Have you been longing for a book that provides deep analysis on the worst basketball team of all time? One whose author also likens his work to that of the great mid-century existentialist philosopher Albert Camus? Well, have I got a book for you!This book has it all. Meditations on a terrible basketball team; a list of his favorite player names that sound like Presidents; comparisons of athletes, coaches, and teams to everything from Iran to serial killers to mafia thugs to gay si...

One of the NBA's most successful coaches delivers "an earnest and refreshing answer to the dollar driven soullessness of modern professional sports" ( People).With a new introduction by the author"Not only is there more to life than basketball, there's a lot more to basketball than basketball." —Phil JacksonWhen Phil Jackson first wrote these words in Sacred Hoops, he was the triumphant head coach of the Chic...

"Annie was one of the best players ever. I didn't say male or female; I said ever."—Bill Russell, former Boston Celtics playerAnn Meyers Drysdale is one of the greatest stars in the history of basketball. But her rise wasn't without controversy. Her 1979 NBA bid to play with the Indiana Pacers brought a barrage of criticism. But Ann simply wanted to play among the best. She had always competed with the guys, and she never let anyone keep her down. In You Let Some Girl Beat You?...

Kevin Durant is a star on the rise. A six-foot, nine-inch small forward, Durant has worked his way into an elite class of NBA all-stars. The 2008 Rookie of the Year led the league in scoring in the 2009-10 season and was the youngest player ever to win the NBA scoring title. This biography explores Durant's upbringing, his high school and college basketball careers, and details his breakthrough into the NBA, all the way through the conclusion of the 2014-2015 season.From family to ...

"The master prose stylist portrays parallel basketball worlds in New York City: Madison Square Garden . . . and the playgrounds of Harlem" ( Sports Illustrated ).The New York Knickerbockers, one of the NBA's charter franchises, played professionally for twenty-four years before winning their first championship in 1970, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in a thrilling seven-game series. Those Knicks, who won again in 1973, b...

"Debating Destiny: Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James" is a first-of-its-kind and exceedingly controversial attempt to answer the question that some believe will define an era in sports. Michael Jordan or LeBron James: Who is the greatest NBA player of all time?In this compelling and comprehensive new eBook exclusive from the bestselling publisher of today's finest sports eBooks, "His Airness" and "King James" face off for the first time in a detailed and unbiased analysis that is poi...

Today basketball is played above the rim” by athletes of all backgrounds and colors. But 50 years ago it was a floor-bound game, and the opportunities it offered for African-Americans were severely limited.A key turning point was 1963, when the Loyola Ramblers of Chicago took the NCAA men’s basketball title from Cincinnati, the two-time defending champions. It was one of Chicago’s most memorable sports victories, but Ramblers reveals it was also a game for the history boo...

An information-packed cooking guide filled with tempting recipes, co-written by New York Knicks’ power forward Amar’e Stoudemire, and his charismatic, world-class chef Maxcel Hardy.New York Knicks captain Amar’e Stoudemire may be on fire when he’s on the court, but the nearly seven-foot-tall hoops star didn’t know the first thing about lighting a fire. When his personal chef Maxcel Hardy began giving him informal cooking lessons, the six-time NBA All-Star learned to become a comfor...

Outside Shot is the acclaimed true story of a small-town team and an American community struggling for redemption, called "a reporting tour de force" and "utterly gripping" by The New York TimesThe Cardinals of Scott County High School were beloved once--and with good reason. For years, the boys and their legendary coach gave fans in central Kentucky, deep in the heart of basketball country, just what they wanted: state titles, national rankings, ...

Are you looking for a journey that will take you through 100 of the Top Dunkers in Basketball of All Time, along with funny comments and a word puzzle? Then this book is for you. Whether you are looking at this book for curiosity, choices, options, or just for fun; this book fits any criteria. Creating 100 of the Top Dunkers in Basketball of All Time did not happen quickly. It is thorough look at accuracy and foundation before the book was even started. This book was created to inform, ent...

There has been a long time, proven successful method for betting the NBA playoffs called the Zig Zag system. We have tweaked this popular system in version 2.0. When betting basketball, especially NBA playoffs you need to have a solid betting method, but without an effective way to bet (money management) you are destined for failure. Our simple guide shows the sports bettor how to prepare and bet the NBA playoffs just like the pro's do in Las Vegas. Successful sports wagering can be obtain...

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