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2011 NBA Mock Draft: Is Derrick Williams the Clear-Cut No. 1 Prospect?
With the NBA regular season now over and college basketball long gone, we are starting to get a clearer picture as to how the 2011 NBA draft will ultimately pan out. Consequently, using the end-of-season NBA standings for a draft order, a 2011 NBA mock draft can now be reasonably formulated. What’s more, there have been many changes since the last mock draft , as the NCAA tournament has …
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FreeDarko Presents: The Macrophenomenal Pro Basketball Almanac: Styles, Stats, and Stars in Today’s Game $10.18 Amazon Best of the Month, December 2008: From its mouthful of a name, you might expect The Macrophenomenal Pro Basketball Almanac to be one of the new breed of fantasy-friendly stathead sports guides in the vein of the Baseball Prospectus. Or, from its blogger pedigree (via the popular FreeDarko.com), you might assume it’s one of those quickie blog-into-book projects that repurposes new-media cont… |
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Who’s Better, Who’s Best in Basketball?: Mr Stats Sets the Record Straight on the Top 50 NBA Players of All Time $4.80 ABC’s and ESPN’s “Mr. Stats” ranks the NBA’s greatest players of all time in this provocative and comprehensive book “Elliot Kalb’s work is beyond excellent. He thinks in story lines and uses numbers and history to make compelling and often original points.” –Bob Costas “…a book that any hardcore basketball fan can savor.” — San Francisco Chronicle When the NBA released it… |
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The Rivalry: Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, and the Golden Age of Basketball $13.89 A BRILLIANTLY WRITTEN ACCOUNT OF THE NBAâS GLORY DAYS, AND THE RIVALRY THAT DOMINATED THE ERAIn the mid-1950s, the NBA was a mere barnstorming circuit, with outposts in such cities as Rochester, New York, and Fort Wayne, Indiana. Most of the best players were white; the set shot and layup were the sportâs chief offensive weapons. But by the 1970s, the league ruled Americaâs biggest … |
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1974 in Basketball: 1973-74 San Diego Conquistadors Season $19.99 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: 1973-74 San Diego Conquistadors Season, 1973-74 Kentucky Colonels Season, 1974 Ncaa Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament, 1974 Ncaa Men’s Division Ii Basketball Tournament, 1974-75 Aba Season, 1974 Nba Draft, 1974 Naia Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament, 1974 Fiba World Championship, 1974 Nba Finals, 1973-74 New York Nets Season, Fiba Africa Championship 1974, 1974 Nba Playoffs, Abc Championship for Women 1974, 1974 Aba All-Star Game, 1974 Nba All-Star Game, 1974 Aba Playoffs, 1974 National Invitation Tournament, 1973-74 Ucla Bruins Men’s Basketball Team, 1973-74 Capital Bullets Season, 1974 Nba Expansion Draft, 1974 Collegiate Commissioners Association Tournament. Excerpt: The Bullets relocated to the Washington suburb of Landover, Maryland. The Baltimore Bullets become the Capital Bullets and they won the Central Division. The Bullets finished with a 47-35 record. Wes Unseld was limited to 56 games due to injuries. In the playoffs, the Bullets would be beaten by the New York Knicks for the 5th time in 6 years. The Bullets were eliminated by the Knicks in seven games. Following the season, the team was renamed as the Washington Bullets .Offseason NBA Draft Regular season Season standings Season Schedule Player stats Note: GP= Games played; REB= Rebounds; AST= Assists; STL = Steals; BLK = Blocks; PTS = Points; AVG = Average Postseason Awards and honors References (URLs online) A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at The 1973-74 American Basketball Association season saw the Kentucky Colonels finish in second place in the ABA’s Eastern Division, defeat the Carolina Cougars 4 games to 0 in the Eastern Division Semifinals, and lose to the Eastern Division regular season champion New York Nets 4 games to 0 in the Eastern Division Finals .Offseason Special |
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Basketball Players From Missouri $23.6 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Tyler Hansbrough, Norm Stewart, Maya Moore, Larry Hughes, Kareem Rush, Tyronn Lue, Loren Woods, Blake Ahearn, Anthony Tolliver, Brandon Rush, Ben Hansbrough, Jackie Stiles, Ed Macauley, Anthony Peeler, David Thirdkill, Kim Anderson, Bob Ferry, Steve Stipanovich, Jaron Rush, Ricky Frazier, Gene Moore, Anthony Bonner, Robin Jones, Chris Carrawell, Bevo Nordmann, Barry Orms, Bill Garnett, Med Park, Clay Johnson, Scott Sims, Dwayne Polk. Excerpt: Anthony Bonner (born June 8, 1968 in St. Louis, Missouri ) is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Sacramento Kings in the 1st round (23rd overall pick) of the 1990 NBA Draft. He played six seasons in the NBA for the Kings, New York Knicks , and Orlando Magic averaging 6.9 ppg in his career. He also played in Europe for several notable teams, including PAOK BC in Greece and Virtus Bologna Italy . In 2002, at the age of 34, he attempted a comeback with the Utah Jazz . He was cut after playing in 4 pre-season games. Bonner played college basketball at Saint Louis University . He is the Billikens’ all-time leading scorer with 1,972 points. Bonner is currently the subject of an ESPN Radio commercial featuring an interview with former coach New York Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy who, while commenting on Spurs player Matt Bonner , momentarily confuses him with former player Anthony Bonner. He goes on to mention how Anthony Bonner is the only former player he’s ever had who was issued a subpoena on the bench during an exhibition game. The coach suggested Anthony demonstrated his experience with subpoena by holding his hands up in the air they making it impossible for the subpoena to be properly served. Websites (URLs online) A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at Anthony Peeler item Career stats (NBA) |
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Bisexual Sportspeople: Dennis Rodman, Orlando Jordan, Vicky Galindo, Jerry Smith, Mia Hundvin, Jim Barnett $10.55 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Dennis Rodman, Orlando Jordan, Vicky Galindo, Jerry Smith, Mia Hundvin, Jim Barnett. Excerpt: item Career highlights and awards item item Career NBA statistics item Points : 6,683 item Rebounds : 11,954 item Assists : 1,600 item Info Page item Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com Dennis Keith Rodman (born May 13, 1961) is a retired American professional basketball player of the National Basketball Association ‘s (NBA) Detroit Pistons , San Antonio Spurs , Chicago Bulls , Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks . Born in Trenton, New Jersey , he was nicknamed “Dennis the Menace” and “The Worm” and was known for his fierce defensive and rebounding abilities. Playing small forward in his early years before becoming a power forward , Rodman earned NBA All-Defensive First Team honors seven times and was voted NBA Defensive Player of the Year twice. He also led the NBA in rebounds per game for a record seven consecutive years and won five NBA championships (1989, 1990, 1996, 1997, 1998). Experiencing an unhappy childhood, Rodman was shy and introverted in his early years. After aborting a suicide attempt in 1993, he reinvented himself as the prototypical “bad boy” and became notorious for numerous controversial antics. He dyed his hair in artificial colors, presented himself with many piercings and tattoos and regularly disrupted games by clashing with opposing players and officials. He famously wore a wedding dress to promote his autobiography . Rodman pursued a high-profile affair with singer Madonna and was briefly married to actress Carmen Electra . Apart from basketball, Rodman is a part-time professional wrestler . He was a member of the nWo and fought alongside Hulk Hogan at two Bash at the Beach events. He had his own TV show, The Rodman World Tour , and had |
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Bullsology Trivia Challenge: Chicago Bulls Basketball $8.95 Updated with fun and interesting facts through the end of the 2008-09 basketball season, Bullsology Trivia Challenge – Chicago Bulls Basketball offers Bulls fans the opportunity to relive Chicago’s greatest moments, including:• World Championships• Conference Championships• Player of the Year Awards• Team Records• Player Records• Hall of Fame• Player Awards• Key Player Stats• Coaching Records• Key Coaches Stats• Key Rivalries• And Much MoreEach of the book’s 210 MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS set up in game format allows players to give informed answers even for the book’s more ambitious questions. In addition, most answers include in-depth supportive background offering the book’s players even greater knowledge about correct responses.Here are two sample questions:• How many times has a Bulls player been named NBA Player of the Week?• Who was the last Bulls player to win a medal in the Olympic Games? The book also includes the publisher’s unique COOL FACTS placed at the end of each of the first four sections. Cool Facts allow the book’s researcher more freedom to highlight and expand on particularly interesting or thought-provoking facts about the team and its history.Two SCORE SHEETS located at the end of the book permit players to record their answers as they play, to calculate their scores for each of the book’s five sections as well as their final overall score, and to determine winners for multi-player situations. Free downloadable score sheets are also available from the publisher’s Web site.All of this makes Bullsology Trivia Challenge – Chicago Bulls Basketball a great gift foryourself or for friends and family. |
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Carolina Cougars Players: Calvin Fowler, Billy Cunningham, Gary Bradds, Doug Moe, Jim Mcdaniels, Steve Jones, Mack Calvin, Wayne Hightower $19.99 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Calvin Fowler, Billy Cunningham, Gary Bradds, Doug Moe, Jim Mcdaniels, Steve Jones, Mack Calvin, Wayne Hightower, Joe Caldwell, Tom Owens, Jim Chones, Gene Littles, Gus Gerard, Bob Verga, Wendell Ladner, George Lehmann, George Carter, Stew Johnson, Randolph Mahaffey, Larry Miller, Ted Mcclain, Ira Harge, Ed Manning, Bob Warren, Ollie Taylor, Marv Roberts, Dave Newmark, Vann Williford, Walter Roger Brown, Warren Davis, George Stone, Mike Lewis, Randy Denton, Dennis Wuycik, George Peeples, Frank Card, Bill Bunting, Steve Kramer, Rich Johnson. Excerpt: William Carl “Bill” Bunting (born August 26, 1947 in New Bern, North Carolina ) is a retired American basketball player. He played collegiately for the University of North Carolina . He was selected by the New York Knicks in the 2nd round (26th pick overall) of the 1969 NBA Draft and by the Miami Floridians in the 1969 ABA Draft. He played for the Carolina Cougars (1969-70), New York Nets (1970) and Virginia Squires (1970-72) in the American Basketball Association for 145 games. Websites (URLs online) A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at Billy Cunningham item Career stats (NBA and ABA) item Points : 16,310 item Rebounds : 7,981 item Assists : 3,305 item Career highlights and awards item Basketball Hall of Fame as player William John “Billy” Cunningham (born June 3, 1943) is an American former professional basketball player and coach, who was nicknamed the Kangaroo Kid . Beginnings Billy Cunningham was born in Brooklyn , New York. His fame began while he was playing at Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn, where he was the MVP in the Brooklyn League in 1961. That year, he was the First-Team All-New York City, and a member of the Parade Magazine All-America Team. College career Cunningham then went to the |
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Celticology Trivia Challenge $8.95 Updated with fun and interesting facts through the end of the 2007-08 basketball season, Celticology Trivia Challenge – Boston Celtics Basketball offers Celtics fans the opportunity to relive Boston’s greatest moments, including: -World Championships-Conference Championships-Player of the Year Awards-Team Records-Player Records-Hall of Fame-Player Awards-Key Player Stats-Coaching Records-Key Coaches Stats-Key Rivalries-And Much MoreEach of the book’s 210 MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS set up in game format allows players to give informed answers even for the book’s more ambitious questions. In addition, most answers include in-depth supportive background offering the book’s players even greater knowledge about correct responses. Here are two sample questions: -How many times has a Celtic player been named NBA Player of the Week?-Who was the last Celtics player to win a medal in the Olympic Games? The book also includes the publisher’s unique COOL FACTS placed at the end of each of the first four sections. Cool Facts allow the book’s researcher more freedom to highlight and expand on particularly interesting or thought-provoking facts about the team and its history. Two SCORE SHEETS located at the end of the book permit players to record their answers as they play, to calculate their scores for each of the book’s five sections as well as their final overall score, and to determine winners for multi-player situations. Free downloadable score sheets are also available from the publisher’s Web site. All of this makes Celticology Trivia Challenge – Boston Celtics Basketball a great gift foryourself or for friends and family. |
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Current Basketball Seasons: 2009-10 Nba Season, 2009-10 Ncaa Division I Men’s Basketball Season $22.54 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: 2009-10 Nba Season, 2009-10 Ncaa Division I Men’s Basketball Season, 2009-10 Ncaa Division I Women’s Basketball Season, 2009-10 Nbl Season, Euroleague 2009-10, Uleb Eurocup 2009-10, 2009-10 Pba Philippine Cup, Eurochallenge 2009-10, 2009-10 Acb Season, Israeli Basketball Super League 2009-10, Basketball Bundesliga 2009-10. Excerpt: 2009-10 ACB season The 2009 10 ACB season is the 27th season of the Liga ACB . The regular season began on Saturday, October 10, 2009, and will end on Sunday, May 16, 2010. Team Standings : Direct access to Euroleague 2010 11 via league position Italics indicate holder of a Euroleague “A License”, giving the team automatic access to the 2010 11 Euroleague Regular Season regardless of league placement. item #: Teams: GP: W: L: PF: PA Last updated: 24 March 2010. Source: ACB Stats Leaders Stats as of May 1, 2010 Points Rank: Name: Team: Points: Games: PPG Rebounds Rank: Name: Team: Rebounds: Games: RPG Assists Rank: Name: Team: Assists: Games: APG item 1.: Omar Cook : Unicaja Málaga : 146: 24: 6,08 item 2.: Marcelinho Huertas index{Marce… |
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Huskyology Trivia Challenge: UConn Huskies Basketball $8.95 Updated with fun and interesting facts through the end of the 2008-09 basketball season, Huskyology Trivia Challenge – UConn Huskies Basketball offers Huskies fans the opportunity to relive UConn’s greatest moments, including:• National Championships• Conference Championships• Player of the Year Awards• Team Records• Player Records• Hall of Fame• Player Awards• Key Player Stats• Coaching Records• Key Coaches Stats• Key Rivalries• And Much MoreEach of the book’s 210 MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS set up in game format allows players to give informed answers even for the book’s more ambitious questions. In addition, most answers include in-depth supportive background offering the book’s players even greater knowledge about correct responses.Here are two sample questions:• Who was the Huskies’ first-ever head basketball coach?• Has UConn ever had a player drafted number one overall in the NBA Draft? The book also includes the publisher’s unique COOL FACTS placed at the end of each of the first four sections. Cool Facts allow the book’s researcher more freedom to highlight and expand on particularly interesting or thought-provoking facts about the team and its history.Two SCORE SHEETS located at the end of the book permit players to record their answers as they play, to calculate their scores for each of the book’s five sections as well as their final overall score, and to determine winners for multi-player situations. Free downloadable score sheets are also available from the publisher’s Web site.All of this makes Huskyology Trivia Challenge – UConn Huskies Basketball a great gift foryourself or for friends and family. |
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Jazzology Trivia Challenge: Utah Jazz Basketball $8.95 Updated with fun and interesting facts through the end of the 2008-09 basketball season, Jazzology Trivia Challenge – Utah Jazz Basketball offers Jazz fans the opportunity to relive Utah’s greatest moments, including:• World Championships• Conference Championships• Player of the Year Awards• Team Records• Player Records• Hall of Fame• Player Awards• Key Player Stats• Coaching Records• Key Coaches Stats• Key Rivalries• And Much MoreEach of the book’s 210 MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS set up in game format allows players to give informed answers even for the book’s more ambitious questions. In addition, most answers include in-depth supportive background offering the book’s players even greater knowledge about correct responses.Here are two sample questions:• How many times has a Jazz player been named NBA Player of the Week?• Who was the last Jazz player to win a medal in the Olympic Games? The book also includes the publisher’s unique COOL FACTS placed at the end of each of the first four sections. Cool Facts allow the book’s researcher more freedom to highlight and expand on particularly interesting or thought-provoking facts about the team and its history.Two SCORE SHEETS located at the end of the book permit players to record their answers as they play, to calculate their scores for each of the book’s five sections as well as their final overall score, and to determine winners for multi-player situations. Free downloadable score sheets are also available from the publisher’s Web site.All of this makes Jazzology Trivia Challenge – Utah Jazz Basketball a great gift for yourself or forfriends and family. |
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Kobe: The Story of the NBA’s Rising Young Star Kobe Bryant $0.01 Meet Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers' young basketball prodigy and the heir apparent to the great Michael Jordan himself. Here, for the first time, is the whole story of this incredible athlete—how he became the great person and incredible gifted, driven player he is today. Follow Kobe's life from growing up as the son of an NBA player through his decision to turn pro at 17, his rookie season, the All-Star Game, and his amazing second year in the pros.A must for every fan, Kobe includes eight pages of color photos, personal stats, and the rising star's career records.Author Biography: Joe Layden is a freelance magazine writer and the author of several books, including All the Rage with Charles Haley. His home is in New York. |
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Lakerology Trivia Challenge $8.95 Updated with fun and interesting facts through the end of the 2007-08 basketball season, Lakerology Trivia Challenge – Los Angeles Lakers Basketball offers Lakers fans the opportunity to relive LA’s greatest moments, including: -World Championships-Conference Championships-Player of the Year Awards-Team Records-Player Records-Hall of Fame-Player Awards-Key Player Stats-Coaching Records-Key Coaches Stats-Key Rivalries-And Much MoreEach of the book’s 210 MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS set up in game format allows players to give informed answers even for the book’s more ambitious questions. In addition, most answers include in-depth supportive background offering the book’s players even greater knowledge about correct responses. Here are two sample questions: -How many times has a Lakers player been named NBA Player of the Week?-Who was the last Lakers player to win a medal in the Olympic Games? The book also includes the publisher’s unique COOL FACTS placed at the end of each of the first four sections. Cool Facts allow the book’s researcher more freedom to highlight and expand on particularly interesting or thought-provoking facts about the team and its history. Two SCORE SHEETS located at the end of the book permit players to record their answers as they play, to calculate their scores for each of the book’s five sections as well as their final overall score, and to determine winners for multi-player situations. Free downloadable score sheets are also available from the publisher’s Web site. All of this makes Lakerology Trivia Challenge – Los Angeles Lakers Basketball a great gift foryourself or for friends and family. |
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Macrophenomenal Pro Basketball Almanac: Styles, Stats, and Stars in Today’s Game $23 The publishers modestly describe this effort “a roundball Rosetta Stone that hilariously decodes the trends and tendencies of pro basketball.” As improbable as that claim sounds, The Macrophenomenal NBA Almanac delivers, providing fans with a neat blend of fast-break facts, pump-fake jokes, and slam-dunk insights about Kobe, LeBron, Lamar Odom, and other pro hoop stars. A full season of fun. |
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Michael Jordan $35 With the possible exceptions of boxer Muhammad Ali and baseball player Babe Ruth, no athlete has made a greater impact on American society-or in the world-than Michael Jordan. Follow the life of one of the most recognizable athletes and living brands inside this engaging and balanced biography.He is among the best-known and wealthiest athletes in the history of organized sports. With the possible exceptions of boxer Muhammad Ali and baseball player Babe Ruth, no athlete has made a greater impact on American society-or in the world-than Michael Jordan. Follow the life of one of the most recognizable athletes and living brands inside this engaging and balanced biography.When basketball stars Larry Bird and Magic Johnson retired in the early 1990s, Michael almost single-handedly propelled the NBA to stratospheric levels of success and international visibility. As a player for the Chicago Bulls, he generated instant crowd thrills with his record-setting drives and dunks, selling countless books, newspapers, videotapes, NBA game tickets, and hours of television time. The NBA promoted Michael, basing its popularity on his image as the greatest showman in sports history. Yet his sports hero status extends beyond NBA records. Michael changed the game by becoming the most effectively marketed athlete of his generation. Nike and many other companies rode-and continue to ride-on the coattails of Air Jordan’s legend. Author David Porter highlights Jordan’s on and off the court accomplishments and examines his relationship with Chicago Bulls’ coaches, his commercial endorsements, and his current role as part-owner of the Charlotte Bobcats. A chronology, photos, career stats, and a bibliography of print and electronic resources round out this biography of one of the most influential athletes of the twentieth century. |
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Michael Jordan $35 With the possible exceptions of boxer Muhammad Ali and baseball player Babe Ruth, no athlete has made a greater impact on American society-or in the world-than Michael Jordan. Follow the life of one of the most recognizable athletes and living brands inside this engaging and balanced biography.He is among the best-known and wealthiest athletes in the history of organized sports. With the possible exceptions of boxer Muhammad Ali and baseball player Babe Ruth, no athlete has made a greater impact on American society-or in the world-than Michael Jordan. Follow the life of one of the most recognizable athletes and living brands inside this engaging and balanced biography.When basketball stars Larry Bird and Magic Johnson retired in the early 1990s, Michael almost single-handedly propelled the NBA to stratospheric levels of success and international visibility. As a player for the Chicago Bulls, he generated instant crowd thrills with his record-setting drives and dunks, selling countless books, newspapers, videotapes, NBA game tickets, and hours of television time. The NBA promoted Michael, basing its popularity on his image as the greatest showman in sports history. Yet his sports hero status extends beyond NBA records. Michael changed the game by becoming the most effectively marketed athlete of his generation. Nike and many other companies rode-and continue to ride-on the coattails of Air Jordan’s legend. Author David Porter highlights Jordan’s on and off the court accomplishments and examines his relationship with Chicago Bulls’ coaches, his commercial endorsements, and his current role as part-owner of the Charlotte Bobcats. A chronology, photos, career stats, and a bibliography of print and electronic resources round out this biography of one of the most influential athletes of the twentieth century. |
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Official NBA Trivia: The Ultimate Team-By-Team Challenge for Hoop Fans $12.99 Take Your Best Shot… Authorized by the National Basketball Association, here is the ultimate trivia challenge for hoopsters of all ages. Filled with more than 700 multiple-choice questions, Official NBA Trivia will test your basketball acumen on all aspects of the league including:All-time recordsArenasPast and present playersPlayers’ nicknamesCoachesAward winnersRetired numbersRules of the gameAnd moreSee how much you really know about the NBA in chapters devoted to each of the league’s twenty-nine franchises, from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards, and discover interesting facts, stats, and figures about them all. From the epic battles of the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers to the heated rivalry between the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat, to recent contests in Canada between the Toronto Raptors and the Vancouver Grizzlies, you’ll find the past, present, and future of the NBA throughout the pages of this entertaining and fascinating book. Keep score as you go from team to team, and discover how you rank as an NBA Trivia All-Star! |
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On the Court with… Dwight Howard $4.99 Dwight Howard was a high school phenomenon who soared head and shoulders above all other players to become the number-one draft pick in 2004. Since joining the Orlando Magic, Howard has powered the team to its first NBA Finals in more than a decade. He’s an absolute monster on the boards. And in 2009 won the coveted Defensive Player of the Year award-before he was even twenty-five years old! With plenty of seasons still ahead of him, there’s no telling how high Dwight Howard will soar. If you want a close look at one of basketball’s superstars, look no further! All the stats, quotes, and action are here, plus photos and career highlights. And because it comes from Matt Christopher, readers know they’re getting the best sports writing on the shelf. |
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On the Court with… Dwight Howard $1.99 Dwight Howard was a high school phenomenon who soared head and shoulders above all other players to become the number-one draft pick in 2004. Since joining the Orlando Magic, Howard has powered the team to its first NBA Finals in more than a decade. He’s an absolute monster on the boards. And in 2009 won the coveted Defensive Player of the Year award-before he was even twenty-five years old! With plenty of seasons still ahead of him, there’s no telling how high Dwight Howard will soar. If you want a close look at one of basketball’s superstars, look no further! All the stats, quotes, and action are here, plus photos and career highlights. And because it comes from Matt Christopher, readers know they’re getting the best sports writing on the shelf. |
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Orangeology Trivia Challenge: Syracuse Orange Basketball $8.95 Updated with fun and interesting facts through the end of the 2008-09 basketball season, Orangeology Trivia Challenge – Syracuse Orange Basketball offers Orange fans the opportunity to relive Syracuse’s greatest moments, including:• National Championships• Conference Championships• Player of the Year Awards• Team Records• Player Records• Hall of Fame• Player Awards• Key Player Stats• Coaching Records• Key Coaches Stats• Key Rivalries• And Much MoreEach of the book’s 210 MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS set up in game format allows players to give informed answers even for the book’s more ambitious questions. In addition, most answers include in-depth supportive background offering the book’s players even greater knowledge about correct responses.Here are two sample questions:• Who was the Orange’s first-ever head basketball coach?• Has Syracuse ever had a player drafted number one overall in the NBA Draft? The book also includes the publisher’s unique COOL FACTS placed at the end of each of the first four sections. Cool Facts allow the book’s researcher more freedom to highlight and expand on particularly interesting or thought-provoking facts about the team and its history.Two SCORE SHEETS located at the end of the book permit players to record their answers as they play, to calculate their scores for each of the book’s five sections as well as their final overall score, and to determine winners for multi-player situations. Free downloadable score sheets are also available from the publisher’s Web site.All of this makes Orangeology Trivia Challenge – Syracuse Orange Basketball a great giftfor yourself or for friends and family. |
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Oregon State Beavers Men’s Basketball Players: Jos Ortiz, Gary Payton, Brent Barry, Slats Gill, A. C. Green, Terry Baker, Greg Wiltjer $19.99 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: José Ortiz, Gary Payton, Brent Barry, Slats Gill, A. C. Green, Terry Baker, Greg Wiltjer, Steve Johnson, Swede Halbrook, Mel Counts, Lester Conner, Red Rocha, Nick Dewitz, Lonnie Shelton, Ricky Berry, Dave Gambee, C. J. Giles, Charlie Sitton, Lew Beck, Corey Benjamin, Vic Bartolome, Fred Boyd, Gary Freeman, John Mandic, Loy Petersen, Jim Jarvis, Mark Radford, Scott Eaton, Scott Haskin, Ray Blume, Jay Carty. Excerpt: A. C. Green item Career stats (NBA) item Points : 12,331 item Rebounds : 9,473 item Steals : 1,033 item Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com item Career highlights and awards item A.C. Green, Jr. , (born October 4, 1963) is a retired American NBA basketball player who played in more consecutive games than any other player in NBA and ABA history (1,192). He played for the Los Angeles Lakers , Phoenix Suns , Dallas Mavericks , Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat . He was born and raised in Portland, Oregon and attended Benson Polytechnic High School. He was inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 2003. He missed just three games in his entire career in his second season in 1986 87 and played in 1278 out of 1281 games that were played in his career (99.8 %). He played all the games of the regular season in 15 of his 16 career seasons (including the 1999 lockout-shortened season of 50 games because of the players’ strike) and 14 consecutive seasons from his third season to his retirement. Career Oregon State Green was a four-year star at Oregon State University , where he finished second in school history in rebounding and fourth in scoring. He was an All-Pac-10 selection as a sophomore, and as a junior he ranked fourth in the nation in field goal percentage at .657. As a senior he averaged 19.1 points and 9.2 rebounds and was named to the |
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Pistonology Trivia Challenge: Detroit Pistons Basketball $8.95 Updated with fun and interesting facts through the end of the 2008-09 basketball season, Pistonology Trivia Challenge – Detroit Pistons Basketball offers Pistons fans the opportunity to relive Detroit’s greatest moments, including:• World Championships• Conference Championships• Player of the Year Awards• Team Records• Player Records• Hall of Fame• Player Awards• Key Player Stats• Coaching Records• Key Coaches Stats• Key Rivalries• And Much MoreEach of the book’s 210 MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS set up in game format allows players to give informed answers even for the book’s more ambitious questions. In addition, most answers include in-depth supportive background offering the book’s players even greater knowledge about correct responses.Here are two sample questions:• How many times has a Pistons player been named NBA Player of the Week?• Who was the last Pistons player to win a medal in the Olympic Games? The book also includes the publisher’s unique COOL FACTS placed at the end of each of the first four sections. Cool Facts allow the book’s researcher more freedom to highlight and expand on particularly interesting or thought-provoking facts about the team and its history.Two SCORE SHEETS located at the end of the book permit players to record their answers as they play, to calculate their scores for each of the book’s five sections as well as their final overall score, and to determine winners for multi-player situations. Free downloadable score sheets are also available from the publisher’s Web site.All of this makes Pistonology Trivia Challenge – Detroit Pistons Basketball agreat gift for yourself or for friends and family. |
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Sacramento Kings Head Coaches $14.14 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, Paul Westphal, Rick Adelman, Reggie Theus, Eric Musselman, Eddie Jordan, Dick Motta, Jerry Reynolds. Excerpt: Bill Russell item Career stats (NBA) item Points : 14,522 item Rebounds : 21,620 item Assists : 4,100 item Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com item Career highlights and awards item item Basketball Hall of Fame as player item Coaching item Olympic medal record William Felton ” Bill ” Russell (born February 12, 1934) is a retired American professional basketball player who played center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). A five-time winner of the NBA Most Valuable Player Award and a twelve-time All-Star , Russell was the centerpiece of the Celtics dynasty that won eleven NBA Championships during Russell’s thirteen-year career. Along with Henri Richard of the National Hockey League ‘s Montreal Canadiens , Russell holds the record for the most championships won by an athlete in a North American sports league. Before his professional career, Russell led the University of San Francisco to two consecutive NCAA championships (1955, 1956). He also won a gold medal at the 1956 Summer Olympics as captain of the U.S. national basketball team . Russell is widely considered one of the best players in NBA history. Listed as between 6’9″ (2.06 m) and 6’10″ (2.08 m), Russell’s shot-blocking and man-to-man defense were major reasons for the Celtics’ success. He also inspired his teammates to elevate their own defensive play. Russell was equally notable for his rebounding abilities. He led the NBA in rebounds four times and tallied 21,620 total rebounds in his career. He is one of just two NBA players (the other being prominent rival Wilt Chamberlain ) to have grabbed more than fifty rebounds in a game. Though |
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Spartanology Trivia Challenge: Michigan State Spartans Basketball $8.95 Updated with fun and interesting facts through the end of the 2007-08 basketball season, Spartanology Trivia Challenge – Michigan State Spartans Basketball offers Spartans fans the opportunity to relive Michigan State’s greatest moments, including: -National Championships-Conference Championships-Player of the Year Awards-Team Records-Player Records-Hall of Fame-Player Awards-Key Player Stats-Coaching Records-Key Coaches Stats-Key Rivalries-And Much MoreEach of the book’s 210 MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS set up in game format allows players to give informed answers even for the book’s more ambitious questions. In addition, most answers include in-depth supportive background offering the book’s players even greater knowledge about correct responses. Here are two sample questions: -Who was the Spartans’ first-ever head basketball coach?-Has Michigan State ever had a player drafter number one overall in the NBA Draft? The book also includes the publisher’s unique COOL FACTS placed at the end of each of the first four sections. Cool Facts allow the book’s researcher more freedom to highlight and expand on particularly interesting or thought-provoking facts about the team and its history. Two SCORE SHEETS located at the end of the book permit players to record their answers as they play, to calculate their scores for each of the book’s five sections as well as their final overall score, and to determine winners for multi-player situations. Free downloadable score sheets are also available from the publisher’s Web site. All of this makes Spartanology Trivia Challenge – Michigan State SpartansBasketball a great gift for yourself or for friends and family. |
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Terrapinology Trivia Challenge: Maryland Terrapins Basketball $8.95 Updated with fun and interesting facts through the end of the 2008-09 basketball season, Terrapinology Trivia Challenge – Maryland Terrapins Basketball offers Terps fans the opportunity to relive Maryland’s greatest moments, including:• National Championships• Conference Championships• Player of the Year Awards• Team Records• Player Records• Hall of Fame• Player Awards• Key Player Stats• Coaching Records• Key Coaches Stats• Key Rivalries• And Much MoreEach of the book’s 210 MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS set up in game format allows players to give informed answers even for the book’s more ambitious questions. In addition, most answers include in-depth supportive background offering the book’s players even greater knowledge about correct responses.Here are two sample questions:• Who was the Terrapins’ first-ever head basketball coach?• Has Maryland ever had a player drafted number one overall in the NBA Draft? The book also includes the publisher’s unique COOL FACTS placed at the end of each of the first four sections. Cool Facts allow the book’s researcher more freedom to highlight and expand on particularly interesting or thought-provoking facts about the team and its history.Two SCORE SHEETS located at the end of the book permit players to record their answers as they play, to calculate their scores for each of the book’s five sections as well as their final overall score, and to determine winners for multi-player situations. Free downloadable score sheets are also available from the publisher’s Web site.All of this makes Terrapinology Trivia Challenge – Maryland Terrapins Basketball agreat gift for yourself or for friends and family. |
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Who’s Better, Who’s Best in Basketball? : Mr Stats Sets the Record Straight on the Top 50 NBA Players of All Time $0.01 “Whatever the issue or debate in sports, ‘Mr. Stats’ has more than just the facts.”—Bob Costas”For NBA fans, there is no one better at what he does than Elliott Kalb—he’s simply the best.”—Bill WaltonShould Michael Jordan really be ranked #1? Is Dennis Rodman a Hall of Famer? Who’s better—Kareem Abdul-Jabbar or Wilt Chamberlain? Who was the best point guard in NBA history: Cousy? Stockton? Kidd? How good was Julius Erving in the ABA? These are only a few of the questions that have launched a thousand heated debates among NBA fans—and you can find the answers here, from the one and only “Mr. Stats.”"No one is more qualified, more of an NBA historian, more opinionated than I am,” writes Elliott Kalb in this tremendously satisfying book—and he’s right. Known to TV viewers as “Mr. Stats,” Kalb is the ultimate authority in armchair athletes’ disputes. Here, he gathers together the informed opinions of coaches, players, broadcasters, and super-fans, interweaving numbers, facts, and anecdotes to flesh out the central question in basketball: Who’s the best?Along the way, Kalb revises the list of the fifty greatest players in NBA history, presents eye-opening essays on all-time greats, and puts today’s stars in context with the legends. This ultimate behind-the-numbers story will provide powerful ammunition for your next debate—and who knows, in the end, Mr. Stats may even convince you that Jordan really isn’t #1.Elliot Kalb is “Mr. Stats” at ABC and ESPN. He was previously at NBC for 15 years. The three-time Emmy winner has worked alongside Bob Costas, Marv Albert, Dick Enberg, Brent Musburger, and others. |
