Hareas, John

Presents a photographic chronicle of the history of professional basketball from 1891 through 2003, with accounts of notable players, coaches, arenas, fans, and other aspects of the game, and a look at basketball on the international stage, in the Olympics, in the women's league, and the hall of fame.

Text and detailed photographs present the history, techniques, and interesting facts of basketball.

A biograpy of Yao Ming, a Chinese basketball player who is a star with the Houston Rockets.

Descriptive text and action photographs highlight great moments in NBA games from 2005 to 2008, such as Dwyane Wade scoring seventeen points in 2.3 seconds, Robert Horry's game-winning three-point shot in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, and Dwight Howard's slam dunk over Tim Duncan at the buzzer in 2007.

Profiles the life and career of basketball star Allen Iverson, a player with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Contains over two hundred Top 10 lists related to professional basketball, covering major awards, shooting stars, scorers, streaks, team and coaching records, and other topics, and includes photographs, facts, and anecdotes.

Profiles the NBA's power dunkers including Kobe Bryant, Vince Carter, and Shawn Kemp.

Text and detailed photographs present the history, techniques, and interesting facts of basketball.

A short profile of the life and career of NBA player Tracy McGrady.

Presents a photographic chronicle of some of the greatest players, teams, and games in the history of the National Basketball Association.