Learn the Inspiring Story of the San Antonio Spurs' Star Shooting Guard DeMar DeRozan!

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Newly revised for the start of the 2018-2019 NBA season, DeMar DeRozan: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Star Shooting Guards details 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 played a significant role in the Raptors' emergence as a force in the Eastern Conference.

In this unauthorized biography, we'll explore DeMar's incredible life story and impact on the game of basketball. This is the perfect basketball book for kids and for sports fans of all ages.

Here is a preview of what is inside this DeMar DeRozan biography 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


• The Final Year in Toronto, The Trade to San Antonio


• International Career


• Personal Life and Impact on Basketball


• Legacy and Future

An excerpt from this DeMar DeRozan biography:

The shooting guard position has always been one of the more difficult spots to play in the NBA. Shooting guards are required 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, 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 as many great shooting guards as 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 many 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. During 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. 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.

What made those great shooting guards truly elite were combinations of factors that not a lot of players are gifted with. The best shooting guards always had size.

Learn the Incredible Story of San Francisco 49er Colin Kaepernick!

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In Colin Kaepernick: The Inspiring Story of One of Football’s Greatest Quarterbacks, you'll read about the inspirational story of football’s star, Colin Kaepernick. This short unauthorized biography of Colin Kaepernick highlights the greatest moments of his career. Colin Kaepernick risen one of the best young quarterbacks, holding several league records in rushing yards for quarterbacks in the post season. In this book, we’ll explore Colin Kaepernick’s journey to the NFL, as well as his impact on the game.

Here is a preview of what is inside this book:

• Childhood and Early Life


• High School Years


• College Years at University of Nevada


• Colin’s NFL Career


• Colin Kaepernick’s Legacy and Future

An excerpt from the book:

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Learn the Incredible Story of 90s Basketball Superstar Reggie Miller!

In Reggie Miller: The Remarkable Story of One of 90s Basketball's Sharpest Shooters, you'll read about the inspirational story of basketball's premier shooting guard, Reggie Miller. Reggie Miller broke the record books during his incredible eighteen-year NBA career. In an age filled with greats like Michael Jordan, Karl Malone, Patrick Ewing, Hakeem Olajuwon and John Stockton, Reggie played in one of the most exciting eras of modern basketball. While the Indiana Pacers failed to win a ring during Reggie’s tenure, they played some of the most spectacular playoff series in NBA history and made it to the NBA Finals in 1999-2000 before ultimately falling to the Los Angeles Lakers.

A hall of famer, Reggie Miller had one of the smoothest strokes that basketball has ever seen. While newer players like Steph Curry may statistically be the best shooters to play the game, Reggie Miller still easily remains a top shooting guard in NBA history.

• Early Life and Childhood


• College Years at UCLA


• Reggie Miller’s NBA Career


• Miller’s Personal Life


• Reggie’s Impact on Basketball and Beyond


• Reggie Miller’s Legacy

The NBA has two kinds of star players. There are those who are always in the ear of their opponents, teammates, referees, fans, and anybody near the basketball court, telling everyone how good they are. Those types of players have a knack of getting opponents out of their rhythm and pumping their team up. Other players would rather lead by example and let their game do the talking for them, believing that sinking a buzzer-beating three-point shot says more than telling someone that you have got skills. They’d rather methodically kill you on the court by destroying your defense and by making you look silly while trying to guard them. Then there is Reggie Miller.

Learn how INFJs view the world and what makes them tick!

• Foreword


• An Introduction to MBTI


• The Four Dimensions of the MBTI


• Why is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Significant?


• Uncovering the “Counselor”: Who is an INFJ?


• Why are INFJs Indispensable Leaders?


• The 7 Greatest Strengths of an INFJ


• The 5 Greatest Areas of Improvement for an INFJ


• What Makes an INFJ Happy?


• What are Some Common Careers of an INFJ?


• Common Workplace Behaviors of an INFJ


• INFJ: Parenting Style and Values


• Why do INFJs Make Good Friends?


• INFJ Romance


• 7 Actionable Steps for Overcoming Your Weaknesses as an INFJ


• The 10 Most Influential INFJs We Can Learn From


• Conclusion

Learn how ESFPs view the world and what makes them tick!

• Foreword


• An Introduction to MBTI


• The Four Dimensions of the MBTI


• Why is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Significant?


• Uncovering the “Performer”: Who is an ESFP?


• Why are ESFPs Indispensable Leaders?


• The 7 Greatest Strengths of an ESFP


• The 5 Greatest Areas of Improvement for an ESFP


• What Makes an ESFP Happy?


• What are Some Common Careers of an ESFP?


• Common Workplace Behaviors of an ESFP


• ESFP: Parenting Style and Values


• Why do ESFPs Make Good Friends?


• ESFP Romance


• 7 Actionable Steps for Overcoming Your Weaknesses as an ESFP


• The 10 Most Influential ESFPs We Can Learn From


• Conclusion

Learn how ENTJs view the world and what makes them tick!

• Foreword


• An Introduction to MBTI


• The Four Dimensions of the MBTI


• Why is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Significant?


• Uncovering the “Leader”: Who is an ENTJ?


• Why are ENTJs Indispensable Leaders?


• The 7 Greatest Strengths of an ENTJ


• The 5 Greatest Areas of Improvement for an ENTJ


• What Makes an ENTJ Happy?


• What are Some Common Careers of an ENTJ?


• Common Workplace Behaviors of an ENTJ


• ENTJ: Parenting Style and Values


• Why do ENTJs Make Good Friends?


• ENTJ Romance


• 7 Actionable Steps for Overcoming Your Weaknesses as an ENTJ


• The 10 Most Influential ENTJs We Can Learn From


• Conclusion

Learn the Inspiring Story of the Golden State Warriors' Star, Klay Thompson!

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Newly revised for the start of the 2019-2020 NBA season, Klay Thompson: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball’s Sharpest Shooters details the incredible story of one of basketball's greatest shooters of all-time, Klay Thompson. This unauthorized biography of Klay Thompson highlights his ascent in the league as a sharp shooter. Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry form arguably the most dangerous backcourt in the NBA due to their impressive ability to shoot and make three-pointers. It isn’t uncommon to find the Warriors down more than ten points with only a few minutes to go, and yet still win the game behind a three-point shoot out led by the Splash Brothers. With a recent five-year, $190 million maximum contract, Klay Thompson has positioned himself as a long-term vital piece of the Warriors' success.

Pick up this unauthorized biography today to learn the inspiring story of sharp shooter, Klay Thompson! This book is also perfect as a gift for basketball fans of all ages.

Here is a preview of what is inside this Klay Thompson book:

• Childhood and High School Years


• College Years at Washington State


• Klay Thompson’s NBA Career


• The Rise of Klay Thompson


• First All-Star Appearance, Championship Season


• Helping the Warriors Break a Record, Failure to go Back-to-Back


• Welcoming Kevin Durant, Forming the Super Team of the Century, Second NBA Championship


• Back-to-Back Titles


• A Season of Explosions, Failed Three-Peat Attempt, Getting Injured in the Finals


• Klay’s Personal Life


• Klay Thompson’s Impact on Basketball


• Klay Thompson’s Legacy & Future

An excerpt from this basketball biography book on Klay Thompson:

The most lethal weapon in the NBA is the three-point shot. The three-point line has been growing in popularity since its inception during the 1979-80 NBA season. It was rarely utilized back in the ’80s but became a secondary threat in the ’90s when shooters such as Chris Mullin and Reggie Miller made the shot famous. During the 2000s, its usage increased with run-and-gun systems such as Don Nelson’s Golden State Warriors and the Mike D'Antoni Phoenix Suns. However, the popular belief back then was that the three-point shot was not a reliable weapon to be used by championship teams.

But in today's modern era of basketball, the three-point shot has been used more than it has ever been in the past. The best teams in the league adopt the three-point shot as a primary weapon today where the concept of pace-and-space has been widely used. The Miami Heat won back-to-back titles by surrounding LeBron James with shooters. The San Antonio Spurs then attained a title in 2014 by spacing the floor well with shooters while moving the ball so quickly that defenses were not able to react.

Learn the Inspiring Story of the Los Angeles Lakers' Legend Shaquille O'Neal!

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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.

• 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.

Learn the Inspiring Story of the Legendary Forward, Larry Bird!

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Newly revised in 2020, Larry Bird: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Forwards explores the inspirational story of one of basketball's premier forwards, Larry Bird. Bird had a profound impact on the Boston Celtics’ franchise throughout the 1980s, leading the franchise to three NBA Championships. With an extraordinary ability as a two-way player, Bird was gritty, full of heart, and the definition of a superstar.

Since retiring from professional basketball, Bird has served many roles, as a head coach and president of basketball operations for the Indiana Pacers. He has continued making history in post-retirement, as he is the only individual to be league MVP, Coach of the Year, and Executive of the Year.

Get this basketball book on Larry Bird 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 Larry Bird book:

• Childhood and Early Life


• High School Career


• College Career


• Larry Bird’s NBA Career


• Getting Drafted


• Rookie Season


• The Dawn of the Boston Big Three, First NBA Title


• Falling Short


• First MVP, Finals Battle with the Lakers, Second NBA Title


• Second MVP, Finals Rematch with the Lakers


• MVP Three-Peat, Third NBA Championship


• 50-40-90 Season, Last Finals Appearance


• Second 50-40-90 Season, End of the Reign as the Kings of the East


• Injury Season


• Return from Injury, First Round Exit


• Injury-Prone Season, Beginning of the End of a Legendary Career


• Final NBA Season


• 1992 Olympics: The Dream Team


• Retirement


• Life After Retirement: Boston's Special Assistant, Coaching the Pacers, and Executive Stint


• Rivalry with Magic Johnson


• Larry Bird’s Personal Life


• Larry Bird’s Impact on Basketball


• Larry Bird’s Legacy

An excerpt from this biography book on Larry Bird's story:

If there is a player in the history of the NBA that deserves to be called a legend, that man would be none other than Larry Bird. All-Star appearances, clutch plays, highlight moments, personal awards, MVPs, and championships. You can name any accolade in the NBA and Larry Bird has achieved them all in his truly stellar 13-year career. Just looking at all those achievements and his career averages of 24.3 points, 10 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 1.7 steals, you would immediately understand why he is a legitimate NBA legend.

Larry Bird is also considered one of the best shooters in the history of the league. In Bird, you had a guy standing almost 6’10” who could shoot the lights out.

Learn how INTPs view the world and what makes them tick!

• Foreword


• An Introduction to MBTI


• The Four Dimensions of the MBTI


• Why is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Significant?


• Uncovering the “Logician”: Who is an INTP?


• Why are INTPs Indispensable Leaders?


• The 8 Greatest Strengths of an INTP


• The 3 Greatest Areas of Improvement for an INTP


• What Makes an INTP Happy?


• What are Some Common Careers of an INTP?


• Common Workplace Behaviors of an INTP


• INTP: Parenting Style and Values


• INTP and Friendship


• INTP: Romantic Partners


• 7 Actionable Steps for Overcoming Your Weaknesses as an INTP


• The 6 Most Influential INTPs We Can Learn From


• Conclusion

Learn how ESTPs view the world and what makes them tick!

• Foreword


• An Introduction to MBTI


• The Four Dimensions of the MBTI


• Why is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Significant?


• Uncovering the “Entrepreneur”: Who is an ESTP?


• Why are ESTPs Indispensable Leaders?


• The 7 Greatest Strengths of an ESTP


• The 5 Greatest Areas of Improvement for an ESTP


• What Makes an ESTP Happy?


• What are Some Common Careers of an ESTP?


• Common Workplace Behaviors of an ESTP


• ESTP: Parenting Style and Values


• Why do ESTPs Make Good Friends?


• ESTP Romance


• 7 Actionable Steps for Overcoming Your Weaknesses as an ESTP


• The 10 Most Influential ESTPs We Can Learn From


• Conclusion

Learn how ENTPs view the world and what makes them tick!

• Foreword


• An Introduction to MBTI


• The Four Dimensions of the MBTI


• Why is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Significant?


• Uncovering the “Inventor”: Who is an ENTP?


• Why are ENTPs Indispensable Leaders?


• The 7 Greatest Strengths of an ENTP


• The 5 Greatest Areas of Improvement for an ENTP


• What Makes an ENTP Happy?


• What are Some Common Careers of an ENTP?


• Common Workplace Behaviors of an ENTP


• ENTP: Parenting Style and Values


• Why do ENTPs Make Good Friends?


• ENTP Romance


• 7 Actionable Steps for Overcoming Your Weaknesses as an ENTP


• The 10 Most Influential ENTPs We Can Learn From


• Conclusion