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"In Basketball's Greatest Stars, author Michael Grange takes you courtside for a look at the 50 best players in NBA history. From the early days of Bob Cousy to the Showtime era of Magic Johnson, from Michael Jordan's electrifying dunks to LeBron James' all-out dominance -- the legends are here! Relive the moments and revel in the triumphs of the NBA's superstars, including Kareem Abdul-Jabar, Larry Bird, Stephen Curry, Wilt Chamberlain, Shaquille...
43) Zion Williamson
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
940L
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English
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"Following his record-breaking year at Duke University and his electric NBA debut, Zion Williamson is undeniably the NBA's crown prince, drawing comparisons to all-time greats like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant. Now a New Orleans Pelican, he's setting out to prove that he truly deserves to be the new king of basketball. But for all the expectations and accolades, Zion remains a humble, dedicated teammate and a terrific role model for...
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2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
GN 830L
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English
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"Explore the relentless grit of Michael Jordan, as he powers through a mysterious illness in Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz, infamously known as the Flu Game. A story of athleticism, willpower, and triumph, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves into the unyielding drive of one of the greatest basketball players of all time -- brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
1060L
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English
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"A six-time NBA All-Star, Wardell Stephen Curry II (known as Stephen) was named the NBA Most Valuable Player twice and won three NBA championships. He was largely thought of as the greatest shooter in NBA history. Curry was the first player in NBA history to be elected MVP by a unanimous vote and to lead the league in scoring. Curry's father was former NBA player Dell Curry. The family's support of his father instilled a deep love of basketball in...
47) LeBron James
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This book discusses LeBron's youth and family in Akron, Ohio, his accomplishments in high school and college, and his record as a professional basketball player with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Charles Barkley has never been shy about expressing his opinions. Michael Jordan once said that we all want to say the things that Barkley says, but we don’t dare. But even die-hard followers of the all-time NBA great, the star of TNT’s Inside the NBA and CNN’s TalkBack Live, will be astonished by just how candid and provocative he is in this book—and just how big his ambitions are. Though he addresses weighty...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 700L
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English
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Raised on a cattle ranch, Agnes Morley was sent to Stanford University to learn to be a lady. Yet in no time she exchanged her breeches and spurs for bloomers and a basketball; and in April 1896 she made history. In a heart-pounding game against the University of California at Berkeley, Agnes led her team to victory in the first-ever intercollegiate women's basketball game, earning national attention and putting women's basketball on the map.
51) Derrick Rose
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1010L
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Examines the life and career of the basketball star, focusing on his charitable efforts which include raising money to renovate his childhood playground and donating money to charities supporting victims of natural disasters.
52) LeBron James
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
720L
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English
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The NBA's number one draft pick in 2003 and Rookie of the Year in 2004, LeBron James is already one of the leagues most skilled players. The Cleveland Cavaliers' star has appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated, has had his high school jersey retired, and signed a $90 million contract with Nike.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
990L
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English
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"These are just a few of the words used to describe the talents of LeBron James. He was a sensation in his early days playing AAU ball in Akron, Ohio-and continued to amaze through his four years as a high school phenomenon. Now as a star of the Miami Heat, he is touted as the best player in basketball today. He is that one-of-a-kind superstar whose main goal isn't to rack up the stats-it's to make his team better." -- back cover.
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In Steve Kerr, award-winning sports journalist Scott Howard-Cooper uncovers the fascinating life story of a basketball legend. Kerr did not follow a traditional path to the NBA. He was born in Beirut to two academics and split his childhood between California and the Middle East. Though he was an impressive shooter, the undersized Kerr garnered almost no attention from major college programs, managing only at the last moment to snag the final scholarship...
57) Fade away
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For sports agent Myron Bolitar, the disappearance of a man he'd once competed against was bringing back memories--of the sport he and Greg Downing had both played and the woman they both loved. Now, among the stars, the wanna-bes, the gamblers and groupies, Myron is unraveling the strange, violent life of a sports hero gone wrong, and coming face-to-face with a past he can't relive, and a present he may not survive.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
NC 1020L
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English
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Is Michael Jordan the greatest basketball player to step onto the court? Or can King James ascend to the NBA throne? Which was more valuable tot he team, Shaq's power or Tim Duncan's finesse? Who has the sweeter three-point stroke, Ray Allen or Stephen Curry? See how the players match up in this side-by-side look at basketball's stars.
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Fame. Sex. Pain. Drugs. Death. Booze. Money. Addiction. Redemption. Dizzying heights. Rock-bottom depths. Desperation and elation--sometimes in the same hour. Not to mention power . . . and the struggle for it. The world knows Lamar Odom as a two-time NBA world champion who rocketed to uncharted heights of fame thanks to being a member of both the storied Los Angeles Lakers and the ubiquitous Kardashian empire. In Darkness to Light, Lamar gives readers...
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