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Cinque uomini, un quintetto ideale di rivoluzionari del gioco made in USA: l'allenatore-uomo d'affari, il giocatore all'avanguardia, lo scommettitore incallito, l'arbitro tutto d'un pezzo e il coach visionario. Storie vere che raccontano come il cambiamento, dentro e fuori dal campo, ha più a che fare con la forza di volontà e la capacità di cogliere delle opportunità che con la tecnica e il talento.

Hey there, hoop heads! Have you been keeping up with the latest buzz in the NBA? If not, you're in for a treat because we're diving deep into the realm of the NBA Play-In Tournament. It's like the league said, "March Madness, hold my Gatorade," and brought a taste of playoff intensity to the end of the regular season. But what exactly is this Play-In thing, when did it emerge from the depths of basketball innovation, and perhaps most importantly, should it stick around for future seasons? Let's break it all down, three-pointer style.

The NBA has seen its fair share of legendary teams over the years, each leaving an indelible mark on the league's history. From dynasties that dominated eras to teams that shocked the world with their underdog stories, the NBA's top teams have shaped the game and inspired generations of fans.

A biografia definitiva do maior jogador de basquete do século XXI, ícone global e bilionário, baseada em três anos de pesquisa e em mais de 250 entrevistas.

Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Shaquille O'Neal, Tim Duncan, Kobe Bryant. Now, let's dive into the detailed analysis.

Aprende los fundamentos de este deporte y cómo se juega.

It’s time to address your physical game, specifically the game-specific skills you’ll need to play basketball at your best. Let's complete your game and make you the all-around player you deserve to be recognized as.

Never before have you had such a unique opportunity to have this proven overseas basketball expert take you by the hand and explain not only basketball agents, but exactly how agents operate and how to have one working for you. Most of what you need is instruction and encouragement from someone who has "been there and done that"!

If you've been following basketball leagues today, you will see that there are many leagues all over the world. Indeed, basketball has become a global sport. The rules and regulations are pretty much the same for this sport in Argentina as they are in the professional teams of the NBA in the United States. And the rules of basketball, although slightly modified from the late 19th century, have not changed all that much.

The sequel to the critically acclaimed memoir, Longshot, Lance Allred returns where his story left off, sharing his stories and experiences in the NBA as well as dealing with a major publisher for his first book, as life continues to take him around the world through the game of basketball, challenging his dreams and reality at every turn. Much to his disillusionment, he discovers that reality seldom lives up to our fantasies, especially in these hard financial that has been felt by everyone, even professional athletes. 

In this audiobook, you’ll learn what it takes to be an official and how to learn. You can take these tips and use them in any facet of life, but here you’ll learn the true secrets to becoming a great basketball referee...If you want to learn the ins and outs of being a successful referee, start here! Having a mentor and bringing home an extra pay check aren’t the only things you need to know. Use these tips to help you start your journey to success.

Carefully leveled text engages young listeners in learning about the basics of the sport of basketball. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions help build nonfiction learning skills.

Using Which Position Should I Play?, you will know how to best utilize your skills to help a team, play your ideal position, describe your game to an interested coach or scout, and contribute consistently to a team.

You’ve been working on your game. You know what you’re capable of; you’ve done it over and over again in practice, scrimmages, and games against your friends. Then game time comes, and...nothing. You're invisible on the court. Knowing the skills you have, this is really frustrating. Is it mental? Is it physical? Is it something else? It’s a little bit of all those and more. This workbook, Playing as Well as You Practice, will move you past it. 

I will share with you 30 pieces of information, suggestions, and calls to action that will have you ready for your next basketball tryout. The information in this workbook applies to all levels of tryouts, from middle school to professional teams.  

Have you ever seen a basketball player who possessed a solid skill set for the game - ball handling, scoring, a good feel for how to play - but mentally had nothing at all? This is the player who could dominate… if he had the mind to. He could be the top scorer and be the main difference between winning and losing for his team. But... that’s the problem: something in his mental game is just… missing. As you advance in levels of basketball - and especially if you ascend to the professional level - know this: The game becomes less about skill and more about mentality. 

Throughout the NCAA Tournament’s history, underdogs, Cinderella stories, and upsets have captured the attention and imagination of fans. Making March Madness is the story of this premiere tournament, from its early days in Kansas City, to its move to Madison Square Garden, to its surviving a point-shaving scandal in New York and taking its games to different sites across the country.

Olajuwon’s ongoing work with NBA Africa, his status as an international ambassador for the game, and his consultations with today’s brightest stars, from LeBron James to Giannis Antetokounmpo, brings the story right up to the present moment, and beyond. Synthesizing hundreds of interviews and in-depth research, Fader provides the definitive biography of Olajuwon as well as a crucial understanding of his pivotal impact on the ever-shifting game.

Why So Serious? takes listeners on Nikola Jokic’s long, strange, and incredibly unlikely journey to becoming the heartbeat of the champion Denver Nuggets and the best basketball player on the planet. As he traces Jokic’s transformation from his humble beginnings in Sombor, Serbia, sports journalist Mike Singer captures the witty irreverence, unparalleled competitiveness, and slight mischievousness of the MVP fondly known as “The Joker.”

Caitlin Clark, a standout player in women's college basketball, has risen to prominence with her impressive skills, breaking records, and drawing widespread attention. However, her meteoric rise has been subject to controversy. This book explores why Caitlin Clark has become such a contentious figure, why mainstream audiences love her, and why she faces criticism from minority communities.