basketball players

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basketball players

Grant Hill

1996
The life story of the young basketball player from Reston, Virginia, who played with the Detroit Pistons and made the 1995 NBA All-Star Game.

Shaquille O'Neal

1994
Presents the life story of Shaquille O'Neal, from his childhood and years at Louisiana State University to his being the 1992 number-one draft pick by the Orlando Magic and his exciting career in the NBA.

Sports great Magic Johnson

1989
Presents a biography of the superstar guard of the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team, focusing on his love for the game and concern for his teammates.

Only the strong survive

the odyssey of Allen Iverson
2003
Tells the life story of Philadelphia 76ers basketball star Allen Iverson and examines his place in mainstream and hip-hop culture.

In the land of giants

my life in basketball
1994
The shortest player in the history of the NBA discusses his life and career.

LeBron James

a biography
2008
An exploration of the life and achievements of LeBron James that discusses his childhood, experiences while he was being recruited by the NBA during his senior year of high school, early challenges in professional basketball, and success as a professional player.

Can I keep my jersey?

11 teams, 5 countries, and 4 years in my life as a basketball vagabond
2007
American professional basketball player, Paul Shirley, chronicles his years playing for the NBA and for teams around the world, and offers commentary and anecdotes on some of the behind-the-scenes happenings in professional basketball.

The jump

Sebastian Telfair and the high stakes business of high school ball
2005
Chronicles the life of New York basketball sensation Sebastian Telfair, describing how he went from abject poverty to riches after becoming one of the sport's greatest point guards.

Drive

the story of my life
1989
Bird discusses his feelings on all things, basketball and the work ethic or drive that makes him who he is. Also looks at his past, present, and future.

Michael Jordan and the new global capitalism

1999
Examines how the Nike corporation, using the popularity of Chicago basketball player Michael Jordan, impacted the economies and cultures of the world through its advertising campaign.

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