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Book Synopsis The Experts Pick Basketballs Best 50 Players in the Last 50 Years by : Ken Shouler
Download or read book The Experts Pick Basketballs Best 50 Players in the Last 50 Years written by Ken Shouler and published by Taylor Trade Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who were the best players in the history of the NBA? Which players made timeless contributions and had the biggest impact on the games in which they played? Cutting through hype and popular opinions, Ken Shouler quotes the experts. He also uses arguments and revealing statistics to rank the greatest 50 hoopsters of the last 50 years. The Experts Pick Basketball's Best 50 Players in the Last 50 Years is an updated soft cover edition of the best selling hard cover from 1996. This book gives the views of dozens of players, coaches and broadcasters. This new and updated edition includes regular season and playoff statistics and separates the pretenders from the contenders. This book is a great argument starter.
Book Synopsis The Experts Pick by : Kenneth Shouler
Download or read book The Experts Pick written by Kenneth Shouler and published by Michael Kesend Pub Limited. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis NBA's 50 Greatest Basketball Players of All-Time by : Johnny Osaki
Download or read book NBA's 50 Greatest Basketball Players of All-Time written by Johnny Osaki and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-08-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best and most "extensive" book available on all-time greats. This all-in-one Revised Edition book of basketball is a great statistical and factual reference with outstanding player analysis and descriptions on one's skill sets. Also included in the paperback, is a handy one-page "chart" (over 450 entries) of the greatest players of all-time individual scoring, rebounding, assists, steals and blocked shots titles, key second place finishes, awards and honors! This page alone makes the book a good reference.To begin (If you are a big-time basketball fan and like objective-facts and numbers, this resource is like a mini encyclopedia in the palm of your hands), you read the description and the first few pages on Amazon's preview (Look Inside!), make sure to click Surprise me! - to get a true glimpse of what this book is all about - better yet, click on Search Inside this book and punch in your favorite player! And that includes you too, Skip Bayless from ESPN's First Take. So far at the end of August, a panel of experts (so to speak) on the show have been giving their selections for Top 3 Greatest Players of All-Time soon after LeBron James publicly announced his. He chose, of course Michael Jordan, and then Dr. J & Larry Bird - followed by Magic Johnson after he was asked to name a fourth. And then more recently, current and past players were giving their Mount Rushmore picks (Top 4) with assortment of mixed opinions. LeBron gave his in a more serious interview during the 2014 All-Star break when he then chose Jordan, Magic, Bird, and then Oscar Robertson! Hard to argue with those picks.Well, also, this is partly what this new 2013 release is all about, ranking the greatest players of all-time. LeBron himself would be amazed of what is written about him as a player. In addition, every chapter on every player has an awesome and unmatched description of his attributes an very own skill set!This book is a must have for all basketball fans. It contains hardcore facts and stats of The NBA's 50 Greatest Players of All-Time (rankings of Magic, Bird, Jordan, Wilt, Russell, Oscar, Dream and the rest of the greats of the game- find out who's in the top 10?) with exclusive projected rankings of seven current players? As they approach their primes and where they might end up in the Elite Rankings of All-Time! On the cover of the book and on its first page title, instead of changing the subtitle from projected pick six?, to a projected super seven! I have decided to keep both subtitles. Within the 57 chapter player rankings, there is also an additional 50 plus players written about exclusively and extensively including Kevin Love in Blake Griffin's chapter as potentially becoming the greatest power forward of the current era. In the player comparisons throughout, it distinguishes which players are better than others from an objective point of view- which in turn allows you to judge for yourselves! For example: Is Wilt Chamberlain better than Bill Russell or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar? Is Magic Johnson better than Larry Bird? Is Kobe Bryant better than Jerry West? Is Tim Duncan better than Karl Malone? Is John Stockton better than Isiah Thomas? Also listed is an All-Time NBA First Team, Second Team, and Third Team based on projected rankings. The book is filled with player introductions including a mini-biography, player opinions from past and current great players, player attributes and skill sets, records and individual accolades, award and honors, player rankings and player comparisons throughout, and a player's chronological history year by year with interceding player evaluations of the NBA's elite and players outside the top 50. The book was completed at near 200,000 words. And finally the most interesting part of this book, is that I have created a one-of-a-kind chart (as mentioned above) for individual accolades, honors and awards of the 50 greatest basketball players of all-time!
Book Synopsis 50 of the Best Basketball Players of All Time by : Dan Willsingtone
Download or read book 50 of the Best Basketball Players of All Time written by Dan Willsingtone and published by 50ofthe Group. This book was released on 2024-01-22 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the exhilarating world of basketball greatness with "Legends of the Court: The Best Basketball Players of All Time." This meticulously curated book is a celebration of the athletes who have left an indelible mark on the sport, showcasing their unparalleled skills, tenacity, and lasting impact on the game. From the iconic Michael Jordan, whose gravity-defying dunks and clutch performances defined an era, to the versatile LeBron James, a modern-day force rewriting the record books, each chapter introduces you to the legends who elevated basketball to an art form. Explore the dynamic careers of players like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird, whose rivalry redefined the NBA landscape in the 1980s. "Legends of the Court" doesn't stop at the superstars; it delves into the stories of unsung heroes, like the dominant big man Hakeem Olajuwon and the sharpshooting Reggie Miller, whose contributions shaped the game in ways that resonate to this day. This book goes beyond statistics, offering a deep dive into the personal and professional journeys of these extraordinary athletes. Learn about the challenges they overcame, the iconic moments that became sports history, and the lasting legacies they've left for aspiring players worldwide. Discover the unique playing styles that defined eras, from the dominating post moves of Shaquille O'Neal to the mesmerizing ball-handling skills of Allen Iverson. "Legends of the Court" provides a comprehensive overview of the players who have not only achieved greatness but have become cultural icons, influencing fashion, music, and the global sports landscape. Whether you're a lifelong basketball enthusiast or a newcomer eager to learn about the sport's greatest contributors, this book is a captivating journey through the annals of basketball history. Engaging narratives, vivid anecdotes, and stunning visuals come together to paint a vivid portrait of the individuals who have made the hardwood their canvas and the basketball court their stage. "Legends of the Court" is not just a tribute; it's an immersive experience that will leave you inspired, nostalgic, and with a newfound appreciation for the legends who transformed a simple game into a global phenomenon. Get ready to embark on a thrilling odyssey through the highs, lows, and unforgettable moments of the best basketball players of all time.
Book Synopsis Strong to the Hoop by : Kenneth A. Shouler
Download or read book Strong to the Hoop written by Kenneth A. Shouler and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-10-01 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How many NBA players have averaged forty points in a season? Who is the worst free-throw shooter in NBA history? Which team has won the most NBA titles since 2000? Who became the first player in NBA history to reach 20,000 points and 10,000 assists? Which three NBA players have scored more than 35,000 career points? (Hint: Michael Jordan is not on the list.) In Strong to the Hoop, veteran sports writer and trivia expert Ken Shouler has compiled 1,501 trivia questions, quotations, and factoids, broken into more than twenty-five categories that are designed to challenge, inform, and delight fans of pro basketball at every level. Whether you root for the Knicks, Lakers, Celtics, Warriors, or any other NBA franchise, Strong to the Hoop will test your knowledge of your favorite team and league.
Book Synopsis Basketball in America by : Frank Hoffmann
Download or read book Basketball in America written by Frank Hoffmann and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-05-23 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examine the social and cultural impact of basketball on America at the amateur and professional levels! Basketball in America: From the Playgrounds to Jordan’s Game and Beyond is a pioneering analysis of the history of basketball and its effect on popular culture from the 1970s to today. The popularity of basketball is undeniable, and the subject allows for such a broad range of interpretations in popular culture. It cuts across economic, racial, and social boundaries, and its major stars cross over into other forms of popular entertainment more than any other professional sport. This book examines the entire scope of modern basketball history, from the playgrounds, where people first learn the fundamentals, to the college and professional levels. Basketball in America is a collection of essays that explores the intersection of basketball and popular culture in America. The contributors are an eclectic mix of writers, scholars, journalists, former players, coaches, and sports enthusiasts who all share an undying love for the game of basketball. The authors analyze the sport from a cross-cultural and historical perspective—digging deep into the profound popular cultural influences of basketball and exploring the scope and depth of its influence. This is the first book that examines the social and cultural impact of basketball on American society to reveal how tightly it is woven into America’s cultural fabric. Also included are photographs and tables to enhance your understanding of the material. Topics covered in Basketball in America include: Elgin Baylor—the first “modern” basketball player Chocolate Thunder and Short Shorts: The NBA in the 1970s Dr. J, Bird, Magic, Jordan, and the Bad Boys: The NBA in the 1980s The Jordan Era: The NBA in the 1990s LeBron James and the future of the NBA the Nike brand and popular culture lessons learned from legendary UNC coach Dean Smith professional women’s basketball and much more! Basketball in America is a comprehensive analysis that will appeal to anyone interested in understanding how the sport has become an integral part of our national culture. It is an insightful read for sports fans as well as for sports historians. In addition, this book can be used as a textbook in sports history or sociology of sports classes. It will entertain and inform those who treasure basketball and the role it plays in the American consciousness. Make it part of your collection today!
Book Synopsis Who's Better, Who's Best in Basketball? by : Elliott Kalb
Download or read book Who's Better, Who's Best in Basketball? written by Elliott Kalb and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2003-11-19 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABC and ESPNUs "Mr. Stats" ranks the NBAUs greatest players of all time in this provocative and comprehensive book.
Download or read book Sports Matters written by John Bloom and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2002-09 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sports Matters brings critical attention to the centrality of race within the politics and pleasures of the massive sports culture that developed in the U.S. during the past century and a half.
Book Synopsis NBA's 50 Greatest Basketball Players of All-Time by : Johnny Osaki
Download or read book NBA's 50 Greatest Basketball Players of All-Time written by Johnny Osaki and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-11-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the Most "extensive" books available on all-time greats. This "New Release," NBA's 75th Anniversary Edition book of basketball is a great statistical and factual reference with everything you need to know about basketball all in just one book. It was completed at 548 pages and over 275,000 words, more than Bill Simmons' book of 250,000 words. There are pages and pages of "charts" throughout including a chart with rankings of the greatest players at each position, a 10-plus page Hall of Fame chart, charts for most 25-point, 30-point, 40-point triple-double games & 25-point, 30-point, and 40-point 15-rebound 15 assist games (Oscar's chapter), most 30-point, 40-point, 50-point games in the regular season (Kobe's chapter) and playoffs (LeBron's chapter), most 10-assist, 15-assist, 20-assist games in the regular season (Stockton's chapter) and playoffs (Magic's chapter), and much, much more. The book also has outstanding "quotes" from past and current players on their opinion on the greats of the game, a mini-biography including high school and college stats, and player analysis and descriptions on attributes. Also included are three pages of charts on (over 600 entries) 150 player's individual scoring, rebounding, assists, steals and blocked shots titles, key second place finishes, awards and honors. "These three pages alone makes the book a good reference to have." So if you are a big-time basketball fan and like objective-facts and numbers, this resource is like a mini encyclopedia in the palm of your hand. To get a true glimpse of what this book is about, click on Search Inside this book and punch in your favorite player! And that includes you too, Skip Bayless from FS1. So panels of experts on sports talk shows over the years have been giving their selections for Top 3 Greatest Players of All-Time soon after LeBron James publicly announced his about a decade ago. Back then he chose, of course Michael Jordan, and then Dr. J & Larry Bird - followed by Magic Johnson after he was asked to name a fourth. And then more recently, current and past players have been giving their Mount Rushmore picks (Top 4) with assortment of mixed opinions. LeBron gave his in a more serious interview back then and chose Jordan, Magic, Bird, and then Oscar Robertson! Hard to argue with those picks. Well, this is also what this new 2022 release is all about, ranking the greatest players of all-time. LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant would be amazed of what is written about them as a player. In addition, every player has an awesome and unmatched description of his attributes an very own skill set! This book is a must have for all basketball fans. It contains hardcore facts and stats of the NBA's 50 Greatest Players of All-Time (rankings of Magic, Bird, Jordan, LeBron, Kareem, Olajuwon, Duncan, Shaq, Kobe, Durant, Curry, Wilt, Russell, Oscar, West, Baylor and the rest of the greats of the game - find out who's in the top 25?) and players on the NBA's 75 Anniversary team and beyond. In the player comparisons segments it distinguishes which players are better than others from an objective point of view - which in turn allows you to judge the player rankings for yourselves! For example: Was Wilt Chamberlain better than Bill Russell or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar? Is Magic Johnson better than Larry Bird? Was Kobe Bryant better than Jerry West? Was Tim Duncan better than Karl Malone? Was John Stockton better than Isiah Thomas? Is Stephen Curry better than Chris Paul? Also listed is an All-Time NBA First Team, Second Team, and Third Team based on projected rankings. The book is filled with player introductions including a mini-biography, player opinions from past and current great players, player attributes & skill sets, records & individual accolades, award and honors, player rankings and player comparisons, and a player's chronological history year by year with interceding player evaluations of the NBA's elite and players outside the
Book Synopsis Who's Better, Who's Best in Basketball? by : Elliott Kalb
Download or read book Who's Better, Who's Best in Basketball? written by Elliott Kalb and published by McGraw-Hill Education. This book was released on 2003-11-19 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 its supposedly authoritative list of the top 50 players, basketball fans everywhere begged to differ. In Who's Better, Who's Best? Elliot Kalb, known to TV viewers as ABC's "Mr. Stats," enters the fray. The ultimate NBA historian and authority in armchair athletes' disputes, Kalb interweaves numbers, facts, and anecdotes to flesh out the central question in every basketball fan's mind: Who's the best? His choices are provocative (Michael Jordan isn't #1; he's not even #2), framed by discussions with unorthodox sources and respected NBA experts, players, and coaches. A tremendously satisfying book for anyone hungry for statistics and debate, this is the ultimate behind-the-numbers story of the best of the NBA.
Book Synopsis Basketball in America by : Bob Batchelor
Download or read book Basketball in America written by Bob Batchelor and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2005 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pioneering analysis of the history of basketball & its effect on popular culture from the 1970s until the present day, this book is aimed at sports fans & academics alike.
Book Synopsis The G.O.A.T - The Quest to Find the Best by : Jack L Sutter
Download or read book The G.O.A.T - The Quest to Find the Best written by Jack L Sutter and published by . This book was released on 2023-05-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is written by a former college basketball coach of 22 years who picked the Top 75 basketball players of all time based on ten criterion. Coach Sutter list his Top 75 players and ultimately names his choice for The G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time) based on these ten criteria. As a former coach, his picks, and the reasons for those picks offers the reader a totally different perspective. The book has a bio of each one of the 75 players and a little known "gem" about each one. The author, who has been an NBA fan for 70 years, also picks the All-Decade Teams from the 1950's to the current decade. This book is written for the casual basketball fan, as well as, the hard core fan. Is it possible to pick the 75 best basketball players of all time? Join Jack Sutter in his quest to find the best!
Book Synopsis Dick Vitale's Fabulous 50 Players & Moments in College Basketball by : Dick Vitale
Download or read book Dick Vitale's Fabulous 50 Players & Moments in College Basketball written by Dick Vitale and published by Ascend Books Llc. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides rankings for the top fifty college basketball players and moments in the history of college basketball.
Book Synopsis The 50 Greatest Players in Boston Celtics History by : Robert W. Cohen
Download or read book The 50 Greatest Players in Boston Celtics History written by Robert W. Cohen and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-10-01 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of professional basketball's most iconic franchises, the Boston Celtics—along with the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots, both of whom have been the subject of "50 Greatest" treatments by sports historian Robert W. Cohen—represent a multistate region rather than just a city or state. Many of the sport's very best have played for the Celtics, including Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, John Havlicek, Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, and Paul Pierce. But who is the greatest of them all? In The 50 Greatest Players in Boston Celtics History, Cohen attempts to determine just that. Using as measuring sticks the degree to which these players impacted the fortunes of the team, the extent to which they added to the Celtics legacy, and the levels of statistical compilation and overall dominance they attained while wearing a Celtics uniform, this book ranks, from 1 to 50, the top 50 players in team history. Quotes from opposing players and former teammates are provided along the way, as are summaries of each player’s greatest season, most memorable performances, and most notable achievements.
Download or read book NBA at 50 written by Mark Vancil and published by Three Rivers Press. This book was released on 1997-11 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographs of winning moments in NBA history and portraits of its stars are accompanied by descriptions of game highlights, profiles of players and coaches, and quotations.
Book Synopsis Jump for Joy by : Gena Caponi-Tabery
Download or read book Jump for Joy written by Gena Caponi-Tabery and published by Univ of Massachusetts Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If the 1930s was the Swing Era, then the years from 1937 on might well be called the Jump Era. That summer Count Basie recorded "Jumping at the Woodside," and suddenly jump tunes seemed to be everywhere. Along with the bouncy beat came a new dance step -- the high-flying aerials of the jitterbuggers -- and the basketball games that took place in the dance halls of African America became faster, higher, and flashier. Duke Ellington and a cast of hundreds put the buoyant spirit of the era on stage with their 1941 musical revue, Jump for Joy, a title that captured the momentum and direction of the new culture of exuberance. Several high-profile public victories accompanied this increasing optimism: the spectacular successes of African American athletes at the 1936 Olympics, the 1937 union victory of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, and Joe Louis's 1937 and 1938 heavyweight championship fights. For the first time in history, black Americans emerged as cultural heroes and ambassadors, and many felt a new pride in citizenship. In this book, Gena Caponi-Tabery chronicles these triumphs and shows how they shaped American music, sports, and dance of the 1930s and beyond. But she also shows how they emboldened ordinary African Americans to push for greater recognition and civil liberties -- how cultural change preceded and catalyzed political action. Tracing the path of one symbolic gesture -- the jump -- across cultural and disciplinary boundaries, Caponi-Tabery provides a unique political, intellectual, and artistic analysis of the years immediately preceding World War II.
Book Synopsis American Book Publishing Record by :
Download or read book American Book Publishing Record written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 1714 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
