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The definitive, compulsively readable story of the greatest era of the most iconic league in college basketball history—the Big East “This book, full of long-standing rivalries, unmatched moments in the lives of coaches and players, and juicy insider gossip, is, like the game of basketball...

This book has 106 questions of interesting trivia and fun facts on baseball, basketball, American football, and Olympic questions to keep you entertained.

Exploring basketball's best ideas, strategies, and coaches from around the world.

New York Times Bestseller "On the subject of his love of Red Auerbach and his Celtic teammates, Russell is loud and clear. He might object to my use of the word 'love,' but deny it though you will, Mr. Russell, that's what sits at the heart of this beautiful book." — Bill Bradley, New York...

No college basketball coach has ever dominated the sport like John Wooden. His UCLA teams reached unprecedented heights in the 1960s and '70s, capped by a run of ten NCAA championships in twelve seasons and an eighty-eight-game winning streak, records that stand to this day. Wooden also became a renowned motivational speaker and writer, revered for his "Pyramid of Success." The portrait that emerges from Davis's remarkable biography is of a man in full, whose life story still resonates today.

Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time. But his preeminence is more than just extraordinary athletic ability: The lessons of his life - such as focus, passion, hard work, perseverance, and accountability - have shaped him into one of the most revered celebrities of the 20th century. In this inspiring audiobook Pat Williams, motivational speaker and senior vice president of the NBA's Orlando Magic, reveals Jordan's method for living a life of greatness that we can all incorporate into our lives.

Autobiography of Hall of Fame basketball star Clyde Drexler, one of basketball history's most dynamic players. Through his fifteen-year career as an NBA player, Clyde Drexler played with elegance and flair, leadership and poise, integrity and an ability to come through in the clutch. He led the Portland Trail Blazers to the NBA Finals twice and helped the Houston Rockets win the NBA championship in 1995. A ten-time All-Star, a member of the 1992 Olympic Dream Team, and now a member of basketball’s Hall of Fame, Drexler reached the top of his profession without revealing many of his inner thoughts on himself or the game.

This is the year of the Bubble, a vacated Disney World, and the nearly one hundred days that 350 players and personnel from twenty-two NBA teams isolated from their friends and family, testing their patience for a dorm-style solution to America’s lost pandemic sports season - but also inspiring them. In a country violently divided by more than COVID-19, the Lakers rise to the occasion. From initial quarantine to the best basketball ever played by LeBron James and Anthony Davis to transitioning again to the real world, Jared Dudley shares his winning memories....

When NBA player Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19 in March 2020, the league shut down immediately, bringing a shocking, sudden pause to the season. As the pandemic raged, it looked as if it might be the first year in league history with no champion. But four months later, after meticulous planning, 22 teams resumed play in a bub­ble at Disney World - a restricted, single-site locale cut off from the outside world.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER "Doug Smith always gets the first question in any Raptors press conference--as the dean of our press corps, he's been in the front row for every development over the past 25 years. There's no one better placed to write a history of our team's first quarter century." --Nick...

Hosted by Miyan, Antaeveon, and Jeremiah, The Locked In Show is where the passion of the game meets the power of debate. Every week, these three basketball heads break down the latest in hoops—from high school standouts to NBA headlines, buzzer-beaters to trade rumors.But this ain’t your typical sports talk. On The Locked In Show, each host locks in their takes, holds their ground, and challenges the others to do the same. Whether they’re dropping hot takes, revisiting classic games, or debating who’s really HIM this season, you’ll get unfiltered energy, real opinions, and love for ...

Do you wish you could shoot a basketball like a future Hall of Fame superstar? Discover the insider secrets, training techniques, and daily workouts of one of the NBA's sharpest shooters. In Stephen Curry: A Sharpshooter's Journey to the NBA & Beyond, you’ll discover the exact methods used by NBA superstar Stephen Curry that will show you how to shoot with deadly accuracy. James’ insightful basketball biography dives deep into Curry’s workouts and drills, setting out a blueprint for you to follow and get incredible results.

Current events, predictions and game breakdowns and analysis by real ball knowers. No hot take artist, attempting to get a quick viral clip. Come along with us on our journey to grow as a creators.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JustACasual_TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jacpodcast__Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacsportspod_/?next=%2FX: https://x.com/justacausualpodIndividuals Links:Garnette:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mynameisgarnette/?next=%2FX: https://x.com/nameisgarnetteTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justacasualsportsMike:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...

Have you tried and failed to will your short body to dunk a basketball? Learn how even the most vertically challenged players can slam the ball home with ease.

In this audiobook, you’ll learn what it takes to be an official and how to learn. You can take these tips and use them in any facet of life, but here you’ll learn the true secrets to becoming a great basketball referee...If you want to learn the ins and outs of being a successful referee, start here! Having a mentor and bringing home an extra pay check aren’t the only things you need to know. Use these tips to help you start your journey to success.

Mind the Inner Game with hosts Laura M. Wilde and Dee Brown transcends sports, delving into the realms of cosmic mindset, quantum physics, frequency, and sports consciousness. Join us as we explore how these dimensions enhance peak performance in sports and life. Gain insights, techniques, and transformative strategies to elevate your game and expand your mind.

In Tales from the Duke Blue Devils Locker Room, readers will laugh, dream, and sweat alongside the players of one of the most successful and storied college basketball teams to ever take to the hardwood. In this treasure trove of Duke history, Jim Sumner brings to life the legendary games and unique players that have come to define this championship team.

The podcast series on Michael Jordan is a journey that chronicles the life, career, and enduring legacy of one of the greatest basketball players of all time. From his humble beginnings to becoming a global icon, each episode explores different facets of Michael Jordan's incredible story.Listeners will be taken through his early life, college basketball career, and the pivotal moments in his NBA journey. The series delves into his championships with the Chicago Bulls, including the iconic "Three-Peats," and examines the personal and professional challenges he faced along the way.Beyond the ...

The concept of basketball "analytics" has been lauded, derided, and misunderstood. The incorporation of more data into NBA decision-making has been credited—or blamed—for everything from the death of the traditional center to the proliferation of three-point shooting to the alleged abandonment of the area of the court known as the midrange. In The Midrange Theory, Seth Partnow explains how numbers have affected the modern NBA game, and how those numbers urge us toward thinking about it in new ways.

Two perspectives, one goal-- real talk about the Knicks. Will leads with deep game knowledge, Krisinda brings the numbers and analysis, and together they break down the plays, every win, and every miss. Also add in boxing and hip-hop culture, and you've got a podcast that's as dynamic as the game itself.