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Provides an overview of the life of LeBron James, covering his childhood, high school and professional successes, and more.

Explores the life of Kobe Bryant, including his childhood, early basketball career, his many individual accomplishments, and his NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers.

"LeBron James is a standout forward in the NBA. Learn about his childhood and his rise to becoming a basketball superstar."--Provided by publisher.

"Former NBA superstar Allen Iverson was once one of America's most famous athletes: a trendsetter who transcended race, celebrity, and pop culture, and emerged from a troubled past to become one of the most successful and highly compensated athletes in the world. ... 'Not a Game' is a ... look at the factors that led to the rise and fall of a basketball superstar. In doing so, it illuminates the dark side of [the] modern day, multi-billion dollar sports and entertainment culture in which talented players are disposable and all too often success and tragedy wear the same number"--Provided by publisher.

Trace LeBron James's career from his days as a high school superstar in Akron, Ohio, to his back-to-back NBA championships with the Miami Heat.

"An elementary introduction to the life, work, and popularity of LeBron James, a professional basketball star for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat who won two Most Valuable Player awards"--Provided by publisher.

Eric Crookshanks shares details about his life, from his childhood to his success as a basketball player.

"Introduces readers to the life of pro basketball star Dwyane Wade"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the life and professional basketball career of LeBron James.