Basketball in Sports & Nonfiction eBooks

The Last Season

A Team in Search of Its Soul

by Phil Jackson, Michael Arkush ...

An inside look at the season that proved to be the final ride of a truly great dynasty—Kobe Bryant, Shaq, and the LA LakersFor the countless basketball fans who were spellbound by the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2003–2004 high-wire act, this book is a rare and phenomenal treat. In The Last Season, Lakers coach Phil Jackson draws on his trademark honesty and insight to tell the whole story of the season ... Read more

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An inside look at the season that proved to be the final ride of a truly great dynasty—Kobe Bryant, Shaq, and the LA LakersFor the countless basketball fans who were spellbound by the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2003–2004 high-wire act, this book is a rare and phenomenal treat. In The Last Season, Lakers coach Phil Jackson draws on his trademark honesty and insight to tell the whole story of the season
... Read more
The Mamba Mentality

How I Play

by Kobe Bryant ...

The Mamba Mentality: How I Play is Kobe Bryant’s personal perspective of his life and career on the basketball court and his exceptional, insightful style of playing the game—a fitting legacy from the late Los Angeles Laker superstar.In the wake of his retirement from professional basketball, Kobe “The Black Mamba” Bryant decided to share his vast knowledge and understanding of the game to take ... Read more

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The Mamba Mentality: How I Play is Kobe Bryant’s personal perspective of his life and career on the basketball court and his exceptional, insightful style of playing the game—a fitting legacy from the late Los Angeles Laker superstar.In the wake of his retirement from professional basketball, Kobe “The Black Mamba” Bryant decided to share his vast knowledge and understanding of the game to take
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We the Raptors

30 Players, 30 Stories, 30 Years

by Eric Smith, Andrew Bricker ...

INSTANT BESTSELLERWe the Raptors: Thirty Players, Thirty Stories, Thirty Years is about the grinders, glue guys, bench heroes, and more. Alvin Williams, José Calderón, T. J. Ford, Jonas Valanciunas**, Danny Green—whether** regular or part-time starters, role players, key cogs, or even short-term stars—all of them felt blessed to call Canada home. ... Read more

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INSTANT BESTSELLERWe the Raptors: Thirty Players, Thirty Stories, Thirty Years is about the grinders, glue guys, bench heroes, and more. Alvin Williams, José Calderón, T. J. Ford, Jonas Valanciunas**, Danny Green—whether** regular or part-time starters, role players, key cogs, or even short-term stars—all of them felt blessed to call Canada home.
... Read more
Stuff Good Players Should Know: Intelligent Basketball From A to Z

by Dick DeVenzio ...

Unlock the secrets to becoming a smarter, more effective basketball player with Stuff Good Players Should Know: Intelligent Basketball from A to Z. Written by renowned coach and basketball mind Dick DeVenzio, this classic guide is packed with insights that elevate your game beyond talent and physical ability.From mastering court awareness and communication to understanding spacing, timing, and ... Read more

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Unlock the secrets to becoming a smarter, more effective basketball player with Stuff Good Players Should Know: Intelligent Basketball from A to Z. Written by renowned coach and basketball mind Dick DeVenzio, this classic guide is packed with insights that elevate your game beyond talent and physical ability.From mastering court awareness and communication to understanding spacing, timing, and
... Read more
One Small Town, One Crazy Coach

The Ireland Spuds and the 1963 Indiana High School Basketball Season

by Mike Roos ...

In the summer of 1962, the peripatetic and irrepressible Pete Gill was hired on a whim to coach basketball at tiny Ireland High School. There he would accomplish, against enormous odds, one of the great small-town feats in Indiana basketball history. With no starters taller than 5'10", few wins were predicted for the Spuds. Yet, after inflicting brutal preseason conditioning, employing a variety ... Read more

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In the summer of 1962, the peripatetic and irrepressible Pete Gill was hired on a whim to coach basketball at tiny Ireland High School. There he would accomplish, against enormous odds, one of the great small-town feats in Indiana basketball history. With no starters taller than 5'10", few wins were predicted for the Spuds. Yet, after inflicting brutal preseason conditioning, employing a variety
... Read more
Jim Boeheim and Syracuse Basketball

In the Zone

by Donald Staffo ...

For more than forty seasons, Jim Boeheim has been one of college basketball’s most successful and compelling figures with the second-most victories of all time behind only Mike Krzyzewski. The Hall of Fame coach has led the Syracuse Orange to five Final Fours, including a memorable national championship in 2003. In Jim Boeheim and Syracuse Basketball: In the Zone, Donald Staffo examines the career ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

For more than forty seasons, Jim Boeheim has been one of college basketball’s most successful and compelling figures with the second-most victories of all time behind only Mike Krzyzewski. The Hall of Fame coach has led the Syracuse Orange to five Final Fours, including a memorable national championship in 2003. In Jim Boeheim and Syracuse Basketball: In the Zone, Donald Staffo examines the career
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Reborn

The Pacers and the Return of Pro Basketball to Indianapolis

by Mark Montieth ...

Author, Mark Montieth spent decades researching this book through extensive interviews and access to previously unseen internal documents regarding the formation and early seasons of the Indiana Pacers in 1967. He tells the dramatic story of the noble, city-wide effort to establish the franchise after a 14-year hiatus from professional basketball in Indianapolis, as well as the tumultuous and ... Read more

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Author, Mark Montieth spent decades researching this book through extensive interviews and access to previously unseen internal documents regarding the formation and early seasons of the Indiana Pacers in 1967. He tells the dramatic story of the noble, city-wide effort to establish the franchise after a 14-year hiatus from professional basketball in Indianapolis, as well as the tumultuous and
... Read more
Jumpman

The Making and Meaning of Michael Jordan

by Johnny Smith ...

How Michael Jordan’s path to greatness was shaped by race, politics, and the consequences of fameTo become the most revered basketball player in America, it wasn’t enough for Michael Jordan to merely excel on the court. He also had to become something he never intended: a hero.Reconstructing the defining moment of Jordan’s career—winning his first NBA championship during the 1990-1991 season ... Read more

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How Michael Jordan’s path to greatness was shaped by race, politics, and the consequences of fameTo become the most revered basketball player in America, it wasn’t enough for Michael Jordan to merely excel on the court. He also had to become something he never intended: a hero.Reconstructing the defining moment of Jordan’s career—winning his first NBA championship during the 1990-1991 season
... Read more
Every Shot Counts

A Memoir of Resilience

by Carlos Boozer ...

**"With Every Shot Counts, I hope that you’ll be as inspired by Carlos' journey as I’ve been."—Shaquille O’NealFrom NBA All-Star and ESPN commentator Carlos Boozer, a gripping, intimate and inspiring memoir about overcoming trauma, achieving your dreams and staying true to who you are in the process**Most know Carlos Boozer as the beloved power forward whose dazzling basketball career spanned two ... Read more

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**"With Every Shot Counts, I hope that you’ll be as inspired by Carlos' journey as I’ve been."—Shaquille O’NealFrom NBA All-Star and ESPN commentator Carlos Boozer, a gripping, intimate and inspiring memoir about overcoming trauma, achieving your dreams and staying true to who you are in the process**Most know Carlos Boozer as the beloved power forward whose dazzling basketball career spanned two
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Values of the Game

by Bill Bradley ...

This New York Times bestseller offers "slam-dunk lessons in teamwork and character" from the NBA hall of famer and former US senator ( People).Bill Bradley, whose varied career highlights include a gold-medal win in the Olympics, two world championship victories with the New York Knicks, and three terms as a US senator from New Jersey, writes here about the game that helped form his philosophies ... Read more

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This New York Times bestseller offers "slam-dunk lessons in teamwork and character" from the NBA hall of famer and former US senator ( People).Bill Bradley, whose varied career highlights include a gold-medal win in the Olympics, two world championship victories with the New York Knicks, and three terms as a US senator from New Jersey, writes here about the game that helped form his philosophies
... Read more
Never Stop

Life, Leadership, and What It Takes to Be Great

by Dan Hurley, Ian O'Connor ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERDan Hurley is one of the most famous head coaches in America today—in any sport. He returned the UConn Huskies men’s basketball team to their rightful place among the nation’s elite, winning back-to-back NCAA Championships, and he did it with uncommon passion. His on-court eruptions, his face-offs with refs and even fans, are legendary.But behind all the winning and ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERDan Hurley is one of the most famous head coaches in America today—in any sport. He returned the UConn Huskies men’s basketball team to their rightful place among the nation’s elite, winning back-to-back NCAA Championships, and he did it with uncommon passion. His on-court eruptions, his face-offs with refs and even fans, are legendary.But behind all the winning and
... Read more
Pistol

A Biography of Pete Maravich

by Mark Kriegel ...

This New York Times bestseller follows Pete Maravich as he became basketball icon Pistol Pete and how his rise affected his family.Almost four decades have passed since Maravich entered the national consciousness as basketball’s boy wizard. No one had ever played the game like the kid with the floppy socks and shaggy hair. And all these years later, no one else ever has. The idea of Pistol Pete ... Read more

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This New York Times bestseller follows Pete Maravich as he became basketball icon Pistol Pete and how his rise affected his family.Almost four decades have passed since Maravich entered the national consciousness as basketball’s boy wizard. No one had ever played the game like the kid with the floppy socks and shaggy hair. And all these years later, no one else ever has. The idea of Pistol Pete
... Read more
The Game of My Life

A True Story of Challenge, Triumph, and Growing Up Autistic

by Daniel Paisner, Jason "J-Mac" McElwain ...

Now in paperback: ?An impressive achievement...Not likely to be forgotten anytime soon.?(Washington Times)Here is the riveting true story of Jason McElwain? better known as ?J-Mac??the autistic student who made headlines when he scored twenty points, including a school record six three-pointers, for his high school basketball team in 2006. Including the revealing perspectives of J-Mac?s family and ... Read more

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Now in paperback: ?An impressive achievement...Not likely to be forgotten anytime soon.?(Washington Times)Here is the riveting true story of Jason McElwain? better known as ?J-Mac??the autistic student who made headlines when he scored twenty points, including a school record six three-pointers, for his high school basketball team in 2006. Including the revealing perspectives of J-Mac?s family and
... Read more
The Boston Celtics

Larry Bird, Bob Cousy, Red Auerbach, and Other Legends Recall Great Moments in Celtics History

by Michael D. McClellan ...

Since the team’s inception in 1946, the Boston Celtics have been at the heart of the culture and history of the city they call home. And as Boston has transformed over the years, the Celtics too have evolved to reflect and embrace the changing times. In a book like no other, veteran writer and lifelong Celtics fan Michael McClellan brings Celtics history to life through exclusive interviews with ... Read more

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Since the team’s inception in 1946, the Boston Celtics have been at the heart of the culture and history of the city they call home. And as Boston has transformed over the years, the Celtics too have evolved to reflect and embrace the changing times. In a book like no other, veteran writer and lifelong Celtics fan Michael McClellan brings Celtics history to life through exclusive interviews with
... Read more
The Story of Basketball In 100 Photographs

by Sports Illustrated ...

Relive the greatest moments in basketball history through stunning photography. This visual journey captures the evolution of basketball, from its humble beginnings to its global phenomenon status. Featuring iconic photographs and stories, this collection celebrates the sport's most beloved personalities and unforgettable events.Explore the rich history of men's, women's, and college basketball, ... Read more

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Relive the greatest moments in basketball history through stunning photography. This visual journey captures the evolution of basketball, from its humble beginnings to its global phenomenon status. Featuring iconic photographs and stories, this collection celebrates the sport's most beloved personalities and unforgettable events.Explore the rich history of men's, women's, and college basketball,
... Read more
Basketball's Most Wanted™

by Floyd Conner ...

All-American George Glamack was known as the "Blind Bomber" because his eyesight was so poor that he couldnt see the basket. Bobby Bailey once fouled out of a game in three minutes. The first professional basketball player, Fred Cooper, earned sixteen dollars per game. Swedish player Mats Wermelin scored all 272 points in a game. Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach punched out the owner of the St. ... Read more

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All-American George Glamack was known as the "Blind Bomber" because his eyesight was so poor that he couldnt see the basket. Bobby Bailey once fouled out of a game in three minutes. The first professional basketball player, Fred Cooper, earned sixteen dollars per game. Swedish player Mats Wermelin scored all 272 points in a game. Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach punched out the owner of the St.
... Read more
Steve Kerr

A Life

by Scott Howard-Cooper ...

"Thrilling." — Publishers Weekly (starred) | "Riveting." — Library Journal (starred) | "A fascinating look at a fascinating life." —Roland Lazenby, author of Michael JordanThe definitive biography of Steve Kerr, the championship-winning basketball player and head coach of the record-breaking Golden State WarriorsFew individuals have had a career as storied, and improbable, as Steve Kerr. He has ... Read more

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"Thrilling." — Publishers Weekly (starred) | "Riveting." — Library Journal (starred) | "A fascinating look at a fascinating life." —Roland Lazenby, author of Michael JordanThe definitive biography of Steve Kerr, the championship-winning basketball player and head coach of the record-breaking Golden State WarriorsFew individuals have had a career as storied, and improbable, as Steve Kerr. He has
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Michael Jordan

The Life

by Roland Lazenby ...

The definitive biography of a legendary athlete.The Shrug. The Shot. The Flu Game. Michael Jordan is responsible for sublime moments so ingrained in sports history that they have their own names. When most people think of him, they think of his beautiful shots with the game on the line, his body totally in sync with the ball -- hitting nothing but net.But for all his greatness, this scion of a ... Read more

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The definitive biography of a legendary athlete.The Shrug. The Shot. The Flu Game. Michael Jordan is responsible for sublime moments so ingrained in sports history that they have their own names. When most people think of him, they think of his beautiful shots with the game on the line, his body totally in sync with the ball -- hitting nothing but net.But for all his greatness, this scion of a
... Read more
From Hang Time to Prime Time

Business, Entertainment, and the Birth of the Modern-Day NBA

by Pete Croatto ...

Perfect for fans of Moneyball and The Book of Basketball, this vivid, thoroughly entertaining, and well-researched book explores the NBA’s surge in popularity in the 1970s and 1980s and its transformation into a global cultural institution.Far beyond simply being a sports league, the NBA has become an entertainment and pop culture juggernaut. From all kinds of team logo merchandise to officially ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

Perfect for fans of Moneyball and The Book of Basketball, this vivid, thoroughly entertaining, and well-researched book explores the NBA’s surge in popularity in the 1970s and 1980s and its transformation into a global cultural institution.Far beyond simply being a sports league, the NBA has become an entertainment and pop culture juggernaut. From all kinds of team logo merchandise to officially
... Read more
It's Hard for Me to Live with Me

A Memoir

by Rex Chapman, Seth Davis ...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA powerful memoir from the University of Kentucky basketball legend, NBA veteran, and social media influencer about his recovery from addiction.He is considered by many the greatest basketball player ever produced by the hoops-crazy state of Kentucky. In two years at the University of Kentucky, he scored over 1,000 points, led the Wildcats to a Sweet Sixteen appearance, ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA powerful memoir from the University of Kentucky basketball legend, NBA veteran, and social media influencer about his recovery from addiction.He is considered by many the greatest basketball player ever produced by the hoops-crazy state of Kentucky. In two years at the University of Kentucky, he scored over 1,000 points, led the Wildcats to a Sweet Sixteen appearance,
... Read more
The Last Pass

Cousy, Russell, the Celtics, and What Matters in the End

by Gary M. Pomerantz ...

**The New York Times BestsellerOut of the greatest dynasty in American professional sports history, an intimate story of race, mortality, and regret**About to turn ninety, Bob Cousy, the Hall of Fame Boston Celtics captain who led the team to its first six championships on an unparalleled run, has much to look back on in contentment. But he has one last piece of unfinished business. The last pass ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

**The New York Times BestsellerOut of the greatest dynasty in American professional sports history, an intimate story of race, mortality, and regret**About to turn ninety, Bob Cousy, the Hall of Fame Boston Celtics captain who led the team to its first six championships on an unparalleled run, has much to look back on in contentment. But he has one last piece of unfinished business. The last pass
... Read more
Dwyane

by Dwyane Wade ...

The long-awaited photographic memoir from basketball superstar Dwyane Wade, beautifully designed with hundreds of photos from Wade’s life on and off the court."[A] trip down memory lane with one of the NBA's greats. ... For those yearning for the personal side of Wade, they need to look no further." —Sports IllustratedFor 16 years, Dwyane Wade has dazzled basketball fans with his on-court artistry ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

The long-awaited photographic memoir from basketball superstar Dwyane Wade, beautifully designed with hundreds of photos from Wade’s life on and off the court."[A] trip down memory lane with one of the NBA's greats. ... For those yearning for the personal side of Wade, they need to look no further." —Sports IllustratedFor 16 years, Dwyane Wade has dazzled basketball fans with his on-court artistry
... Read more
Rebound

Soaring In The NBA, Facing An Incurable Disease, And Finding What Really Matters

by Brian Grant, Ric Bucher ...

"Basketball gave me a life; Parkinson's taught me how to live it."—Brian GrantAfter 12 years of playing basketball at the highest professional level, Brian Grant could have been forgiven for thinking that the hardest part of his life was behind him, that he'd be able to kick back and enjoy the fruits of his considerable labors.But soon after his retirement from the NBA, Grant was diagnosed with ... Read more

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"Basketball gave me a life; Parkinson's taught me how to live it."—Brian GrantAfter 12 years of playing basketball at the highest professional level, Brian Grant could have been forgiven for thinking that the hardest part of his life was behind him, that he'd be able to kick back and enjoy the fruits of his considerable labors.But soon after his retirement from the NBA, Grant was diagnosed with
... Read more
Eleven Rings

The Soul of Success

by Phil Jackson, Hugh Delehanty ...

**"Through candor and comprehensiveness, Jackson writes a convincing revisionist take, in which he emerges as an excellent coach . . . highly readable . . . reflects Jackson’s polymathy." —The New York Times Book Review"Part sports memoir, part New Age spirit quest, part pseudo-management tract . . . But the primary thing with Jackson—as with all the old bards, who were also known for repeating ... Read more

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**"Through candor and comprehensiveness, Jackson writes a convincing revisionist take, in which he emerges as an excellent coach . . . highly readable . . . reflects Jackson’s polymathy." —The New York Times Book Review"Part sports memoir, part New Age spirit quest, part pseudo-management tract . . . But the primary thing with Jackson—as with all the old bards, who were also known for repeating
... Read more

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