Basketball Books
Danann Media Publishing Limited NBA Legends: Discover Basketball's All-Time
Book SynopsisThe word legend is thrown around all too easily these days, but there can be no doubt that the NBA players featured in this book are the very best to have ever graced a basketball court. They are true legends of the game. Spanning the decades and covering all the league?s most iconic eras, this book uncovers the fascinating stories and incredible accomplishments of the greatest basketball players. From the game?s first superstars, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, and Jerry West, to the modern-day greats of the late Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Kevin Garnett. There are also in-depth features on Lakers legends Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Shaquille O?Neal, as well as Celtics great Larry Bird, while it also explores 23 reasons why Michael Jordan is the greatest of all time. It?s not just about great players, though. Without great coaches there would be no great players, legendary teams, or memorable matchups. That?s why this book also runs down the 10 most successful and influential coaches from NBA history, looks back at the 10 greatest championship-winning teams, and relives 10 of the best ever games. It also includes a review of the 50 most iconic NBA players of all time.
£17.00
Abrams Courtside
Book Synopsis40 years of stunning basketball photographyboth on the court and offfrom one of the sport's greatest chroniclers As one of the NBA's premier photographers, Nathaniel S. Butler has shot it all. From iconic moments like Ray Allen's corner three to intimate portraits of Bill Russell and the NBA50 and NBA75 teams to Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant and Steph Curry clinching championships, if it was a history-making basketball moment, Butler was there. Courtside: 40 Years of NBA Photography is a spectacular photographic collection spanning the first four decades of Butler's career, including the current draft class's rookie season. With commentary from NBA legends across generations, including Patrick Ewing, Steph Curry, Jeremy Lin, and Victor Wembanyama, this is the insider look at the National Basketball Association and the man whose photographs have helped define its rise. This handsome coffee table book is the perfect gift for the basketball fan in your life.
£30.00
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. Legends of the NBA
Book SynopsisLegends of the NBAfeatures illustrated profiles of 28 retired basketball greats, including pioneers of the game such as Earl Lloyd and Bill Russell, Dream Team players like Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan, and more recent all-stars, such as Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant. Young readers will learn about where each of these stars grew up, how he made it to the top, and what makes his playing style unique. Filled with career highlights, key stats, and action-packed photos, this book will wow both the basketball novice and the passionate fan.Table of ContentsKAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR 6 CHARLES BARKLEY 8 ELGIN BAYLOR 10 LARRY BIRD 12 KOBE BRYANT 14 VINCE CARTER 16 WILT CHAMBERLAIN 18 TIM DUNCAN 20 JULIUS ERVING 22 KEVIN GARNETT 24 JOHN HAVLICEK 26 ALLEN IVERSON 28 MAGIC JOHNSON 30 MICHAEL JORDAN 32 MOSES MALONE 34 STEVE NASH 36 DIRK NOWITZKI 38 HAKEEM OLAJUWON 40 SHAQUILLE O’NEAL 42 SCOTTIE PIPPEN 44 OSCAR ROBERTSON 46 DAVID ROBINSON 48 BILL RUSSELL 50 ISIAH THOMAS 52 DWYANE WADE 54 JERRY WEST 56 DOMINIQUE WILKINS 58 YAO MING 60
£9.89
Simon & Schuster Ltd LeBron
Book SynopsisTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The first definitive biography of basketball legend LeBron James, by the acclaimed author of Tiger Woods. LeBron James is the greatest basketball player of the twenty-first century and vying with Michael Jordan as the greatest of all time. The reigning king of the game, LeBron wears the crown like he was born with it. Yet his ascent has been anything but effortless and predetermined. As a child, he was a scared and lonely little boy living a nomadic existence in Akron, Ohio. Destitute and fatherless, one year he missed almost 100 days of school. Desperate, his mother placed him with a family that gave him stability and put a basketball in his hands. Bringing home Cleveland's first NBA championship was the culmination of a stellar multi-championship, multi-MVP, gold medal-decorated career -- Le Bron is the NBA'Trade Review'Masterful . . . Propulsive . . . This is a fast break of a book, slicing into the many mini-narratives that James has lived and artfully tying them together to create a portrait of a man who has, by his own design, remained an enigma except to those he decides to trust. Benedict has constructed a sort of sports opera fueled by the drama and emotion surrounding his subject, but never sensationalistic or unfair. . . Benedict’s greatest feat here might be the way he cuts through both the public hysteria surrounding James and the superstar’s own protective field to paint a portrait of a man in full. . . . LeBron isn’t just great sportswriting, it’s also vivid narrative journalism' * Los Angeles Times *'Inspiring . . . An absorbing chronicle of talent, character, pluck, and luck' * Wall Street Journal *'The definitive biography of LeBron James . . . [Readers] will appreciate the perspective Benedict provides when it comes to just how much James changed the perception of what it means to be a modern athlete' * Associated Press *'The definitive biography . . . It’s fantastic. . . . So rich in granular detail' * Sports Illustrated *'LeBron is fantastic. Add it to your list' -- Jon Bon Jovi'An absolutely consumable book. It’s the kind of in-depth reporting and context that you just don’t get. . . . I thought I knew just about everything about LeBron. But the details and the digging here are so fun' -- Colin Cowherd'Jeff Benedict knows how to begin and tell a story. . . . He’s a master of his craft. . . . The vividness and execution of his writing . . . is almost cinematic, like watching an episode of Succession' * Irish Examiner *'A skilfully confected and readable book that does very well with James’s childhood' * Times Literary Supplement *
£17.00
Welbeck Publishing Group Limited Basketball Legends
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£13.46
Abrams Basketball and Other Things
Book SynopsisAn informative and hilarious illustrated look at the thirty-six most important arguments ever made about basketball, from the super serious to the super ridiculousTrade Review“Cleverly written and beautifully illustrated… It's a must for any basketball fan.” Esquire“It’s a book that will actively have readers learning more about basketball and having fun doing so.” -- USA Today Sports
£12.59
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. Stars of the NBA
Book SynopsisThe most exciting players in the NBA — featuring action shots, short biographies, and key stats. Stars of the NBA is filled with action-packed photos and colourful graphics, showing what it takes to be at the top of the game.
£9.89
Abrams Basketball and Other Things
Book Synopsis #1 New York Times bestseller“Hilarious, informative.” —Slam Magazine“The ultimate book on basketball fandom.” —NPR “Cleverly written . . . A must for any basketball fan.” —Esquire“Full of hilarious hypotheticals, fun footnotes, and magnificent illustration.” —Buzzfeed Every fan of Shea Serrano’s unconventional, hilarious, and insightful writing will want to add this hardcover edition of his wildly popular Basketball (and Other Things) to their sports book collection. This edition features a new cover and two new chapters as well as a removable basketball card that showcases Serrano’s trademark creativity and Arturo Torres’s inimitable illustration style. On first publication, this unique, eye-opening look at basketball history and stars became a nationwide bestseller. Serrano covers Trade Review“Shea Serrano’s new book… is a hilarious, informative group of passages that answer questions you never realized needed to be asked." * Slam Magazine *"Shea Serrano's Basketball (And Other Things) is equal parts hilarious and enlightening... this is the ultimate book on basketball fandom.” * NPR *“Cleverly written and beautifully illustrated… It's a must for any basketball fan.” * Esquire *“Even if you’re a basketball novice or die-hard Spurs fan like Shea, this is a perfect companion to his Rap Year Book: full of myths, what-ifs, and hyperspecific fanaticism.” * Vulture *“The book is Serrano’s testament to the great joys of basketball fandom…” * The FADER *“It's full of hilarious hypotheticals, fun footnotes, and magnificent illustrations…” * Buzzfeed *...hilarious and insightful... * Men's Journal *“With colorful, comic-book depictions of Spurs great Tim Duncan and other NBA stars by artist Arturo Torres, Serrano drops some serious and seriously funny knowledge on a sprawling range of hoops debates.“ * San Antonio Express-News *“The sports-obsessed teen will definitely love this (even if they don’t read any other books).” * Travel + Leisure *“…weird and very fun…” * The Indianapolis Star *“An original work that captures the spirit of basketball.” * Library Journal *All of the musings—the book spans 240 pages and is comprised of 33 chapters—is playfully illustrated by Arturo Torres and serves as a reminder that although basketball fans may get all riled debating GOAT status and greatest teams, the NBA, at its core, is just plain fun. * Hoop Magazine *“The questions Serrano asks and answers (and that Arturo Torres illustrates in engaging graphic-novel style) includes many barstool argument-starters ("Who's the Greatest Dunker in NBA History?," "What Year Was Michael Jordan the Best Version of Michael Jordan?") as well as some nerdily conceptual ones.“ -- Jim Higgins * The Milwuakee Journal-Sentinel *Amazing artwork by Torres adds Jack Kirby-esque crackle to the book... * The San Antonio Current *“Serrano deftly unravels the history of basketball via ridiculous debates, quirky answers and unexpected wisdom.” * Ozy *“The game’s impact and influence on everything from fashion to young POC kids’ work ethic is undeniable and some, like Shea Serrano, have always been attuned to that.” * Remezcla *“…this coffee-table-book-that-you’ll-actually-read is a perfect gift for anyone who’s up for debating which qualities make a great basketball villain—or which NBA player they’d want as an ally if The Purgehappened in real life.” * Mental Floss *
£15.29
Penguin Putnam Inc Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los
Book SynopsisDrawing from more than 250 interviews to take the first full measure of the Lakers'' epic Showtime era, this spectacular account of one of America''s greatest sports sagas is jam-packed with colorful characters, vicious rivalries and 1980s-style excess.
£16.80
Simon & Schuster A Season on the Brink A Year with Bob Knight and
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£16.14
Penguin Putnam Inc Toughness
Book SynopsisESPN basketball analyst and former Duke player Jay Bilas looks at the true meaning of toughness in this New York Times bestselling book that features stories from basketball legends.If anyone knows tough, it’s Jay Bilas. A four-year starter at Duke, he learned a strong work ethic under Coach Mike Krzyzewski. After playing professionally overseas, he returned to Duke, where he served as Krzyzewski’s assistant coach for three seasons, helping to guide the Blue Devils to two national championships. He has since become one of basketball’s most recognizable faces through his insightful analysis on ESPN’s SportsCenter and College GameDay.Through his ups and downs on and off the court, Bilas learned the true meaning of toughness from coaches, teammates, and colleagues. Now, in Toughness, he examines this misunderstood—yet vital—attribute and how it contributes to winning in sports and in life. Featuring nev
£16.00
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. Stars of the NBA
Book SynopsisRead all about today's greatest basketball players in this exciting book full of action-packed photos.This second edition of the best-selling Stars of the NBA has been revised and updated from cover to cover. It profiles twenty-eight of today's top NBA players, from legends like Steph Curry and Nikolia Jokic to rookie standouts like Victor Wembanyama andChet Holmgren. Young readers will learn about their favourite players' life stories, unique styles of play, and defining moments on the court.Packed with colourful photos and key stats, Stars of the NBA belongs to the Abbeville Sports series, which also includes Legends of the NBA ISBN 9780789214430 (about the greatest players of the past), Stars of the NFL ISBN 9780789214577, and Stars of World Soccer ISBN 9780789214751.
£11.69
Random House Publishing Group Dream Team
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£17.09
Gestalten Courtside Candy
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£36.00
Random House USA Inc Untitled 7293
£33.75
Rowman & Littlefield The Last One Out of Town Turn Out the Lights
Book SynopsisThe Last One Out of Town Turn Out the Lights tells the inspiring untold story of how a soul-crushing school district consolidation in 1975 changes the fate and fortunes of two rural Maine high schools. That controversial school merger allows Foxcroft Academy to finally establish a winning basketball team and claim its one and only Gold Ball, the trophy of the Maine High School Basketball Championship. Bitter feelings and personal struggles are revealed, as are stories of admiration and light-hearted moments. Through a turbulent time in America, this book examines the impact of a winning high-school basketball team on two rival schools and their towns. The book weaves unpopular decisions to cut popular players from the team, fights with hated rivals, and a phantom foul that should never have been called and that lead to the kind of championship season that all small towns, coaches, players, and fans across the country covet, embrace, and treasure for a lifetime.
£18.04
Atria Books Golden
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£15.29
Hyperion Sacred Hoops
Book SynopsisWith a new introduction, Phil Jackson's modern classic of motivation, teamwork and Zen insight.
£11.99
McFarland & Co Inc John Beilein at Michigan
Book Synopsis When John Beilein arrived at University of Michigan in 2007, the once-proud men''s basketball program was adrift after failing to reach the NCAA Tournament for nine straight seasons. Over the next twelve years, he became the program''s all-time winningest coach, reached two national championship games, won four Big Ten championships and produced eight NBA first-round draft picks. In an age of ethical lapses throughout college basketball, Beilein succeeded without a hint of impropriety. As much a teacher as a coach, he consistently identified undervalued recruits, taught them his innovative offensive system and carefully developed them into better players--an approach to the game that drove his unprecedented rise from high school junior varsity coach to head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. This book examines his tenure at Michigan in detail for the first time.Table of ContentsPreface 1. The Right Man for the Job 2. Michigan's Basketball Past 3. Building the Foundation 4. Recruiting the Undervalued 5. The Fresh Five 6. The Continuous Cycle of Development 7. Not Just a Shooter 8. The Rebuild 9. Attacking a Weakness10. Off-Season Adjustments11. Remodeling12. Broken Ankles13. Defensive Growth14. Finishing Strong15. Taking Over the Big Apple16. Late Nights in Wichita17. Party in Los Angeles18. Sending Cinderella Home19. One Final Game20. Thank You, Michigan21. Underrated Once Again22. A Contrast in Tempos23. A Freshman in Name Only24. The Calendar Turns25. Culture Is the Only Way26. The Pride of Lima, Ohio27. Constant Adaptation28. Spartan Battles29. The Green River30. A Trip to Des Moines31. Going Back to Cali32. The End of the Beilein EraChapter NotesBibliographyIndex
£20.89
Little, Brown & Company Leading with the Heart: Coach K's Successful
Book SynopsisDuke University's head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski has proved himself a leader both on and off the court. He's led the Duke Blue Devils to five straight Final Four appearances, culminating in back-to-back championships in 1991 and '92. He has received five National Coach of the Year Awards -- and many of the players he coached in college have gone on to NBA stardom! Now Coach K offers the insights he uses to coax peak performances from his team, relying on lessons he learned as a captain in the U.S. Army, sportsmanship, respect, and a genuine gift for leading with the heart.
£15.29
Surrey Books,U.S. LeBron James: In His Own Words
Book SynopsisGet inside the head of LeBron James: basketball star, activist, philanthropist, and one of the most influential athletes in the world.This collection of quotes has been curated from LeBron James’s numerous public statements—interviews, social media posts, television appearances, and more. It’s a comprehensive picture of his legacy as one of the world’s most recognizable and influential athletes. The quotes in the collection touch on sports, community, life lessons, opportunity, equality, justice, and more.LeBron James’s meteoric rise to basketball fame started when he was just a teenager, being billed by Sports Illustrated as “The Chosen One” while he was still playing for his high school team in Akron, Ohio. He became the top overall selection for the 2003 NBA draft and signed an unprecedented $90 million endorsement deal with Nike before he ever played a professional game. James spent the first seven years of his career playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers, with whom he would establish himself as a premier player in the league before going on to play for the Miami Heat and the L.A. Lakers. His unmatched athleticism and drive have led to multiple NBA championships, MVP awards, Olympic gold medals, and more points scored than anyone else in the history of professional basketball. Off the court, he has spoken up for racial equality, founded a school for at-risk children in his hometown, launched multiple media companies, and even tried his hand at acting.Since emerging on the global stage, James has become a source of inspiration for people all over the world. Now, LeBron James: In His Own Words offers a unique look into the mind of one of the world’s most influential athletes by collecting over 400 of his most insightful quotes to create a comprehensive picture of LeBron James and his legacy for readers everywhere.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR AGATE B2'S NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES, IN THEIR OWN WORDS:"[I, Steve] is the same treatment given such luminaries as Winston Churchill, Abraham Lincoln and Christopher Hitchens and offers Jobs's views on life, death, technology and design, among other topics.”—Timothy R. Smith, The Washington Post"[Impatient Optimist] is like eating salted peanuts: Once you start reading, it's hard to stop."—Anne Fisher, CNN Money"A new book revealing many of Steve Jobs' most illuminating quotes..."—Lance Whitney, CNET"A 160-page collection of quotes from the most iconic product pitchman since P.T. Barnum."—Ben Popper, The New York Observer BetaBeat blog"A much better Jobs product is coming soon. It’ll entertain you for hours, and no—it is not a Jobs-branded iPad or anything similarly high-tech. It is, friends, an old-fashioned book!"—Hillary Reinsberg, Mogulite"Inspirational reading pleasure."—Courtney Boyd Myers, The Next Web"The kind of book that you read, think about, and then pass on to a friend or colleague...I learned a lot about Jobs’ thinking process."—Allen Stern, CenterNetworks"[Boy Billionaire] reveals the intimate thoughts and beliefs of the man who has arguably created one of the world's largest companies…and who is also one of the world's greatest social connectors."—Strategy Driven"A short work to be dipped into for nuggets of business (or law firm) wisdom..."—Michael Roach, Law Technology News
£9.49
Firefly Books Ltd Basketballs Greatest Stars
Book SynopsisIllustrated profiles of the very best NBA players and a definitive history of basketball, fully updated and revised for the new season.
£27.00
Little, Brown & Company Beyond Basketball: Coach K's Keywords for Success
Book SynopsisThis is a collection of short but extraordinarily powerful essays as to how Coach K of Duke inspires, motivates, and teaches his basketball players about the game of life, both on and off the court.For Mike Krzyzewski, the legendary head coach of the Duke University men's basketball team, certain words have special importance and force. Coach K used them every day to energize, motivate, and teach his players how to be winners on the court and in every aspect of their lives. Now, in Beyond Basketball, he offers 40 short, hard-hitting essays-each centered on an important keyword and illustrated with anecdotes from his personal experience-that will educate and inspire.
£13.49
Orion Publishing Co Showboat
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the 2017 Cross Sports Book Awards Best Biography of the YearBryant is one of basketball''s greatest-ever players, a fascinating and complicated character who says he knew when he was a boy that he would be better than Michael Jordan.Aloof and uncompromising, Bryant is the grand enigma of American professional basketball, easily the most driven player in the history of the sport, the absolute master of study and preparation. But his career has also been one of almost constant conflict: with his teammate Shaquille O''Neal; with Phil Jackson, coach of the championship-winning Lakers team that Kobe led; with the law; with his wife Vanessa; and with so many of his contemporaries, opponents and teammates.Comprehensive and unflinching, Showboat unravels the conundrum that is Kobe Bryant.Trade Review'In his thoughtful, extraordinarily well-researched biography Michael Jordan: The Life, Roland Lazenby ... gives us the life and much more ... The exhaustive narrative of Jordan's basketball career is written with appropriate awe. But what makes this portrayal especially worthwhile is everything else' * New York Times Book Review, on Michael Jordan: The Life *'An utterly definitive biography ... The most comprehensive attempt yet made to explain the factors that have gone into producing the most famous basketball player and marketing phenom in the history of world sports ... I don't know how it would be possible to write a more complete biography of him' * Chicago Tribune, on Michael Jordan: The Life *
£13.49
Firefly Books Ltd NBA 75
Book SynopsisThe most iconic moments and stories of the NBA. In NBA 75, sports writer and basketball super fan Dave Zarum tells the story of the NBA, all 75 years -- from its early barnstorming days to the multi-billion-dollar sports league it is today. Readers are treated to all the biggest moments and greatest superstars, with over 75 stories.
£23.80
HarperCollins Publishers The Hot Hand
Book SynopsisA feast for anyone interested in the secrets of excellence.' Andre Agassi, winner of eight Grand Slam titles andbestselling author ofOpenFor fans of Charles Duhig, Malcolm Gladwell and Nate Silver, a brilliant and buoyant investigation into the existence (or not) of hot streaks.For decades, psychologists and economists have studied the science of streaks to determine whether the hot hand' exists. Is there such a thing as being in the zone? Or it simply a case of seeing patterns in randomness? Genius scholars and Nobel Prize winners have dedicated years to answering this question. A substantial number of the decisions we make each day are rooted in two opposing beliefs: that if something happened before, it will happen again or if it happened before, it probably won't happen again.The Hot Hand is an incredibly entertaining and provocative investigation into the seductive idea that streaks not only exist but can be created. Every day we look for patterns in coincidence, and coincidence Trade Review‘I’ve been on both sides of the “hot hand”. I’ve had it, and I’ve faced opponents who had it. And I’ve written extensively about the role it played in my life. But Ben Cohen offers up an original and riveting deep dive on this fascinating topic, which relates to so many other pursuits. A feast for anyone interested in the secrets of excellence.’ Andre Agassi, winner of eight Grand Slam titles and bestselling author of Open ‘Fascinating, eye-opening and consistently entertaining, The Hot Hand asks a big question: how do we determine when one success will likely follow another? The answer is not only surprising, but instructive.’ Charles Duhigg, bestselling author of The Power of Habit ‘Long before I reached the end of this provocative and uniquely brilliant book, I knew I would never be “finished” with it. Ben Cohen’s research shows how every day, from basketball to business to beet farming, human events are profoundly shaped by the power of streaks. I will never make another difficult decision without considering this.’ Sam Walker, bestselling author of The Captain Class ‘A fascinating book on the elusive allure of being on a roll. For any fans of human psychology, or numbers geeks, wolves of wall street, basketball obsessives – and anyone else who loves great stories that hint at the mysteries behind our decision-making, belief … and occasional runaway success.’ Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, bestselling author of Everybody Lies
£12.74
HarperCollins Publishers Slam Dunk
Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.
£8.57
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Spinning The Globe
£12.34
HarperCollins Out of Bounds
£12.74
HarperCollins Optimum Performance Training Basketball
Book SynopsisThrough "self-assessment and design fitness system", this book enables readers to effectively pinpoint the weaknesses in their basketball skills and tailor a workout program that will improve on all the flaws in their game. By taking advantage of skill-specific tests, readers will be able to focus their workout time on the area they most need.
£12.80
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Red and Me
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£14.39
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Winning the Money Game Lessons Learned from the
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£13.59
HarperCollins Publishers Inc From the Outside
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£22.39
HarperCollins Free Throw
£10.44
HarperCollins Success Is the Only Option
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£16.14
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dr. J
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£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dwyane
Book SynopsisThe long-awaited photographic memoir from basketball superstar Dwyane Wade, beautifully designed with hundreds of photos from Wade’s life on and off the court.[A] trip down memory lane with one of the NBA''s greats. ... For those yearning for the personal side of Wade, they need to look no further. —Sports IllustratedFor 16 years, Dwyane Wade has dazzled basketball fans with his on-court artistry and has built his personal brand into one of the most powerful ones in sports. In this beautiful full-color memoir, featuring more than 200 photos from Bob Metelus, who has been documenting Wade’s career for more than a decade, Wade takes readers inside his fascinating life and career.Dwyane moves from Wade’s challenging upbringing on the South Side of Chicago through his college career at Marquette, where he went from unheralded recruit to one of college basketball’s greatest stars, to his extraordinary years with the Miami Heat, with whom he won three NBA championships and was named an All-Star 13 times. Off the court, too, his star has transcended basketball. In Dwyane he takes readers inside his relationship with Gabrielle Union; his dedication to his children and experiences as a father; and his varied interests outside of basketball, from fashion to winemaking.Dwyane is a deep dive into the mind and heart of one of the most compelling basketball players of all time.
£29.75
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Jump My Secret Journey from the Streets to the
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£19.00
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Steve Kerr
Book SynopsisForged by the crucible of this family saga, Steve went on to chart an unparalleled life in basketball, on the court and on the sidelines.The only coach other than Red Auerbach to lead a team to the Finals five consecutive seasons, Kerr seems destined for the Basketball Hall of Fame.Trade Review"Thrilling. ... Casual fans and hoops nuts alike will love this illuminating work." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Riveting. ... Deftly recounted. ... Kerr's time with the Bulls comes alive in the author's telling. ... This engaging biography is a must-read for basketball fans." — Library Journal (starred review) "If Lou Gehrig were here, he might agree Steve Kerr is the luckiest man alive, as Steve often says. Because Steve's is a heck of a story and you could write a book about it. Oh, right. Scott Howard-Cooper did. And it's well told through Steve's personal triumphs and tragedy and triumph and triumph and triumph, all achieved and experienced with endearing humor and humility. You can't believe how he got there until you know how he did. And then you appreciate Steve even more and Scott for bringing the story to us." — SAM SMITH, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Jordan Rules “The Kerr story is an amazing one, and Scott Howard-Cooper has given us a fascinating look at a fascinating life. Kerr takes such a mirthful, ironic approach, filled with self deprecation, to so much of the business of competing, yet make no mistake. Underneath all of that is a hard-edged, driven competitor, burnished in many cases by disappointment and sorrow, yet possessed of immense wisdom and insight into the emotional lives of NBA players and coaches. Scott Howard-Cooper has captured brilliantly the mystery of all that. I must say I'm quite envious.” — ROLAND LAZENBY, author of Michael Jordan: The Life "Steve Kerr has lived an amazing life, with moments of great elation and immense pain. Scott Howard-Cooper has put together an important, well-researched book that reflects all the ups and downs of Kerr's journey through basketball and beyond, with keen insights as to what makes him a successful coach and a deeply admirable human being. You don't have to be a Warriors fan, or even a basketball fan, to enjoy this book." — SETH DAVIS, basketball reporter and author, CBS Sports and The Athletic "A compelling account that demands a place in any sports collection." — Booklist "[A] highly entertaining look at one of basketball’s most interesting people." — Plainview Herald "One of the few writers with the combination of juice and talent to make a project like this work. ... A comprehensive look at one of the most interesting men in professional sports today. ... A breezy, fast-moving read that—much like its titular namesake—makes the majority of its shots." — The Maine Edge
£19.00
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Steve Kerr A Life
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£27.89
HarperCollins Rez Ball
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£13.09
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Coach K
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe definitive biography of college basketball’s all-time winningest coach, Mike Krzyzewski.Mike Krzyzewski, known worldwide as “Coach K,” is a five-time national champion at Duke, the NCAA’s all-time leader in victories with nearly 1,200, and the first man to lead Team USA to three Olympic basketball gold medals. Through unprecedented access to Krzyzewski’s best friends, closest advisers, fiercest adversaries, and generations of his players and assistants, three-time New York Times bestselling author Ian O’Connor takes you behind the Blue Devil curtain with a penetrating examination of the great but flawed leader as he closes out his iconic career.Krzyzewski built a staggering basketball empire that has endured for more than four decades, placing him among the all-time titans of American sport, and yet there has never been a defining portra
£17.00
HarperCollins Ant
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£23.62
Penguin Putnam Inc The Carolina Way
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£15.20
Penguin Putnam Inc The Last Season A Team in Search of Its Soul
Book SynopsisAn inside look at the season that proved to be the final ride of a truly great dynasty—Kobe Bryant, Shaq, and the LA Lakers For the countless basketball fans who were spellbound by the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2003–2004 high-wire act, this book is a rare and phenomenal treat. In The Last Season, Lakers coach Phil Jackson draws on his trademark honesty and insight to tell the whole story of the season that proved to be the final ride of a truly great dynasty. From the signing of future Hall-of-Famers Karl Malone and Gary Payton to the Kobe Bryant rape case/media circus, this is a riveting tale of clashing egos, public feuds, contract disputes, and team meltdowns that only a coach, and a writer, of Jackson’s candor, experience, and ability could tell. Full of tremendous human drama and offering lessons on coaching and on life, this is a book that no sports fan can possibly pass up.
£15.20
Penguin Putnam Inc Eleven Rings
Book SynopsisThrough candor and comprehensiveness, Jackson writes a convincing revisionist take, in which he emerges as an excellent coach . . . highly readable . . . reflects Jackson’s polymathy. —The New York Times Book ReviewPart sports memoir, part New Age spirit quest, part pseudo-management tract . . . But the primary thing with Jackson—as with all the old bards, who were also known for repeating themselves—is the voice. —Sam Anderson, The New York Times MagazineA New York Times BestsellerThe inside story of one of basketball''s most legendary and game-changing figures During his storied career as head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson won more championships than any coach in the history of professional sports. Even more important, he succeeded in never wavering from coaching his way, from a place of deep values. Jackson was tagged as the “Zen master” half in jest by sportswriters, but the nickname speaks to an important truth: this is a coach who inspired, not goaded; who led by awakening and challenging the better angels of his players’ nature, not their egos, fear, or greed. This is the story of a preacher’s kid from North Dakota who grew up to be one of the most innovative leaders of our time. In his quest to reinvent himself, Jackson explored everything from humanistic psychology and Native American philosophy to Zen meditation. In the process, he developed a new approach to leadership based on freedom, authenticity, and selfless teamwork that turned the hypercompetitive world of professional sports on its head. In Eleven Rings, Jackson candidly describes how he: • Learned the secrets of mindfulness and team chemistry while playing for the champion New York Knicks in the 1970s • Managed Michael Jordan, the greatest player in the world, and got him to embrace selflessness, even if it meant losing a scoring title • Forged successful teams out of players of varying abilities by getting them to trust one another and perform in sync • Inspired Dennis Rodman and other “uncoachable” personalities to devote themselves to something larger than themselves • Transformed Kobe Bryant from a rebellious teenager into a mature leader of a championship team. Eleven times, Jackson led his teams to the ultimate goal: the NBA championship—six times with the Chicago Bulls and five times with the Los Angeles Lakers. We all know the legendary stars on those teams, or think we do. What Eleven Rings shows us, however, is that when it comes to the most important lessons, we don’t know very much at all. This book is full of revelations: about fascinating personalities and their drive to win; about the wellsprings of motivation and competition at the highest levels; and about what it takes to bring out the best in ourselves and others.
£16.15
The University of Chicago Press Midnight Basketball Race Sports and Neoliberal
Book SynopsisMidnight basketball may not have been invented in Chicago, but the City of Big Shoulders home of Michael Jordan and the Bulls is where it first came to national prominence. And it's also where Douglas Hartmann first began to think seriously about the audacious notion that organizing young men to run around in the wee hours of the night all trying to throw a leather ball through a metal hoop could constitute meaningful social policy. Organized in the 1980s and '90s by dozens of American cities, late-night basketball leagues were designed for social intervention, risk reduction, and crime prevention targeted at African American youth and young men. In Midnight Basketball, Hartmann traces the history of the program and the policy transformations of the period, while exploring the racial ideologies, cultural tensions, and institutional realities that shaped the entire field of sports-based social policy. Drawing on extensive fieldwork, the book also brings to life the actual, on-the-ground
£91.00
The University of Chicago Press Midnight Basketball Race Sports and Neoliberal
Book SynopsisMidnight basketball may not have been invented in Chicago, but the City of Big Shoulders home of Michael Jordan and the Bulls is where it first came to national prominence. And it's also where Douglas Hartmann first began to think seriously about the audacious notion that organizing young men to run around in the wee hours of the night all trying to throw a leather ball through a metal hoop could constitute meaningful social policy. Organized in the 1980s and '90s by dozens of American cities, late-night basketball leagues were designed for social intervention, risk reduction, and crime prevention targeted at African American youth and young men. In Midnight Basketball, Hartmann traces the history of the program and the policy transformations of the period, while exploring the racial ideologies, cultural tensions, and institutional realities that shaped the entire field of sports-based social policy. Drawing on extensive fieldwork, the book also brings to life the actual, on-the-ground
£29.45
