Demarcus Cousins The Inspiring Story Of One Of Basketball S Top Centers

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Demarcus Cousins The Inspiring Story Of One Of Basketball S Top Centers

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Author : Clayton Geoffreys
language : en
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Release Date : 2017-12-14

Demarcus Cousins The Inspiring Story Of One Of Basketball S Top Centers written by Clayton Geoffreys and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-14 with categories.

Learn the Incredible Story of the New Orleans Pelicans Star Center, DeMarcus Cousins! Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device. This holiday season, if you buy the print edition as a gift, you can keep the Kindle edition for yourself! In DeMarcus Cousins: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Top Centers, you'll read about the inspirational story of basketball's star, DeMarcus Cousins. Since entering the league as the 5th overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft, DeMarcus Cousins has made quite the name for himself as a premier big man. After spending nearly seven years as the face of the Sacramento Kings franchise, DeMarcus was given a fresh start mid-way through the 2016-2017 season as he was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans to play alongside fellow star, Anthony Davis. There is still much basketball to be played out in DeMarcus' career. It will be exciting to continue to watch DeMarcus mature over time with Davis. If you're interested in learning the incredible story of how DeMarcus became the player he is today, pick up a copy of this book today Here is a preview of what is inside this book: Early Life and Childhood High School Years College Years at the University of Kentucky DeMarcus' NBA Career Getting Drafted, Rookie Season, Westphal's Ouster, the Double-Double Machine The Rise to Stardom, Cousins the All-Star, Final Year in Sacramento The Move to the Big Easy, Flying High with the Pelicans International Career Cousins' Personal Life Cousins' Impact on Basketball and Beyond DeMarcus Cousins' Legacy and Future An excerpt from the book: Has the world ever seen a complete NBA center? That is one of the most challenging questions to answer in the lore of NBA basketball. The league has seen its share of complete point guards, shooting guards, small forwards, and power forwards that could all shoot, rebound, make plays, and defend at elite levels. And especially in today's NBA era where skill matters most in a pace-and-space style of play. But somehow, complete centers are somewhat rare in the league. It is no secret that dominant and skilled centers have come and gone in the history of the NBA. Wilt Chamberlain and Shaquille O'Neal were both unstoppable athletic giants inside the paint. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Hakeem Olajuwon would leave their defenders scratching their heads because of the array of post moves they brought to the game. Meanwhile, David Robinson's and Dwight Howard's superior mobility have helped them become dominant centers on both ends of the floor. However, as far as all-around skills are concerned, those centers were far from being complete. We have seen centers that are unstoppable near the basket. There are also those that can spin heads with their post moves and superior athletic mobility. Some centers thrive by stretching the floor because of their three-point shooting. Others only care about doing their job at the defensive end by blocking shots and grabbing rebounds. There are even rare centers that could play the point from the post. However, you rarely see centers that could do all of those things at a high level. Tags: DeMarcus Cousins, New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings, University of Kentucky Basketball, Dwight Howard, Kemba Walker, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, Karl-Anthony Towns, Paul George

Demar Derozan The Inspiring Story Of One Of Basketball S Star Shooting Guards

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Author : Clayton Geoffreys
language : en
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Release Date : 2017-04-10

Demar Derozan The Inspiring Story Of One Of Basketball S Star Shooting Guards written by Clayton Geoffreys and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-10 with categories.

Learn the Inspiring Story of the Toronto Raptors' Star Shooting Guard DeMar DeRozan! Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! In DeMar DeRozan: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Star Shooting Guards, you will learn the inspirational story of one of basketball's greatest offensive players, DeMar DeRozan. DeMar DeRozan has quickly emerged as one of the premier scorers in the NBA, with a ruthless ability to score that reminds many of none other than a combination of Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady. Since being drafted as the ninth overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft, DeMar has played a significant role in the Raptors' emergence as a force in the Eastern Conference. Paired with Kyle Lowry, DeMar DeRozan and the Raptors are a formidable team in the East, and will likely remain so for years to come. In this unauthorized biography, we'll explore DeMar's incredible life story and impact on the game of basketball. Here is a preview of what is inside this book: Childhood and Early Life High School Career College Career NBA Career Getting Drafted, The Rookie Campaign, The Development Years Teaming Up with Kyle Lowry, the Rudy Gay Experiment, First All-Star Season, Playoff Debut, Injury Struggles, Lowry's Evolution into an All-Star Breaking Through to the Conference Finals, Road to Becoming Elite International Career Personal Life and Impact on Basketball Legacy and Future An excerpt from the book: The shooting guard position has always been one of the more difficult spots to play in the NBA. Shooting guards are required first and foremost to be among the best scorers on their team since their primary role of the team is to, of course, shoot and make their shots. While scoring the ball may not sound like the most difficult task to do, what makes the shooting guard a difficult position in the NBA is the level of skill required to be elite. As far as the history of the league is concerned, there have not been a lot of great shooting guards compared to centers, point guards, and forwards due to the relative difficulty the position requires for the player to be elite. But even though there have not been a lot of great shooting guards in the NBA's history, the best of the best happen to be those that play that position. Since the dawn of the league, the first great shooting guard was the NBA logo himself, Jerry West. Then there came guys like George Gervin and Pete Maravich during the dark 70's era of the league. Come the 80's and 90's, Reggie Miller and Clyde Drexler dominated the position. Those that came after them were Kobe Bryant, Ray Allen, Vince Carter, and Dwyane Wade. And Michael Jordan, the greatest player to have ever played the game, is known as a shooting guard. There have not been a lot of great shooting guards, but they were always the best of their respective eras. Tags: DeMar DeRozan Bio, DeMar DeRozan basketball, Toronto Raptors basketball, Kyle Lowry, DeMarcus Cousins, Jimmy Butler, Jonas Valanciunas, Paul George, James Harden, Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady

Nikola Jokic The Inspiring Story Of One Of Basketball S Rising Stars

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Author : Clayton Geoffreys
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-03-02

Nikola Jokic The Inspiring Story Of One Of Basketball S Rising Stars written by Clayton Geoffreys and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-02 with categories.

Learn the Inspiring Story of the Denver Nuggets' Star Center Nikola Jokic! Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! One of many riveting reads in the Basketball Biography Books series by Clayton Geoffreys. In Nikola Jokic: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Rising Stars, you will learn the incredible story of one of basketball's most exciting young centers, Nikola Jokic. Once just a second round pick in the 2014 Draft, Jokic has quickly become the future of the Denver Nuggets franchise, most recently securing his first All-Star selection. He is one of the best recent international players to transition their game successfully into the NBA. Still so young, Jokic has his prime years ahead of him as he continues to become a stronger and more skillful player. Time will tell as to whether his leadership abilities and talents on the court can translate to championships, but at the time of this writing, he is just twenty-four years old. A renaissance has occurred for the Nuggets organization, and Nikola Jokic is largely a reason for it. Get this book today if you want to know the inspiring story behind basketball's latest rising star. Perfect for sports fans of all ages. Here is a preview of what is inside this Nikola Jokic biography book: Childhood and Early Life Early Professional Career in Serbia Getting Drafted, Rookie Season, The Franchise Star, The MVP Contender International Career Jokic's Personal Life Impact on Basketball Legacy and Future J An excerpt from this Nikola Jokic biography: The influx of international talent into the NBA has contributed to the way the game has rapidly evolved. From a game that relied on size and athleticism, the NBA now has a lot of players that have become stars in their own right thanks to their rare combination of skills. It is now imperative that you come into the league with a complete skillset if you want to be a star in the NBA. But this trend is nothing new. We saw the foundations of this evolution back in the late '90s and early 2000s when international players brought something new to the NBA. We saw European players bring the Euro-step, which has now become a favorite move among elite NBA superstars. Then there was Dirk Nowitzki, a seven-footer that could hit jump shots like a shooting guard. We have also seen particularly big players such as Hedo Turkoglu and Peja Stokajovic who have the size of power forwards but the skills of guards. That trend has paved the way for the "unicorn" movement in the NBA. Unicorns are considered to be players 6'10" or above but with the skills of guards and wingmen. The rise of unicorns has led to matchup nightmares in the NBA and the evolution of basketball itself. In that regard, among some of the best unicorns we see today are Kristaps Porzingis, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Ben Simmons. Though most of the unicorns we see in the league today are still international players, even the Americans have gone on to become a lot more skillful for their size. Now we see 6'11" Kevin Durant dribbling and shooting like a guard. There is also the 6'10" Anthony Davis, who moves with the grace of a wingman. And then there are seven-foot centers such as Karl-Anthony Towns, Joel Embiid, and DeMarcus Cousins shooting three-pointers. Tags: Nikola Jokic Bio, Denver Nuggets basketball, marc gasol, jamal murray, paul millsap, gary harris, devin booker, luka doncic, isaiah thomas, joel embiid

Shaquille O Neal The Inspiring Story Of One Of Basketball S Greatest Centers

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Author : Clayton Geoffreys
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-08-13

Shaquille O Neal The Inspiring Story Of One Of Basketball S Greatest Centers written by Clayton Geoffreys and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-13 with categories.

Learn the Inspiring Story of the Los Angeles Lakers' Legend Shaquille O'Neal! Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! In Shaquille O'Neal: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Centers, you will learn the inspirational story of one of basketball's greatest centers, Shaquille O'Neal. Often nicknamed "Shaq" or "The Diesel", O'Neal left an indelible mark on the center position. His incredible power and athleticism made him a practically unstoppable presence on both the offensive and defensive ends of the basketball court. It's no surprise O'Neal concluded his career a four-time NBA Champion. He was such a unique generational talent who could immediately change the course of a game. In this book, we'll learn more about Shaq's journey into the NBA, his impact on the game, and his legacy as one of the best to ever play at the center position. Here is a preview of what is inside this book: Childhood and Early Life High School Career College Career at LSU Shaq's Illustrious NBA Career: From Starting in Orlando, Achieving a Three-Peat in LA, to Bringing Miami the Championship International Career Post-Retirement Career Personal Life O'Neal's Impact and Legacy on Basketball An excerpt from the book: The NBA has had its share of dominant players that could lord over defenders and push around grown men inside the paint with ease. As they say, the NBA is a big man's league, and some of the best players the league has ever seen were among the greatest and most dominant men to have ever set foot on a hard wood floor. And wherever those dominant players went, success would usually follow. One of the NBA's pioneering dominant players was George Mikan, who played for what was then the Minneapolis Lakers back in the 50's. At 6'10" and 250 pounds, Mikan would not be considered one of the biggest players in today's era. But back then, he was already among the largest in the league. Nobody could stop him in the paint on his way to five NBA titles. The first truly dominant player in league history was Wilt Chamberlain. Standing above seven feet tall and weighing nearly 300 pounds of lean muscle mass, "Wilt the Stilt" used his height and strength advantage to bully players down under the basket. Chamberlain was rumored to be so strong that he could easily lift a man over 200 pounds using only one arm. He even once dunked the ball so hard that it broke an opposing player's toe. All of this strength and size were vital for Wilt Chamberlain to score 100 points in a single game. He even averaged over 50 points a game during one season while holding five of the top ten scoring averages in a single season. He was a man among boys back in the 60's era. Wilt would end up with two NBA titles, which he won during the twilight years of his career. During the 80's and 90's, Karl Malone would use his bodybuilder strength and muscle to push opposing power forwards around when he bulled his way to easy baskets inside the paint. Because of how well-conditioned and dominant of a player Malone was, he was able to stay active until the age of 40. Eventually, Malone finished second in most points ever scored in a career. Sadly, Malone was always the bridesmaid to Michael Jordan's bride as he would never win an NBA championship during his era. Tags: Shaquille O'Neal Bio, Shaq basketball, Los Angeles Lakers basketball, Miami Heat basketball, Wilt Chamberlain, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley, Dwight Howard, Tim Duncan, Kenny Smith, Ernie Johnson

Anthony Davis The Incredible Story Of One Of Basketball S Most Dynamic Power Forwards

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Author : Clayton Geoffreys
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-12-13

Anthony Davis The Incredible Story Of One Of Basketball S Most Dynamic Power Forwards written by Clayton Geoffreys and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-13 with categories.

Learn the Incredible Story of the New Orleans Pelicans' Star Power Forward Anthony Davis! Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! In Anthony Davis: The Incredible Story of One of Basketball's Most Dynamic Power Forwards, you'll read about the inspirational story of basketball's star, Anthony Davis. This short unauthorized biography of Anthony Davis highlights his fast rise into the role of a superstar at the young age of twenty-one (as of the 2014-2015 NBA season). The drafting of Anthony Davis by the New Orleans Pelicans completely redefined the franchise, as the Pelicans have continued to improve year after year since Davis entered the league. Now, alongside a talented supporting cast of Omer Asik, Eric Gordon, Jrue Holiday, Tyreke Evans, and Ryan Anderson, the Peicans have continued to grow into a formidable team in the Western Conference. A franchise once lottery-bound has become one of the hottest up and coming franchises in the NBA today. Read on to learn about Anthony Davis' journey into the league, to his college year at Kentucky leading them to a National Championship before ultimately propelling into the NBA. Here is a preview of what is inside this book: Childhood and High School Years College Years at Kentucky Anthony Davis' NBA Career Davis' Personal Life Anthony Davis' Impact on Basketball Anthony Davis' Legacy & Future An excerpt from the book: In order to fully understand Anthony Davis' rise to stardom, we need to take a look at his journey. It is important to know where he came from in order to understand his current situation. Anthony Davis is one of the most intriguing players to have ever played in the NBA. He does, however have a lot of improving to do. By simply looking at Davis' appearance, you would not be able to tell that he was not always enormous growing up. In high school, he was only (at most) 6'3, until an 8-inch growth spurt occurred. Unlike most players who have huge growth spurts, the little ex-point guard kept his dribbling and playmaking skills, but increased his size. I guess you can say that Davis took his talent to new heights.Anthony Davis attended a not-well-known high school (Perspectives High School), where he did not receive much attention until his rapid growth spurt. He was so used to shooting the jump shot when driving in the lane, and now started dunking on people. He never had to really focus on blocking shots or having to back down his opponent on the offensive end. Davis had a lot of work cut out for him and was ready for the challenge. He had to learn how to become an inside presence and quickly tried to do so. Swatting shot after shot and often stealing the ball from the opposing guards, Davis started to pick up speed.Only one Division 1 school decided to offer him a full scholarship (Cleveland State) and he was tempted to take it, but his dad advised him to be patient and more offers would come. His dad was right, and soon enough the whole nation was after him. Though some analysts only pegged Davis as the 6th or 3rd best prospect in the Nation, Davis was still receiving offers from notable schools and eventually joined the Kentucky Wildcats. Tags: Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans, Ryan Anderson, Austin Rivers, James Harden, Kenneth Faried, Joakim Noah, DeMarcus Cousins, Kentucky Basketball, Kyrie Irving, Steph Curry, Omer Asik, Jimmer Fredette, Eric Gordon, Jrue Holiday, Ryan Anderson, Tyreke Evans, Monty Williams

Andre Drummond The Inspiring Story Of One Of Basketball S Dominant Centers

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Author : Clayton Geoffreys
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-01-31

Andre Drummond The Inspiring Story Of One Of Basketball S Dominant Centers written by Clayton Geoffreys and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-31 with categories.

Learn the Inspiring Story of the Detroit Pistons' Star Center Andre Drummond! Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! In Andre Drummond: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Dominant Centers, you will learn the inspirational story of one of basketball's premier emerging centers, Andre Drummond. Andre Drummond has played a pivotal role in the reemergence of the Detroit Pistons as a threat in the Eastern Conference under the direction of Stan Van Gundy. While still a young center in the league, Andre Drummond has already established himself as a dominant big man in the paint, who often commands the attention of double teams and opposing defenses to prevent him from scoring easy buckets. In this unauthorized biography, you'll learn Drummond's inspirational story into the league. Here is a preview of what is inside this book: Childhood and Early Life High School Career College Career NBA Career: Getting Drafted, Rookie Season Andre Drummond, the Double-Double Machine, All-Star Season Playoff Debut, Continued Growth Andre Drummond's Personal Life Drummond's Impact and Legacy An excerpt from the book: The traditional center has become a lost position in today's era of the NBA. In the past, centers such as Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Moses Malone, David Robinson, and Shaquille O'Neal, among others, have lorded the paint to score inside points, rebound misses, and block shots. Championship teams almost always needed those type of centers to win titles. But in today's game, the center has become a thing of the past. While rebounding the ball and defending the paint are still within their job descriptions, centers have evolved into frontcourt players that specialize in stretching the floor, hitting outside shots, and even defending guards on switches. You would rarely see centers looming inside the paint waiting for passes at the post or drop passes whenever guards drove into the key. The faster pace and reliance on the three-pointer of today's era have rendered the traditional center an endangered species. Nevertheless, a few players in today's game still play like the giants of old. They still take advantage of their size and strength at the post and inside the paint. They still rebound buckets at a dozen or more. And they still loom inside the key to block shots or intimidate smaller opponents. One such player goes by the name of Andre Drummond. At 6'11" and sporting an enormous muscular frame, Andre Drummond is the prototypical traditional center. He has both the height and strength to punish smaller defenders in the paint as well as the athleticism and explosiveness to finish strong at the basket. In line with his physical attributes, he reminds the world of how great of a rebounder Moses Malone was back in the day. Drummond uses his massive frame to get inside position and box opposing players out to get rebounds in bunches. Ever since he became a starter in the league, Andre Drummond never averaged below 13 rebounds a game and has been a double-double machine for as long as he has been in the league. Tags: Andre Drummond Bio, Andre Drummond basketball, Detroit Pistons basketball, Reggie Jackson, Stan Van Gundy, Anthony Davis, DeAndre Jordan, DeMarcus Cousins, Marcus Morris, Tobias Harris, Hassan Whiteside

Joakim Noah The Inspiring Story Of One Of Basketball S Greatest Defensive Centers

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Author : Clayton Geoffreys
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-11-13

Joakim Noah The Inspiring Story Of One Of Basketball S Greatest Defensive Centers written by Clayton Geoffreys and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-13 with categories.

Learn the Incredible Story of the Chicago Bulls Star Center Joakim Noah Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! In Joakim Noah: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Defensive Centers, you'll read about the inspirational story of basketball's star, Joakim Noah. This short unauthorized biography of Joakim Noah highlights his rise to stardom since an early age raised by two athletic parents. Joakim Noah's heart and passion for the game of basketball is what makes fans adore him. His fiery spirit carries over into the way his teammates play together collectively as a united front. While the Bulls have experienced setbacks in the past few NBA seasons due to injuries to critical players like Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah has been a rock for the franchise, demonstrating exemplary leadership on and off the court. Exciting times lie ahead for the Bulls with Derrick Rose's return and the new addition of Pau Gasol.Read on to learn about Joakim Noah's upbringing in New York City and ultimate journey into the NBA from his college years at the University of Florida. Here is a preview of what is inside this book: Childhood and High School Years College Years at the University of Florida Joakim Noah's NBA Career Noah's Personal Life Joakim Noah's Impact on Basketball Joakim Noah's Legacy & Future An excerpt from the book: Joakim Simon Noah was born on February 25, 1985 in New York City, New York to former world ranked French tennis player, Yannick Noah, and 1978's Miss Sweden Cecilia Rodhe. Having parents from two different countries and being born in a third country is an interesting situation. You can have three citizenships (in this case French, American and Swedish), and you can consider several languages to be your native one while calling three different places home.Tennis fans can tell you what type of player Yannick was. Even though he was never World No. 1, he was one of the greatest players in the 80's at World No. 3. Yannick even won one Grand Slam at the French Open in 1983. More importantly for this story, Yannick's character on the court has fueled Joakim's passion and energy for his game. Yannick isn't the only sports person in the family. Joakim's grandfather, Zacharie Noah was a professional soccer player who won the Coupe of France in 1961. Zacharie lives in Cameroon where Joakim also likes to visit.Even though Joakim was born in the United States, most of his childhood was spent in his father's homeland of France. He lived in Paris until 1998 where he finished elementary school and then moved back to New York City. He respects the influence that both cities played on his development. Part of his toughness was a result of growing up in those cities and Noah embraces it. Tags: Joakim Noah, Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Florida Gators, University of Florida, Michael Jordan, Ron Harper, Steve Kerr, Dennis Rodman, Luol Deng, Yannick Noah, Carlos Boozer, Tony Parker, Taj Gibson, Pau Gasol, Tom Thibodeau, Dwight Howard

Carmelo Anthony

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Author : Clayton Geoffreys
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2014-09-15

Carmelo Anthony written by Clayton Geoffreys and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-15 with Basketball players categories.

Learn the Incredible Story of New York Knick Carmelo Anthony! Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device. This holiday season, if you buy the print edition as a gift, you can keep the Kindle edition for yourself! Newly revised for the 2017-2018 NBA season, Carmelo Anthony: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Most Versatile Scorers details the inspirational story of basketball's star, Carmelo Anthony. Carmelo Anthony has played in the limelight since being drafted third overall in the 2003 NBA Draft behind LeBron James and Darko Milicic. Melo quickly entered the ranks amongst the most versatile scorers in the NBA due to his ability to score from practically anywhere on the court. While he has yet to capture an elusive NBA Championship, Carmelo Anthony has been a spectacle to watch having played alongside other NBA stars like Allen Iverson, Amar'e Stoudemire, and Tyson Chandler. At the time of this updated edition's writing, Carmelo continues his journey for a championship playing alongside Russell Westbrook and Paul George as a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Here is a preview of what is inside this book: Early Life and Childhood High School Years College Years at Syracuse Carmelo's NBA Career Getting Drafted: The Infamous 2003 Draft Class Rookie Season All-Star Status End of the Anthony/Iverson Combo, Enter Anthony/Billups Trade to Knicks Scoring Champion Season Enter Phil Jackson and Derek Fisher, Anchor of the Triangle Enter the Zinger The Final Year in New York The Trade to the Thunder Team USA Carmelo's Personal Life Carmelo Anthony's Impact on Basketball and Beyond Anthony's Legacy An excerpt from the book: There are few sports leagues today as grueling as the NBA. "Nothing will work unless you do." These wise words were uttered by the young and immensely gifted Carmelo Anthony, who has not always been an outstanding player. He had the will, but he had to grow into the skill. He was crazy about basketball as a youngster, but the small forward had to work hard to perfect his game. Today, he is just beginning to fulfill his potential as a genuine leader and is carving out his legacy in the NBA. Since his start as a standout high school player, Anthony has not been a stranger to tenacity and hard work, and he has evolved from a rough stone into a multi-faceted gem. Real basketball fanatics have both positive and negative things to say about Anthony and his impact on basketball. Some view him as a selfish ball-hog who spends too much time showboating. They may even go on to say Melo is too caught up with putting up numbers instead of trying to help his team win. On the other hand, others hail him as a sensational scoring machine, desperate to earn a ring. He may even be the most complete scorer the game has seen in quite a while, and that accolade alone is enough to rack up some wins. When it comes to offensive arsenals, nobody else in the game has more weapons than Melo. He has a deadly jumper that he can hit even with hands right in front of him. With a quick first step, he blows by slower defenders. Anthony could arguably be the best small forward down at the low post. Despite those talents, Carmelo has always lacked the accolades. Tags: Carmelo Anthony, russell westbrook, paul george, lebron james, derrick rose, kobe bryant, kevin love, lala anthony, chris bosh, chris paul, amare stoudemire, new york knicks, jeremy lin, syracuse orange, otto the orange

Julius Randle The Inspiring Story Of One Of Basketball S All Star Forwards

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Author : Clayton Geoffreys
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-07-03

Julius Randle The Inspiring Story Of One Of Basketball S All Star Forwards written by Clayton Geoffreys and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-03 with categories.

Learn the Inspiring Story of the New York Knicks All-Star Power Forward, Julius Randle! Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! One of many riveting reads in the Basketball Biography Books series by Clayton Geoffreys. In Julius Randle: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's All-Star Forwards, you'll learn the motivational story of one of basketball's young All-Star Power Forwards, Julius Randle. Since being drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2014 NBA Draft, Julius Randle has had quite the journey in order to become the All-Star that he is today. His consistent hard work over time paid dividends, as he was given the NBA's Most Improved Player Award in just his second season with the Knicks and named a reserve for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. Randle has many good years of basketball left, so it'll be exciting to see what he achieves next. Get this basketball book on Julius Randle today if you're looking for an inspiring basketball biography book to read, or a gift for a basketball fan! It's perfect for reading at home or on the go. Here is a preview of what is inside this Julius Randle book: Chapter 1: Childhood and Early Life Chapter 2: High School Career Chapter 3: College Career Chapter 4: NBA Career - Getting Drafted, Injured Rookie Year, The Return, Final Season in LA, The Short Stop at Nola, Moving to the Big Apple, and Becoming an All-Star Chapter 5: Personal Life Chapter 6: Impact on Basketball Chapter 7: Legacy and Future An excerpt from this biography book on Julius Randle's story: In the NBA, or even in the game of basketball as a whole, there are players who are born to be stars the moment they first get to touch a ball. When they get to the NBA, they are already poised to become some of the best players in the entire league because of how seemingly talented and ready they are for the next level. This is something that is quite a rarity in the league, as only generational talents have this attribute. When you think about such players, names such as Wilt Chamberlain, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, and LeBron James come to mind. Those few generational talents came to the NBA and instantly became megastars. In a league that is never shy of talent, such players are rare, as only those who are born with the gift and the potential to become big-name players get to rise to such heights. Of course, these are the type of players that will excel in whatever situation and team you put them in. But we are not here to talk about such names. Too much has been said about the greatest players the league has ever seen. Instead, we are here to talk about the players who may have been immensely talented but still needed to be in the right place at the right time to truly shine and become the best versions of themselves. These are the guys who may have had the potential to become stars but were not in the best situation at the start of their careers. One such name that we can think of in the NBA right now is the versatile power forward named Julius Randle. Did you enjoy this excerpt? If so, be sure to pick up a copy of this basketball biography book on Julius Randle today! This is just one of many basketball biographies by Clayton Geoffreys. Also, be sure to check out Clayton's biography on Derrick Rose and Rudy Gobert after you finish this one.

David Robinson The Inspiring Story Of One Of Basketball S Greatest Centers

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Author : Clayton Geoffreys
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-06-07

David Robinson The Inspiring Story Of One Of Basketball S Greatest Centers written by Clayton Geoffreys and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-07 with categories.

Learn the Inspiring Story of the San Antonio Spurs' Legendary Center David Robinson! Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! In David Robinson: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Centers, you will learn the inspirational story of one of basketball's premier 90s centers, David Robinson. David Robinson was the face of the San Antonio Spurs franchise before Tim Duncan succeeded him. In that time period, The Admiral was a force to be reckoned with, participating in multiple All-Star appearances, while also leading the Spurs to the 1999 NBA Championship. A former league MVP, it was no surprise that David Robinson was inducted into the Hall of Fame twice, once for his NBA career, and once for his participation in the 1992 Olympics. In this book, we'll learn more about The Admiral's journey into the NBA, his impact on the game, and his everlasting legacy as one of the greatest centers to dominate the 90s era of basketball. Here is a preview of what is inside this book: Childhood, High School Years College Basketball at Navy 1987 NBA Draft Military Service David Robinson's Early NBA Career The Twin Towers Rise David Robinson's Personal Life Robinson's Impact and Legacy An excerpt from the book: When looking at what most basketball players are looking to do when it comes to their future in the sport, the brightest stars are often thinking about trying to elevate their game to be noticed by what many consider as the best programs in college basketball. And with the evolution of technology, it seems easier for someone to have their highlight videos noticed by scouts from programs at Duke University, the University of North Carolina, or Syracuse University. Back in the 1980s, it was significantly harder to get noticed. However, most programs would have never been expected to develop a player who would become one of the greatest in the National Basketball Association. Players like Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and Magic Johnson were not likely to put programs like the U.S. Naval Academy at the top of their respective wish lists when it came to college basketball recruiting. However, David Robinson is more of a unique case than many would think. For one, basketball was never really a passion for him, and he only played one season in high school before he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, following in his father's footsteps. He also jumped up in height from below six feet as a freshman and all the way up to nearly seven feet when he first walked on the campus in Annapolis, Maryland. Nor did Robinson think he was going to have a future in basketball, despite winning the Wooden Award in 1987 and being a top choice in the 1987 NBA Draft. But Robinson would have to wait two years before making his professional basketball debut because of his obligation to serve two years as an active duty member of the Navy. Many thought it was an unusual situation and wondered if the San Antonio Spurs made the right choice. For the Spurs, the results were well worth the wait. Tags: David Robinson Bio, David Robinson basketball, San Antonio Spurs basketball, Tony Parker, Tim Duncan, Kawhi Leonard, Gregg Popovich, LaMarcus Aldridge, Patrick Ewing, Hakeem Olajuwon, Karl Malone, John Stockton