Profiles the Los Angeles Lakers basketball player, discussing his childhood in Philadelphia, his decision to skip college, and his success with the Lakers.
Describes the history of African Americans in professional basketball, from the traveling teams in the first half of the twentieth century to the stars of the 1960s.
Surveys the history of African-Americans in basketball, from the beginning of the sport to the present, discussing individual teams and players and the integration of the National Basketball Association.
Photographs and text present a biography of the National Basketball Association's all-time leading defensive rebounder and scorer, who was born Lew Alcindor.
the rise, fall, and return to greatness of the Harlem Globetrotters
Green, Ben
2005
Chronicles the history of the Harlem Globetrotters, tracing their rise from obscurity during the Great Depression to their eventual fall from popularity and discussing the controversies over their image and players.
Photographs and simple text look at the life of National Basketball League player LeBron James, telling of how he was drafted straight out of high school to play with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and looking at his activities off the court.
