Books with author Clayton Geoffreys

Learn the Incredible Story of Basketball Superstar Allen Iverson!Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! One of many riveting reads in the Basketball Biography Books series. 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.Get this basketball book on Allen Iverson today to learn his inspiring story, or get it as a gift for your basketball fan.Here is a preview of what is inside this Allen Iverson book:Early Life and ChildhoodCollege Years at GeorgetownAI’s NBA CareerIverson’s Personal LifeAllen Iverson’s Impact on Basketball and BeyondIverson’s LegacyAn excerpt from this book on Allen Iverson's story: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

Learn the Incredible Story of Basketball Superstar Tony Parker!Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device!In Tony Parker: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball’s Greatest Point Guards, you'll read about the inspirational story of basketball's premier point guard, Tony Parker. Tony Parker became one of the first international players to create a lasting impact in the NBA at the point guard position. In an age filled with greats like Jason Kidd, Steve Nash, and Tim Duncan, Parker played in one of the most exciting eras of modern basketball. In Tony Parker’s duration as a San Antonio Spur, the Spurs have won multiple NBA championships and created a perennial contender. While he may have been considered raw upon first entering the league, Tony Parker worked tirelessly throughout his first few seasons in the league to ensure his sustainable success in the NBA. Whenever he decides to retire, he will be remembered as one of the key pieces of the San Antonio Spurs Big Three.Here is a preview of what is inside this book:Early Life and ChildhoodCareer in FranceTony Parker’s NBA CareerGetting DraftedRookie SeasonMaking the RIse, First NBA ChampionshipChampionship HangoverEnter the Big Three, Second NBA ChampionshipFirst All-Star SeasonThird Championship SeasonYears of Falling ShortEnter Kawhi LeonardReturn to the NBA FinalsFourth NBA ChampionshipAnother Playoff Exit After Winning the TitleEnter LaMarcus Aldridge, Becoming Part of the Best Trio in NBA HistoryInternational CareerParker’s Personal LifeImpact on Basketball and BeyondParker’s LegacyAn excerpt from the book:While basketball today is a global sport with dozens of international players currently in the NBA, it was not like that in 2001. Basketball was a sport played almost entirely by Americans with only a handful of foreign-born players making their names known in the league.A few foreigners had done well for themselves in the NBA. Lithuanian Arvydas Sabonis, even as a 36-year old center, had led the Portland Trail Blazers to a near victory over the eventual champions Los Angeles Lakers in the 2000 Playoffs. Croatian Toni Kukoč had played a key role as part of Michael Jordan’s second three-peat. And over the past 2000-01 NBA season, a German 7-footer named Dirk Nowitzki had averaged 21.8 points and 9.2 rebounds. However, all three of those players were big men, and big men would always be in demand. For an international guard to succeed in the NBA was a different story. Croatian shooting guard Dražen Petrović had made the All-NBA Third Team in 1993 before he tragically perished in a car accident. During the eight years since his death, no foreign guard had come close to surpassing his legacy. The nearest at that time was Canadian point guard Steve Nash, who was steadily improving as a teammate of Nowitzki in Dallas.No guard until now. For on June 27, 2001, the San Antonio Spurs would select a French point guard named Tony Parker with the 28th pick in the draft. Outside of his invitation to the Nike Hoop Summit in 2000, Parker had never played in the United States. He was listed at just 5’11’’ during the draft and was viewed as a “project”, a good athlete who would need time to develop into a legitimate basketball player. Would Parker be able to adjust to playing in an entirely different country? Would he be able to handle playing for the San Antonio Spurs, a championship-level team that had no time to coddle him? Would he handle the transition from playing in Paris to the middle of Texas? Was he big and athletic enough to play against the more physically taxing Americans?

Learn the Inspiring Story of the Cleveland Browns' Star, Odell Beckham Jr.!Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! One of many riveting reads in the Football Biography Books series by Clayton Geoffreys.In Odell Beckham Jr.: The Inspiring Story of One of Football's Greatest Wide Receivers, you will learn the story of one of football's star players. Since entering the National Football League, Beckham Jr. has set records. In 2016, he became the fastest player in league history to have recorded 200 career receptions along with 4,000 career receiving yards. He truly is a special player, with a clutch gene that allows him to rise to any occasion.It will be exciting to continue to watch Beckham Jr.'s career unfold, as he has already achieved so much at the time of this writing (three-time Pro Bowl status, two-time Second-team All-Pro, Offensive Rookie of the Year, SEC champion in college). Pick up this unauthorized biography today to learn the inspiring story behind football star, Odell Beckham Jr.! This is the perfect football chapter book for sports fans of all ages.Here is a preview of what is inside this Odell Beckham Jr. biography book:Childhood and Early LifeHigh School CareerCollege CareerNFL CareerGetting Drafted, Offensive Rookie of the Year, Not Slowing Down, The Rise to Stardom, The Injury SeasonThe Return, Final Year with the Giants, Trade to Cleveland, a Fresh StartOBJ's Personal LifeBeckham Jr's Impact on FootballLegacy and FutureAn excerpt from this Odell Beckham Jr. biography:The world of American football is full of great personalities that each have their own special way of showing how unique they are on and off the pitch. After all, in such a competitive environment as the NFL, players need to have something of their own to make themselves stand out—regardless of whether or not we are talking about something positive.Of course, what also makes a really good athlete a superstar is not only how he plays on the field and how he affects the way his team plays, but also how he carries himself as one of the more popular personalities, not only in the NFL but in the entire world of sports. The best NFL players usually play with the kind of competitive flair and edge that allows them to stay relevant in the league. There are also those whose personalities tend to stand out either in a positive or a negative way even when not playing the game. This is where Odell Beckham Jr. comes in.Back in college, Odell Beckham Jr. was already one of the most prominent names in American football even though he had yet to play in the big leagues. The young man was already putting up good numbers in his freshman year with the LSU Tigers. During his junior year, he eventually went on to win one of the highest honors any collegiate player can ever hope to achieve, the Paul Hornung Award. As a wide receiver, you could hardly find a collegiate player as good as Odell Beckham Jr. was during his days with the LSU Tigers.But, then again, Odell Beckham Jr. was not one of the more highly-touted players coming into the NFL when he was drafted third overall by the New York Giants during the 2014 Draft. He did not come in with the kind of flair and national attention that some of the other players had coming into 2014, as there were incoming NFL rookies considered to have more talent and upside than the 2013 Paul Hornung Award winner. And the worst part was, Beckham Jr. had to miss his first four weeks in the NFL because of a hamstring injury. Tags: Odell Beckham Jr. biography, Odell Beckham Jr. story, Cleveland Browns football, books for football fans, rising football stars

Learn the Incredible Story of the Los Angeles Lakers' Star Power Forward Anthony Davis!Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device!For a limited time, if you buy the print edition as a gift, you can keep the Kindle edition for yourself!Newly revised for the start of the 2019-2020 NBA season, Anthony Davis: The Incredible Story of One of Basketball's Most Dynamic Power Forwards details the inspirational story of basketball's star, Anthony Davis. This unauthorized biography of Anthony Davis highlights his fast rise into the role of a superstar. The drafting of Anthony Davis by the New Orleans Pelicans completely redefined the franchise, as the Pelicans continued to improve year after year since Davis entered the league. However, things did not work out over time in New Orleans as management was unable to put the pieces needed around Davis to make deep playoff runs; before long, Davis requested a trade. In the summer of 2019, the Pelicans honored his request, trading Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers to play alongside LeBron James. Read on to learn about Anthony Davis’ journey into the league, to his college year at Kentucky leading them to a National Championship before ultimately propelling into the NBA. Here is a preview of what is inside this book: Childhood and High School Years College Years at Kentucky Anthony Davis’ NBA Career Getting Drafted, Rookie Year, First All-Star SeasonRise to Elite Status, Playoff Debut, Injuries, the Trade for BoogieTeaming Up with Cousins on the NBA's Best Frontline, Breaking Past the First RoundThe Final Season in New Orleans and Trade to the LakersTeam USA Davis’ Personal Life Anthony Davis’ Impact on Basketball Anthony Davis’ Legacy & Future An excerpt from the book:The power forward has always been one of the NBA's most unique positions because there was never a precise definition of what players in that role were supposed to do. Back in the days of Wilt and Bill, power forwards were the smaller versions of centers. They rebounded and scored inside the paint but not to the extent that centers were supposed to.As time passed, power forwards became pseudo-centers in the sense that they were asked to do things that centers could do but were also tasked to do so much more. Some say that players such as Karl Malone and Charles Barkley redefined that role because they could play down low at the post and had the occasional perimeter game. Because they were more mobile and agile than most power forwards, it became a trend for power forwards to be more athletic and skilled than any other big men. Power forwards evolved even further when players such as Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan, and Dirk Nowitzki took over the league. For the majority of his career, Garnett was well-known because of his versatility. With his length and athleticism, he looked like a center with the skills of a small forward. Garnett could play from the perimeter with his sweet jump shot and was also an adept player in the paint. He went on to win a championship and numerous other individual awards as one of the best players to play at his position.Tags: Anthony Davis, Anthony Davis book, Anthony Davis biography, Los Angeles Lakers, New Orleans Pelicans, DeMarcus Cousins, Austin Rivers, James Harden, Kenneth Faried, LeBron James, DeMarcus Cousins, Kentucky Basketball, Kyrie Irving, Steph Curry, Omer Asik, Jimmer Fredette, Eric Gordon, Jrue Holiday, Ryan Anderson, Tyreke Evans, Monty Williams

Learn the Incredible Story of Miami Heat All-Star Dwyane Wade!Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! One of many riveting reads in the Basketball Biography Books series by Clayton Geoffreys.Newly revised to reflect his retirement, in Dwyane Wade: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Shooting Guards, you'll read about the inspirational story of basketball's star, Dwyane Wade. Dwyane Wade served as the face of the Miami Heat franchise for over a decade, having led the Heat to an incredible 2006 NBA Championship alongside Shaquille O'Neal. Aside from his accomplishments early in his career, Wade also cemented his legacy in basketball as a member of the Big Three, when LeBron James, Chris Bosh, and Wade united as members of the Miami Heat from the 2010-2011 NBA season to the 2013-2014 NBA season. In the four years they played together, they collectively led the Heat to the NBA Finals in every year, winning two championships together.Wade retired at the conclusion of the 2018-2019 NBA season as one of the most decorated Miami Heat players in franchise history. He was a three-time champion and a thirteen-time All-Star. Pick up a copy of this basketball chapter book if you're looking for a motivational read as a sports fan, or for a basketball fan.Here is a preview of what is inside this Dwyane Wade biography book:IntroductionChildhood and Early YearsHigh School CareerNBA CareerGetting DraftedRookie SeasonTeaming up with Shaq, First All-Star SeasonFirst NBA Championship, Finals MVPChampionship Hangover, Injuries and StrugglesMore Injuries, Worst Record in the LeagueSuccessful Return, Scoring ChampionPrelude Season, the Calm Before the StormEnter LeBron James and Chris Bosh, The Big Three EraSecond NBA ChampionshipBack-to-Back NBA ChampionshipsFourth Straight NBA Finals AppearanceExit LeBron, Missing the PlayoffsBack to the Playoff Hunt, Final Season with the Miami HeatThe Chicago HomecomingReuniting with LeBron, Coming Back Home to the Miami HeatThe Last DanceWade's Personal LifeWade's LegacyAn excerpt from this Dwyane Wade biography: No player in the history of the NBA has done as much for the Miami Heat organization as one man in particular. That is why the Heat franchise has become synonymous with that player’s name. The player in question is Dwyane Wade. Ever since entering the NBA in 2003, D-Wade, as he is commonly called, has transformed the Miami Heat franchise from being cellar-dwellers to a team to be contended with in the NBA. He has put the Heat organization on the NBA map with his terrific scoring, leadership abilities, and his penchant for winning titles.A surefire difference-maker who can do it all on the court for the Heat, whether in scoring, passing, rebounding, or defending, Dwyane Wade has been one of the best players the NBA has seen in this generation. Nicknamed “The Flash,” Wade runs the floor as fast as a race horse and can finish with a flourish at the basket despite being a lot smaller than most of the men he clashes with at the rim. With his superior dribbling abilities and point guard instincts, Wade can dictate the tempo of the game just by making plays for his teammates. And despite his height of merely 6’4”, Wade has hops high enough to block baskets at the rim, and he is widely regarded as the best shot-blocking guard in the history of the NBA.Tags: Dwyane Wade, Dwyane wade book, carmelo anthony, lebron james, derrick rose, kobe bryant, kevin love, chris bosh, chris paul, amare stoudemire, miami heat, kevin durant

Learn the Incredible Story of Houston Rockets' New Superstar Russell Westbrook!Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! One of many riveting reads in the Basketball Biography Books series. Newly revised for the start of the 2019-2020 season, Russell Westbrook: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Premier Point Guards details the inspirational story of basketball's superstar point guard, Russell Westbrook. Russell Westbrook's ascent into the top point guards in the NBA amongst the likes of Chris Paul and Stephen Curry has definitely been a surprise. From once struggling to make his high school varsity team (he did not make it until his junior year) to spending his freshman year at UCLA as a benchwarmer, few would have predicted that Russell Westbrook would be selected as the fourth overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. The rest is history as Westbrook has become a universally recognized superstar in the league, having led the Oklahoma City Thunder for many years. At the time of this writing, he has an opportunity to chase a championship as he reunited with his former teammate, James Harden.Russell Westbrook is easily one of the most exciting point guards to play the game of basketball. From flashy crossovers to high flying dunks, Russell Westbrook has a bright basketball career ahead of him. When Kevin Durant came down with a foot injury, Russell Westbrook rose as a primary leader for the Oklahoma City Thunder. In the first season since Durant's departure from Oklahoma City, Westbrook again rose to the occasion as he captured the MVP award while putting up forty-two triple doubles in the regular season, a historic record.It will be exciting to see how Westbrook's latest chapter in his career plays out with James Harden. More importantly though, it'll be interesting to see how Westbrook continues to mature as a leader. Don't delay, pick up your copy of Russell Westbrook: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Premier Point Guards today! This is a perfect basketball biography book to pick up for basketball fans of all ages, or to gift to a friend.Here is a preview of what is inside this Russell Westbrook book:Early Life and ChildhoodCollege Years at UCLAWestbrook's NBA CareerRussell Westbrook's Personal LifeRussell's Impact on Basketball and BeyondWestbrook's LegacyAn excerpt from this book on Russell Westbrook's story:Russell Westbrook cannot play for a contending team. He is selfish and makes bad decisions on the court. He takes the ball away from great offensive players like Kevin Durant and James Harden. He is just another athletic “me-first” point guard, and the Thunders would be better off without him. In a few years, he will probably follow the legacies of Stephon Marbury and Steve Francis, point guards from the early 2000s, who are as well-known for their careers’ spectacular crashes as they are for their actual play, or even their inclination to win ball games.NBA analysts have said this of Westbrook ever since he soared to superstar status, and such claims are not totally without merit. Westbrook will sometimes try to do too much. In Game 2 of the 2012 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat, Westbrook took 27 shots in comparison to 22 shots from Durant. However, despite taking more shots, Westbrook finished with only 26 points as opposed to 32 for Durant. The great Magic Johnson, who won five NBA titles, said, “That was the worst point guard in a championship series I have ever seen.”Tags: Russell Westbrook biography, houston rockets basketball, oklahoma city thunder, nick collison, paul george, kevin durant, james harden, lebron james, kyrie irving, stephen curry

Learn the Inspiring Story of the New York Yankees' Legendary Shortstop, Derek Jeter!Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! One of many riveting reads in the Baseball Biography Books series by Clayton Geoffreys.In Derek Jeter: The Inspiring Story of One of Baseball’s Greatest Shortstops, you will learn the story of one of baseball's greatest shortstops, Derek Jeter. Jeter accomplished a great deal over the course of his career. He was selected as an All-Star fourteen times, won the World Series five times, won a World Series MVP as well as five Gold Glove Awards and five Silver Slugger Awards. Needless to say, he retired with one of the greatest resumes of any baseball superstar.Jeter serves as a role model for baseball fans of all ages in the way he carries himself on and off the field. Pick up this unauthorized baseball biography today to learn the inspiring story behind star baseball shortstop, Derek Jeter! This is the perfect baseball chapter book for sports fans of all ages.This baseball book explores what makes Derek Jeter great, and what we can learn from his hard work.Here is a preview of what is inside this Derek Jeter book:Jeter's Early Life and ChildhoodHigh School CareerThe Minor Leagues (Fielding Struggles and A New Jeter)The Major League Journey (From his Rookie Season to his Storybook EndingJeter's Personal LifeDerek Jeter's Legacy and Future An excerpt from this Derek Jeter biography:The date was September 9, 2009. The deafening chants of “Derek Jeter” could be heard sweeping all across the Bronx, let alone Yankees Stadium. As Derek Jeter stood at the plate and looked up to the mound at Tampa Bay Rays’ pitcher Jeff Niemann, he knew he had already compiled two hits that night and was within just one hit of tying Lou Gehrig as the all-time Yankees hit leader.As flashbulbs illuminated the stadium, Jeter stared down the pitch from Niemann and laced an opposite-field line drive inside the first base line and past infielder Chris Richard. While it was the start of an inning that would lead to a Yankees comeback victory, it was something much more—it was the coronation of a Yankees legend.The fans roared so loudly that the stadium shook for the first time since it had been opened earlier that year. The “Derek Jeter” chants only got louder and more deafening as he saluted the 45,848 fans in attendance who had witnessed history. For the 2,721st time, Jeter recorded a hit as a New York Yankee, the same number of hits as Lou Gehrig. It was only two days later, on the historic date of September 11th, that Jeter officially passed Lou Gehrig and became the all-time hits leader in Yankees history. He passed DiMaggio, passed Bernie, passed Mickey, passed the Babe, and then finally passed Lou. Later that season, Jeter won his fifth and final World Series ring to help culminate what many would call the “perfect career.”Before his career ended, he would eclipse 3,465 hits, making him an instant Hall of Famer and earning him a spot in Monument Park at Yankees Stadium, or what some now refer to as the “House that Jeter Built.”Hope you liked this excerpt! If you did, be sure to pick up a copy of this Derek Jeter bio today.

Learn the Incredible Story of the Los Angeles Clippers' Superstar Kawhi Leonard!Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! One of many riveting reads in the Basketball Biography Books series by Clayton Geoffreys. Newly revised for the start of the 2019-2020 season, Kawhi Leonard: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Best All-Around Players details the inspirational story of one of basketball's premier small forwards, Kawhi Leonard. Since entering the league in the the mid first-round of the 2011 NBA Draft, Kawhi Leonard has quickly emerged as one of the most promising and dominant two-way players in the league today. At 22, Leonard demonstrated his maturity and poise on the court as he made key contributions to the Spurs' 2014 Championship run. The league rewarded him for his performance by recognizing him as the 2014 Finals MVP, making him the third-youngest player to ever win the award.Since the initial edition of this book, Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili have retired from basketball. With these shifts and a setback season due to injury, Kawhi and the Spurs parted ways. In his single season as a member of the Toronto Raptors, Kawhi Leonard built to his legacy by leading the franchise to their first ever championship. Then, in the 2019 offseason, Leonard teamed up with Paul George to begin a new chapter back home as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers.Pick up a copy of this basketball chapter book today. It's perfect for basketball lovers of all ages and great as a weekend read. Here is a preview of what is inside this Kawhi Leonard biography book:Childhood and Early YearsHigh School CareerKawhi's College CareerKawhi Leonard’s NBA CareerGetting DraftedRookie SeasonFirst Trip to the NBA FinalsWinning the NBA Championship, Finals MVPWinning the Defensive Player of the Year AwardEnter LaMarcus Aldridge, First All-Star SeasonPost-Duncan Era, the Rise to SuperstardomThe Injury SeasonThe Trade to TorontoWinning His Second NBA ChampionshipThe Move to LAKawhi Leonard’s Personal LifeKawhi Leonard’s Legacy and FutureAn excerpt from this Kawhi Leonard biography: In the NBA, talent and personality make a superstar. Some of these superstars display unordinary talent at a young age while there are also those whose personalities exceed the technical skill shown on the court. Talent does all of the hard work on the court, but a player's character and demeanor on and off of it are what define his future as a superstar. There are those that showed potential as superstars but ultimately failed because they lacked the personality, character, and demeanor to become great. However, there are those NBA players that have never shown superstar talent or even the potential for joining the league at an early age yet have the personality and demeanor of one destined for greatness. These are the silent workers and discreet assassins that bide their time under the radar without making noise that draws attention. Additionally, there are the players that may resemble background players because of their demeanor and lack of star-quality personality, but they have the work ethic and desire to become great.Though they are not as big as players like Shaquille O'Neal, Michael Jordan, or LeBron James when it comes to their personalities, these silent assassins are just as talented and impactful as any other significant player in league history.Tags: kawhi leonard bio, kawhi leonard story, kawhi leonard basketball, tim duncan, tony parker, manu ginobili, danny green, gregg popovich, paul george

Learn the Inspiring Story of the Brooklyn Nets' Superstar, Kevin Durant!Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! One of many riveting reads in the Basketball Biography Books series. Newly revised for the 2019-2020 season, Kevin Durant: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Small Forwards details the incredible story of one of basketball's top players, Kevin Durant. Kevin Durant started his career as the face of the Thunder dynasty upon entering the league in 2007 as the second overall pick. After a nine-year stint with the Thunder, Durant opted to sign with the Golden State Warriors in the 2016 offseason. Reflecting back on Durant's time in OKC, the team came a long way, becoming one of the perennial Western Conference contenders during his tenure. Playing alongside athletic and talented players like Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Serge Ibaka, and Reggie Jackson, Durant had the opportunity to lead the Thunder to several deep playoff runs behind the helm of Coach Scott Brooks. While he did not win a championship with the Thunder, Durant accomplished quite a bit with Russell Westbrook in his nine years in OKC. As a member of the Golden State Warriors, Durant became a champion. In just three years with the Warriors, the team went to the Finals every year, and won the championship two times. Now, Durant begins his next chapter as he signed with the Brooklyn Nets in the 2019 offseason. In this book, you’ll learn about Kevin’s incredible story to the NBA. Pick up this unauthorized basketball biography today to learn the inspiring story of superstar, Kevin Durant!Here is a preview of what is inside this Kevin Durant book: Early Life and ChildhoodHigh School YearsCollege Years at the University of TexasKevin’s NBA Career: From his Rookie Season Through His Signing with the Brooklyn NetsKevin Durant’s Personal LifeDurant’s Impact on Basketball and BeyondKevin Durant’s Legacy and FutureAn excerpt from this basketball biography book on Kevin Durant's story:Basketball has many facets at which a player can excel. There have been excellent rebounders such as Wilt Chamberlain, Moses Malone, and Dennis Rodman, among others. The NBA has also seen its share of passing wizards in the form of Magic Johnson, John Stockton, Jason Kidd, and Steve Nash. When all else failed, some defenders stopped at nothing to deprive opposing teams of baskets. Players such as Bill Russell, Joe Dumars, Dikembe Mutombo, and Gary Payton excelled at that aspect of the game. However, no matter how many ways a player can affect a game of basketball, scoring was always the name of the game. No other player could do that better than Kevin Durant. Standing over 6’10” and a great wingspan, Kevin Durant has the height and length born to score baskets inside the paint. However, Durant was also blessed with the athleticism, grace, footwork, and handles that made him an even greater threat with the ball in his hands out on the perimeter. He has the size of a center but could move like a shooting guard on the floor. And with the addition of his ability to hit unguardable jump shots and his stone-cold mentality of hitting bucket after bucket, Kevin Durant was a born prodigy at putting the ball through the hoop. In that aspect, he is also very efficient as demonstrated by his shooting percentages. He has become one of the few members to average 50% from the floor, 40% from the three-point line, and 90% from the free-throw line all in the same season.Tags: Kevin Durant biography, Kevin Durant book, Durant book for kids, basketball biography for kids

Learn the Inspiring Story of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Star Tight End, Rob Gronkowski!Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! One of many riveting reads in the Football Biography Books series by Clayton Geoffreys.Newly updated to reflect Rob Gronkowski returning from retirement to team up with Tom Brady in Tampa Bay, Rob Gronkowski: The Inspiring Story of One of Football's Greatest Tight Ends details the inspirational story of one of football's premier tight ends, Rob Gronkowski. Often known simply as "Gronk", Gronkowski left a lasting mark on the New England Patriots franchise since joining the league in 2010. He was the first tight end in league history to lead the league in receiving touchdowns.The Brady and Gronkowski duo on offense has been a potent combination whenever the Patriots have needed to find a way to score quickly down the stretch of football games. A charismatic figure, Gronkowski has the adoration of fans beyond just Patriots fans as a player who does not take himself too seriously and is not afraid to have fun while winning. In this book, we'll learn more about Gronk's journey into the league, as well as what makes him such a great player.Pick up this unauthorized football biography today to learn the inspiring story behind star tight end, Rob Gronkowski! This is the perfect football chapter book for sports fans of all ages.This football book explores what makes Rob Gronkowski great, and what we can learn from his hard work.Here is a preview of what is inside this Rob Gronkowski book:Chapter 1: Childhood and Early LifeChapter 2: High School YearsChapter 3: Recruitment and College Years at ArizonaChapter 4: Scouting Combine and 2010 NBA DraftChapter 5: Gronkowski's NFL Career: Three Super Bowl Victories, Retirement, and MoreChapter 6: Rob Gronkowski's Personal LifeChapter 7: Gronkowski's LegacyConclusion An excerpt from this Rob Gronkowski biography:Just who is Rob Gronkowski? Well, that name is probably one of the most well-known in football today. Rob Gronkowski–or “Gronk,” his equally recognizable nickname–remains one of the most accomplished tight ends in the NFL. He has won numerous titles and individual accolades as a long-time member of the New England Patriots, and in 2020 (at the age of 30), he’s announced that he will come out of retirement and join the Tamp Bay Buccaneers–along with his friend and ex-Patriots’ quarterback, the legendary Tom Brady. Gronk is one of the most popular athletes and celebrities in all of America, not only because of his accomplished career, but also thanks to his unique and magnetic personality. When you think of a “fun, likable” player in the NFL, Rob Gronkowski comes immediately to mind. As an opponent, you might fear him on the pitch, but you definitely want to have a beer with him after the game.In truth, New England Patriots fans had no idea who Gronkowski was when the team drafted him in the second round back in 2010. Since then, he has become one of the best tight ends in the history of the sport. As much as other teams dreaded Gronkowski’s presence, they always conceded to the fact that he is an awesome physical specimen who terrorizes opposing defenses and gives defensive coordinators consistent nightmares. Watching him do his famous “Gronk Spike” in the end zone after a touchdown has become a regular occurrence. Fans and experts alike always wonder what makes Rob Gronkowski an elite athlete. Moreover, they would also like to know what has made this superstar a celebrity both on and off the field. Hope you liked this excerpt! If you did, be sure to pick up a copy of this Rob Gronkowski bio today.

Learn the Incredible Story of the Atlanta Hawks' Basketball Superstar Vince Carter!Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! One of many riveting reads in the Basketball Biography Books series. 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. After stints with a number of teams, Vinsanity found himself a member of the Atlanta Hawks.At the beginning of the 2019-2020 season, Vince Carter announced that this season would be his last, soon making him the record-holder for NBA seasons, with 22 seasons under his belt.If you're looking for a great basketball book to read or to gift to a basketball fan, pick up your copy of Vince Carter: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Most Dynamic Shooting Guards today!Here is a preview of what is inside this Vince Carter biography book:Early Life and ChildhoodCollege Years at North CarolinaVince’s NBA CareerVince Carter’s Personal LifeImpact on Basketball and BeyondCarter’s LegacyAn excerpt from this Vince Carter biography:Vince Carter is the greatest dunker of all time. The 2000 Dunk Contest. That dunk over 7-foot Frenchman Frederic Weis. 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. While everyone used to want to emulate Michael Jordan’s high-flying dunks, Vince took that to another level. Now, he has become the benchmark for dunking, and he’s widely regarded as the best dunker in the history of the league.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. Jeremy Evans was just a dunker. Gerald Green, though a reliable wing scorer, is widely regarded as simply a dunker. Vince Carter was not just a dunker. VC was one of the best players in the NBA at his height. At the wing position, he even contended with the likes of Kobe Bryant and Tracy McGrady for the best at that spot. 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 entirely by himself. As his moniker suggests, Vince Carter was half man, half amazing during his prime. And if you look back at his career, you’ll understand why.Did you like this excerpt? Then scroll up and pick up this basketball biography on Vince Carter todayTags: vince carter book, vince carter biography, vince carter bio, basketball books for kids

Learn the Inspiring Story of the New York Yankees' Star, Aaron Judge!Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! One of many riveting reads in the Baseball Biography Books series by Clayton Geoffreys.In Aaron Judge: The Inspiring Story of One of Baseball's Rising All-Stars, you will learn the story of one of baseball's new stars. Since entering Major League Baseball in 2016, Judge has quickly emerged as one of the best hitters to watch for years to come.So far in his young career, Judge has already won the American League's Rookie of the Year award in 2017 and a Silver Slugger Award. Both of these are not easy feats. Pick up this unauthorized biography today to learn the inspiring story behind baseball star, Aaron Judge! This is the perfect baseball chapter book for sports fans of all ages.Here is a preview of what is inside this Aaron Judge biography book:Childhood and Early LifeHigh School CareerCollege CareerProfessional CareerGetting Drafted, Minor League Years, Yankees Debut and InjurySecond Season and the Third Fastest to 100 Home RunsJudge's Personal LifeJudge's Impact on FootballLegacy and FutureAn excerpt from this Aaron Judge biography:Some of the most beloved stories in sports are usually the ones that recount the journeys of those who did not look like they could make it in the big leagues at first but eventually rose to become some of the best athletes in their respective professions and roles. After all, everyone loves a story wherein someone was considered an underdog but continued to work his way up to become one of the best. Underdogs are much more relatable to the general public because many people know what it feels like to be looked at like someone who does not have the talent and the physical capabilities to become one of the greats in their respective fields.We cheered for the underdog athletes who became some of the best at their craft even though the odds were against them. Jeremy Lin, a Harvard graduate, suddenly became a global sensation in the NBA even though Ivy League players are not known to excel in professional sports. Tom Brady, who was drafted in the sixth round of the NFL, is arguably the greatest quarterback in the history of the sport. You might even consider global football celebrity Odell Beckham Jr. as an underdog since nobody back in 2014 considered him to be the best athlete at his position during the NFL draft, but he quickly rose to prominence to achieve a level of stardom no one had thought possible.In recent years in the MLB, there seems to be one particular underdog story that has captured all of us because of how unlikely it was for him to become one of the best baseball players in all of America today. And this story really is not difficult to miss because of how literally large the man is. This is the story of Aaron Judge, an underdog in terms of his journey, but certainly not someone you would consider an underdog if you just looked at his size.Standing 6’7” and well over 280 pounds, Aaron Judge is considered to be the largest player at the outfielder position in terms of body mass in the history of MLB. He has the size that would allow him to hold his own against professional wrestlers, is bigger than LeBron James, and has the powerful body strength that would enable him to stand his ground against offensive linemen in the NFL. But just because he is huge, it does not mean that Aaron Judge was always figuratively one of the biggest players in MLB.Hope you liked this excerpt! If you did, be sure to pick up a copy of this Aaron Judge bio today.