basketball players

Explores the life of basketball player Tim Duncan, describing his start in his sport, rise to the NBA, accomplishments with the San Antonio Spurs, personal life, and charity work.

A biography of the multi-talented basketball star for the Chicago Bulls, who has won nine NBA scoring titles and been named NBA's Defensive Player of the Year.

Presents a brief biography of LeBron James, the first pick in the 2003 National Basketball Association draft, discussing his childhood in Ohio, his high school success, and his rookie year with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

A biography of the outstanding basketball player who joined the Boston Celtics in the 1956-1957 season and led the team to eleven NBA championships in the thirteen years he played.

Examines the personal life and basketball career of the high-scoring player with the Chicago Bulls, who made a brief attempt to play minor league baseball in 1994. Illustrated with photographs from some of his games.

Discusses the personal life and basketball career of the guard for the Los Angeles Lakers who became the youngest player in the NBA in 1996.

A biography of Orlando Magic center Shaquille O'Neal and how hard work led to his becoming one of the best basketball players in the NBA.

Examines the life and career of the Houston Rockets' star center who ranks in the NBA top ten for blocked shots, points scored, and rebounding.

Sports reporter George Dohrmann shares what he witnessed and learned from following Amateur Athletic Union basketball coach Joe Keller and his players, discussing how Keller promoted himself and his athletes, ethical issues, profits that were made by coaches, and other related topics.

A memoir in which NBA star John Amaechi describes his childhood in England where he was raised by a single mother, and the challenges he encountered while pursuing his dream of playing professional basketball, including his fear that his homosexuality would become public knowledge.