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"A terrific memoir by a man worthy of one." - Sports Illustrated
An honest, unflinching self-portrait of the basketball legend whose classy public image as a superstar and a gentleman masked his personal failings and painful losses, which he describes here-from his own point of view-for the very first time.
For most of his life, Julius Erving has been two men in one. There is Julius, the bright, inquisitive son of a Long Island domestic worker...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 10
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English
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"At one time, Lew Alcindor was just another kid from New York City with all the usual problems: He struggled with fitting in, with pleasing a strict father, and with overcoming shyness that made him feel socially awkward. But with a talent for basketball, and an unmatched team of supporters, Lew Alcindor was able to transform and to become Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. From a childhood made difficult by racism and prejudice to a record-smashing career on the...
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Pistol is more than the biography of a ballplayer. It's the stuff of classic novels: the story of a boy transformed by his father's dream-and the cost of that dream. Even as Pete Maravich became Pistol Pete-a basketball icon for baby boomers-all the Maraviches paid a price. Now acclaimed author Mark Kriegel has brilliantly captured the saga of an American family: its rise, its apparent ruin, and, finally, its redemption.Almost four decades have passed...
5) Basketball
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Norwood House Press
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Covers the history, rules, fundamentals and significant personalities of the sport of women's basketball. Topics include: techniques, strategies, competitive events, and equipment. Glossary, additional resources and index included"--Provided by publisher.
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Roadside Attractions LLC
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
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Former pro baseball player Calvin Campbell's faith in God is restored when he meets Produce, an inspirational man with Down syndrome. As their friendship develops, Calvin is reminded that hope grows in the most unlikely places.
12) Hoop dreams
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Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs volume 289
Publisher
Home Vision Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2005]
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English
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This documentary follows two inner-city basketball phenoms' lives through high school as they chase their dreams of playing in the NBA.
14) Slamma jamma
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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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Wrongfully accused and sent to prison, a former basketball star prepares for the national slam dunk competition while finding redemption in himself and in those he loves.
18) The chance
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 12
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English
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Years ago, the day before Ellie moved from Georgia to California, she and her best friend Nolan sat beneath an ancient oak tree where they wrote letters to each other and sealed them in a rusty old metal box. The plan was to return eleven years later and read them. But now, as that date arrives, much has changed. Ellie, bereft of the faith she grew up with, is a single mom living in a tired apartment trying to make ends meet, while Nolan is an NBA...
19) Linsanity
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Ketchup Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2014]
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English
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A portrait of Jeremy Lin., this documentary chronicles his path to international stardom, the adversities he faced along the way, his struggles to overcome stereotypes, and how he drew strength from his faith, family and culture.