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In January of 1989, Cameron Stauth became a fly on the office wall of Pistons General Manager Jack McCloskey. He watched day by day, crisis by crisis, as McCloskey, Coach Chuck Daly, and a handful of immensely talented and ambitious basketball players—the Bad Boys of Detroit—won the NBA championship.

During one unforgettable season as a Citadel cadet, Pat Conroy becomes part of a basketball team that is ultimately destined to fail. And yet for a military kid who grew up on the move, the Bulldogs provide a sanctuary from the cold, abrasive father who dominates his life- and a crucible for becoming his own man.

Shoot Your Shot with Jimmy Sotos – Where Ball is the Metaphor for Life.Ever wonder why some people always seem to win—whether on the court, in business, or in life? Success isn’t just about taking shots; it’s about knowing when, how, and who to shoot your shot with.On Shoot Your Shot with Jimmy Sotos, Jimmy and Kayla use basketball as a vehicle for deeper conversations with guests who know what it takes to bet on themselves—and win. From NBA stars and social media influencers to entrepreneurs, artists, and culture shifters, we’re bringing together voices from all walks of life to ...

NBA fans had low expectations for rookie coach Nick Nurse and his Toronto Raptors. But what those naysayers didn't realize was that Nurse had spent the past 30 years proving himself at every level of the game, from youth programs and college ball to the NBA D League and Britain's struggling pro circuit. While few coaches have taken such a circuitous path to pro basketball's promised land, the journey - which began at Kuemper Catholic high school in Carroll, Iowa - forged a coach who proved to be as unshakable as he is personable.

With eight straight trips to the NBA Finals, LeBron James has proven himself one of the greatest basketball players of all time. And like Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan before him, LeBron has also become a global brand and businessman who has altered the way professional athletes think about their value, maximise their leverage and use their voice.

i>Red and Me is an extraordinary book: an homage to a peerless coach, showing how he produced results unlike any other; an inspiring story of mutual success, in which each man gave his all, and gained back even more; above all, it may be the best depiction of male friendship ever put on the page. Who would have guessed that such different men could have become such a tightly bonded pair? Few did guess it. Now Russell tells it.

The bio of Dennis Rodman highlights his extraordinary journey from a troubled upbringing to becoming one of the most unique and dominant figures in NBA history. Known for his ferocious rebounding and defensive skills, Rodman carved out a legendary career with five NBA championships, most notably with the Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls. Beyond the court, his eccentric style, celebrity relationships, and unexpected role as a self-appointed diplomat to North Korea made him a pop culture icon. The bio paints Rodman as not just a basketball player, but a complex and unforgettable personality who...

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This inspiring memoir from sports and cultural icon Bill Walton recounts his devastating injuries and amazing recoveries, set in the context of his UCLA triumphs under John Wooden, his storied NBA career, and his affinity for music and the Grateful Dead.

Il podcast che racconta le storie, le persone e le avventure del mondo Aquila Basket: ogni lunedì, senza prendersi troppo sul serio. Interviste, ospiti, racconti e le ultimissime notizie per rimanere aggiornati ogni settimana. La voce nasale è di Marcello Oberosler

In the wartime fall of 1943, at the little-known North Carolina College for Negroes, Coach John McLendon was on the verge of changing the game forever. Within six months his Eagles would become the highest-scoring college basketball team in America, a fast-breaking, hard-pressing juggernaut that would shatter its opponents by as many as 60 points per game. The last student of James Naismith, basketball's inventor, McLendon had opened the door to its future.

In this vivid and lively account, Thomas J. Whalen chronicles Russell's memorable last season and the Celtics' dazzling triumph. Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous 1960s and Boston's own turbulent and bitter struggles with race, he tells the fascinating story of how an improbable championship team overcame poor health, indifferent fans, disruptive personnel changes, and internal morale problems. Whalen recounts how Russell transformed the game of basketball during his remarkable career and revisits the outspoken superstar's conflicted relationship with Boston.

"Magic Johnson Audio Biography" is a captivating podcast that delves into the remarkable life and career of the legendary basketball player, Earvin "Magic" Johnson. Narrated with rich detail and immersive storytelling, this biography explores Johnson's humble beginnings, his rise to NBA superstardom, and his enduring impact both on and off the court. Listeners will be transported through Johnson's incredible journey, from his early days honing his skills to his iconic championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, and beyond. This podcast promises to inspire and entertain, offering a deep dive ...

There are 2.2 billion basketball fans in the world. That’s over a quarter of the entire population of the world! There are so many fans because basketball is more than just a game. For many, it is a way to root for their favorite players–to live vicariously through these players who can fly through the air. And for others, basketball is the way to a better life.

Two Casuals in a Pod welcomes you back to the highschool lunch table where two underdeveloped man children argue about their favorite NBA players penis sizes among other crucial hypotheticals. This episode we cover in depth the perils of Ja Morant, Josh Primo, and naughty boys alike. The episode wraps up with our nuanced discussion on Nikola Jokic, the MVP race, and how we could also probably GM a team ourselves if we had a bunch of loser nerds crunching numbers for our bone crushing hypotheticals.

The basketball rivalry between Duke and North Carolina is the fiercest and longest-running blood feud in college athletics, and perhaps in all of sports. To legions of otherwise reasonable adults, it is a conflict that surpasses athletics; it is rich against poor, locals against outsiders, even good against evil. In North Carolina, where both schools reside, it is a way of aligning oneself with larger philosophic ideals—of choosing teams in life—a tradition of partisanship that reveals the pleasures and even the necessities of hatred.

"Kobe Bryant Audio Biography" is a captivating podcast that delves into the extraordinary life and legacy of the legendary NBA star, Kobe Bryant. Listeners will embark on a journey through Kobe's remarkable career, from his humble beginnings to his rise as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Featuring in-depth interviews, exclusive insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at his personal and professional triumphs, this podcast offers a comprehensive and inspiring account of Kobe's remarkable life and the profound impact he had on the sport of basketball and the world.For more ...

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Experience Jeremy Lin’s rise to basketball superstar, free for a limited time! Who would have thought that an Asian-American, who stood just 5' 3" tall as a freshman in high school, and eventually went to Harvard to major in economics, would become the NBA's most talked about star in decades? But that's exactly what happened to Jeremy Lin. Undrafted out of college and subsequently waived in short order by both the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets, Lin was signed by the underachieving New York Knicks. The rest is history.