Introduces the NBA's greatest forwards, past and present, with tales of their most amazing feats and most memorable moments.

Alongside both historic and recent photographs, readers will learn about each NBA team's history, greatest seasons, greatest players, and team records. In addition, the book offers an in-depth introduction about the sport's history, a section on star players, and information on the statistical leaders in various categories. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

Recounts the history of the Los Angeles Lakers professional basketball team from its start in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1947 to its second straight NBA title in 2010.

Photographs of notable basketball players and text about the game are organized to represent the numbers from one to fifty.

From game-winning jumps to three pointers this book reviews exciting plays from some of the NBA's premier players including Dwyane Wade of the Detroit Pistons, Tim Duncan of the Seattle SuperSonics, Jerry Stackhouse of the Dallas Mavericks, Allen Iverson of the Denver Nuggets, and many more.

Traces the history of professional basketball's championship teams since the NBA's first championship game in 1946-47.

Recalls unusual moments in basketball such as the Olympic game the U.S. won and then lost and the all women's team, the Red Heads.

Describes various aspects of being a woman who plays professional basketball: the training, travel, game play, interacting with fans, and everyday life.