Author : Brian Howell
Publisher : SportsZone
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 34,2 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Basketball
ISBN : 9781532152436
This title compares classic star Michael Jordan and contemporary champion LeBron James. From scoring and rebounding to defense and leadership, chapters explore and compare each player's skills on the court. The title also features end-of-chapter fact boxes for side-by-side player comparison, as well as a glossary. It will be up to the reader to decide who is the all-time basketball hero. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
Author : Mark Dascano
Publisher : First Rank Publishing
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 30,93 MB
Release : 2022-12-04
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN :
The great sports debate of all time: who is the greatest male basketball player, Michael Jordan or Lebron James, has been going on for some time now and this article will provide readers with some information, so they can decide which of the two men deserve this title. LeBron James plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers while the retired Michael Jordan, played for the Chicago Bulls; both players wear the number 23 jersey. James started playing back in 2003 where he was drafted into the NBA to play for the Cavaliers, four years of his basketball career was spent playing for the famous Miami Heat. Jordan, now retired, started playing in 1984 where he was drafted into the NBA. He was a part of the Chicago Bulls basketball team for more than 10 years and changed to the Washington Wizards later on after his second retirement.
Author : Joe Levit
Publisher : Lerner Publications (Tm)
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 18,86 MB
Release : 2019-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1541556011
In this fun top-ten book, readers will learn all about basketball's biggest stars! With exciting photos, interesting stats, and more, sports fans will find plenty to cheer about.
Author : Brendan Bowers
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 27,34 MB
Release : 2017-11-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1633199207
Showcasing one of professional basketball's best players, this book spotlights the life and career of hardcourt superstar LeBron James. More than just a biography, it relates James' story while also establishing his prominent place in NBA history. By examining his skills and statistics in a variety of categories and comparing him to other NBA legends—including Magic Johnson, Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan, and more—the guide makes a strong case for James as basketball's greatest. Along the way, his best and most memorable moments are revisited, from his days as a high school stand-out in Akron, to his first stint with the Cavaliers, to "The Decision" to join the Miami Heat, and the show-stopping performance in the 2016 Finals to bring an NBA title back to Cleveland. LeBron James vs. The NBA is certain to stir up lively debate and is a must-have for Cavs fans and basketball buffs alike.
Author : David Aretha
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 30,86 MB
Release : 2019-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1725348489
Using statistics and math calculations, this instructional and entertaining volume explores the extraordinary achievements of Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant, putting their careers in context with other NBA legends. Along the way, each of these calculations is explained and discussed, bringing the worlds of sports and math together. In addition to a biographical look at their careers, these four players are compared head-to-head using statistical analysis. This gives readers a chance to "do the math" to determine who really is the greatest player of all time.
Author : Ben Taylor
Publisher :
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 32,81 MB
Release : 2016-06-29
Category :
ISBN : 9781532968174
Are top scorers really the most valuable players? Are games decided in the final few minutes? Does the team with the best player usually win?Thinking Basketball challenges a number of common beliefs about the game by taking a deep dive into the patterns and history of the NBA. Explore how certain myths arose while using our own cognition as a window into the game's popular narratives. New basketball concepts are introduced, such as power plays, portability and why the best player shouldn't always shoot. Discover how the box score can be misleading, why "closers" are overrated and how the outcome of a game fundamentally alters our memory. Behavioral economics, traffic paradoxes and other metaphors highlight this thought-provoking insight into the NBA and our own thinking. A must-read for any basketball fan -- you'll never view the sport, and maybe the world, the same again.
Author : Scottie Pippen
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 15,87 MB
Release : 2022-10-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1982165200
An unflinching memoir from the six-time NBA Champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and Hall of Famer, revealing how Scottie Pippen, the youngest of twelve, overcame two family tragedies and universal disregard by college scouts to become an essential component of the greatest basketball dynasty of the last fifty years.
Author : Anne E. Hill
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 21,81 MB
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 1467701548
Whether he's soaring through the air for a powerful slam dunk, threading the ball to a teammate for a key shot, or launching a new pair of Nikes, the Miami Heat's LeBron James is one of the most exciting athletes in the world. As USA TODAY, the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper, puts it, "He is hailed as the successor to Michael Jordan's marketing throne off the court. On the court, he is frequently compared to Magic Johnson because of his size, floor vision and passing ability." LeBron was a famous basketball player before he ever set foot on an NBA court. Predicted to be one of the game's best players since childhood, LeBron appeared on magazine covers as a teenager, and his high school games aired on national television. The hype rose to a new level when his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers chose LeBron with the first pick in the 2003 NBA draft. The high-flying forward played seven seasons in Cleveland before joining the Miami Heat in 2010, and LeBron immediately helped his new team reach the NBA Finals. Find out how a skinny kid from Akron, Ohio, became one of the NBA's biggest stars.
Author : Sam Smith
Publisher : Diversion Books
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 47,52 MB
Release : 2014-10-28
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1626815097
Thirty years after Michael Jordan’s first NBA game comes an oral history of his legendary career, told by the men who played with him and against him, coached him, and witnessed first-hand the iconic greatness of the most dominant athlete sports has ever seen. Featuring interviews with: Larry Bird • Magic Johnson • Phil Jackson • Reggie Miller • Isiah Thomas • Reggie Theus • Chris Mullin • Doug Collins • Dominique Wilkins • Steve Kerr • John Paxson • David Stern • Gregg Popovich • Derek Harper • Bill Walton • Karl Malone • Horace Grant • Joe Dumars • Danny Ainge • B.J. Armstrong • Marv Albert • Grant Hill • Jerry Colangelo • Bill Cartwright • Jerry Reinsdorf • Johnny Bach • Rod Thorn • Rick Barry • Kevin Loughery • David Axelrod • President Barack Obama • and many more! Written by Sam Smith—author of the New York Times bestseller THE JORDAN RULES and recent inductee into the NBA Hall of Fame—THERE IS NO NEXT assembles a cast of Hall-of-Famers, teammates, opponents, coaches, and others who experienced the ferocious drive and unparalleled greatness that defined Jordan’s career. Packed with previously untold stories and stunning insight into Jordan and his six championships, THERE IS NO NEXT is the last word on why there has never been, and will never be, another Michael Jordan.
Author : Will Graves
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 32,81 MB
Release : 2014-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1629684570
Some of basketball's biggest names happen to be the NBA's greatest guards: Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Dwayne Wade just to name a few! Basketball fans will love Spotlight stats and informative boxes for each player. Not to mention great full-color and historic action photographs. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
