Basketball

The chance of playing on any Division 1 college basketball team ... 1.3%. The chance of playing at your dream school ... practically 0%.It was a long shot to say the least. The road to Chapel Hill would begin early in Leah's young life and be comprised of mountain-tops and valleys and sunshines and storms. The journey was one of the highest of highs and lowest of lows. It would be a path that tested, challenged and grew her faith.The path to dreams is often found to have side paths and crossroads with different options. Unforeseen roadblocks can make navigation difficult, often trying your faith and testing your strength.Leah kept going ... and with God made the long shot. You will be encouraged and challenged by her testimony.

SHOES is the tale of a young black boy, now thrust into the role of 'man of the house' navigating life with hope and optimism. Fatherless, physically challenged and with every reason in the world to give up, Junior will engage the readers.

Oh snap fam! You did it! You balled hard enoughto get paid! Now what?It's time to start living the dream, son! Everythingyou've been waiting for is just around the corner. Take that ball and you dribble. You score. You get that girland you drink that shot because you're the man now. Nah, you're the man for life!Don't worry about the rest of it. We promiseif you just keep working, like so hard, you'll befamous! Or at least famous enough! Are you ready for a better life?Are you ready to become a Different Dude?

Jump Shot of Courage is a book that celebrates the joy of playing basketball. The story serves as a powerful reminder that with practice, support, and a positive mindset, success is within reach.

Want to learn what Utah did wrong, and how you can spot these warning signs with your favourite franchise?The Utah Jazz During the Donovan Mitchell & Rudy Gobert Era were a regular season juggernaut and a regular playoff disappointment for over a half-decade - a relative eternity in today's ever-changing NBA landscape.So what went wrong?In this book, I will attempt to answer just that, by means of examining: Each of the two-star players that drove Utah's success from 2016-2022The challenges of roster building in a salary-capped leagueThe most important offseason Utah had during this time periodA compounding mistakeAnd a summarizing and value-added note on modern success.Read today to understand how Utah's mistakes could have been foreseen, and how they apply to many teams moving forwards.

Do you want to become a basketball team leader who can inspire, motivate, and empower your team to success? Or do you want to improve your leadership skills, style, and impact as a basketball team leader? If so, this book is for you.Sports Basketball Team Leader: How to Inspire, Motivate, and Empower Your Team to Success is a comprehensive and practical guide that covers everything you need to know and do to excel as a basketball team leader on and off the court.In this book, you will learn:The qualities of a basketball team leader, such as vision, integrity, courage, humility, passion, and empathy, and how to develop and demonstrate them in yourself and others.The skills of a basketball team leader, such as communication, decision-making, problem-solving, delegation, feedback, and coaching, and how to use them effectively in different situations.The style of a basketball team leader, such as democratic, autocratic, transformational, transactional, situational, and servant, and how to choose and adapt your style according to your personality, goals, team, and context.The impact of a basketball team leader, such as inspiring, motivating, empowering, challenging, supporting, and rewarding your team, and how to measure and increase your impact as a team leader.The teamwork of a basketball team leader, such as building, maintaining, and improving your team's cohesion, collaboration, and performance, and how to deal with different types of teammates.Whether you are an aspiring or current basketball team leader, this book will help you improve your leadership skills, style, and impact in basketball. It will also help you inspire, motivate, and empower your team to success.Don't wait any longer. Grab your copy of Sports Basketball Team Leader: How to Inspire, Motivate, and Empower Your Team to Success today and start your journey to becoming a better basketball team leader.

Information about bullying has become more and more accessible. A bully is mean, scary, intimidating, and sometimes hard to avoid. A bully uses strength, power, or influence to intimidate others. Every child who experiences physical, verbal, social, racial, or even cyber bullying needs to know what to do and how to deal with it. Bullying is in our streets, jobs, school system and in our homes - appearing privately and publicly. An exampleof a healthy coping mechanism that allows those who experience bullying to overcome depression, anxiety, and emotional trauma is playing sports.This story is centered around Kevin, a quiet and shy kid who experiences bullying at home, in school, and on his basketball team. Kevin has to overcome his fears, self-esteem and other issues to make it through his first year at Lincoln Junior High School. Kevin's goal is to gain enough courage to help himself understand how to deal with his emotions around his physical appearance through basketball and discovering his personal support team. By using sports to deal with his anxiety, trauma, embarrassment, and being different, Kevin sets a healthy example for others to follow. In the this story, the reader will take on this emotional journey with Kevin and reflect on their own experiences by answering a series of comprehension questions after each "Quarter."

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, AS SEEN ON THE BEARIn this informative and inspirational book, Coach K explains how he motivates peak performances from his players, relying on lessons he learned as a captain in the U.S. Army and applied over four decades as the head of Duke basketball.

What Happens After The Game is an inspiring memoir that tells the story of Michelle Reed, a retired professional women's basketball player. This engaging book takes readers on a journey from Michelle's early days in Jamaica, NY to her international basketball career, with a focus on the triumphs and challenges she faced both on and off the court. Through raw, transparent storytelling, Michelle provides insight into the mindset and lifestyle of an athlete, sharing breakthrough experiences and powerful life lessons with readers.But What Happens After The Game is more than just a sports memoir. It's a tale of heartache, perseverance, transformation, and healing. Michelle's story shows how she was able to turn negative experiences into powerful life lessons, and how she emerged from those challenges as a victor. Her journey inspires readers to embrace their authentic selves and unleash their inner champions.Whether you're a sports fan or not, What Happens After The Game is a captivating read that will leave you feeling inspired and empowered. Michelle's story is an engaging and relatable one, and her message of perseverance and self-discovery is one that resonates with readers of all ages.

In the shadows of Maryland's basketball courts, Trey uncovers eerie connections that weave a tapestry of intrigue and destiny. As a young boy, a simple trip to Blockbuster and an innocent movie rental lead him into the dark underbelly of urban legends that turn into his reality. Trey, discovers chilling truths that hit dangerously close to home and the twisted tales don't end there. Decades later, the echoes of the past reverberate as he befriends two young men on the basketball court, whose lives eerily mirror those of the treacherous stories from his youth. Dive deep into this chilling tale that seamlessly blends basketball, familial bonds, and crime, revealing that sometimes, our ties to the past are inescapable. Through uncanny coincidences and haunting revelations, Trey's journey will captivate you, making you question how well you truly know the people you meet on the court.

Bienvenidos al emocionante mundo de la National Basketball Association, donde los sueños del baloncesto se hacen realidad y la cancha se convierte en un escenario para hazañas atléticas casi sobrenaturales. En "150 Hechos Curiosos de la NBA", los invitamos a adentrarse en el fascinante universo de una de las ligas deportivas más emocionantes del planeta. La NBA es mucho más que una serie de partidos; es un tapiz tejido con historia, innovación y personalidades que desafían la escala humana. Este libro profundiza en el corazón de la NBA, desenterrando 150 hechos sorprendentes que deslumbrarán e iluminarán a los entusiastas del baloncesto, a los fanáticos acérrimos y a los recién llegados curiosos por igual. Desde las leyendas de la duela que han redefinido el juego hasta los récords asombrosos que desafían las leyes de la gravedad, este viaje a través de la historia de la NBA promete ser una experiencia reveladora. Serás testigo del drama de los tiros sobre la chicharra, la intensidad de las rivalidades y la perseverancia de los atletas que han superado la adversidad para alcanzar la grandeza. Pero no se trata solo de los jugadores y los juegos. "150 Hechos Curiosos de la NBA" también abre el telón sobre la evolución de la liga, desde sus humildes comienzos hasta su alcance global actual. Descubrirás las innovaciones que han moldeado el deporte, el impacto de los movimientos sociales y culturales, y el papel de la NBA como faro de inspiración para generaciones enteras. Prepárate para quedar cautivado por la magia de la NBA, donde los mates, los triples y los dribles son solo la punta del iceberg. Así que, ajusta tus zapatillas, toma un balón de baloncesto y únete a nosotros en este apasionante viaje a través de "150 Hechos Curiosos de la NBA", donde el rico tapiz del deporte se revela, un hecho increíble a la vez.

Step into the thrilling realm of the National Basketball Association, where hardwood legends are born, gravity-defying dunks redefine the limits of human potential, and the basketball court becomes a canvas for breathtaking athleticism. In "150 Amazing Facts of the NBA," we invite you to embark on an exhilarating journey through the captivating world of one of the most electrifying sports leagues on the planet. The NBA is more than just a sports league; it's a living testament to the power of sports to inspire, entertain, and unite. This book delves deep into the heart of the NBA, unearthing 150 remarkable facts that will astonish and enlighten basketball enthusiasts, die-hard fans, and curious newcomers alike. From the iconic players who've etched their names into the annals of basketball history to the jaw-dropping moments that have left audiences in awe, this exploration of the NBA promises to be a revelation. You'll witness the drama of buzzer-beaters, the intensity of legendary rivalries, and the resilience of athletes who've risen above challenges to achieve greatness. But it's not just about the athletes and the games. "150 Amazing Facts of the NBA" also sheds light on the league's evolution, from its humble beginnings to its global prominence today. You'll discover the innovations that have shaped the sport, the cultural impact of NBA stars, and the league's role as a beacon of inspiration for generations worldwide. Prepare to be captivated by the magic of the NBA, where slam dunks, three-pointers, and fast breaks are just the tip of the iceberg. So, lace up your sneakers, grab a basketball, and join us on this enthralling journey through "150 Amazing Facts of the NBA," where the sport's rich tapestry is unveiled, one incredible fact at a time.

"Kenny Smith was a star at the University of North Carolina before his storied NBA run, in which he won two championships with the Houston Rockets. His popularity skyrocketed when he joined TNT's new show, Inside the NBA, which has thrived for twenty-four years and won multiple Emmys, receiving enormous acclaim for the insight, humor, social commentary, and unrivaled basketball coverage from Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, and Ernie Johnson, Jr. Kenny is known to fans for his laser-sharp analysis and eloquent observations of the basketball scene and culture."--

Don Williams awoke in a cold sweat. He sat up in bed and planted his feet firmly on the floor as he wiped his eyes, trying to get back to reality. He had just been jolted from a nightmare in which he found himself being handcuffed and shoved into the back seat of a patrol car at 6:00 in the morning.

"Every few years a talent comes along that disrupts everything we think we know about how the NBA should work. Whether it's scoring, playmaking, or shooting, these are players and tactics that fundamentally challenge how the game is played and what greatness looks like on a basketball court. For a period of time, these players each become an "Atlas" for the league, carrying the weight of the NBA on their shoulders, but also providing the roadmap that points the way to the future of the sport. In tandem, they map out the modern NBA's creation. Goldsberry returns with a highly visual, electrifying tour through the last three decades of NBA history, showing the "Atlas" players that have led us out of the brutishness of 90s hoops and into the wide open spaces of the most skilled era in NBA history. Charting the course from Jordan to Jokic-with plenty of stops along the way for Iverson, Kobe, Curry, and of course Lebron-Goldsberry, who was instrumental in helping spur the NBA's statistical revolution, has designed a vibrant new way to compare and debate the contributions of the best NBA players of all-time. Masterfully connecting NBA past and present through incisive writing and stunning visual statistical analyses, he shows how we've come to this unprecedented moment, a time when offensive efficiency and shooting percentages are higher than ever. Using beautifully designed, four-color shot maps and illustrations, Goldsberry offers a graphic journey through the last thirty years of the NBA that covers up to the 2023 season and is as much fun to look at as it is to read. The end result offers stories and analyses of a select group of NBA superstars that open up lively debates, reveal just how singular their talents truly are, and characterize the dramatic 21st-century metamorphosis of the best basketball league in the world"--

"During the late 1970s and early 1980s, the circumstances facing the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association mirrored events transpiring in New York City, when the Bronx burned and hip-hop culture developed from local Black and Latinx youth"--

For some of us, Big Ten basketball will always mean the original ten great teams that comprised the league. But for all fans, the teams during this time period bring back memories of some of the best teams and players that have ever played basketball.  In the sweeping history of two decades of Big Ten basketball, Murry Nelson chronicles the conference when it was the most successful of any basketball conference in the nation. Coaches such as Lute Olson, Lou Henson, Johnny Orr, Gene Keady, and Bob Knight led the nation in national titles, influencing the league with their playing styles, changes to rules, recruitment and, of course, intensity. Follow Joe Barry Carroll as he leads the Purdue Boilermakers to the Final Four in 1980, Steve Alford as he takes the Hoosiers to a national championship win, Kent Benson's undefeated conference record, and Magic Johnson as he leads the Michigan State Spartans to multiple titles and championships.  With chapters devoted to each season from 1972 to 1992, you can relive the action as if you were attending the games.

Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari is highly regarded for his unparalleled ability to recruit the country's top high-school talent without making outlandish promises. Instead, he tells his players, ?Commit to each other, be about each other without sacrificing your goals, and by doing this you can achieve all your dreams and more.? Here, for the first time, he distills his team-building methods in ways that apply to CEOs, business owners, coaches, teachers, and leaders of all kinds?lessons for anyone seeking to inspire talented individuals to reach for their best selves and contribute to a greater good.A basketball team is an intimate workplace, in which blend is everything and character matters. As such, it is a window into the nature of successful leadership. Calipari views each new team like a start-up business?one composed of new players, new relationships, and new challenges. Each season is a series of discoveries as he learns how to unleash the extreme talent in each of his players and mold them into championship material as college basketball comes to a crescendo every spring. While he can't control everything, he is responsible for everything?just like a CEO.An enlightening look at leadership, management, and team building, Success Is the Only Option offers the keys to winning, on and off the court.