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1) Sooley
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
After seventeen-year-old Samuel "Sooley" Sooleymon receives a college scholarship to play basketball for North Carolina Central, he moves to Durham from his native, war-torn South Sudan, enrolls in classes, joins the team, and prepares to sit out his freshman season, but Sooley has a fierce determination to succeed so he can bring his family to America, working tirelessly on his game until he dominates everyone in practice, and when Sooley is called...
2) Kevin Durant
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
"The eighth book in a middle-grade nonfiction sports series that focuses on today's superstars and up-and-comers"--
The inspirational true-life story of NBA superstar Kevin Durant! It was the final minute of the fourth quarter of Game 3 of the 2017 NBA Finals and a single basket could swing not just this neck-and-neck contest, but potentially the entire championship. The Cleveland Cavaliers led the Golden State Warriors 113-111 in a matchup that...
Author
Publisher
BenBella Books, Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Fame. Sex. Pain. Drugs. Death. Booze. Money. Addiction. Redemption. Dizzying heights. Rock-bottom depths. Desperation and elation--sometimes in the same hour. Not to mention power . . . and the struggle for it. The world knows Lamar Odom as a two-time NBA world champion who rocketed to uncharted heights of fame thanks to being a member of both the storied Los Angeles Lakers and the ubiquitous Kardashian empire. In Darkness to Light, Lamar gives readers...
Author
Series
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
When you think of Stephen Curry, one word comes to mind: greatness. From shooting three-pointers with laser precision to his clutch ability to hit buzzer-beaters, he has established himself as one of the best players in the NBA.
Author
Series
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
"Following Zion Williamson's record-breaking season at Duke University and his electric NBA debut, basketball fans are already calling him the NBA's Crown Prince, drawing comparisons to all-time greats like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant. Now a New Orleans Pelican, he's set out to prove that he truly deserves to be the new King of Basketball. But for all the expectations and accolades, Zion remains a humble, dedicated teammate, and...
Author
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"They were the Beatles of basketball, the Mercury Seven in sneakers. In Dream Team, acclaimed sports journalist Jack McCallum delivers the untold story of the greatest team ever assembled: the 1992 U.S. Olympic Men's Basketball Team that captivated the world, kindled the hoop dreams of countless children around the planet, and remade the NBA into a global sensation. As a senior staff writer for Sports Illustrated, McCallum enjoyed a courtside seat...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The true story of the high-flying Harlem Globetrotters -- the team that changed basketball forever. In this book you will find one-finger ball-spinning, rapid-fire mini-dribbling, and a ricochet head shot! You will find skilled athletes, expert players, and electrifying performers -- all rolled into one! You will find nonstop, give-it-all-you've-got, out-to-win-it, sky's-the-limit BASKETBALL! You will find The Harlem Globetrotters, who played...
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Though not as widely known as other basketball legends, hall-of-famer Elgin Baylor was one of the game's all-time greatest players-an innovative athlete, team player, and quiet force for change. A member of the early, scrappy NBA and one of the first professional African American players, Elgin (b. 1934) played in the late 1950s and early 1960s for the Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers, taking risks on and off the court. Known for his acrobatic style...
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