idan Ravin.

Ravin never played or coached in college or the pros, yet a virtual NBA All-Star team relies on him to better their game and reach their full potential. A soft-spoken former lawyer, Ravin has become professional basketball’s hottest trainer. In the hoops whisperer, kevin durant, ravin shares the fascinating story of how he transformed a passion for the game into working with iconic basketball stars such as Chris Paul, Dwight Howard, James Harden, Carmelo Anthony, Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Blake Griffin, and many more.

He offers a rare unguarded glimpse inside the lives of these great athletes, drawn from his intimate connection with them that is the basis of his success. Showcasing his unorthodox drills and improvisational techniques in action, effort, Ravin reveals how faith, dedication, and passion can make a player into a superstar—and anyone into a success.

. Combined with his own inspiring journey, Ravin’s insights make The Hoops Whisperer a must-read for anyone who loves the game. Gotham Books.

The Book of Basketball: The NBA According to The Sports Guy

From the age-old question of who actually won the rivalry between Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain to the one about which team was truly the best of all time, Simmons opens—and then closes, once and for all—every major pro basketball debate. Then he takes it further by completely reevaluating not only how nbA Hall of Fame inductees should be chosen but how the institution must be reshaped from the ground up, the result being the Pyramid: Simmons’s one-of-a-kind five-level shrine to the ninety-six greatest players in the history of pro basketball.

And ultimately he takes fans to the heart of it all, as he uses a conversation with one NBA great to uncover that coveted thing: The Secret of Basketball. Comprehensive, authoritative, the book of basketball offers every hardwood fan a courtside seat beside the game’s finest, funniest, and impossible to put down even for Celtic-haters, controversial, hilarious, and fiercest chronicler.

Including even more footnotes! Gotham Books. Espn books. The nba according to the sports guyforeword by malcolm gladwell Newly updated with fresh takes on LeBron, the Celtics & more*Bill Simmons, Kobe, the wildly opinionated and thoroughly entertaining basketball addict known to millions as ESPN. Com’s the sports guy, has written the definitive book on the past, present, and future of the NBA.

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How to Be Better At Basketball in 21 days: The Ultimate Guide to Drastically Improving Your Basketball Shooting, Passing and Dribbling Skills Basketball in Black&White

Struggling to nail that winning shot? can't seem to pull off the spectacular passes and incredible crossovers you see on TV? James Wilson is a 30-year veteran of basketball coaching with experience gained in 20 countries. Wilson’s genius, laser-focused 21-day program is designed to improve your game no matter your current skill level.

Want to learn the exact basketball skills, strategies, and techniques the pros use? Discover a 21-day fast-track program to break through your basketball barriers. If you like learning practical, step-by-step, no-nonsense techniques straight from an expert, then you’ll love Wilson's easy-to-follow guide.

Wilson's genius, laser-focused 21-day program is designed to improve your game no matter your current skill level. Want to learn the exact basketball skills, strategies, and techniques the pros use? discover a 21-day fast-track program to break through your basketball barriers. Buy how to be better at basketball in 21 days to slam dunk the competition today! Don't forget to claim a FREE Kindle version with your purchase of Paperback copy! Gotham Books.

How to be better at basketball in 21 days: the ultimate Guide to Drastically Improving Your Basketball Shooting, Passing and Dribbling Skills, teaches you precision drills and specific exercises to stack skill after skill. Struggling to nail that winning shot? can’t seem to pull off the spectacular passes and incredible crossovers you see on TV? James Wilson is a 30-year veteran of basketball coaching with experience gained in 20 countries.

Espn books. Using wilson’s special core philosophy, this thorough system will improve your form, develop new skills, and help you challenge even the most advanced players.

Basketball: A Love Story

Of a supposed “white man’s sport” that became a way for people of color, women, and immigrants to claim a new place in society. Of a game that demands everything of those who love it, yet gives so much back in return. Those who shattered glass ceilings, from Bill Russell and Yao Ming to Cheryl Miller and Lisa Leslie, explained what it really took to lay claim to their place in the game.

This is the greatest love story never told. It is deeply intimate yet crosses oceans, upends lives and changes nations. It has passion and heartbreak, triumph and betrayal. Want to learn the exact basketball skills, strategies, and techniques the pros use? discover a 21-day fast-track program to break through your basketball barriers.

. This is the true story of basketball. Wilson's genius, laser-focused 21-day program is designed to improve your game no matter your current skill level. Struggling to nail that winning shot? can't seem to pull off the spectacular passes and incredible crossovers you see on TV? James Wilson is a 30-year veteran of basketball coaching with experience gained in 20 countries.

Iconic coaches like Phil Jackson and Coach K opened up like never before. To tell this story, acclaimed journalists Jackie MacMullan, Rafe Bartholomew and Dan Klores embarked on a groundbreaking mission to interview a staggering lineup of basketball trailblazers. For the first time hundreds of legends, from Kobe, Lebron and Steph Curry to Magic Johnson, Dr.

Sports Illustrated Basketball's Greatest

Who's the greatest center of all time, lee jenkins, including jack mccallum, and mark bechtel, chris ballard, chris mannix, wilt chamberlain or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar? Where does Shaquille O'Neal land in the rankings? Would you pick Tim Duncan or Charles Barkley as the better power forward? Who's your best Sixth Man? Where does LeBron James rank among small forwards? Sports Illustrated has polled its basketball experts, Ian Thomsen, Alexander Wolff, to determine the Top 10 in more than 20 categories.

This is the best of the best in the NBA, or, more simply, Basketball's Greatest. Gotham Books. The rankings appear alongside stunning photography and classic stories from SI's archives. Wilson's genius, laser-focused 21-day program is designed to improve your game no matter your current skill level. Sports Illustrated.

Struggling to nail that winning shot? can't seem to pull off the spectacular passes and incredible crossovers you see on TV? James Wilson is a 30-year veteran of basketball coaching with experience gained in 20 countries. Espn books. Want to learn the exact basketball skills, strategies, and techniques the pros use? discover a 21-day fast-track program to break through your basketball barriers.

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Scholastic Year in Sports 2019

Wilson's genius, laser-focused 21-day program is designed to improve your game no matter your current skill level. Sports Illustrated. Espn books. The must-have guidebook for young sports fans is back for its 10th year, with the latest news and features on the top athletes and sports moments from the past year.

A thrilling look at the past year for sports fans of all ages!Scholastic's annual Year in Sports celebrates its 10th edition with a brand new 2019 release. Gotham Books. Struggling to nail that winning shot? can't seem to pull off the spectacular passes and incredible crossovers you see on TV? James Wilson is a 30-year veteran of basketball coaching with experience gained in 20 countries.

Featuring all your favorite stars in baseball, this book is perfect for sports newbies, basketball, football, and more, as well as the most devoted fans. Read about all of the top athletes, championships, and legends. Want to learn the exact basketball skills, strategies, and techniques the pros use? discover a 21-day fast-track program to break through your basketball barriers.

The exciting coverage of this year's sporting events features colorful photographs from right in the action, completely updated facts and stats, plus special features on the 2018 Winter Olympics and more.