basketball players

""Illustrated profiles of twenty-eight basketball legends"--Provided by publisher"--.

"Shaquille O'Neal discovered his love of basketball while spending time in an afterschool program called the Boys & Girls Club of America. Standing over six feet tall by the time he turned eleven years old, Shaq--as he is affectionately known--continued to practice the game and stunned the country with his phenomenal skills. From leading his high-school team to its first-ever state title to becoming the first pick in the 1992 NBA Draft and going on to win four NBA championships, Shaq proved that he could dominate almost any player. But the fifteen-time All Star who played for six teams throughout his nineteen-year NBA career isn't just a force on the court, he is also an actor, television host, musician, and businessman who is always ready to crack a joke or bust a dance move. Find out more in this book"--.

"Raam Patel is eager to prove himself ever since he didn't make the middle school's basketball team. So, when Hoop Con comes to town he is determined to be there and take his shot. His big moment proves to be unforgettable... but not in the way he'd hoped. Raam gets schooled by the camp's golden boy right in front of his NBA idol. To make matters even worse, this fail goes viral. Raam is used to being the underdog, but becoming the newest meme might be something even he can't overcome alone. He skips town in an effort to lay low and take a break from basketball. However, he's met with new courts, fresh kicks, and tough new competition, changing his whole outlook on the game. Raam has the skills, but now it's time to unlock the mental game."--.

Examines how race has shaped public perceptions of basketball player LeBron James, and explores the social, cultural, and political life of James. Discusses what sports reveals about race and Blackness in the United States. Includes black-and-white photographs.

The number one pick in the 2013 WNBA draft recalls the painful episodes in her life and describes how she came to celebrate what makes her unique, in a biography that speaks to issues of gender, sexuality, body image, and self-esteem.

A biography of NBA player Luka Don?i?, discussing his childhood, personal life, and career in basketball.

A collection of basketball's brightest stars, past and present. Profiles, facts, and stats will bring the best players in basketball history to life with all of the classic touches that Sports Illustrated Kids is famous for--terrific, age-appropriate writing and exciting sports photography. Court greats from LeBron James to Michael Jordan, Candace Parker to Ja Morant, Shaq to Elena Delle Donne, will be profiled. Written in a fun question and answer format, kids will be able to stump their friends."--.

Explores the life and career of basketball star, Luka Doncic.

"Describes the life and career of Memphis Grizzlies basketball player Ja Morant"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of professional basketball player Lisa Leslie, covering her childhood, career, and more.