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The
Book of Basketball: The NBA According to The Sports Guy
by Bill Simmons
Paperback from ESPN
Media Published: 2010-
ISBN: 0345520106
Foreword by Malcolm Gladwell
Newly updated with fresh takes on LeBron, Kobe, the Celtics & more*
*Including even more footnotes!
Bill Simmons, the wildly opinionated and thoroughly entertaining hoops
addict known to millions as ESPN.com's Sports Guy, has written the definitive
book on the past, present, and future of the NBA. From the age-old question
of who actually won the rivalry between Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain
to the one about which team was truly the best of all time, Simmons opens--and
then closes, once and for all--every major pro basketball debate. Then
he takes it further by completely reevaluating not only how NBA Hall of
Fame inductees should be chosen but how the institution must be reshaped
from the ground up, the result being the Pyramid: Simmons's one-of-a-kind
five-level shrine to the ninety-six greatest players in the history of
pro basketball. And ultimately he takes fans to the heart of it all, as
he uses a conversation with one NBA great to uncover that coveted thing:
The Secret of Basketball.
Comprehensive, authoritative, controversial, hilarious, and impossible
to put down (even for Celtic-haters), The Book of Basketball offers
every hardwood fan a courtside seat beside the game's finest, funniest,
and fiercest chronicler.
Amazon Best of the Month, October 2009: The Book of Basketball
is a 700-page work of hoops genius that would make Dr. James Naismith beam
proudly - and probably blush. Author Bill Simmons, best known as ESPN.com's
"The Sports Guy," explores the NBA with hilarious insight, brilliant analysis,
and a bevy of irreverent footnotes. Simmons is a fan first - a fact best
explained in an entertaining foreword by Malcolm Gladwell - and writes
from the stands, not the press room. His knowledge and passion for the
game provide him with few peers, yet his voice represents those who stick
by their teams through thick and thin. As a result, The Book of Basketball
is not just a tribute to hardwood heroes, but also a celebration of yelling
at TV sets, revering lucky jerseys, and holding our breath until the final
buzzer sounds. Throw in pages of nearly-insane statistical breakdowns (including
a projected boxscore from the movie Teen Wolf), and it's easy to
see why fans of all levels should clear shelf space for this instant classic.
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Sports
Illustrated: The Basketball Book
by Editors of Sports Illustrated
Hardcover from Sports Illustrated
Continuing Sports Illustrated's tradition of producing best-selling
coffee-table books for the holiday season, SI presents The Basketball Book,
a lavish celebration of the athleticism and pageantry of both the college
and professional game. With the same kind of unforgettable photographs
and award-winning writing that propelled The Baseball Book, The Football
Book and The Anniversary Book to The New York Times best-seller list over
the past three years, this volume brings to life the legendary players,
the classic action and the great rivalries of the court. In 294 oversized
pages, The Basketball Book commemorates the epic teams and characters,
the personalities and performances and artifacts that have created legions
of passionate fans since Dr. James Naismith nailed up a peach basket and
devised the Original 13 Rules of the game more than 100 years ago. |
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The
Everything Kids' Basketball Book: The all-time greats, legendary teams,
today's superstars - and tips on playing like a pro (Everything Kids Series)
by Bob Schaller, Coach Dave Harnish
Paperback from Adams Media
ISBN: 1605501654
Kids can dribble, shoot, and swish with hours of gaming fun in this
new guide! Featuring thirty puzzles, this fun and educational book is a
must-have for basketball players and fans. Children will learn the rules
of basketball, the history of this popular sport, and tips for enhancing
their game, as well as:
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The inspirational stories of basketball stars of yesterday and today
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Various offensive and defensive plays
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Up-to-date statistics and records of NBA teams
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The scoop on the NCAA, WNBA, and Olympic basketball
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Fun basketball alternatives like ?Around the World,? ?Street Ball,? and
?H-O-R-S-E?
Most importantly, this guide shows kids the importance of teamwork and
motivates them to stay active and healthy. This book will score points
with kids and parents alike! |
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Basketball
Skills & Drills - 3rd Edition
by Jerry Krause, Don Meyer, Jerry Meyer
Paperback from Human Kinetics
ISBN: 0736067078
Great basketball players like Tim Duncan and Dwyane Wade draw oohs and
aahs with their spectacular moves. But before those players developed their
superstar flair, they built a solid base of fundamental skills in all phases
of the game.
Basketball Skills & Drills provides a perfect blueprint for
building the foundation that every well-rounded player needs. This special
book and DVD package demonstrates each key skill:
-Player positioning
-Moving without the ball
-Shooting
-Passing, catching, and dribbling
-Perimeter moves
-Post moves
-Defense
-Rebounding
The skills and 90 drills, coaching tips, and DVD reinforce the skill
instruction, emphasize key points, and explain how to correct common errors.
And since individual skills are effective only when used within the team
concept, the book also covers key team principles for both ends of the
court. Tactics for offense, including special situations such as out-of-bounds
plays, will improve spacing, ball and player movement, shot selection,
and scoring. Defensive tactics emphasize positioning, pressure, and various
systems to apply in each area or level of the court.
To be an all-star, you must be fundamentally sound. Basketball Skills
& Drills is your guide to becoming a complete player--one who can
change the game with great moves and smart play.
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Stuff
Good Players Should Know: Intelligent Basketball from A to Z
by Dick DeVenzio
Hardcover from Bridgeway Books
ISBN: 1933538511
STUFF Good Players Should Know may very well be the best book
ever written for basketball players and fans. It is conversational and
easy to understand, yet filled with subtle insights into the game of basketball.
STUFF is page after page of creative concepts, common sense, and
special tips that can not be found anywhere else. |
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My
Basketball Book
by Gail Gibbons
Hardcover from HarperCollins
Media Published: 2000-
ISBN: 0688171400
Basketballs fun--let's play!
Find all the basics ion this lively guide.
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The markings on a basketball court
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What basketball players wear
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The three team positions
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The excitement of passing the ball
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The thrill of making a basket
All these and more are included, with a useful glossary at the end. |
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The
Game of Basketball: Basketball Fundamentals, Intangibles and Finer Points
of the Game for Coaches, Players and Fans
by Kevin Sivils
Paperback from A Southern Family Publishing
ISBN: 0615345263
Coaches: Win more games by teaching your players the fundamental skills,
intangibles and finer points of the game that other coaches don't know.
Help your players eliminate costly turnovers by learning to read the defense,
score more points by fine tuning your fast break and improve your offensive
attack skills. Players: Take your game to another level by learning the
skills and details of the game the elite players know. Learn how character
issues can impact a player either positively or negatively. Gain insight
into the minds of coaches and learn to think like a coach on the court.
Fans: Have a deeper appreciation of the game beyond just recognizing the
type of defense or offense being used. Impress your fellow basketball fans
with your knowledge of the finer points of the sport and become a true
connoisseur of the game of basketball. "There has never been a book before
for coaches, players and fans like The Game of Basketball. For the coach,
this book is about moving a player's game to a higher level. For the player,
the information in this book can make the difference between being an average
player and a good player or even a great player. For the fan who wants
to appreciate the sport and the nuances of the game, this book provides
many of tiny details the average fan is never aware of." Rusty Rogers -
2 Time NAIA Div. II National Championship Coach and 2 Time National NAIA
Coach of the Year "Once again Kevin Sivils has produced a book that ought
to be in every coach's library. Too often, we fall into the trap of thinking
that Xs and Os are the holy grail, but Coach Sivils reminds us of the truth
articulated by John Wooden over 50 years ago, "It's not what you do, it's
how well you do it." I've never seen a better compilation of the little
things that can turn a basketball player into a "Player". Coach Doug Porter
- Head Coach Olivet Nazarene University Women's Basketball - 8 Time Coach
of the Year |
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Five-Star
Basketball Drills
by Howard Garfinkle, Will Klein
Paperback from McGraw-Hill
ISBN: 0940279223
Over 5,000 talented players have completed the Five-Star program and
received scholarships. Distinguished alumni include Isiah Thomas, Moses
Malone, Dominique Wilkins, Michael Jordan, Mark Aguirre, John Paxson, Jim
Paxson, Jeff Ruland, Darnell Valentine, and Mike O'Koren. Here, in print
for the first time, is a compilation of 131 drills they practiced at the
nation's premier basketball camp. The book includes the following:
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131 of the best drills used at the Five-Star camp
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Conditioning, one, two, and three player drills for men and women
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Proven regimens from a star-studded galaxy of NCAA and NBA coaches
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Step by step instructions with pictures and diagrams to maximize your potential
and practice time
"Howard Garfinkel and Will Klein are as well organized in their presentation
of drills as they are in their camp. This book is a great contribution
to your basketball library." -- Bob Knight
"Owning one of the most varied sports libraries in the country, I consider
myself an expert on sports books. Nowhere on my shelves is there anything
approaching the value of these drills for youngsters and young coaches.
It's the best drill book in America." -- George Raveling
"With the advent of the three-point shot, there's now a high priority
on the skill parts of the game. This book will help the dedicated user
become a fundamentally sound player." -- Mike Fratello
"A must for all young players and coaches who want to learn the game
the way it should be taught." -- Rick Pitino
"Five-Star has done a great job helping kids. I admire the way they've
emphasized teaching the concepts and maintained the personal touch in dealing
with youngsters. This book carries on that great tradition." -- Mike Krzyzewski
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Basketball
For Dummies
by Richard Phelps
Paperback from For Dummies
ISBN: 0764552481
Basketball is the most popular participatory sport in the United States.
As simple as the game often seems--throwing a ball through a hoop--there
are many aspects of the game that go unnoticed. But with Basketball
For Dummies, Second Edition, you'll get the inside scoop on hoops.
Whether you're a player, a fan, or a coach, Basketball For Dummies,
Second Edition will get you better acquainted to the game, so you can
play it better, coach it smarter, or appreciate it more as a spectator.
Former Notre Dame head coach Digger Phelps begins with the fundamentals
and quickly moves up court from there. From playing a pick-up game to watching
March Madness on TV to the excitement of the NBA Playoffs, Phelps has come
up with a game plan that shows you how to have fun with the game, while
you become familiar with it. By the final buzzer, you'll have pulled down
pointers on how to play the game, how to look good on the court, how to
coach it, how to watch it, ho w to strategize, and even how to talk trash
on the playground.
Within these pages, you'll also discover how to:
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Suit up for the court
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Get into basketball shape
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Play effective offense and defense
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Use signature moves from NBA greats
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Shoot quality free-throws
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Join fantasy leagues and get great stuff online
From the basics to the latest coaching drills and techniques, this friendly
reference offers you expert advice on the plays, strategies, and moves
on and off the court--from high school to college hoops, to the WNBA, and
beyond.
Basketball for Dummies is another slam dunk in the Dummies series.
Former Notre Dame head coach Digger Phelps begins with the fundamentals
and quickly moves up court from there. By the final buzzer, you'll have
pulled down pointers on how to play the game, how to look good on the court,
how to coach it, how to watch it, how to strategize, and even how to talk
trash on the playground. From H-O-R-S-E to Hoosier hysteria to the signature
moves--Grant Hill's between-the-legs hesitation, Michael Jordan's fadaeway--of
the greats of the NBA, Phelps has come up with a game plan that takes the
game seriously, and teaches its nuances a helluva lot less painfully than
running wind sprints between the foul lines. |
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The
Art of Basketball : A Guide to Self-Improvement in the Fundamentals of
the Game
by Oscar Robertson
Paperback
Special Order
Be
Quick But Don't Hurry
by Andrew Hill, John R. Wooden (Introduction)
(Hardcover)
Asphalt
Gods : An Oral History of the Rucker Tournament
by Vincent M. Mallozzi
Book Description: The real basketball deal"the inside story
of Harlem's legendary tournament and the pros and playground legends who
have made it world famous.
Earl "The Goat" Manigault. Herman "Helicopter" Knowings. Joe "The Destroyer"
Hammond. Richard "Pee Wee" Kirkland. These and dozens of other colorfully
nicknamed men are the "Asphalt Gods," whose astounding exploits in the
Rucker Tournament, often against multimillionaire NBA superstars, have
made them playground divinity. First established in the 1950s by Holcombe
Rucker, a New York City Parks Department employee, the tournament has grown
to become a Harlem institution, an annual summer event of major proportions.
On that fabled patch of concrete, unknown players have been lighting it
up for decades as they express basketball as a freestyle art among their
peers and against such pro immortals as Julius Erving and Wilt Chamberlain.
X's and O's are exchanged for oohs and aahs in one of the great examples
of street theater to be found in urban America.
Asphalt Gods is a streetwise, supremely entertaining oral history of
a tournament that has influenced everything from NBA playing style to hip-hop
culture. Now, legends transmitted by word of mouth find a home and the
achievements of basketball's greatest unknowns a permanent place in the
game's record.
Hardcover from Doubleday
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Basketball: Multiple Offense and Defense
by Dean Smith, et al
Listed under Coaching
Basketball
Skills & Drills
by Jerry V. Krause(Editor), et al.
Paperback (April )
Coaching Team Defense
by Fritz Shurmur.
Listed under Coaching
A
Century of Jayhawk Triumphs: The 100 Greatest Victories in the History
of Kansas Basketball
by Blair Kerkhoff, Jeff Bollig
Hardcover from Addax Pub Group
Comeback
Cagers (Chip Hilton Sports Series, 21)
by Clair Bee, et al
(Paperback)
Counting
Coup : A True Story of Basketball and Honor on the Little Big Horn
by Larry Colton
(Paperback)
Danger
Zone (Point Signature)
by David Klass
Fiction - Young Adult
Paperback (March )
Full
Court Press
by Mike Lupica
An entertaining novel about Dee Gerard, the NBA's first woman player.
(Hardcover)
Home
and Away : Memoir of a Fan
by Scott Simon.
Hardcover
Wooden : A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections on and Off the
Court
by John R. Wooden, et al.
Listed under Coaching
Hoops
by Walter Dean Myers.
Paperback (April 1, 1983)
The Gospel According to Phil : The Words and Wisdom of Chicago Bulls
Coach Phil Jackson : An Unauthorized Collection
by Phil Jackson, et al.
Listed under Chicago Bulls
Loose
Balls : Easy Money, Hard Fouls, Cheap Laughs & True Love in the NBA
by Jayson Williams, Steve Friedman (Contributor).
Paperback: 276 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.95 x
8.02 x 5.22
Broadway Books (March 13, ) ISBN: 0767905695
They Call Me Coach
by Jack Tobin
Listed under Coaching
Slam!
by Walter Dean Myers.
Paperback (November )
Fiction - Young Adult
In
These Girls, Hope Is a Muscle
by Madeleine Blais. Paperback
The Amherst Lady Hurricanes
They were a talented team with a near-perfect record but a reputation
for choking in the crunch of the state playoffs. Finally, after five straight
years of disappointments, the Amherst Lady Hurricanes found they just might
have what it took to go all the way. This is a fierce, funny, and intimate
look into their minds and hearts during one very special season. A finalist
for the National Book Critics Circle Award for nonfiction. Amazon.com
Paperback - 272 pages Reissue edition
Warner Books; ISBN: 0446672106
The
Moves Make the Man (Newbery Honor Book)
by Bruce Brooks. Paperback
Russell
Rules : 11 Lessons on Leadership from the Twentieth Century's Greatest
Winner
by Bill Russell, David Falkner (Contributor)
(Hardcover)
Sole
Influence : Basketball, Corporate Greed, and the Corruption of America's
Youth
by Dan Wetzel, Don Yaeger.
Sneaky Sneakers!
Hardcover
The
Million Dollar Shot
by Dan Gutman. Paperback
Fiction - Young Adult
Reach
for the Summit : The Definite Dozen System for Succeeding at Whatever You
Do
by Pat Head Summitt, Sally Jenkins (Contributor).
Paperback (March 2, )
Practical
Modern Basketball
by John R. Wooden.
Paperback (December 8, )
Taking
Sides
by Gary Soto.
Paperback (October 1992)
Playing for Keeps : Michael Jordan and the World He Made
by David Halberstam
Listed under Michael Jordan
The Basketball Coach's Bible : A Comprehensive and Systematic Guide
to Coaching
by Sidney Goldstein, Dale Brown (Designer).
Listed under Coaching
A
Season on the Brink : A Year With Bob Knight and the Indiana Hoosiers
by John Feinstein.
Paperback (November 1989)
The Jordan Rules : The Inside Story of a Turbulent Season With Michael
Jordan and the Chicago Bulls
by Sam Smith, Doug Grud (Editor)
Listed under Chicago Bulls
On
the Devil's Court
by Carl Deuker
Paperback (September 1991)
Forever
Showtime : The Checkered Life of Pistol Pete Maravich
by Phil Berger
Hardcover (November )
The
City Game : From the Garden to the Playgrounds
by Pete Axthelm, Rick Telander (Introduction).
Paperback
The
12 Leadership Principles of Dean Smith
by David Chadwick. Hardcover
Tournament
Crisis (Chip Hilton Sports Series, Vol 14)
by Clair Bee, et al. Paperback
(April 15, )
Hardcourt
Upset (Chip Hilton Sports Series, Vol 15)
by Clair Bee, et al.
Paperback (May 15, )
Short words, and not too many of them.
She Got Game : My Personal Odyssey
by Cynthia Cooper
Listed under WNBA
Shooting
from the Outside : How a Coach and Her Olympic Team Transformed Women's
Basketball
Tara Vanderveer, Joan Ryan (Contributor)
Book Description: Never mind Michael, Shaq and the rest, the
U.S. Women's Basketball Team was the real "Dream Team" at the 1996 Olympic
Games in Atlanta. After a remarkable undefeated season, Sheryl Swoopes,
Lisa Leslie, Rebecca Lobo and their teammates brought home Olympic gold
under the unparalleled leadership of three-time National Coachof the Year,
Tara VanDerveer. Shooting from Outside is Tara's riveting, behind-the-scenes
chronicle of the excitement, drama and triumph of that unforgettable year,
as well as...
Paperback: 259 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.74 x
8.03 x 5.27
Publisher: Avon Books (Pap Trd); (November )
ISBN: 0380794985
Five-Star
Basketball Drills
by Howard Garfinkel (Editor).
Paperback (October 1988)
Sacred Hoops : Spiritual Lessons of a Hardwood Warrior
by Phil Jackson, et al.
Listed under Coaching
A Sense of Where You Are
by John McPhee
Listed under New York Knicks
Teamwork
: The Cleveland Rockers in Action (Owens, Tom, Women's Professional Basketball.)
by Tom Owens, Diana Star Helmer
(Library Binding)
Venus
to the Hoop : A Gold Medal Year in Women's Basketball
Sara Corbett
One of the truly inspiring sagas of the 1996 Olympics was the dominating
performance of America's other Dream Team, the women's hoopsters. Led by
charismatic coach Tara VanDerveer--she drove her players hard, but no harder
than she drove herself--a group of 12 divergent personalities turned into
an immensely appealing and cohesive unit. Between its formation and the
Olympics, the team won all 51 games it played, then drove through the competition
in Atlanta to win the gold medal. They also garnered some powerful intangibles--recognition,
respect, and the affection of the fans--that continue to remain more elusive
to women's squads than men's. Journalist Sara Corbett was given exclusive
access to the team for the duration. Her vivid narrative resonates with
the tension and drama of competition in the spotlight, and nicely captures
the pressures the team had to shoulder in its media-hyped role. Amazon.com
Paperback: 352 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.00 x
7.97 x 5.21
Publisher: Anchor Books (September 15, )
ISBN: 0385493525
The
Winner Within : A Life Plan for Team Players
by Pat Riley
Paperback
The
Boys of Winter: Wisconsin's State Basketball Champions, 1956 & 1957
by John Davis, MD Cantwell
Paperback: 116 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 9.00 x
0.27 x 6.00
Publisher: 1stBooks Library; ;
ISBN: 0759692483
String
Music
by Rick Telander
(Hardcover)
The Smart Take from the Strong : The Basketball Philosophy of Pete
Carril
by Pete Carril, et al.
Hardcover (March )
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