Game Basketball

This inspiring memoir from sports and cultural icon Bill Walton recounts his devastating injuries and amazing recoveries, set in the context of his UCLA triumphs under John Wooden, his storied NBA career, and his affinity for music and the Grateful Dead.

Do you dominate the basketball court? If not, then find out how from a basketball professional, transform your basketball skills and become the basketball player you've always dreamed of with Basketball Pro Secrets. What You'll Gain: Professional Techniques: Learn the secrets used by the pros to excel in their game. From ball handling to precision shooting, every technique is designed to boost your performance. Comprehensive Training: Dive into detailed sections on dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense that will elevate your game to new heights. Advanced Strategies: Understand the ...

In the wartime fall of 1943, at the little-known North Carolina College for Negroes, Coach John McLendon was on the verge of changing the game forever. Within six months his Eagles would become the highest-scoring college basketball team in America, a fast-breaking, hard-pressing juggernaut that would shatter its opponents by as many as 60 points per game. The last student of James Naismith, basketball's inventor, McLendon had opened the door to its future.

Grant Hill always had game. His choice of college was a subject of national interest, and his arrival at Duke University cemented the program’s arrival at the top. In his freshman year, he led the team to its first NCAA championship, and three championship appearances in four years. His Duke career produced some of the most iconic moments in college basketball history, and Coach K proved to be a lifelong mentor.

When Lily and Alex entered a packed gymnasium in Queens, New York, in 1972, they barely recognized their son. The boy who escaped to America with them, who was bullied as he struggled to learn English and cope with family tragedy, was now a young man who had discovered and secretly honed his basketball talent on the outdoor courts of New York City. That young man was Ernie Grunfeld, who would go on to win an Olympic gold medal and reach previously unimaginable heights as an NBA player and executive.

“A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life.” John Wooden The words of legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden are as true today as when he first spoke them. Modern coaches have difficult jobs and dual roles. They are not only expected to get results on the scoreboard, but they must simultaneously recognize the outsized role they have in shaping the lives of those they lead. And they must do all of this while navigating a complex and changing landscape. GAME TIME provides a light along that leadership journey. Each devotional entry features wisdom from some of ...

🏀 Want to Shoot Like the Pros? Master Your Jump Shot and Dominate the Court! 🏀 Are you tired of inconsistent shooting and missed opportunities on the court? Whether you’re a beginner, an aspiring athlete, or a coach looking to sharpen shooting techniques, this book will revolutionize your game with proven methods and expert drills to develop a deadly accurate shot.Inside This Game-Changing Guide, You’ll Discover: ✔️ Perfect Shooting Form – Learn the correct stance, grip, and release for maximum accuracy. ✔️ Jump Shot Mastery – Develop a smooth, consistent shot that ...

Paul Westhead was teaching high school in his native Philadelphia when he was named La Salle University’s men’s basketball coach in 1970. By 1980 he was a Los Angeles Lakers assistant, soon to be hired as head coach, winning an NBA title with Hall of Fame center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and rookie guard Magic Johnson.

America's favorite sportswriter teams up with Red Auerbach, the most successful and admired coach in basketball history, to tell the best stories of a legendary life.

Mind Games follows the journey of Phil Jackson to the top of basketball’s coaching hierarchy, a rise that took him from obscurity in the Continental Basketball Association to nine championship rings in the NBA. Along the way he turned multimillionaire players on to meditation, transformed the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls from a one-man show to a five-man team of domination, and after battling with Bulls management, ended one dynasty to start another on the West Coast.

A sweeping and revelatory history of basketball, drawing upon hundreds of hours of interviews with the greatest players, coaches, executives, and journalists in the history of the game. In an effort to tell the complete story of basketball in all its fascinating dimensions, acclaimed authors Jackie MacMullan, Rafe Bartholomew, and Dan Klores have compiled nearly a thousand hours' worth of interviews with a staggering number of basketball greats. The audiobook that grew out of those interviews is an extraordinary project and quite possibly the most ambitious basketball work ever made.

Got a young basketball fan who’s hungry for some slam-dunk inspiration and fun? You’ve come to the right place! This book is a must-have for young hoop dreamers who want to dive into the world of basketball greatness. It will inspire your child or teen with stories of legendary players, but it’ll also keep them entertained with awesome facts and challenging games—all while promoting mental toughness, resilience, teamwork, and perseverance.

Think pro basketball begins with the opening tipoff? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional basketball—from cleaning the hardcourt and mascot madness to locker room pep talks and postgame interviews.

The record-holding two-time National Basketball Association champion reflects on his work ethic, his on-the-court friendships and rivalries, the great teams he's played for, and what it takes to have a long and successful career in this thoughtful, in-depth memoir. Playing in the NBA for 18 years, Ray Allen won championships with the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat and entered the record books as the original king of the three-point shot. Known as one of the hardest-working and highest-achieving players in NBA history, he was legendary for his sharp shooting.

Looking to become a college basketball expert? Look no further than March Madness: The History and Meaning of the NCAA College Basketball Tournament! From the early years of NCAA basketball to the present day, this eBook takes you on a journey through the history and evolution of the tournament. You'll learn about the emergence of the college basketball tournament and the origins of March Madness, as well as how teams are chosen and how to predict the tournament with Bracketology. Go region-by-region with a bracket breakdown and explore the excitement of upsets and Cinderella stories. ...

How does it feel to play your last college game and land on the cover of Sports Illustrated? What was it like to be a part of the team that won the University of Kentucky’s first national championship ever? Listeners will find the answer to these questions and so much more in Ryan Clark’s newly updated edition of Game of My Life: Kentucky Wildcats. Clark takes listeners into the arena and onto the court with this in-depth look at the legends of Kentucky basketball.

From a new coach's flagrant racism to a teammate's endless sabotage, best friends Andi Carillo and Jeff Michaels start basketball season mired in controversy. To make matters worse, the local media smells more than one juicy story. Will Andi and Jeff be able to help each other power through and find a way to put both their teams back on track?

On a scorching hot day in July 1936, thousands of people cheered as the US Olympic teams boarded the SS Manhattan, bound for Berlin. Among the athletes were the 14 players representing the first-ever US Olympic basketball team. This is the incredible true story of basketball, from its invention by James Naismith in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1891, to the sport's Olympic debut in Berlin and the eclectic mix of people, events, and propaganda on both sides of the Atlantic that made it all possible.

Many of the greatest basketball players have earned funny, odd, or interesting nicknames during their careers. Listen to find out the stories behind basketball’s legendary nicknames.

Basketball has evolved by leaps and bounds since its origin over 125 years ago, but what remains is the passion of the players, the heat of competition, and supreme strategy and athleticism on the court. In this tour de force, celebrated artist Kadir Nelson weds his love for the game with showstopping paintings that bring its heart-pounding history to life. The sage voice of an elder player narrates the journey from the early days of the slow game of “basket ball” to today’s dazzlingly athletic and fast-paced sport.