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The Book of Basketball: The NBA According to the Sports Guy by Bill Simmons Publisher Comments There is only one writer on the planet who possesses enough basketball knowledge and passion to write the definitive book on the NBA.* Bill Simmons, the from-the-womb hoops addict known to millions as ESPN.com's Sports Guy, is that writer. And The Book... (read more) Your price: $30.00 New - Hardcover 
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Sports Illustrated, the Art of a Beautiful Game: The Thinking Fan's Tour of the NBA by Chris Ballard Publisher Comments In The Art of a Beautiful Game, Chris Ballard, the award-winning Sports Illustrated writer who has covered the NBA for the past decade, goes behind the scenes to examine basketball in ways that will surprise even die-hard fans. An inveterate hoops junkie... (read more) List Price $26.00 Your price: $17.95 Used - Hardcover
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Hard Work: My Life on and Off the Court by Roy Williams Synopsis Coach Roy Williams, one of the most successful basketball coaches in the nation, tells the story of his life that few people know, from his turbulent family life as a child to the North Carolina Tar Heels' National Championship victory in 2009.... (read more) Your price: $24.95 New - Hardcover
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Shooting Stars by Lebron James Publisher Comments From the ultimate team- basketball superstar LeBron James and Buzz Bissinger, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Friday Night Lights and Three Nights in August-a poignant, thrilling tale of the power of teamwork to transform young lives, including James's... (read more) List Price $26.95 Your price: $16.95 Used - Hardcover
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Bounce Back: Overcoming Setbacks to Succeed in Business and in Life by John Calipari Publisher Comments John Calipari is the current head coach of the University of Kentucky's men's basketball and a veteran of nearly 20 college seasons at the University of Memphis and the University of Massachusetts. Widely regarded as one of the greatest program builders... (read more) List Price $26.00 Your price: $15.95 Used - Hardcover
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A Game Plan for Life: The Power of Mentoring by John Wooden Publisher Comments From the legendary basketball coach who inspired generations of athletes and businesspeople, an inspiring book about the power of mentoring and being mentored. After eight books, many of them bestsellers, A Game Plan for Life is the one closest to John... (read more) Your price: $25.00 New - Hardcover
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Counting Coup: A True Story of Basketball and Honor on the Little Big Horn by Larry Colton Publisher Comments In Native American tradition, a warrior gained honor and glory by counting coup -- touching his enemy in battle and living to tell the tale. This is a modern story of... COUNTING COUP In this extraordinary work of journalism, Larry Colton journeys into... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $6.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Geno: In Pursuit of Perfection by Jackie Macmullan Publisher Comments Controversial, confrontational, and driven, Coach Geno Auriemma is a force to be reckoned with - and the most accomplished male coach in women's basketball today. In his relentless quest for excellence at the University of Connecticut, he has led the... (read more) List Price $16.99 Your price: $11.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The Odds: One Season, Three Gamblers, and the Death of Their Las Vegas by Chad Millman Publisher Comments One gambler is a manic former cokehead with an Ivy League degree. The second is a college dropout trying to make a living at the only thing he enjoyed at school—gambling. The third, one of Vegas's most respected bookmakers, is perilously close to... (read more) List Price $16.00 Your price: $7.75 Used - Trade Paper
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Coaching Youth Basketball: A Baffled Parent's Guide (Baffled Parent's Guides) by David Faucher Publisher Comments "An excellent guide to teaching kids about the game. There's something here for veteran coaches as well as beginners."--Larry Bird "Whatever your teaching credentials, your greatest responsibility is to give each player a positive learning... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $10.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The Breaks of the Game by David Halberstam Staff Pick Portland: Read this. The Breaks of the Game, finally back in print, is almost certainly one of the best books ever written about the NBA, but that statement hardly does it justice. Halberstam's subject far transcends any action on the court. In 1979... (read more) Your price: $15.99 New - Trade Paper
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Hoops Heaven: Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame by Mel Greenberg Synopsis A little bit of hoops heavenright here on Earth. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, located in Springfield, Massachusetts, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2009 and Hoops Heaven is the official commemorative book for the milestone event.... (read more) Your price: $29.95 New - Hardcover
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Light Blue Reign: How a City Slicker, a Quiet Kansan, and a Mountain Man Built College Basketball's Longest-Lasting Dynasty by Art Chansky Synopsis The 09'-10' NCAA college basketball season marks the 100th anniversary of North Carolina basketball. The Tar Heels have earned top-five rankings in preseason polls four of the last five years, twice at #1. But they weren't always seen as a power - house... (read more) Your price: $26.99 New - Hardcover
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Longshot: The Adventures of a Deaf Fundamentalist Mormon Kid and His Journey to the NBA by Lance Allred Publisher Comments Lance Allred was probably the last person you'd expect to make it in professional sports. Not only did he grow up on a polygamist commune in Montana, he struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder. If those hurdles to the NBA don't seem large enough... (read more) List Price $25.99 Your price: $15.95 Used - Hardcover
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FreeDarko Presents the Macrophenomenal Pro Basketball Almanac: Styles, Stats, and Stars in Today's Game by Freedarko High Counc Publisher Comments The indispensible, amazingly illustrated companion to today's NBA—a roundball Rosetta Stone that hilariously decodes the trends and tendencies of pro basketball. The NBA of the moment is a league of hugely charismatic celebrities, crackling... (read more) List Price $23.00 Your price: $15.95 Used - Hardcover
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James Naismith: The Man Who Invented Basketball by Rob Rains Synopsis Rains and Carpenter chronicle how James Naismith developed the original rules of basketball, coached the game at the University of Kansas--establishing college basketball in the process--and was honored for his work at the 1936 Olympic games in Berlin.... (read more) Your price: $27.50 New - Hardcover
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Jim Pollard: The Kangaroo Kid by Dolph Grundman Synopsis Jim Pollard was an integral part of the Minneapolis Laker team. Along with George Mikan and Vern Mikkelsen, he won five NBA championships during the 1950s. This biography presents his compelling story.... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $13.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Last Shot City Streets Basketball Dreams by Darcy Frey Publisher Comments This is the story of a group of high school boys who have given their lives to basketball. They dream of a college scholarship and escape from the neighborhood. What they have is athletic talent, grace, and years of dedication. The Last Shot introduces... (read more) Your price: $8.95 Used - Hardcover
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Rebound!: Basketball, Busing, Larry Bird, and the Rebirth of Boston by Michael P. Connelly Publisher Comments In the mid-1970s, the city of Boston entered a period of upheaval on both its historic cobblestone streets and its legendary parquet basketball court. The Boston Celtics’ long dominance of the NBA came to an abrupt end, and the city's image as a... (read more) Your price: $25.00 New - Hardcover
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Training Basketball by Katrin Barth Synopsis Training Basketball is especially written for kids. It is easy to understand and offers a lot of fun while practicing and playing basketball. The book contains interesting information about the sport of basketball, tips on good nutrition, training and... (read more) Your price: $14.95 New - Trade Paper
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