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The W: A History of the WNBA

How the WNBA Survived, Evolved, and Changed Professional Sports

by Tamryn Spruill ...

A raucous roller-coaster history of the WNBA, from celebrated start-up to lean years, and on to the recent boom, from a passionate sports journalistThe history of the WNBA is an epic one, and in The W, journalist Tamryn Spruill tells the full thrilling story. This is a three-decade tale of tenacious athletes, devoted fans, and a vibrant, diverse league that struggled for years to find a firm ... Read more

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A raucous roller-coaster history of the WNBA, from celebrated start-up to lean years, and on to the recent boom, from a passionate sports journalistThe history of the WNBA is an epic one, and in The W, journalist Tamryn Spruill tells the full thrilling story. This is a three-decade tale of tenacious athletes, devoted fans, and a vibrant, diverse league that struggled for years to find a firm
... Read more
Life's Work

How Tara VanDerveer and Stanford Women's Basketball Changed the Sport

by Michelle Smith ...

The definitive story of Tara VanDerveer, Stanford women's basketball, and an unmatched legacy of excellence By the time Tara Vanderveer stepped down from nearly four decades at the helm of Stanford women's basketball, she had surpassed both Pat Summitt and Mike Krzyzewski to become the winningest head coach in NCAA college basketball history. Along the way, she'd led the Cardinal to three national ... Read more

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The definitive story of Tara VanDerveer, Stanford women's basketball, and an unmatched legacy of excellence By the time Tara Vanderveer stepped down from nearly four decades at the helm of Stanford women's basketball, she had surpassed both Pat Summitt and Mike Krzyzewski to become the winningest head coach in NCAA college basketball history. Along the way, she'd led the Cardinal to three national
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Sum It Up

A Thousand and Ninety-Eight Victories, a Couple of Irrelevant Losses, and a Lifein Perspective

by Pat Head Summitt, Sally Jenkins ...

Pat Summitt, the all-time winningest coach in NCAA basketball history and bestselling author of Reach for the Summitt and Raise The Roof, tells for the first time her remarkable story of victory and resilience as well as facing down her greatest challenge: early-onset Alzheimer's disease.Pat Summitt was only 21 when she became head coach of the Tennessee Vols women's basketball team. For 38 years, ... Read more

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Pat Summitt, the all-time winningest coach in NCAA basketball history and bestselling author of Reach for the Summitt and Raise The Roof, tells for the first time her remarkable story of victory and resilience as well as facing down her greatest challenge: early-onset Alzheimer's disease.Pat Summitt was only 21 when she became head coach of the Tennessee Vols women's basketball team. For 38 years,
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Relentless

From Good to Great to Unstoppable

by Tim S. Grover ...

Series series Tim Grover Winning Series
For more than two decades, legendary trainer Tim Grover has taken the greats—Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, and hundreds of relentless competitors in sports, business, and every walk of life—and made them greater. Now, for the first time ever, he reveals what it takes to achieve total mental and physical dominance, showing you how to be relentless and achieve whatever you desire.Direct, ... Read more

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For more than two decades, legendary trainer Tim Grover has taken the greats—Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, and hundreds of relentless competitors in sports, business, and every walk of life—and made them greater. Now, for the first time ever, he reveals what it takes to achieve total mental and physical dominance, showing you how to be relentless and achieve whatever you desire.Direct,
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Magic: The Life of Earvin “Magic” Johnson

by Roland Lazenby ...

The definitive biography of the basketball legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson, from the highly respected, career sportswriter and author of Michael Jordan: The Life.Magic Johnson is one of the most beloved, and at times controversial, athletes in history. His iconic smile lifted the dowdy sport of American professional basketball from a second-tier sport with low ratings into the global spotlight—a ... Read more

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The definitive biography of the basketball legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson, from the highly respected, career sportswriter and author of Michael Jordan: The Life.Magic Johnson is one of the most beloved, and at times controversial, athletes in history. His iconic smile lifted the dowdy sport of American professional basketball from a second-tier sport with low ratings into the global spotlight—a
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One Small Town, One Crazy Coach

The Ireland Spuds and the 1963 Indiana High School Basketball Season

by Mike Roos ...

In the summer of 1962, the peripatetic and irrepressible Pete Gill was hired on a whim to coach basketball at tiny Ireland High School. There he would accomplish, against enormous odds, one of the great small-town feats in Indiana basketball history. With no starters taller than 5'10", few wins were predicted for the Spuds. Yet, after inflicting brutal preseason conditioning, employing a variety ... Read more

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In the summer of 1962, the peripatetic and irrepressible Pete Gill was hired on a whim to coach basketball at tiny Ireland High School. There he would accomplish, against enormous odds, one of the great small-town feats in Indiana basketball history. With no starters taller than 5'10", few wins were predicted for the Spuds. Yet, after inflicting brutal preseason conditioning, employing a variety
... Read more
Steve Nash

The Unlikely Ascent of a Superstar

by Dave Feschuk, Michael Grange ...

From the authors of the national bestseller Leafs AbomiNation, the story behind the success of one of Canada's greatest athletes, NBA all-star Steve Nash.A small man in a big man's game, a white man in a game dominated by black men, a rare Canadian in a US-based industry, the unlikely rise of Steve Nash, from Victoria high school to Hollywood hardwood, is compelling proof that great things await ... Read more

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From the authors of the national bestseller Leafs AbomiNation, the story behind the success of one of Canada's greatest athletes, NBA all-star Steve Nash.A small man in a big man's game, a white man in a game dominated by black men, a rare Canadian in a US-based industry, the unlikely rise of Steve Nash, from Victoria high school to Hollywood hardwood, is compelling proof that great things await
... Read more
Reborn

The Pacers and the Return of Pro Basketball to Indianapolis

by Mark Montieth ...

Author, Mark Montieth spent decades researching this book through extensive interviews and access to previously unseen internal documents regarding the formation and early seasons of the Indiana Pacers in 1967. He tells the dramatic story of the noble, city-wide effort to establish the franchise after a 14-year hiatus from professional basketball in Indianapolis, as well as the tumultuous and ... Read more

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Author, Mark Montieth spent decades researching this book through extensive interviews and access to previously unseen internal documents regarding the formation and early seasons of the Indiana Pacers in 1967. He tells the dramatic story of the noble, city-wide effort to establish the franchise after a 14-year hiatus from professional basketball in Indianapolis, as well as the tumultuous and
... Read more
Dream Team: How Michael, Magic, Larry, Charles, and the Greatest Team of All Time Conquered the World and Changed the Game of Basketball Forever

How Michael, Magic, Larry, Charles, and the Greatest Team of All Time Conquered the World and Changed the Game of Basketball Forever

by Jack McCallum ...

They were the Beatles of basketball, the Mercury Seven in sneakers.In Dream Team, acclaimed sports journalist Jack McCallum delivers the untold story of the greatest team ever assembled: the 1992 U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team that captivated the world, kindled the hoop dreams of countless children around the planet, and remade the NBA into a global sensation.As a senior staff writer for ... Read more

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They were the Beatles of basketball, the Mercury Seven in sneakers.In Dream Team, acclaimed sports journalist Jack McCallum delivers the untold story of the greatest team ever assembled: the 1992 U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team that captivated the world, kindled the hoop dreams of countless children around the planet, and remade the NBA into a global sensation.As a senior staff writer for
... Read more
Expensive Basketball

by Shea Serrano ...

**AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - One of Barnes & Noble's Best Sports Books of 2025From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Rap Year Book and Basketball (and Other Things), a clever and inventive examination of some of basketball's most iconic players, moments, games, and more, with original illustrations by Ian Klarer.**Everything in basketball is measured. Everything in ... Read more

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**AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - One of Barnes & Noble's Best Sports Books of 2025From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Rap Year Book and Basketball (and Other Things), a clever and inventive examination of some of basketball's most iconic players, moments, games, and more, with original illustrations by Ian Klarer.**Everything in basketball is measured. Everything in
... Read more
Blood on the Horns

The Long Strange Ride of Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls

by Roland Lazenby ...

"A must read!" —USA TODAYHow big was the pressure? How deep was the division? Those were the questions that would beg answering long after the Chicago Bulls had completed their strife-ridden 1997-98 season in the National Basketball Association. BLOOD ON THE HORNS details the infighting & conflict between Jordan, coach Phil Jackson, teammate Scottie Pippen and the team's general manager, Jerry ... Read more

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"A must read!" —USA TODAYHow big was the pressure? How deep was the division? Those were the questions that would beg answering long after the Chicago Bulls had completed their strife-ridden 1997-98 season in the National Basketball Association. BLOOD ON THE HORNS details the infighting & conflict between Jordan, coach Phil Jackson, teammate Scottie Pippen and the team's general manager, Jerry
... Read more
Every Shot Counts

A Memoir of Resilience

by Carlos Boozer ...

**"With Every Shot Counts, I hope that you’ll be as inspired by Carlos' journey as I’ve been."—Shaquille O’NealFrom NBA All-Star and ESPN commentator Carlos Boozer, a gripping, intimate and inspiring memoir about overcoming trauma, achieving your dreams and staying true to who you are in the process**Most know Carlos Boozer as the beloved power forward whose dazzling basketball career spanned two ... Read more

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**"With Every Shot Counts, I hope that you’ll be as inspired by Carlos' journey as I’ve been."—Shaquille O’NealFrom NBA All-Star and ESPN commentator Carlos Boozer, a gripping, intimate and inspiring memoir about overcoming trauma, achieving your dreams and staying true to who you are in the process**Most know Carlos Boozer as the beloved power forward whose dazzling basketball career spanned two
... Read more
Bubbleball

Inside the NBA's Fight to Save a Season

by Ben Golliver ...

A captivating account of the NBA's strangest season ever, from shutdown to championship, from a prominent national basketball writer living inside the bubbleWhen NBA player Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19 in March 2020, the league shut down immediately, bringing a shocking, sudden pause to the season. As the pandemic raged, it looked as if it might be the first year in league history with ... Read more

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A captivating account of the NBA's strangest season ever, from shutdown to championship, from a prominent national basketball writer living inside the bubbleWhen NBA player Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19 in March 2020, the league shut down immediately, bringing a shocking, sudden pause to the season. As the pandemic raged, it looked as if it might be the first year in league history with
... Read more
The Game of My Life

A True Story of Challenge, Triumph, and Growing Up Autistic

by Daniel Paisner, Jason "J-Mac" McElwain ...

Now in paperback: ?An impressive achievement...Not likely to be forgotten anytime soon.?(Washington Times)Here is the riveting true story of Jason McElwain? better known as ?J-Mac??the autistic student who made headlines when he scored twenty points, including a school record six three-pointers, for his high school basketball team in 2006. Including the revealing perspectives of J-Mac?s family and ... Read more

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Now in paperback: ?An impressive achievement...Not likely to be forgotten anytime soon.?(Washington Times)Here is the riveting true story of Jason McElwain? better known as ?J-Mac??the autistic student who made headlines when he scored twenty points, including a school record six three-pointers, for his high school basketball team in 2006. Including the revealing perspectives of J-Mac?s family and
... Read more
Life on the Run

by Bill Bradley ...

This classic memoir about life in the pros by the NBA hall of famer and former US senator was named a top 100 Sports Books by Sports Illustrated.Before Bill Bradley became known as a US senator and presidential candidate, he was famous for being a part of the world championship–winning New York Knicks. Now, long after his athletic and political careers have come to a close, his account of twenty ... Read more

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This classic memoir about life in the pros by the NBA hall of famer and former US senator was named a top 100 Sports Books by Sports Illustrated.Before Bill Bradley became known as a US senator and presidential candidate, he was famous for being a part of the world championship–winning New York Knicks. Now, long after his athletic and political careers have come to a close, his account of twenty
... Read more
The Boston Celtics

Larry Bird, Bob Cousy, Red Auerbach, and Other Legends Recall Great Moments in Celtics History

by Michael D. McClellan ...

Since the team’s inception in 1946, the Boston Celtics have been at the heart of the culture and history of the city they call home. And as Boston has transformed over the years, the Celtics too have evolved to reflect and embrace the changing times. In a book like no other, veteran writer and lifelong Celtics fan Michael McClellan brings Celtics history to life through exclusive interviews with ... Read more

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Since the team’s inception in 1946, the Boston Celtics have been at the heart of the culture and history of the city they call home. And as Boston has transformed over the years, the Celtics too have evolved to reflect and embrace the changing times. In a book like no other, veteran writer and lifelong Celtics fan Michael McClellan brings Celtics history to life through exclusive interviews with
... Read more
Three-Ring Circus

Kobe, Shaq, Phil, and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty

by Jeff Pearlman ...

The story of the Lakers dynasty from 1996 through 2004, when Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal combined—and collided—to help bring the Lakers three straight championships and restore the franchise as a powerhouseIn the history of modern sport, there have never been two high-level teammates who loathed each other the way Shaquille O’Neal loathed Kobe Bryant, and Kobe Bryant loathed Shaquille O’Neal. ... Read more

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The story of the Lakers dynasty from 1996 through 2004, when Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal combined—and collided—to help bring the Lakers three straight championships and restore the franchise as a powerhouseIn the history of modern sport, there have never been two high-level teammates who loathed each other the way Shaquille O’Neal loathed Kobe Bryant, and Kobe Bryant loathed Shaquille O’Neal.
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The Fix Is In

The Showbiz Manipulations of the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and NASCAR

by Brian Tuohy ...

Professional sports in America: it’s all about fair play and the goal of winning championships. At least that’s the spin. But could it be a massive showbiz operation filled with greedy owners, crooked referees, and coddled players, all with the unstated goal of grabbing as much money as possible?Author Brian Tuohy provides a full-sourced saga of the corruption that has infected the storied ... Read more

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Professional sports in America: it’s all about fair play and the goal of winning championships. At least that’s the spin. But could it be a massive showbiz operation filled with greedy owners, crooked referees, and coddled players, all with the unstated goal of grabbing as much money as possible?Author Brian Tuohy provides a full-sourced saga of the corruption that has infected the storied
... Read more
Basketball's Most Wanted™

by Floyd Conner ...

All-American George Glamack was known as the "Blind Bomber" because his eyesight was so poor that he couldnt see the basket. Bobby Bailey once fouled out of a game in three minutes. The first professional basketball player, Fred Cooper, earned sixteen dollars per game. Swedish player Mats Wermelin scored all 272 points in a game. Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach punched out the owner of the St. ... Read more

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All-American George Glamack was known as the "Blind Bomber" because his eyesight was so poor that he couldnt see the basket. Bobby Bailey once fouled out of a game in three minutes. The first professional basketball player, Fred Cooper, earned sixteen dollars per game. Swedish player Mats Wermelin scored all 272 points in a game. Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach punched out the owner of the St.
... Read more
Michael Jordan

The Life

by Roland Lazenby ...

The definitive biography of a legendary athlete.The Shrug. The Shot. The Flu Game. Michael Jordan is responsible for sublime moments so ingrained in sports history that they have their own names. When most people think of him, they think of his beautiful shots with the game on the line, his body totally in sync with the ball -- hitting nothing but net.But for all his greatness, this scion of a ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

The definitive biography of a legendary athlete.The Shrug. The Shot. The Flu Game. Michael Jordan is responsible for sublime moments so ingrained in sports history that they have their own names. When most people think of him, they think of his beautiful shots with the game on the line, his body totally in sync with the ball -- hitting nothing but net.But for all his greatness, this scion of a
... Read more
Basketball Junkie

A Memoir

by Chris Herren, Bill Reynolds ...

As seen in ESPN Films' Unguarded, a "powerful . . . bracing . . . exceptional" true account of the former NBA and overseas pro's rise and harrowing fall ( NPR Books).I was dead for thirty seconds.That's what the cop in Fall River told me.When the EMTs found me, there was a needle in my arm and a packet of heroin in the front seat.At basketball-crazy Durfee High School in Fall River, Massachusetts, ... Read more

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As seen in ESPN Films' Unguarded, a "powerful . . . bracing . . . exceptional" true account of the former NBA and overseas pro's rise and harrowing fall ( NPR Books).I was dead for thirty seconds.That's what the cop in Fall River told me.When the EMTs found me, there was a needle in my arm and a packet of heroin in the front seat.At basketball-crazy Durfee High School in Fall River, Massachusetts,
... Read more
Courtside

40 Years of NBA Photography

by Nathaniel Butler, Adam Silver ...

40 years of stunning basketball photography—both on the court and off—from one of the sport's greatest chroniclers. This handsome coffee table book is the perfect gift for the basketball fan in your life.As one of the NBA’s premier photographers, Nathaniel S. Butler has shot it all. From iconic moments like Ray Allen’s corner three to intimate portraits of Bill Russell and the NBA50 and NBA75 ... Read more

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40 years of stunning basketball photography—both on the court and off—from one of the sport's greatest chroniclers. This handsome coffee table book is the perfect gift for the basketball fan in your life.As one of the NBA’s premier photographers, Nathaniel S. Butler has shot it all. From iconic moments like Ray Allen’s corner three to intimate portraits of Bill Russell and the NBA50 and NBA75
... Read more
A Guide to Playing Professional Basketball Overseas

by Levell Sanders ...

Levell Sanders has spent the past decade excelling in European Basketball. He has truly 'learned the ropes' of the European leagues and maximized his career and his life experience. This book is a 'must-read' for any player or family member who is considering a basketball career overseas." Tommy Amaker Head Coach at Harvard University A Guide to Playing Professional Basketball Overseas is a great ... Read more

$5.39 CAD

Levell Sanders has spent the past decade excelling in European Basketball. He has truly 'learned the ropes' of the European leagues and maximized his career and his life experience. This book is a 'must-read' for any player or family member who is considering a basketball career overseas." Tommy Amaker Head Coach at Harvard University A Guide to Playing Professional Basketball Overseas is a great
... Read more
Lenny, Lefty, And The Chancellor: The Len Bias Tragedy And The Search For Reform In Big-Time College Basketball

by C. Fraser Smith ...

Where were you on June 19, 1986? That's the day when--improbably--Len Bias, one of the greats of the college basketball game, a player seemingly destined for NBA stardom, died of a cocaine overdose. For the next several months, millions of Americans followed the continuing, unfolding tragedy at the University of Maryland at College Park. Six years later, where is big-time basketball--the big-money ... Read more

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Where were you on June 19, 1986? That's the day when--improbably--Len Bias, one of the greats of the college basketball game, a player seemingly destined for NBA stardom, died of a cocaine overdose. For the next several months, millions of Americans followed the continuing, unfolding tragedy at the University of Maryland at College Park. Six years later, where is big-time basketball--the big-money
... Read more

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