On the Hardwood: Utah Jazz


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Join the Utah Jazz On the Hardwood in this officially licensed NBA team book. From completely different backgrounds and upbringings, John Stockton and Karl Malone became teammates. The two didn?t just succeed, they became one of the greatest duos in NBA history, elevating basketball in Salt Lake City to a level that wasn?t thought possible. On the Hardwood: Utah Jazz details this unique partnership, a playmaker named Pistol, the current Jazz team and their pursuit of the city?s first championship.




On the Hardwood: Denver Nuggets


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Bring some oxygen On the Hardwood where the Denver Nuggets hold court. This team book offers a peek into the future of an entertaining franchise, a future in which a championship is the lone goal.




On the Hardwood: Indiana Pacers


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Take a trip to the Hoosier State as you walk On the Hardwood with the Indiana Pacers, in this officially licensed NBA team book. Basketball is special in Indiana. Drive down rural roads throughout the state and you?ll spot basketball rims hung from every post. On the Hardwood: Indiana Pacers looks at Indiana?s unique love affair with basketball and their Pacers. This book also takes us back to the glory days of Reggie Miller, examines Indiana?s own, Larry Bird, and his influence on the franchise before taking a closer look at today?s exciting team.




On the Hardwood: Houston Rockets


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Blast off with the Houston Rockets On the Hardwood, in this officially licensed NBA team book. Everything is bigger in Texas, including Rockets superstars - centers such as Ralph Sampson, Hakeem Olajuwon and Yao Ming once headlined for Houston. More recently, a talented duo of guards, Jeremy Lin and James Harden, has captured the imagination of the Rockets? fans. On the Hardwood: Houston Rockets explores the history of this championship franchise?and looks forward to their promising future.




On the Hardwood: Boston Celtics


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Before you step On the Hardwood with the Boston Celtics, look toward the rafters and count the 17 championship banners. If you?re into hoops, then you know the names, both past and present: Russell, Cousy, Havlicek, Auerbach, Bird, Pierce, Garnett and Rondo. Now, know their stories. On The Hardwood Boston Celtics details the NBA's most successful franchise, the great players and coaches that have spent time in Boston and the passionate fans that cheer them on.




On the Hardwood: New York Knicks


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Get ready to enter the NBA?s most recognizable arena and step On the Hardwood with the New York Knicks, in this officially licensed NBA team book. Most NBA fans will agree that when Madison Square Garden is rocking and the Knicks are playing well, the sport is simply better. That time is upon us once again. The Knicks, behind Carmelo Anthony, have reenergized the Big Apple, where the connection to basketball runs deep. On the Hardwood: New York Knicks will examine the close relationship between a city, its? favorite team and its? favorite sport.




On the Hardwood: Portland Trail Blazers


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Take a trip to the Pacific Northwest and step On the Hardwood with the Portland Trail Blazers, in this officially licensed NBA team book. In this one team town, the Trail Blazers have long been loved and for good reason. In 1977, a goofy redhead named Bill Walton delivered a championship to the city, and narrow title misses in 1990 and 1992 have left Portland craving more success. On the Hardwood: Portland Trail Blazers will document the steps the franchise is taking to deliver another championship to their loyal fans.




On the Hardwood: Atlanta Hawks


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A new generation has arrived in Georgia, young men ready to carry the Hawks to unimaginable heights. On the Hardwood: Atlanta Hawks examines the team and the talent aiming to propel a proud franchise.




On the Hardwood: Philadelphia 76ers


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If you?re into hoops, then join the Philadelphia 76ers On the Hardwood in this officially licensed NBA team book. Players who have called Philly home are household names: Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving, Charles Barkley and Allen Iverson. Their accomplishments include numerous All-Star game appearances, 6 NBA Finals visits and championships in 1967 and 1983. Now, the time has come for a new 76ers era to emerge. On the Hardwood: Philadelphia 76ers peeks into the future at a team that hopes to duplicate the successes of its past.




On the Hardwood: Brooklyn Nets


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Lace up your shoes--it's time to step On the Hardwood with the Brooklyn Nets, in this officially licensed NBA team book. Although the New Jersey Nets moved just 21 miles to become the Brooklyn Nets in 2012, much has changed. New uniforms, new owners, a new coach and high-profile players have the Nets under Brooklyn's bright lights. Before reading about today, On the Hardwood: Brooklyn Nets takes us back in time to relive memorable moments in Nets history.