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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 New Orleans Pelican's Sharp Shooter, JJ Redick!Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device.Limited time offer: If you buy the print edition, you can keep the Kindle edition for yourself!In JJ Redick: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Shooters, you will learn the incredible story of one of basketball's greatest shooters, JJ Redick. Redick's place in basketball history started early on as he seized the attention of college basketball fans across the country as the leader of the Duke Blue Devils. Since being drafted by the Orlando Magic in 2006, Redick has solidified himself as one of the league's premier sixth man. But it was not always easy for Redick; it took him a few years of honing his game in Orlando to truly breakout and find his place in the NBA.Redick embodies the professionalism that franchises, players, and fans adore. His love for the game is evident in how he carries himself on and off the court.Pick up this unauthorized biography today to learn the inspiring story of sharp shooter, JJ Redick!Here is a preview of what is inside this JJ Redick book: Childhood and Early LifeHigh School CareerCollege CareerGetting Drafted, The Benchwarmer Years, The Steady Rise, Running with the ClippersAging Like Fine Wine in Philadelphia, Stint with the PelicansJJ Redick's Personal LifeRedick's Legacy and FutureAn excerpt from this basketball biography book:The most dangerous weapon in all of basketball is the three-pointer. Not only does the extra point do a lot to change the course of an entire NBA game, but it is also the most efficient shot. The close-range layups and dunks are still the easiest shots in the NBA, but the three-point shot makes all the difference when it comes to increasing the offensive efficiency of any team or player. Today, almost all of the teams one sees in the NBA rely heavily on the three-pointer. Players have also been shooting the three-pointer more than ever. However, the NBA was not always reliant on the three-point shot. The shot was first introduced in the professional ranks back in the inaugural 1967-68 season of the American Basketball Association (before it was merged with the NBA). The late ABA commissioner George Mikan, arguably the NBA's first superstar, said that they introduced the three-point shot so that smaller players will have a competitive advantage against bigger players. However, though there are still super teams in today's era, the style has become more reliant on overall team play instead of just putting the ball in the hands of the team's three All-Stars. We saw the Golden State Warriors playing that way since they won the NBA title in 2015. Though they had many stars on their team, they relied more on spacing and ball movement to win games. This led to the current pace-and-space era where teams rely more on increasing the tempo of the game while spacing the floor with four or more shooters. While the three-pointer was a way for the ABA to compete with the NBA in terms of excitement, fans were not used to seeing players bombing away from 25 feet. Mikan said that it was their version of a "home run" and could get fans off their feet but was never a primary weapon for any team back then. It eventually disappeared when the NBA and the ABA completed their merger in the 70s.Tags: JJ Redick biography, JJ Redick book, books for basketball fans, orlando magic, manu ginobili

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

Kobe lives and breathes basketball. While other basketball legends fade into obscurity after retirement, Kobe is out there pursuing new endeavors and building a business empire. It’s a testament to his relentless thirst for knowledge and never-ending quest to be better.This book is a front row ticket to Kobe’s journey through life as he reveals how he used the Mamba Mentality as a blueprint to his success, whether on-court or off-court. An insight into how his mind works offers an opportunity to replicate his success and achievements. It teaches about the value of hard work and commitment to the craft. Kobe’s rise to greatness is an inspiration to a new generation of young people who dream of making it big in their chosen fields.Here's a sneak preview of what's inside of this book:Who is Kobe BryantHis Work EthicThe Famous "Mamba Mentality" and what this is all aboutBasketball MusesHis Feuds and ControversiesKobe, The StorytellerKobe the entrepreneur: Kobe, Inc. What's in The Future for KobeLife-Changing Lessons from the Black Mambaget your copy today and be inspired now!

Learn the Inspiring Story of the Legendary Forward Larry Bird!Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device!In Larry Bird: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Forwards, you will learn the inspirational story of one of basketball's premier forwards, Larry Bird. Larry Bird had a profound impact on the Boston Celtics’ franchise throughout the 1980s, leading the franchise to three NBA Championships. With an extraordinary ability as a two-way player, Bird was gritty, full of heart, and the definition of a superstar.Since retiring from professional basketball, Bird has served many roles, as a head coach and president of basketball operations for the Indiana Pacers. He has continued making history in post-retirement, as he is the only individual to be league MVP, Coach of the Year, and Executive of the Year. Read on to learn Bird’s inspiring story.Here is a preview of what is inside this book: Childhood and Early LifeHigh School CareerCollege CareerLarry Bird’s NBA CareerGetting DraftedRookie SeasonThe Dawn of the Boston Big Three, First NBA TitleFalling ShortFirst MVP, Finals Battle with the Lakers, Second NBA TitleSecond MVP, Finals Rematch with the LakersMVP Three-Peat, Third NBA Championship50-40-90 Season, Last Finals AppearanceSecond 50-40-90 Season, End of the Reign as the Kings of the EastInjury SeasonReturn from Injury, First Round ExitInjury-Prone Season, Beginning of the End of a Legendary CareerFinal NBA Season1992 Olympics: The Dream TeamLife After RetirementRivalry with Magic Johnson Larry Bird’s Personal Life Larry Bird’s Impact on Basketball Larry Bird’s Legacy An excerpt from the book: If there were a player in the history of the NBA that deserves to be called a legend, that man would be none other than Larry Bird. All-Star appearances, clutch plays, highlight moments, personal awards, MVP’s, and championships. You can name any accolade in the NBA, and Larry Bird has achieved them all in his truly stellar 13-year NBA career. Just looking at all those achievements and his career averages of 24.3 points, ten rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 1.7 steals, you would immediately understand why he is a legitimate NBA legend. Larry Bird is also considered as one of the best shooters in the history of the league. In Bird, you have a guy standing almost 6’10” who could shoot the lights out of the basketball. He has the size of a power forward but with the shooting touch of an off guard. No wonder he has a career shooting percentage of 49.6% from the floor, 37.6% from the three-point line, and 88.6% from the foul stripe. With those shooting numbers, Larry Bird was a two-time member of the 50-40-90 club. Though Larry’s offensive skill set belonged to that of a shooting guard, he could pass the ball as well as a point guard while rebounding possessions at the rate of a center. With those skills and abilities, Larry Bird is also one of the most versatile players the NBA has ever seen.Tags: Larry Bird Bio, Larry Bird basketball, Boston Celtics basketball, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kevin McHale, Charles Barkley

Learn the Incredible Story of Oklahoma Thunder's Superstar Chris Paul!Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! One of many riveting reads in the Basketball Biography Books series. Most recently revised for the 2017-2018 season, Chris Paul: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Point Guards details the inspirational story of basketball's premier point guard, Chris Paul. Chris Paul has been a dominant point guard in the NBA amongst the likes of Stephen Curry, Steve Nash, and Russell Westbrook. From once struggling to make the varsity team of his high school team, Chris Paul has come a long way since being drafted as the fourth overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft. The rest is history as Paul had impressive stints with the New Orleans Hornets and Los Angeles Clippers, before his most recent chapter with the Houston Rockets.Chris Paul is easily one of the most dynamic point guards to play the game of basketball. From flashy crossovers to speedy races down the court on the fastbreak to lobs to former teammates such as Tyson Chandler, Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan, Chris Paul has had an illustrious basketball career.It will be exciting to see how Chris Paul and the Oklahoma City Thunder perform this season. But what are you waiting for? Get your copy of Chris Paul: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Point Guards today for a great basketball book to read or gift today!Here is a preview of what is inside this Chris Paul book:Early Life and ChildhoodCollege Years at Wake ForestChris Paul's NBA CareerBecoming the Best Point Guard in the NBALob City: Seasons with the Clippers, the Ballmer Era, and Early ExitsThe Trade to Houston, and Teaming Up with James HardenCP3's Personal LifePaul's Impact on Basketball and BeyondChris Paul's LegacyAn excerpt from this book on Chris Paul's story:What if Chris Paul is the greatest point guard in NBA history? Such an assertion seems completely and utterly absurd because Lakers legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson won a total of 5 NBA championships and 3 MVP awards. Johnson revitalized the NBA with the high-octane, flashy offense of the Showtime Lakers and had one of the greatest sports rivalries with Larry Bird. Even ignoring Magic, Oscar Robertson averaged a triple-double in a single season, and John Stockton leads all NBA players in assists by a ludicrous margin. Gary Payton came as close as any individual player had to stopping Michael Jordan in the 1996 NBA Finals, and even Steve Nash has led some of the greatest offenses in NBA history. So how could anyone assert that Chris Paul, a point guard who has never been past the second round of the NBA playoffs and has never won an MVP, is the greatest point guard in NBA history?Among basketball analysts who are fans of newer forms of statistical analysis beyond the traditional box score, there are those who believe that bold statement. Tom Haberstroh, an ESPN insider who handles those newer “advanced” statistics such as Player Efficiency Rating (PER) and Win Shares, has observed that Paul’s numbers are overall higher than Magic’s. For example, Paul’s career average PER, 25.59, is the 6th highest in NBA history and surpasses Magic’s average of 24.11. He has accumulated 115 Win Shares over his first nine seasons while Magic had only 104 in his first nine. Tags: Chris Paul biography, blake griffin, jj redick, deandre jordan, doc rivers, stephen curry, james harden, carmelo anthony, lebron james, 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 Incredible Story of NBA Star Shooter and All-Star Ray Allen!Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device!In Ray Allen: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Shooters, you'll read about the inspirational story of basketball's star, Ray Allen. Ray Allen will go down in the history of basketball as one of the sharpest and most talented shooters to ever play the game. With an incredible ability to roll off screens and release the ball with an elite level of accuracy, Ray Allen struck fear in the eyes of hundreds of defenses throughout his NBA career. A two-time NBA champion with the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat, it's easy to say that Ray Allen has had a storied career. Ray represents many things that coaches love: a consummate professional who has a relentless work ethic to be the best at his craft. Years before the latest generation of talent like Stephen Curry entered the league, Ray Allen was the man kids around the world would emulate, shooting threes from their backyard aspiring to be like Ray. In this book, we'll explore Ray's journey into the NBA, his career, as well as his legacy on the game of basketball.Here is a preview of what is inside this book:IntroductionChildhood and Early YearsHigh School CareerCollege CareerRay Allen's NBA CareerGetting DraftedRookie SeasonImprovementsFirst Playoff AppearanceFirst All-Star SeasonGetting Past the First Round, Conference Finals AppearanceBack to Obscurity, Missing the PlayoffsThe Trade to the Seattle SupersonicsAll-Star Appearances and Missed PlayoffsBack to StrugglesFinal Season with the SonicsThe Trade to the Celtics, Forming the New Boston Big Three, First NBA ChampionshipFailed Title Defense and Return to the FinalsBecoming the Best Three-Point Shooter in NBA History, Return to the All-Star GameFinal Season with the Boston CelticsJoining the Miami Heat, Second NBA TitleBack-to-Back Finals Trip, Final Season with the HeatSitting Out, No Official RetirementRay Allen's Personal Life and Legacy and FutureAn excerpt from the book: The three-point shot is the deadliest spot to score from in the whole NBA. It’s a game-changer that could either bring the team back after being down by a lot or seal the game away as a dagger shot. It’s the kind of shot you need to spend hours of work on and several days of repetition to master, or at least hit at a good clip. In the history of the NBA, a lot of games have been sealed or put away early because of the three-point shot. And in league history, nobody has ever hit more of those shots than the sniper they call Ray Allen.With almost 3,000 career three-pointers made, Ray Allen is the finest outside marksman the league has ever seen from a historical standpoint. He was one of the few players that lived from the three-point arc as his mindset was always to shoot the ball from the outside as much as he could. But Allen did not do so just because he wanted to. Making a lot of three-pointers is not as simple as putting up a lot of attempts from that spot on the floor. But Ray-Ray did so because that was the skill he mastered from a young age. He’s put hours of work and repetition to learn that shot, and he’s mastered it at several spots on the floor to be effective from well all over outside or inside the perimeter.Tags: Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Allen Iverson, Rajon Rondo, Chris Bosh, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Seattle Supersonics, Milwaukee Bucks, Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, Reggie Miller, Stephen Curry

Learn the Inspiring Story of the Utah Jazz's Legendary Guard John Stockton!Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device.Limited time offer: If you buy the print edition, you can keep the Kindle edition for yourself!In John Stockton: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Point Guards, you will learn the inspirational story of one of basketball's greatest point guards of all time, John Stockton. Stockton ran the point for the Utah Jazz through the majority of the 80s and 90s. He holds the NBA record for the most assists and steals of all time. Playing for the majority of his career alongside Karl Malone, Stockton had a highly illustrious career. By the time he retired, he was a ten-time All-Star and had led the league in assists nine times. He is one of few point guards to ever average a career double-double in points and assists. In this unauthorized biography, you'll relive Stockton's impressive career from his rookie season to his final game. Here is a preview of what is inside this book: Early Life and High School CareerCollege CareerThe Legendary Class of 1984, Getting Drafted, Rookie Season, The Arrival of Karl Malone, The Beginning of the Stockton and Malone EraThe Dime-Dropping Machine, Stockton's Rise to Stardom, Historic Assists Seasons, Falling Short, The Back-to-Back Finals Appearances, Losing to the BullsThe Steady Decline, The Final Season, Retirement Stockton's International CareerStockton's Personal LifeImpact on BasketballAn excerpt from the book:It is often said that an NBA player's status as one of the all-time greats is determined by the number of championships he won during his playing days. Those considered great have won titles. Michael Jordan ended his career as a six-time champion. Bill Russell won 11 titles during the 60's. Despite all the battles he had with Russell, Wilt Chamberlain retired as a two-time NBA champion. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar spent a lifetime not only collecting points but also six NBA rings. Magic Johnson and Larry Bird combined for a total of eight championships during their rivalry years in the 80’s. And in today's league, LeBron James is continuing to carve out his legacy as one of the players that could one day be the greatest of all time as he seeks out more NBA titles.But what if those legendary players that did not have the pleasure of being called an NBA champion? Winning an NBA title was never easy no matter how good a player was because championships were always dependent on how the team played and of how tough the competition was. Some players won titles because of how completely dominant their team was during their peak years. And there were those that collected multiple championships during an era where the NBA was not at its most competitive.Though the popular belief is that a championship defines a player's career, it is never truly a measure of how great the player was. Some superstars could not get over the hump because of the era and competitive environment they played in. One of those players is the Utah Jazz's legendary point guard, John Stockton. John Stockton spent his entire NBA career as a player that reveled in seeing his teammates making baskets. It was as if the point guard position was made for him. He was a playmaker like no other. He became an All-Star by making sure his teammates had the best possible shots and looks. Tags: John Stockton Bio, Utah Jazz basketball, Karl Malone, Jerry West, Chris Paul, Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler, Magic Johnson

Learn the Incredible Story of Basketball Superstar Tracy McGrady!Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! One of many riveting reads in the Basketball Biography Books series by Clayton Geoffreys.In Tracy McGrady: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Shooting Guards, you'll read about the inspirational story of basketball's superstar shooting guard, Tracy McGrady.T-Mac rocked the basketball world in the early 2000s by quickly blossoming into a perennial All-Star with the Orlando Magic. While he struggled later on in his career with injury problems, fans remember Tracy McGrady for his incredible explosiveness and thrilling ability to get to the basket. He may not have ever won an NBA Championship, but T-Mac certainly left a lasting legacy in the NBA, as other greats such as Kobe Bryant cite Tracy McGrady as one of his toughest matchups to ever play against.If you love T-Mac, pick up a copy of this basketball chapter book today. It's perfect for basketball fans of all ages.Here is a preview of what is inside this Tracy McGrady biography book:Early Life and ChildhoodHigh School YearsTracy’s NBA CareerGetting Drafted and Rookie SeasonSecond Season, Vince Carter's ArrivalImproving Star, First Playoff SeasonThe Move to Orlando & Becoming the Most Improved PlayerCarrying the MagicBack-to-Back Scoring ChampionshipsFirst Season in HoustonInjury-Plagued SeasonFinal All-Star SeasonFinal Run of a Superstar Shooting GuardThe Beginning of the EndEnding Days of a Once Great Superstar, RetirementMcGrady’s Personal LifeT-Mac’s Impact on Basketball and BeyondTracy McGrady’s LegacyAn excerpt from this Tracy McGrady biography: Can there be such a thing in basketball as too much talent?Outside of the basketball court, we frequently talk about those who get too talented, too quickly. Some people grow up to be natural geniuses. However, these geniuses coast on their talents and never become diligent or mature enough to fulfill their potential. Sometimes, they get surpassed by those of lesser talent, but who have learned to work hard thanks to their lack of talent. “Hard work beats talent when talent does not work hard.” That’s a saying that applies to today’s reality. No matter how much talent you have, hard workers always trump your talent whenever you don’t work half as hard as they do.When we look at Tracy McGrady, you could argue that he was the most talented shooting guard ever – maybe even above Jordan and Kobe. There was nothing McGrady could not do. He was a bigger wingman than any other superstar shooting guard in history. He was just as athletic as any other great off-guard the league has ever had. Plus, T-Mac had the skills that could rival those of Mike and Bryant. While McGrady’s high school career was not very distinguished, the potential that he showed at a single basketball camp was so immense that he went straight from high school to an NBA lottery pick. After several seasons as a role player, McGrady eventually developed into one of the premier superstars in the NBA and led his teams to regular season wins and the playoffs season after season. While McGrady was blessed with more natural talent than almost all NBA players, he was cursed to have some of the worst teammates for any NBA superstar. When he played for the Toronto Raptors in the early part of his career, he was a teenager playing alongside Marcus Camby, Doug Christie, Damon Stoudamire, and his cousin Vince Carter.Did you enjoy this excerpt? If so, scroll up and pick up a copy of this basketball biography book on T-Mac today.

Learn the Inspiring Story of the Legendary Point Guard Jason Kidd!Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device!In Jason Kidd: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Point Guards, you will learn the inspirational story of one of basketball's premier point guards, Jason Kidd. Jason Kidd was easily one of the best point guards to play the game of basketball throughout the 2000s. With an extraordinary ability to pass the ball at precisely the right time, Kidd was like Steve Nash in that he made the teammates around him fundamentally better.Being an NBA Champion (with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011), ten-time All-Star and five-time All-NBA First Team member, Jason Kidd's passing and rebounding abilities made him feared by opponents. He corralled triple-doubles years before flashy athletic point guards like Russell Westbrook began doing so. Read on to learn Kidd’s inspiring story.Here is a preview of what is inside this book: Childhood and Early LifeHigh School CareerCollege CareerJason Kidd's NBA CareerGetting DraftedRookie CampaignFirst All-Star SeasonTensions in Dallas, the Trade to Phoenix, Fresh Start with the Suns, First Playoff AppearanceFirst Full Season with Phoenix, Igniting the Scorching SunsShortened Season, Another First Round ExitBreaking Through to the Second RoundFinal Season in PhoenixThe Trade to New Jersey, Reaching the NBA FinalsSecond Consecutive Finals AppearanceTeaming Up with Vince CarterLeading a Trio with Carter and JeffersonFinal Stretch in New Jersey, the Return to DallasContending as a MavFirst and Only NBA ChampionshipFinal Season with DallasStop at the Big Apple, and RetirementCoaching CareerUSA National Basketball Team CareerPersonal LifeImpact, Legacy, and FutureAn excerpt from the book:As far as ranking the top point guards in the history of the NBA is concerned, no list would be truly complete without Jason Kidd somewhere on top of all of the other playmakers the league has seen. Why not? He is an NBA champion, a 10-time All-Star, a six-time All-NBA Team member, a nine-time All-Defensive Team selection, a two-time Olympic Gold medalist, and a five-time assist leader. On paper alone you would see how valuable of a point guard Kidd was in his 19-year NBA stint. However, there were also times when he was not truly befitting of being called a historically elite point guard because of all the criticisms and shortcomings he has had as a player. He came into the league with virtually no jump shot and a very minimal offensive repertoire. He has had struggles with coaches and even, for a while, lacked the work ethic needed to be elite. And, for most of his career, he was never the leader of a championship team. But, for all those criticisms and downsides to his game, Jason Kidd was always a leader that made his other teammates great by doing everything else on the court. He always made it a point to find teammates because scoring the ball himself was never really his top priority. His ability to rebound the ball at a high level for a point guard made sure he could trigger fast-break opportunities at a quick rate. And his ability to defend every guard position earned him the reputation of being an elite defender in his prime. Kidd’s vast array of skills made him a ray of sunshine to a franchise because he always lifted his teammates up in every way possible.Tags: Jason Kidd Bio, Jason Kidd basketball, New Jersey Nets basketball, Steve Nash, Vince Carter, Kevin Garnett, Gary Payton, Ray Allen, Jason Terry, Dirk Nowitzki, Richard Jefferson

Learn the Inspiring Story of the Houston Rockets' Superstar, James Harden!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 updated through the midpoint of the 2019-2020 season, James Harden: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Premier Shooting Guards explores the inspirational story of one of basketball's premier shooting guards James Harden. Harden has made a splash playing in the National Basketball Association for the Houston Rockets. In this new edition, we will learn about how James became the star shooting guard that he is today, as well as relive his memorable 2018 MVP season. Starting first with a look into his childhood and early life, we'll learn about James Harden prior to entering the NBA, along with his time in the NBA as a sixth man for the Oklahoma City Thunder behind Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant to his time leading the Houston Rockets and reunion with Russell Westbrook. James Harden has established himself as one of the top five shooting guards in the game today, alongside legends like Kobe Bryant. Harden has played so exceptionally well that he was recognized as league MVP in 2018. For a man who once was just another college basketball player for the Arizona State Sun Devils, James Harden has come a long way in his basketball career.James Harden has revitalized and ignited a fire in Houston leading the Rockets. The James Harden trade from Oklahoma City may go down as one of the biggest mistakes by the Thunder organization of the recent era. While Harden still has areas to improve upon on the defensive end, his offensive abilities have been lauded around the league.Pick up this unauthorized basketball biography today to learn the inspiring story behind All-Star, James Harden! This is the perfect basketball chapter book for sports fans of all ages.This basketball book explores what makes James Harden great, and what we can learn from his hard work.Here is a preview of what is inside this James Harden book:Childhood and Early Life High School Years College Years at Arizona State The Start of Harden's NBA Career in OKC A Star in Houston Harden's International Experience Harden's Personal Life Impact on Basketball Harden's Legacy and Future An excerpt from this James Harden biography:When you talk about the greatest guards in the history of the NBA, names such as Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, and Clyde Drexler come to mind. Those players all had the right combination of skill, athleticism, popularity, charisma, and the will to win that made them successful superstars in their eras. In essence, those great shooting guards have all become unique players—the likes of which could probably never be duplicated in the history of the league. Uniqueness has always been what describes the best shooting guards in league history. Their distinctive set of skills has been one of the catalysts to how the league grows and changes. And because the greatest shooting guards in league history are so unique, the position has become arguably the most difficult to play at the highest level. As difficult a task as it is to become a great shooting guard because of how much the position demands that a player try to match their skills with that of the all-time greats, even tradition yields to how the game changes with the passage of time. Jordan, Bryant, Wade, and Drexler are no doubt all great and unique. However, no other shooting guard in the NBA is as unique as James Harden.Hope you liked this excerpt! If you did, be sure to pick up a copy of this James Harden bio today.