Inspiring Basketball

Basketball is filled with inspiring stories of world-class athletes working hard and overcoming challenges to shine on the court. Discover the most talented players from each position with Basketball Biographies for Kids! This lineup shows you what it takes to be a WNBA or NBA superstar with the amazing stories, stats, and achievements of the best players from the last 60 years.

In Kyrie Irving: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Most Versatile Point Guards, you'll hear about the inspirational story of basketball's star, Kyrie Irving. This short, unauthorized biography of Kyrie Irving highlights his quick ascent into the league as a brilliant passer and scorer.

Are you ready to embark on an epic journey through the heart-pounding world of basketball? Look no further than this captivating collection of tales that will have you shooting three-pointers and stealing the spotlight on the court in no time! The Most Incredible Basketball Stories Ever Told contains true stories that span decades of basketball lore and legend, focusing on players from the NBA, WNBA, and NCAA. In these pages, you’ll learn about some of the more amazing moments created by basketball players, coaches, and referees. Some of the stories in this book include: Alonzo Mourning ...

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...

Basketball’s history is full of inspiring people and stories. Whether they’re a player or a fan, the lessons in this book will help your child thrive on and off the court. Are you hoping to find a basketball book that can both engage your child as well as teach them valuable life lessons? This book is the compromise you’ve been looking for, containing the stories of some of the most famous basketball players, teams, and games of all time. We discuss the challenges they faced and how those obstacles made them stronger. This book will engage every young basketball fan as they learn ...

Young minds are constantly seeking direction and inspiration. But in today’s environment full of distractions, it’s not easy to find the right resource for what kids really need. That’s why this book is so timely. This book understands the hurdles kids face – the need for role models, the struggle with challenges, and the desire for meaningful connections. It’s the solution you’ve been looking for: a collection of 15 awe-inspiring stories from basketball legends, each a testament to overcoming adversity and achieving greatness.

There are few places more exciting than the basketball court. Yet few kids realize just how exciting the whole story of the game really is. More than 210 million people follow the NBA league across its various social media platforms, making it the most popular sports league in the world. So why is it that no one really understands its history? If your kids aspire to be the next LeBron James, they’re already hungry for basketball knowledge.

In Stephen Curry: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Sharpest Shooters, you'll hear about the inspirational story of one of basketball's premier point guards, Stephen Curry. Curry has had an electrifying five-year career playing in the National Basketball Association. In this short audiobook, we will learn about how Steph became the star point guard that he is today.

From 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. Everything in basketball is measured. Everything in basketball is counted, and...

15 Of The Most Inspirational Basketball Stories To Help Inspire & Motivate The Young Athlete In Your Life! Do you have a young athlete in your life you want to inspire? Do they need a dose of inspiration from the greatest athletes to have ever played? Do you want to help fire them up & get them more motivated than ever while teaching them valuable life lessons? Well you are in the right place! Inside we have 15 Amazing & Inspiring True Tales from Basketball's greatest guards of all time. Not only that, each story will take the young athlete in your life on a journey from how the great of ...

Got a young basketball fan who’s hungry for some slam-dunk inspiration and fun? You’ve come to the right place! This book is a must-have for young hoop dreamers who want to dive into the world of basketball greatness. It will inspire your child or teen with stories of legendary players, but it’ll also keep them entertained with awesome facts and challenging games—all while promoting mental toughness, resilience, teamwork, and perseverance.

15 Of The Most Inspirational Basketball Stories From Modern Basketball Greats To Help Inspire & Motivate The Young Athlete In Your Life! Do you have a young athlete in your life you want to inspire? Do they need a dose of inspiration from the greatest athletes to have ever played? Do you want to help fire them up & get them more motivated than ever while teaching them valuable life lessons? Well you are in the right place! Inside we have 15 Inspiring Stories from the greats of Modern Basketball Not only that, each story will take the young athlete in your life on a journey from how the ...

In his most personal work yet, Grammy Award–winning rapper 2 Chainz shares the spiritual journey behind his success, offering a raw, reflective, and deeply motivational meditation on the inner voice that’s guided him his whole life: God. Before he was 2 Chainz, he was Tauheed Epps—an only...

In Steve Kerr: The Inspiring Life and Leadership Lessons of One of Basketball's Greatest Coaches, you will learn the story of one of basketball's premier coaches, Steve Kerr. Since joining the Warriors organization in the summer of 2014, Steve Kerr has catapulted the Golden State Warriors to become a perennial championship contender. He has demonstrated admirable leadership in his ability to create a sustainable system where players play like family and have fun.

⭐ 2026 Updated & Illustrated Edition – A Basketball Story About Brotherhood, Rivalry & Heart ⭐ 🏀 Two Brothers. Two Teams. One Rivalry That Could Break More Than The Scoreboard 🏀 🔥 A Fast-Paced Basketball Story Where Family, Friendship & Fierce Competition Collide 🔥 🎯 Perfect For Readers Ages 8–12 Who Love Sports, Rivalries & Emotional High-Stakes Drama 🎯 Are You Ready To Step Onto The Court… And Into The Fiercest Rivalry Of All? 💥 Jayden And Marcus Have Always Been Inseparable On The Court—Late-Night Practices, Trash Talk, And Dreams Of Winning A ...

In John Wooden: The Inspiring Life and Leadership Lessons of One of Basketball's Greatest Coaches, you will learn the inspirational story of arguably the greatest coach of the 20th century, John Wooden. Few coaches carry the same esteem as Wooden, known for not only being a highly effective coach, but also a mentor and friend to his players. Wooden consistently led by example by inspiring his players to build strong habits both on and off the court.

Shot Ready is a powerful distillation of Stephen Curry’s transformative philosophy of success—centered on preparation, constant improvement, creativity, connection, mindfulness, and joy—delivered in his incomparable voice and style. Shot Ready is an intimate narrative and a practical...

At the height of the Great Depression, Sam Babb, the charismatic basketball coach of tiny Oklahoma Presbyterian College, began dreaming. Like so many others, he wanted a reason to have hope. Traveling from farm to farm, he recruited talented, hardworking young women and offered them a chance at a better life: a free college education if they would come play for his basketball team, the Cardinals. Despite their fears of leaving home and the sacrifices faced by their families, the women followed Babb and his dream.

In Pat Riley: The Inspiring Life and Leadership Lessons of One of Basketball’s Greatest Coaches, you will learn the inspirational story of one of the greatest basketball coaches and executives ever, Pat Riley. Whether it was as a player, coach, or executive, Pat Riley has created a huge legacy for himself with all the franchises of which he has been a part. Since 1995, he has led the Miami Heat organization.

Winner of the 2020 Society of Professors of Education Outstanding Book Award Drawing on personal stories, research, and historical events, an esteemed educator offers a vision of educational justice inspired by the rebellious spirit and methods of abolitionists. Drawing on her life’s work of...