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Legends of the NBA

by Kjartan Atli Kjartansson

Basketball careers in profile

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Basketball careers in profile

Twenty-eight retired NBA players anchor this illustrated collection, spanning early pioneers such as Bill Russell and Jerry West, Dream Team figures including Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan, and later stars Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant. Each profile connects a player’s upbringing with his path to professional basketball and distinctive playing style. Career highlights, key statistics, and action photographs give the book several points of entry, making it both a set of individual player portraits and a broad look across generations of NBA history.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young readers ages 9–12 interested in basketball and NBA players
  • Basketball newcomers seeking player profiles and career basics
  • Fans who enjoy statistics, highlights, and sports photography

Themes

NBA history across generationsPlayers’ backgrounds and careersBasketball playing stylesSports statistics and highlights

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Book overview

Legends of the NBA features illustrated profiles of twenty-eight retired basketball greats, including pioneers of the game such as Bill Russell and Jerry West. Dream Team players like Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan, and more recent all-stars, such as Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant. Young readers will learn about where each of these stars grew up, how he made it to the top, and what makes his playing style unique. Filled with career highlights, key stats, and action-packed photos, this book will wow both the basketball novice and the passionate fan.
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