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"Point Guard Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies is an up-and-coming basketball superstar. Learn about his rise through the NCAA ranks, his stand-out entrance into the NBA, and more"--.

"After leading the Phoenix Suns to the 2021 NBA Finals, guard Devin Booker signed a contract with the team that will pay him more than 200 million dollars by 2028. Explore his life and career"--.

"From the six-time women's basketball all-star and two-time Olympic gold medalist - a moving and dramatic account of her unfathomable detainment in Russia and her journey home"--Provided by publisher.

A nonfiction graphic novel which examines the life of American basketball player Stephen Curry.

"Images accompany information about Giannis Antetokounmpo. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"Wardell Stephen Curry II--better known as Stephen Curry or just Steph Curry--is one of the most popular players in the NBA today. In addition to winning NBA Championships, he's made a name for himself by helping others through donations, speaking out about causes that matter to him, and the work his foundation does to help children in underserved communities. Readers learn how this basketball star makes a difference on and off the court with the help of quotes boxes and a timeline"--Provided by publisher.

"In [this book], readers will travel from the cracked concrete basketball courts of Philadelphia in the 1960s and '70s--where Kobe's father, Joe, became a playground, college, and professional standout--to the Bryant family's isolation in Europe, where Kobe spent his formative years, to the leafy suburbs of Lower Merion, where Kobe's legend was born. The story will trace his career and life at Lower Merion--he led the Aces to the 1995-96 Pennsylvania state championship, a dramatic underdog run for a team with just one star player--and the run-up to the 1996 NBA draft, where Kobe's dream of playing pro basketball culminated with his acquisition by the Los Angeles Lakers"--Provided by publisher.

"Stephen Curry is considered one of the-if not the-greatest shooters of all time. But his road to greatness was filled with plenty of bumps and obstacles. Coaches and players always told him he was too small and too short to be truly great. Even when Curry declared his eligibility for the NBA, a scouting report noted that he "lacks great height, length or strength, and possesses below average lateral quickness...making him a potential defensive liability." Proving all of his doubters wrong, today Stephen Curry is a four-time NBA Champion, two-time league MVP, and Finals MVP winner. Read all about Curry's underdog story and meteoric rise to becoming a Sports Superhero-brought to life by illustrator Damion Scott's vibrant and dynamic art!"--.

Looks at the life of Basketball player LeBron James.

Tells the story of basketball player Anthony Edwards, from growing up in Georgia to his career in the NBA.