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"Discover the true story of how in 1944, Coach John McLendon orchestrated a secret game between the best players from a white college and his team from the North Carolina College of Negroes. At a time of widespread segregation and rampant racism, this illegal gathering changed the sport of basketball forever"--Dust jacket flap.
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"From Magic Johnson to Michael Jordan to LeBron James to Steph Curry, ESPN's Howard Bryant presents the best from the hardwood--a collection of NBA champions and superstars for young sports fans! Fast-paced, adrenaline-filled, and brimming with out-of-this-world athleticism, basketball has won the hearts of fans all across America--yet it is particularly popular among kids and teens. Giants of the game like Steph Curry, LeBron, and Michael Jordan...
7) James Harden
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Houston Rockets guard James Harden lit up scoreboards to the tune of more than 25 points per game in 2014-2015. That made him one of the best scorers in the league. But he wasn't always such a star player. When James played for the Oklahoma City Thunder from 2009 to 2012, he started only seven games. After signing on with Houston for the 2012-2013 NBA season, James exploded as one of the top players in the NBA. Read all about James's journey from
...10) Final Four
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Striving readers will learn about the rules and history of the tournament while taking in exciting facts and records. The Tarheels are down by two against the Bulldogs with minutes left to go. After a series of strategic moves and a slam dunk, North Carolina becomes the 2017 NCAA Men s Basketball Champion for the sixth time! It s games like these that make the NCAA tournament and the Final Four round unforgettable.
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"Basketball fans love to cheer for the underdog, and every season they get reminded that anything can happen in pro basketball. An undrafted player can become and All-Star. A franchise known as a perennial loser can rise up and win the NBA championship. This book presents thrilling tales of players and teams who have shocked the basketball world."--
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LeBron James is on his way to becoming an NBA legend. His basketball skills stood out in childhood. A star high-school basketball career led him to the NBA. He went on to win the Rookie of the Year Award and four Most Valuable Player Awards. Learn about LeBron's path to stardom and the major highlights of his incredible NBA career.
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"Swish! Sweat beads on the basketball players' foreheads as they watch the ball drop through the net just as the buzzer sounds. The stakes are high. Two of college basketball's best teams are facing off in a thrilling Final Four game, and only one team will be crowned the NCAA basketball champion! Young readers will enjoy getting exciting facts about Final Four records, the event's history, and some of its most heart-stopping games"--