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  • Kobe Bryant: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Shooting Guards

    Clayton Geoffreys

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Oct. 30, 2014)
    Learn the Incredible Story of Los Angeles Lakers' Legend Kobe Bryant!Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! One of many riveting reads in the Basketball Biography Books series. An Amazon Best Seller, Kobe Bryant: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Shooting Guards, details the inspirational story of basketball's legendary star, Kobe Bryant. Kobe Bryant was the face of the Lakers dynasty for the past two decades and for good reason. Few players have commanded a basketball court as much as Kobe in historical performances such as his notable 81-point performance in just under 42 minutes of playing time in 2006 against the Toronto Raptors. While the 2015-2016 NBA season marked the end to Kobeā€™s storied career, the Black Mambaā€™s legacy will never be forgotten. Few players can parallel Kobe Bryant in terms of competitive fire and will to win. His polarizing figure defines him and makes even those who do not like him at the very least respect him. Read on to learn about the days of when Kobe played alongside Shaquille Oā€™Neal, Robert Horry, Metta World Peace, Derek Fisher, and Pau Gasol in some of the greatest times of Los Angeles Lakersā€™ basketball history.Get this basketball book if you're looking for an entertaining afternoon read or an affordable gift for your basketball fan.Here is a preview of what is inside this Kobe Bryant biography book:Early Life and ChildhoodHigh School YearsKobe's NBA Career with the LakersKobe Personal LifeKobeā€™s Impact on Basketball and BeyondThe Black Mambaā€™s LegacyAn excerpt from this Kobe Bryant biography: When Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant gave himself the nickname Black Mamba, everyone wondered why he chose to liken himself to a reptile.The Black Mamba is one of the fastest and most deadly snakes in the world. It was also the codename used by Uma Thurman's assassin character in the Quentin Tarantino movie Kill Bill. And yes, Black Mamba was also the boxing nickname given to Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s uncle, Roger Mayweather. For sure, Bryant never wanted a part of the Mayweatherā€™s so it must have been that Tarantino movie that got into him. It turns out that Bryant did in fact watch Kill Bill and was so intrigued by the codename Black Mamba that he said he checked out the snake. Upon reading up on the mamba, Bryant decided that it was the perfect description of how he wanted his game to be. The Black Mamba is said to have a 99% striking accuracy at maximum speed and in rapid succession. Bryant said it's the kind of surgical precision that he wants in his game. Kobe Bryant has always been known as a perfectionist and a player who despite being great wants strives to be the greatest.Bryant also talks about the Black Mamba mentality in which he says one has to "figure it out no matter what comes, whether its hell or high water." This resilient attitude has been at the core of Bryant's game, and it's what has made him bounce back from the many obstacles he has faced on and off the court.Kobe Bryant is one of the most popular basketball players on the planet. He is, without a doubt, one of the greatest scorers in the game and one of the most lethal offensive weapons that has ever graced the NBA's courts. However, Kobe Bryant isn't all about scoring points. He is a winner and he has proved that he can win on his own. Bryant isnā€™t just about basketball either. He is also a million dollar businessperson and a worldwide icon. More importantly, Bryant is a husband, a father, and a son. Like all of us, he is only human and has committed many mistakes in his life.Tags: Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers, The Black Mamba, Kobe, Shaquille Oā€™Neal, Shaq, Lakers basketball, Magic Johnson, Wilt Chamberlain, Michael Jordan
  • Stephen Curry: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Sharpest Shooters

    Clayton Geoffreys

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, April 10, 2014)
    Learn the Incredible Story of the Golden State Warriors' Basketball Superstar Stephen Curry!Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! One of many riveting reads in the Basketball Biography Books series by Clayton Geoffreys.An Amazon Best Seller newly revised for the 2019-2020 NBA season, Stephen Curry: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Sharpest Shooters, outlines the inspirational story of one of basketball's premier point guards, Stephen Curry. Stephen Curry has had an electrifying basketball career playing in the National Basketball Association. In this Stephen Curry biography, we will learn about how Steph became the star point guard that he is today. Starting first with his childhood and early life, we'll learn about Steph Curry prior to entering the NBA, his time in the NBA, along with his impact on the communities of Davidson College and Golden State. Steph Curry's success is not an accident.It is hard to believe that a player who once was overlooked at every point in his career has made himself such an impactful and influential player to the game of basketball today. Steph Curry transformed the Golden State Warriors franchise from a lottery-bound team to a perennial contender, spearheading the Warriors to championships in the 2015, 2017, and 2018 seasons over LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. He is one of the few basketball greats to follow an MVP season with another MVP season, as Curry put up extraordinary numbers in the 2015-2016 NBA season and became the first player in league history to be a unanimous MVP. Curry will go down in history as one of the greatest, if not the greatest shooter to play the game. Make sure to purchase a copy of this Stephen Curry book today, as it's one of the only ones updated through the beginning and end of the Kevin Durant era, and one of the most affordable chapter books on Steph.If you've ever been curious as to how basketball stars like Stephen Curry began their basketball careers, this is the perfect basketball chapter book for you, kids and basketball fans of all ages.Here is a preview of what is inside this Stephen Curry biography book:Early Life and ChildhoodHigh School Years of Steph CurrySteph's Davidson College YearsCurry's NBA Career2009 NBA DraftThe Early Injury-Plagued YearsRise to Stardom and Selections to the All-Star GameBest Record in the NBAThe MVP SeasonsThe Arrival of KD, Return to the Top of the Mountain for Back to Back ChampionshipsThe End of a DynastyThe Lone Star in the Bay AreaSteph Curry's Personal LifeImpact on Basketball and BeyondSteph Curry's LegacyAn excerpt from this Stephen Curry biography:We were all taught that children inherit the genes of their parents. Their physical appearance and sometimes even their disease history become part of who we are. Most of the time, we also copy their attitudes and mannerisms. In the case of Wardell Stephen ā€œStephā€ Curry, one cannot help but wonder if he also inherited the shooting touch of his father, Dell Curry. An NBA pundit said that great shooters are not made, they are born.The same can be said about Stephen Curry, to some degree. His father, Dell Curry, was always a great shooter. Steph obviously got a lot of his shooting abilities from the genetics his father passed on to him. Tags: stephen curry bio, stephen curry basketball, steph curry draft, steph curry dad, facts about stephen curry, sf warriors, stephanie curry, draymond green, dell curry, klay thompson
  • Michael Jordan: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Players

    Clayton Geoffreys

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, May 31, 2015)
    Learn the Incredible Story of Chicago Bullsā€™ Superstar and NBA Legend Michael JordanRead on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! One of many riveting reads in the Basketball Biography Books series by Clayton Geoffreys.An Amazon Best Seller, Michael Jordan: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketballā€™s Greatest Players, outlines the inspirational story of basketball's superstar, Michael Jordan. This short unauthorized biography of Michael Jordan highlights his journey so far in the NBA from once being passed until the 3rd overall pick to becoming a six-time NBA champion. Few players have shaped so much of the game of basketball as Michael Jordan. It does not take a basketball fanatic to recognize and respect the name of Michael Jordan. Around the world, fans continue to aspire to become Jordan due to the incredible legacy he left behind on the Bulls organization and the game itself. Read on to learn about Michael Jordanā€™ journey into the league, his championship campaigns alongside Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, and Phil Jackson, as well as much more.Pick up a copy of this basketball biography book on Michael Jordan today to learn about his greatness! This is the perfect basketball book for sports fans of all ages to learn about possibly the greatest player of all time.Here is a preview of what is inside this Michael Jordan biography book: Childhood and Early Life College Years at UNC Michaelā€™s NBA Career Baseball in Birmingham Olympic Gold Standard Michael Jordanā€™s Legacy & Future An excerpt from this Michael Jordan biography:When it comes to sports in Chicago, there is a list of athletes whose names are synonymous with their respective sport ā€“ Walter Payton of the National Football Leagueā€™s Bears, ā€œMr. Cubā€ Ernie Banks in Major League Baseball, or the ā€œGolden Jetā€ Bobby Hull for the Blackhawks. However, none of them ever won as many accolades like Michael Jordan has during his 15 years in the National Basketball Association with the Chicago Bulls. Even though he played two years of his career with the Washington Wizards, Jordan will always be remembered for wearing the red and black in Chicago and joining the list of aforementioned Chicago sports legends.Nearly 20 years after his final season with the Bulls, thereā€™s now a bronze sculpture showing Jordanā€™s infamous ā€œjumpmanā€ pose in front of the United Center ā€“ a place that many consider ā€œthe house that Jordan built.ā€ But many in Chicago will never forget his name for bringing six championships to the city within the 1990s. There are still fans that wear his iconic number 23 uniform and hold current stars like Derrick Rose to the same expectations as the Bulls continue to return to the glory from 20 years ago.Thereā€™s a reason Jordan built up one of the greatest careers that anyone has ever seen, not only the NBA, but throughout professional sports. His name also transcended into clothing, pop culture, movies, music, and other sports like baseball. Still, it all starts with everything heā€™s accomplished in basketball ā€“ with more than 32,000 points, six Most Valuable Player awards, and more several individual distinctions for both offense and defense.Jordan once said that basketball ā€œhas been everything. My place of refuge, place Iā€™ve always gone where I needed comfort and peace. Itā€™s been the site of intense pain and the most intense feelings of joy and satisfaction.ā€Tags: Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls, Washington Wizards, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, Derrick Rose
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Rising Superstars

    Clayton Geoffreys

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, June 20, 2017)
    Learn the Inspiring Story of the Milwaukee Bucks' Superstar and MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo!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 NBA season, in Giannis Antetokounmpo: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Rising Superstars, you will learn the inspirational story of one of basketball's most promising young stars, Giannis Antetokounmpo. Often nicknamed "The Greek Freak", Giannis Antetokounmpo has quickly emerged as one of the most unique players in the league today. His incredible wingspan and athleticism have made him a dominant presence on both the offensive and defensive ends of the basketball court. He is easily one of the most difficult defensive assignments for opposing teams due to his ability to not only start as a forward, but also as a guard. In just six years, Giannis Antetokounmpo has gone from averaging 6.8 points per game to 27.7 points per game. He has also quickly become the face of the Milwaukee Bucks franchise and the league MVP.There is still much to be unveiled in the career of Giannis Antetokounmpo. At the time of this writing, Giannis is just twenty-four years old. In this book, we'll learn more about The Greek Freak's journey into the NBA, his impact on the game, and his growing legacy as one of the best up and coming stars to make his presence known in basketball.Pick up a copy of this basketball chapter book today. It's one of many basketball books written by multi-time Amazon best-selling author, Clayton Geoffreys.Here is a preview of what is inside this Giannis Antetokounmpo biography book:Childhood and Early LifeNBA Career: Getting Drafted, Rookie Season, Working Under Jason Kidd, The Largest Point Guard in the League, and Becoming an All-StarReaching Elite Superstar Status, The Dunking Machine, MVP SeasonInternational CareerPersonal LifeGiannis Antetokounmpo's Player Profile and Impact on BasketballAntetokounmpo's FutureAn excerpt from this Giannis Antetokounmpo biography: The NBA loves rags to riches stories about how a person that lived and grew up in poverty worked to get to the league, not only as an ordinary player, but as a superstar ranking among the best in the world. These are the stories that make people adore the player and what he has been through to get to the top. More importantly, these are the stories that inspire young children to work just as hard, if not harder, than their idol to reach the success that they aspire to achieve. Several of the greatest players in league history have had to endure poverty before they found success in the NBA. Allen Iverson barely had a home growing up before he starred at Georgetown. In his MVP speech back in 2014, Kevin Durant said that his mother raised him and his brother alone while the family moved from roof to roof. The same was true for LeBron James, who was raised alone by his mother when she was only 16 years old. These players not only earned millions as NBA superstars but have also become fan favorites because of how they worked their way up to get to the league.Tags: Giannis Antetokounmpo Bio, Giannis Antetokounmpo basketball, Milwaukee Bucks basketball, Khris Middleton, Jason Kidd, Kristaps Porzingis, Kyle Lowry, Jabari Parker, Matthew Dellavedova, Russell Westbrook, Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, Thon Maker
  • Jayson Tatum: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketballā€™s Rising Stars

    Clayton Geoffreys

    Paperback (Independently published, May 18, 2019)
    Learn the Inspiring Story of the Boston Celticsā€™ Rising Star, Jayson Tatum!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 Jayson Tatum: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketballā€™s Rising Stars, you will learn the incredible story of one of basketball's emerging stars, Jayson Tatum. Since being drafted by the Boston Celtics in 2017, Tatum has quickly established himself as a versatile and formidable guard to play against. At the time of this writing, Tatum is just twenty-one years old, with his prime years ahead of him.It will be exciting to see how Jayson Tatum continues to hone his game to become one of the next unforgettable guards to play professional basketball. Pick up this unauthorized biography today to learn the inspiring story behind rising star, Jayson Tatum! This is a perfect basketball book for kids or sports fans of all ages.Here is a preview of what is inside this Jayson Tatum biography book:Childhood and Early LifeHigh School CareerCollege CareerGetting Drafted, Rookie Season, Playoff Debut On the RiseJayson Tatumā€™s Personal LifeTatumā€™s Impact on BasketballLegacy and FutureAn excerpt from this Jayson Tatum biography:The NBA style of basketball has often gone through different evolutions and transformations throughout its history. From its earliest days when big men ruled the paint in a fast-paced style that did not have a three-point line, NBA basketball transformed into a more structured defensive style of play in the ā€˜70s. Then, during the ā€˜80s and ā€˜90s, the game became more physical as teams relied more on a grind-it-out style that involved a lot of one-on-one, man-to-man defense. During the 2000s, we saw teams relying more on superstars as names such as Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Dirk Nowitzki, Kevin Garnett, and Dwyane Wade emerged as players you can give the ball to if you want your team to get buckets. This steadily transitioned into a different style of play over the next decade as franchises began to create super teams with three or more All-Stars. 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. This pace-and-space era led to the introduction of positionless basketball that demands all five players to bring the ball up, make plays for others, and shoot the ball from the perimeter. You are now seeing frontcourt players 6'7" or taller spacing the floor with their three-point shooting or even playing the point from time to time.Tags: Jayson Tatum biography, Boston Celtics basketball, Jayson Tatum book, books for basketball fans
  • LeBron James: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Players

    Clayton Geoffreys

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Feb. 28, 2015)
    Learn the Inspiring Story of the Los Angeles Lakers' Superstar, LeBron James!Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! One of many riveting reads in the Basketball Biography Books series by Clayton Geoffreys.An Amazon Best Seller, LeBron James: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketballā€™s Greatest Players, outlines the inspirational story of LeBron James through all his greatest wins and losses. Newly updated through the midpoint of the 2019-2020 season, this unauthorized biography of LeBron James highlights his journey so far in the NBA from once-doubted leader to perennial title contender. Few players demand as much excitement from crowds as LeBron James. It does not take a basketball fanatic to recognize and respect the name of LeBron James. Around the world, fans idolize LeBron for his unbelievable athletic prowess and collaborative team-based nature on the court. He has become one of the most respected and professional players in the league today. Read on to learn about LeBron Jamesā€™ journey into the league, his first trip in Cleveland, his four years in Miami, as well as an outlook on his future when he has returned to Cleveland, before ending with his arrival in Los Angeles as he plays alongside Anthony Davis.LeBron James has had a legendary basketball career playing in the National Basketball Association. Itā€™s no surprise why day in and day out, regardless of who is the latest trendy player, LeBron James remains undoubtedly one of the best, if not the best.Pick up this unauthorized basketball biography today to learn the inspiring story behind All-Star, LeBron James! This is the perfect basketball chapter book for sports fans of all ages.This basketball book explores what makes LeBron James great, and what we can learn from his hard work.Here is a preview of what is inside this LeBron James book: Childhood and High School Years LeBronā€™s NBA Career ā€“ Jamesā€™ Rise to All-Star, First Playoffs Appearance, First Trip to the Finals, and more The Decision ā€“ Villain Debut, Quest for the Championship, Repeat Title The Decision 2.0 ā€“ Returning Home to Cleveland, The Return of the King, A Ring for Cleveland, The Quest for a Repeat LeBron in LA, Teaming Up with AD and the Pandemic Season LeBron Jamesā€™ Personal Life King Jamesā€™ Legacy & Future An excerpt from this LeBron James biography:When one talks about the greatest basketball players to have ever played the game, LeBron James always comes into the discussion. You speak of the greats such as Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, and Kobe Bryant when ranking the best players in NBA history. There is no doubt that LeBron belongs in such a discussion and may have become greater than any player except perhaps Michael Jordanā€”and there is even speculation that he might have become better than Jordan himself.In a career that started in 2003 when he was drafted as an 18-year-old high school phenom, LeBron James took the league by storm and has always been one of the best the NBA had to offer. Nobody in the world has ever seen a basketball player quite like him. His skills, talents, and physical gifts were unparalleled to the point that he was lauded as the next great thing in NBA basketball.Physically, LeBron James was always regarded as the most gifted athlete in league history. Standing about 6'8" and weighing at least 250 pounds of muscle, James has always had the size and strength that rivals the all-time great physique of Karl Malone. But despite his size and strength, LeBron James moves as quickly as a guard and has the athleticism of Dominique Wilkins.Hope you liked this excerpt! If you did, be sure to pick up a copy of this LeBron James bio today.
  • Damian Lillard: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Star Guards

    Clayton Geoffreys

    Paperback (Independently published, July 25, 2019)
    Learn the Inspiring Story of the Portland Trailblazers' Star Guard, Damian Lillard!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 Damian Lillard: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Star Guards, you will learn the incredible story of one of basketball's greatest guards, Damian Lillard. Since being drafted by the Portland Trailblazers with the sixth overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, Lillard has dazzled for Portland fans. In his time thus far in the league, Lillard has consistently been one of the best point guards in the entire league, and helped Portland contend every year in the difficult Western Conference. In the 2019 off-season, the franchise awarded him for his hard work, with a four-year extension effective in the 2021-2022 season. Pick up this unauthorized biography today to learn the inspiring story behind superstar guard, Damian Lillard! This is the perfect basketball book for kids or basketball fans of all ages. Here is a preview of what is inside this Damian Lillard biography book:Childhood and Early LifeHigh School CareerCollege CareerGetting Drafted, Winning the Rookie of the Year Award, All-Star Seasons Franchise Player, the Snub Years, The Elite Damian LillardDamian Lillard's Personal LifeLillard's Impact on BasketballLegacy and FutureAn excerpt from this Damian Lillard biography:Historically and no matter what era you look at, the point guard has always been arguably the most critical position out on the court when you talk about the NBA brand of basketball. Some of the greatest championship teams in the history of the league had a point guard that allowed them to perform well on both ends of the floor.The ā€˜50s and ā€˜60s Boston Celtics had the services of Bob Cousy, who is regarded as the pioneer at the point guard position because of his excellent ball-handling skills and passing ability. The ā€˜60s and early ā€˜70s era of the Los Angeles Lakers thrived under the hot shooting and playmaking of Jerry West, who was so good that he was used as the model for the NBAā€™s logo. The 1971 championship team of the Milwaukee Bucks had Oscar Robertson, who was putting up triple-doubles at a rapid pace a few years back when he was still in his prime handling the point and passing the ball to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. And who could ever disregard Magic Johnson, the man responsible for the Los Angeles Lakers dynasty of the ā€˜80s and the playmaker regarded as the best to play at his position?The ā€˜90s and 2000s also saw their share of terrific point guards who may not have won titles because of the dominance of teams like the Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls, Shaq, and the Big Three San Antonio Spurs that revolved around Tim Duncan. Such all-time great point guards are Penny Hardaway, Kevin Johnson, Jason Kidd, and Steve Nash.Did you like this short excerpt? Then scroll up and buy a copy of this Damian Lillard biography today.Tags: Damian Lillard biography, Portland Trailblazers basketball, Damian Lillard book, books for basketball fans
  • Russell Westbrook: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Premier Point Guards

    Clayton Geoffreys

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, April 25, 2014)
    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 ā€œme-firstā€ 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 careersā€™ 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, ā€œThat was the worst point guard in a championship series I have ever seen.ā€Tags: Russell Westbrook biography, houston rockets basketball, oklahoma city thunder, nick collison, paul george, kevin durant, james harden, lebron james, kyrie irving, stephen curry
  • Dwyane Wade: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Shooting Guards

    Clayton Geoffreys

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, March 14, 2016)
    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 playerā€™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 ā€œThe Flash,ā€ 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 6ā€™4ā€, 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
  • Paul George: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketballā€™s Most Dynamic Small Forwards

    Clayton Geoffreys

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Dec. 13, 2015)
    Learn the Incredible Story of the Los Angeles Clippers' Basketball Star Paul George!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 NBA season, Paul George: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketballā€™s Most Dynamic Small Forwards details the inspirational story of one of basketball's premier small forwards, Paul George. Since joining the NBA, Paul George has quickly emerged as one of the league's best small forwards and was instrumental in helping the Indiana Pacers reemerge as contenders in the growingly competitive Eastern Conference. In the 2017 offseason, George was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. After some time there, he joined Kawhi Leonard in pursuit of an NBA title with the Los Angeles Clippers.It is hard to believe that so many teams passed on Paul George back in the 2010 NBA Draft when he easily became one of the best draft picks out of that year's draft.While Paul George suffered from a devastating injury as a member of Team USA, he has demonstrated an incredible amount of resilience as he nursed his injury and returned to full force starting in the 2015-2016 NBA season. It will be exciting to watch George in the next stage of his career, with his most immediate focus being ensuring he can play alongside Kawhi Leonard.If you're a fan of Paul George, don't delay in picking up this book. Start learning his inspiring hoops story today.Here is a preview of what is inside this Paul George biography book:Early Life and ChildhoodHigh School Years of Paul GeorgePaul George's College Years at California State University, FresnoPaul George's NBA CareerGetting DraftedRookie SeasonSecond YearThird Year and Breakout YearGeorgeā€™s Fourth Year, 2013-14 SeasonTeam USA Training Camp, Broken Leg, and Eight Months OutRoad to Recovery and the ReturnThe Real Return of Paul George (2015-16 Season)The Final Season in IndianaThe Trade to OKC, Teaming Up with Russell WestbrookThe MVP and DPOY Candidate, Final Year in Oklahoma CityThe Los Angeles HomecomingChapter 5: Paul Georgeā€™s Personal LifeChapter 6: Paul Georgeā€™s Impact on Basketball and LegacyAn excerpt from this Paul George biography:Rarely do you see an NBA wing player who not only prides himself on playing tough defense for four quarters but also carries the majority of his teamā€™s offensive load. A few big-name players come to mindā€”Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James. What do those players have in common? They are all-time NBA greats. The NBA game has always been about playing both ends of the court. No matter how good a player is at getting buckets and putting up 30 points a night, he will never be considered truly great and might not even win a championship if he does not play the defensive end of the floor just as well as or even better than he does at the offensive end. Wing players have always been some of the most talented scorers in the history of the game. And among them, no other player has ever been more talented in putting points up on the board than MJ himself. But even Jordan was a Defensive Player of the Year awardee. Meanwhile, Kobe Bryant has an all-time high of nine All-Defensive First Team selections. Even LeBron James only won titles when he started putting more emphasis on his defense.Tags: paul george bio, paul george basketball, los angeles clippers basketball, indiana pacers basketball, larry bird, reggie miller, monta ellis, george hill, roy hibbert, russell westbrook, kawhi leonard
  • Kyrie Irving: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketballā€™s Most Versatile Point Guards

    Clayton Geoffreys

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Jan. 31, 2015)
    Learn the Incredible Story of the Brooklyn Nets' Star Point Guard Kyrie Irving!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 2019-2020 NBA season, Kyrie Irving: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketballā€™s Most Versatile Point Guards details the inspirational story of basketball's star, Kyrie Irving. This unauthorized basketball biography of Kyrie Irving highlights his quick ascent into the league as a brilliant passer and scorer. Kyrie Irving, often referred to as Uncle Drew, rivals Golden State Warrior Steph Curry in his incredible ability to control the basketball. Youth basketball players from all across the world view Kyrie Irving highlight reels to learn the ins and outs of passing and dribbling the basketball. Having such extraordinary skills, Kyrie is one of the best point guards in the NBA due to his court vision and ability to pass and score incredibly quickly. His agility is easily among the best in the NBA. Now moving on from his two seasons in Boston, Kyrie will look to continue building on his legacy as a member of the Brooklyn Nets, playing alongside superstar Kevin Durant. Read on to learn about Kyrie Irvingā€™s journey into the league, to his college years at Duke University before ultimately propelling into the NBA. This is the perfect basketball book to pick up for a weekend read, or to gift to your basketball fan as a present.Here is a preview of what is inside this Kyrie Irving biography book: Childhood and High School Years Training with Pyonin College Years at Duke Kyrie Irvingā€™s NBA Career Getting Drafted and Rookie Season All-Star Appearances and the Return of Lebron Three Finals Appearances, Final Season as a Cavalier The Trade to Boston The Return, Irvingā€™s Criticized Leadership Kyrieā€™s Personal Life Irvingā€™s Impact on Basketball Kyrie Irvingā€™s Legacy & Future An excerpt from this Kyrie Irving biography:In their early twenties, most people are just graduating college and seeking employment if not already working for a mediocre wage. Long before Kyrie Irvingā€™s golden years were over, he had already become a multi-game NBA All-Star, recipient of the 2012 Rookie of the Year Award, the 2014 NBA All-Star MVP, and NBA Champion with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Kyrie went to the NBA Finals at the tender age of 24 while most NBA players retire without ever having a shot at the championship. However, he would tell you these accolades are par for the course. Irving abides by his fatherā€™s advice to ā€œstay hungry and humble,ā€ words driving Irvingā€™s relentless work ethic both on and off the court. In a league dominated by incredibly talented point guards, there is no choice for ambitious athletes but to aspire to greatness. For Kyrie, his impeccable ball handling along with his knack for acrobatic finishes around the rim distinguish him third from his contemporaries.Irvingā€™s game is decisive and crafty but maintains a degree of elegance. He keeps opponents guessing from the top of the key right down to the bucket. His impressive dribbling ability and superb ambidexterity allow him to keep defenses on their heels. While the 24-second shot clock is ticking, Irvingā€™s repertoire of moves seems to be inexhaustible.Tags: Kyrie Irving, LeBron James, Kevin Love, Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Duke Blue Devils, Duke Basketball, Stephen Curry, Isaiah Thomas, Gordon Hayward, Derrick Rose, Austin Rivers
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  • Aaron Judge: The Inspiring Story of One of Baseball's Rising All-Stars

    Clayton Geoffreys

    Paperback (Independently published, Feb. 23, 2020)
    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 6ā€™7ā€ 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.