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Character Driven

Author : Derek Fisher
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1439149151
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (391 download)

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Download or read book Character Driven written by Derek Fisher and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-09-03 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Three Time NBA Champion and starting point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers shares his Christian faith and inspirational values for success and happiness. Since his inaugural season with the NBA in 1996, Derek Fisher has had a dramatic impact on the great success of the Lakers. Playing alongside legendary players like Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, and Lamar Odom, Fisher has held his position at point guard, participating in some of the most dramatic post-season games and moments in recent memory. In 2007 Derek Fisher and his wife Candace’s lives were upturned by news that their eleven-month-old daughter, Tatum, had been diagnosed with a degenerative and rare form of eye cancer called retinoblastoma. Although his team, the Utah Jazz, was in the midst of a heated playoff series, Fisher immediately put his family first to be with his daughter at the time of her required emergency surgery and chemotherapy. Nominated the best moment in the 2007 ESPY Awards, Derek was able to make a dramatic late entrance and performance in the fourth quarter of game 2 to help the Jazz to an emotional victory. Following the season, Fisher asked the Jazz to release him of his contract so he could devote his energies to fighting his daughter’s retinoblastoma without knowing if he would ever play basketball again. Fisher officially rejoined the Lakers, resuming his role as point guard, and provided a veteran influence alongside Kobe Bryant to a relatively young Lakers squad. In his compelling new book, Fisher shares the Christian values that have guided him on the court and off. With anecdotes from his personal and professional life, Fisher offers lessons learned along the way. Drawing on the power of faith, he shows how anyone can play for a successful team: whether that team is family, community, or just happens to be one in the NBA.

Living the Dream

Author : Hakeem Olajuwon
Publisher : Little Brown & Company
ISBN 13 : 9780316094276
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (942 download)

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Download or read book Living the Dream written by Hakeem Olajuwon and published by Little Brown & Company. This book was released on 1996 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The star of the Houston Rockets chronicles the cross-cultural journey from his Nigerian childhood to the heights of fame with the NBA, discussing his life on and off the court, rivalry with other players, confrontations with owners and referees, and religious faith. 100,000 first printing. $150,000 ad/promo. Tour.

Basketball and Life

Author : Herb Turetzky
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1456816772
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (568 download)

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Download or read book Basketball and Life written by Herb Turetzky and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-11-19 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Utilizing the myriad of experiences and people he has met and worked with in a six-decades career as the Official Scorer for the New Jersey Nets of the NBA, Herb Turetzky has authored a collection of poems which will make the reader feel as if he/she is actually taking part in this wonderful life, going back to the beginning of the authors involvement with basketball in the blue-collar Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn. Along the way, as the author makes his readers feel almost as if they, too, are sitting courtside working with some of the greatest athletes in the world, readers will get the feeling of winning team championships, being installed in numerous Halls of Fame, and forming relationships with such storied athletes as Shaquille ONeal, Michael Jordan and Julius "Dr. J" Erving. In short, for even the most casual fan of the game of basketball or almost any Brooklynite, you will find BASKETBALL and Life to be a MUST-READ book, one you will remember for years to come.

Chasing Perfect

Author : Bob Hurley
Publisher : Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 030798687X
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (79 download)

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Download or read book Chasing Perfect written by Bob Hurley and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 2013 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The famed basketball coach of St. Anthony's High School in Jersey City traces his decades-long career, citing his championship coaching strategies and memorable players from the team's seven undefeated seasons.

A Coach's Life

Author : Dean Smith
Publisher : Random House Trade Paperbacks
ISBN 13 : 0375758801
Total Pages : 466 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (757 download)

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Download or read book A Coach's Life written by Dean Smith and published by Random House Trade Paperbacks. This book was released on 2002-02-12 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For almost forty years, Dean Smith coached the University of North Carolina basketball team with unsurpassed success, having an impact both on the court and in the lives of countless young men. In A Coach’s Life, he looks back on the great games, teams, players, strategies, and rivalries that defined his career and, in a new final chapter, discusses his retirement from the game. The fundamentals of good basketball are the fundamentals of character—passion, discipline, focus, selflessness, and responsibility—and superlative mentor and coach Dean Smith imparts them all with equal authority.

Life on the Rim

Author : David Levine
Publisher : Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Life on the Rim written by David Levine and published by Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers. This book was released on 1989 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life in the National Basketball Association is the Big Time. But for many former college stars, the NBA is still a bus ticket away, and to stay sharp, they play in the NBA's official minor league--the Continental Basketball Association. Levine provides a hilarious account of minor league basketball at its very best--or worst! 8-page photo insert.

No Malice

Author : Metta World Peace
Publisher : Triumph Books
ISBN 13 : 1633198456
Total Pages : 213 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (331 download)

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Download or read book No Malice written by Metta World Peace and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Metta World Peace knows what it means to be both the hero and the villain. In his 17-season professional basketball career, he's darted back and forth between extremes, taking on the roles of youthful phenom, league-wide disgrace, All-Star, unlikely international ambassador, and fan favorite. Along the way, there have been awards, teammate rifts, an NBA championship trophy, plus a name change or two. It's more than the guy born Ronald William Artest, Jr. might have imagined for himself as a kid growing up in Queens. In No Malice, World Peace speaks candidly about his life on and off the court, from his difficult upbringing, to his time as a star athlete and budding math major at St. Johns; from the infamous "Malice at the Palace" brawl in Detroit, where he earned one of the lengthiest suspensions the NBA has ever handed down, to his sunnier days as a Los Angeles Laker. World Peace also opens up on such diverse subjects as his forays into business and entertainment, the truth behind his volatile, unbelievable antics which have puzzled fans and team management alike, as well as his outspoken advocacy for mental health awareness. No topic is off the table, making this a must-read for hoops fans in Indianapolis, LA, Chicago, China, and any place in between.

How to Be Like Mike

Author : Pat Williams
Publisher : Health Communications, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1558749551
Total Pages : 374 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (587 download)

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Download or read book How to Be Like Mike written by Pat Williams and published by Health Communications, Inc.. This book was released on 2001-08-14 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time. But his pre-eminence is more than just extraordinary athletic ability: the lessons of his life-such as focus, passion, hard work, perseverance and accountability-have shaped him into one of the most revered celebrities of the 20th century. In this inspiring book Pat Williams, motivational speaker and senior vice president of the NBA's Orlando Magic, reveals Jordan's method for living a life of greatness that we can all incorporate into our lives. Fascinating anecdotes and quotes from those who know Michael best provide a glimpse into a persona as sweeping and immense as any generation has ever witnessed. Peppered with examples from Williams's life and those of other star athletes and celebrities, this uplifting book shows that we are, indeed, all capable of fulfilling our full potential. Readers from all walks of life can appreciate and aspire to living life like a champion.

Crazy Basketball

Author : Charley Rosen
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 0803220375
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book Crazy Basketball written by Charley Rosen and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crazy Basketball is the story of Charley Rosen's unlikely and crazy basketball journey--from the CBA to his role as commentator for Foxsports.com.

Life Is a Sport

Author : Stephanie Rudnick
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781530708208
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book Life Is a Sport written by Stephanie Rudnick and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The journey of a basketball player is full of incredible highs and frustrating lows--whether you're an athlete, their parent, or their coach. Read the stories in this book to discover how the good, bad, ugly, and amazing experiences on court teach athletes important lessons that help them create enduring success in their lives.

Life and Basketball: Life Lessons and Basketball Tips

Author : John Berry
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1483430561
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (834 download)

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Download or read book Life and Basketball: Life Lessons and Basketball Tips written by John Berry and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-05-12 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Playing basketball teaches everything you need to succeed in life, including teamwork, discipline, commitment, dedication, and the value of hard work. The most successful players don't just put the ball in the basket-they apply what they've learned to their own lives so they can be successful on and off the court. John Berry, who has coached for more than twenty years, shares basketball tips infused with life lessons in this guidebook to the game and life. Lessons include: When the coach screams at a player, the player tunes out the words. When the coach whispers, the player strains to hear. If your dreams don't scare you, they aren't big enough. Your teeth should be chattering. Go for it. The sky is the limit. Emulate the janitor-first in, last out, works hard, does the dirty work, no expectation of limelight or praise. This is the ultimate team player. Critics, doubters, pessimists-they're all insignificant. All that matters is what you believe. Believe in yourself

Pounding the Rock

Author : Marc Skelton
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1473549167
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (735 download)

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Download or read book Pounding the Rock written by Marc Skelton and published by Random House. This book was released on 2019-04-18 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School, in a working-class corner of the Bronx, where a driven coach inspires his teams to win games and championships. Head coach Marc Skelton tells the thrilling story of an entire season, as the Panthers seek to improve on an early exit from the playoffs the year before. But this is a story which extends far beyond the basketball court. It's a profile of a school that, against the odds, educates kids from the poorest district in the country and sends the majority of them to college; of an unusual coach who studies the game with acute intensity and demands as much of himself as he does of his players. At the very centre is a squad of young men who battle against difficulties in life every day, and who don't know how to quit. Pounding the Rock is exhilarating, heart-pounding sportswriting of the very highest calibre.

Doc Rivers

Author : Clayton Geoffreys
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (114 download)

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Download or read book Doc Rivers written by Clayton Geoffreys and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Pat Riley: the Inspiring Life and Leadership Lessons of One of Basketball's Greatest Coaches

Author : Clayton Geoffreys
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781731354396
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (543 download)

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Book Synopsis Pat Riley: the Inspiring Life and Leadership Lessons of One of Basketball's Greatest Coaches by : Clayton Geoffreys

Download or read book Pat Riley: the Inspiring Life and Leadership Lessons of One of Basketball's Greatest Coaches written by Clayton Geoffreys and published by . This book was released on 2018-11-14 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the Inspiring Story of the Miami Heat's Legendary Coach and Executive Pat Riley! Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device. Limited time offer: If you buy the print edition, you can keep the Kindle edition for yourself! In Pat Riley: The Inspiring Life and Leadership Lessons of One of Basketball's Greatest Coaches, you will learn the inspirational story of one of the greatest basketball coaches and executives ever, Pat Riley. Whether it was as a player, coach, or executive, Pat Riley has created a huge legacy for himself with all the franchises he has been a part of. Since 1995, he has led the Miami Heat organization. Needless to say, Riley's adept decision making skills and leadership have enabled him to reach the most elite status when it comes to basketball royalty. Get a copy of this book today to learn what made Pat Riley so great as a coach and as a leader. Here is a preview of what is inside this book: Background Story Riley's NBA Career Pat Riley's NBA Coaching Career What Made Pat Riley a Great Leader The Pat Riley System Key Takeaways: Masterful Motivator, The Will to Adapt and Knowing When to Adapt, and Defense Wins Championships Conclusion and Riley's Legacy An excerpt from the book: What defines the success of an NBA coach? Is it the number of players he helped develop into stars? Is it the consistent level of competitiveness he has helped establish in the franchise? Is it the system or culture he has instilled in the organization? Or is it the legacy of excellence he built and left during his time as a head coach? If you look at it, all of those queries lead to one ultimate question: is a successful NBA coach measured by the championships he has won? Basketball is not merely a team sport. What is visible on the floor is how the players and team play as a unit. But what people do not normally see is what happens off the court and in the team facilities. Teams are built by organizations from the ground up. Everyone in the organization contributes to the success no matter how small their role may be. But if you look at it, the biggest role any person may have to carry is being the coach. The head coach is responsible for bringing the best out of the players, making sure the team stays competitive every season, establishing a winning culture or system, and building a legacy that lasts for generations. All of those things ultimately lead to a team built to win it all. A head coach that manages to do all those things for a team will more than likely lead the squad to a championship. And when it comes to titles, few coaches have won more rings than Pat Riley. In the NBA, where there are a lot of teams that have to contend for a title and coaches are quick to turn over from one to another, it is a difficult task to win a championship. In fact, there have only been 14 coaches that have won multiple championships. Among those 14 people, only five have won at least five titles. Pat Riley is one of them. Tags: Pat Riley Bio, Pat Riley basketball, Miami Heat basketball, Gregg Popovich, Steve Kerr, Phil Jackson, Doc Rivers, Larry Brown, Brad Stevens, Vince Lombardi, Bill Walton, Bob Knight, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, John Calipari, Mike Krzyzewski, John Wooden, coaching books, basketball coaching, leadership case studies

To the Hoop

Author : Ira Berkow
Publisher : Diversion Books
ISBN 13 : 162681385X
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (268 download)

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Download or read book To the Hoop written by Ira Berkow and published by Diversion Books. This book was released on 2014-08-12 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A wonderful book—not just for basketball fans but for everyone."—Earvin "Magic" Johnson A good reporter can pick up a pen and chronicle the game of basketball, from its X’s and O’s to its personalities. A great reporter can put down the pen and pick up the rock. Ira Berkow has been many things in his life—a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, a respected columnist, and a passionate sports fan. He also knows how to thread a pass into the paint. In this wildly entertaining chronicle of his life as both a devotee and gym rat, Berkow writes with good humor and piercing insight about talking strategy with Walt Frazier, running the court with Oscar Robertson, and seeing the game from the inside. From his youth, playing on the courts in Chicago in the ‘40’s and ‘50’s to growing older and using the wisdom he’s gained to school players half his age, Berkow retains a competitive spirit, and a deep love of hoops. This moving tale of love for the game, for his friends and family, and for life itself is a must-read for anyone who wants the ball when the game is on the line. "An extraordinary look into the art of pickup basketball. Who would have guessed that, along with his writing talents, Ira knows how to play the game!"—Bill Bradley "Ira Berkow is one of the best sportswriters around, so it is no surprise that his basketball odyssey is one of the best sports books of this or any other year."—George Plimpton

Basketball Is Life. Everything Else Is Just A Game.

Author : Basketball Life Publishing
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 : 9781073331611
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (316 download)

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Download or read book Basketball Is Life. Everything Else Is Just A Game. written by Basketball Life Publishing and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-06-11 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paperback notebook is 6" x 9" and has 120 college ruled, blank lined pages (60 sheets) which provides plenty of room for writing ideas, thoughts, or to do lists. This Composition Notebook is perfect for note taking, journaling, writing poetry, daily planner, lists, making to do lists, ideas, travel journal, organizer, diary, notepad, gratitude or your next book. Great as gift for birthdays or holidays (e.g. Christmas) for girls, boys, women, men, teens and kids who love basketball, are basketball players or for basketball coaches.

Dr. Jack's Leadership Lessons Learned From a Lifetime in Basketball

Author : Dr. Jack Ramsay
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780471469292
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (692 download)

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Download or read book Dr. Jack's Leadership Lessons Learned From a Lifetime in Basketball written by Dr. Jack Ramsay and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-01-05 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What can one of the most successful coaches in the history of professional basketball tell CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, and managers about leadership? Everything! In this fascinating account of his nearly seven decades as a player, coach, general manager, goodwill ambassador, color commentator, and NBA analyst for ESPN, basketball legend Dr. Jack Ramsay reveals the guiding principles and best practices that make for outstanding leadership both on and off the court.