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Years after Shawn Harrington appeared in the iconic basketball documentary "Hoop Dreams," he returned to his high school as an assistant basketball coach. He was taking his daughter to school when two gunmen opened fire on his vehicle, and Harrington was struck and paralyzed while trying to shield his daughter. Over the next few years, more basketball players were murdered. Author Bradburd tells the story of one of America's most violent neighborhoods on Chicago's West Side.

Presents the life and accomplishments of , LeBron James, professional basketball player, including his incredible successes both on and off the field, his training regimen, and his charity work.

LeBron James was still in high school in Akron, Ohio, when he was proclaimed the next great basketball player. Drafted first overall right out of high school in 2003 by the nearby Cleveland Cavaliers, he lived up to the hype by winning the NBA 2004 Rookie of the Year award. His decision to leave the Cavaliers was shown on national television. He was two titles with the Miami Heat before returning to Cleveland and bringing, in 2016, that city its first major sports championship since 1964.

Before he was an NBA superstar, Kevin Durant was a kid who loved playing basketball. Durant grew up to be the second overall pick in the NBA Draft. After a season in which he won NBA Rookie of the Year, his team moved to Oklahoma City, where Durant led the Thunder to the NBA Finals in 2012. This book takes readers through Durant s impressive career, including scoring titles, All-Star games, and winning the NBA s Most Valuable Player Award in 2014. Full-color photographs show Durant on and off the court, giving readers a look at the life of one of basketball s best. Easy-to follow text and a high-interest topic are ideal for reluctant readers. A glossary helps strengthen vocabulary, while the Further Reading section encourages further exploration.

Introduces readers to the life and career of football star Matt Ryan. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

"Toni isn't Coach Wise's favorite player. Honestly, she's not even in his top five. And if she's being real, her own teammates keep siding with him during practice. But this isn't the first time she's been on her own. She's spent her whole life bouncing from one place to the next. If you can't count on yourself, who can you count on?"--Back cover.

Explores the 50-year friendship between basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and his beloved coach, John Wooden.

A biography of American basketball player Kevin Durant.