FOR MORE THAN TWO DECADES, LEGENDARY TRAINER TIM GROVER HAS TAKEN THE GREATS—MICHAEL JORDAN, KOBE BRYANT, DWYANE WADE, AND DOZENS MORE—AND MADE THEM GREATER. NOW, FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, HE REVEALS WHAT IT TAKES TO GET THOSE RESULTS,SHOWING YOU HOW TO BE RELENTLESS AND ACHIEVE WHATEVER YOU DESIRE. DIRECT, BLUNT, AND BRUTALLY HONEST, Grover breaks down what it takes to be unstoppable: you keep going when everyone else is giving up, you thrive under pressure, you never let your emotions make you weak. In “The Relentless 13,” he details the essential traits shared by the most intense competitors and achievers in sports, business, and all walks of life. Relentless shows you how to trust your instincts and get in the Zone; how to control and adapt to any situation; how to find your opponent’s weakness and attack. Grover gives you the same advice he gives his world-class clients—“don’t think”—and shows you that anything is possible. Packed with previously untold stories and unparalleled insight into the psyches of the most successful and accomplished athletes of our time, Relentless shows you how even the best get better . . . and how you can too. Read more

'A master of plotting and pacing' - New York Times'With every new book I appreciate John Grisham a little more, for his compassion for the underdog, and his willingness to strike out in new directions' - Entertainment WeeklyONE MAN. ONE HOPE. ONCE CHANCE TO BECOME A LEGEND. ONE MAN Seventeen-year-old Samuel Sooleyman comes from a village in South Sudan, a war-torn country where one third of the population is a refugee. His great love is basketball: his prodigious leap and lightning speed make him an exceptional player. And it may also bring him his big chance: he has been noticed by a coach taking a youth team to the United States. ONE HOPE If he gets through the tournament, Samuel's life will change beyond recognition. But it's the longest of long shots. His talent is raw and uncoached. There are hundreds of better-known players ahead of him. And he must leave his family behind, at least at the beginning. ONE CHANCE As American success beckons, devastating news reaches Samuel from home. Caught between his dream and the nightmare unfolding thousands of miles away, 'Sooley', as he's nicknamed by his classmates, must make hard choices about his future. This quiet, dedicated boy must do what no other player has achieved in the history of his chosen game: become a legend in twelve short months. Global bestseller John Grisham takes you to a different kind of court in this gripping and incredibly moving novel that showcases his storytelling powers in an entirely new light.'Grisham's books are smart, imaginative, and funny, populated by complex interesting people' - The Washington Post'A superb, instinctive storyteller' - The Times 350+ million copies, 45 languages, 10 blockbuster films:NO ONE WRITES DRAMA LIKE JOHN GRISHAM Read more

Sporty in any way that won’t make him an academic, Cash ‘Milo’ Mancini is living the good life. He’s popular, well-liked, and when he isn’t failing mathematics, the star basketball player for the South Harmon Hawks.Needing to either improve his grades or be benched for the season, Cash seeks assistance from a supposed shy, demure wallflower.When McKayla Jones turns out nothing like he’s anticipating, Cash realizes he’ll need more than a cocky demeanor to convince her to tutor him.He’s set for the game of his life, and for once, it won’t be played on the court.False Start is a fake dating, friends to lovers sports romcom that will give you all the feels. It is not tied to any of my books so it can be read as a complete standalone. Read more

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | A NEW YORK TIMES, TIME, GUARDIAN, WASHINGTON POST, NPR, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, KIRKUS and BOOKRIOT BOOK OF THE YEARWINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FOR CRITICISMLONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARDLONGLISTED FOR THE 2025 ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN NONFICTIONIt might do all of us some good to reconsider what 'making it' even means. Growing up in Columbus, Ohio, in the 1990s, Hanif Abdurraqib witnessed a golden era of basketball, one in which legends like LeBron James were forged -- and countless others weren’t. His lifelong love of the game leads Abdurraqib into a lyrical, historical, and emotionally rich exploration of what it means to make it, who we think deserves success, the tension between excellence and expectation, and the very notion of role models, all of which he expertly weaves together with intimate, personal storytelling.There’s Always This Year is a triumph from one of America’s most celebrated and insightful writers. It brims with joy, pain, solidarity, comfort, outrage, and hope. No matter the subject, Abdurraqib’s exquisite writing is always poetry, always profound, and always a clarion call to radically reimagine how we think about our culture, and ourselves. Read more

For fans of the hit Netflix docuseries The Last Dance.During his storied career as head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson won more championships than any coach in the history of professional sports. Even more important, he succeeded in never wavering from coaching his way, from a place of deep values. Jackson was tagged as the 'Zen master' half in jest by sportswriters, but the nickname speaks to an important truth: this is a coach who inspired, not goaded; who led by awakening and challenging the better angels of his players’ nature, not their egos, fear, or greed.This is the story of a preacher’s kid from North Dakota who grew up to be one of the most innovative leaders of our time. In his quest to reinvent himself, Jackson explored everything from humanistic psychology and Native American philosophy to Zen meditation. In the process, he developed a new approach to leadership based on freedom, authenticity, and selfless teamwork that turned the hyper-competitive world of professional sports on its head.In Eleven Rings, Jackson candidly describes how he:- Learned the secrets of mindfulness and team chemistry while playing for the champion New York Knicks in the 1970s- Managed Michael Jordan, the greatest player in the world, and got him to embrace selflessness, even if it meant losing a scoring title- Forged successful teams out of players of varying abilities by getting them to trust one another and perform in sync- Inspired Dennis Rodman and other 'uncoachable' personalities to devote themselves to something larger than themselves- Transformed Kobe Bryant from a rebellious teenager into a mature leader of a championship team. Eleven times, Jackson led his teams to the ultimate goal: the NBA championship six times with the Chicago Bulls and five times with the Los Angeles Lakers. We all know the legendary stars on those teams, or think we do. What Eleven Rings shows us, however, is that when it comes to the most important lessons, we don’t know very much at all. This book is full of revelations: about fascinating personalities and their drive to win; about the wellsprings of motivation and competition at the highest levels; and about what it takes to bring out the best in ourselves and others. Read more

The Mamba Mentality: How I Play is Kobe Bryant’s personal perspective of his life and career on the basketball court and his exceptional, insightful style of playing the game—a fitting legacy from the late Los Angeles Laker superstar.In the wake of his retirement from professional basketball, Kobe “The Black Mamba” Bryant decided to share his vast knowledge and understanding of the game to take readers on an unprecedented journey to the core of the legendary “Mamba mentality.” Citing an obligation and an opportunity to teach young players, hardcore fans, and devoted students of the game how to play it “the right way,” The Mamba Mentality takes us inside the mind of one of the most intelligent, analytical, and creative basketball players ever.In his own words, Bryant reveals his famously detailed approach and the steps he took to prepare mentally and physically to not just succeed at the game, but to excel. Readers will learn how Bryant studied an opponent, how he channeled his passion for the game, how he played through injuries. They’ll also get fascinating granular detail as he breaks down specific plays and match-ups from throughout his career.Bryant’s detailed accounts are paired with stunning photographs by the Hall of Fame photographer Andrew D. Bernstein. Bernstein, long the Lakers and NBA official photographer, captured Bryant’s very first NBA photo in 1996 and his last in 2016—and hundreds of thousands in between, the record of a unique, twenty-year relationship between one athlete and one photographer.The combination of Bryant’s narrative and Bernstein’s photos make The Mamba Mentality an unprecedented look behind the curtain at the career of one of the world’s most celebrated and fascinating athletes. Read more

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 body totally in sync with the ball -- hitting nothing but net. But for all his greatness, this scion of a complex family from North Carolina's Coastal Plain has a darker side: he's a ruthless competitor and a lover of high stakes. There's never been a biography that encompassed the dual nature of his character and looked so deeply at Jordan on and off the court -- until now. Basketball journalist Roland Lazenby spent almost thirty years covering Michael Jordan's career in college and the pros. He witnessed Jordan's growth from a skinny rookie to the instantly recognizable global ambassador for basketball whose business savvy and success have millions of kids still wanting to be just like Mike. Yet Lazenby also witnessed the Michael Jordan whose drive and appetite are more fearsome and more insatiable than any of his fans could begin to know. Michael Jordan: The Life explores both sides of his personality to reveal the fullest, most compelling story of the man who is Michael Jordan. Lazenby draws on his personal relationships with Jordan's coaches; countless interviews with Jordan's friends, teammates, and family members; and interviews with Jordan himself to provide the first truly definitive study of Michael Jordan: the player, the icon, and the man. Read more

"Get ready to teach your little basketball player how to bounce back from mistakes with "Rookie Baller". This heartwarming basketball tale follows Rookie Baller as the ball bounces off his foot during his first school basketball game. With the guidance of Coach Swish, Rookie Baller learns that mistakes are an inevitable part of the learning process. But with determination and practice, he can improve and reach new heights on the basketball court.If you loved "Rookie Baller," check out other books in the Baller series as they tackle the challenges and triumphs of the basketball journey. With relatable characters and powerful messages, these books are perfect for kids who love basketball and anyone looking to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. https://lilballerbooks.com/Don't wait any longer, grab your copy of "Rookie Baller" before the price changes. Your child will thank you for the valuable lessons they'll learn while enjoying this entertaining story." Read more

"Roy Williams is awesome, baby, with a capital 'A.' "--Dick VitaleAs he traveled across the state of North Carolina in the summer of 2003, Roy Williams delivered a repetitive refrain to the thousands of University of North Carolina basketball fans who packed his public appearances: "Ol' Roy ain't that good."Carolina fans didn't care to hear it, because they firmly believed that ol' Roy was, indeed, more than good--he was great. He was the prodigal son who served as Dean Smith's assistant coach, turned down the Carolina job in 2000, and finally accepted it in April of 2003. Williams became the Tar Heels's head coach after fifteen spectacular years at Kansas, and the immediate expectation was that he would find similar success in Chapel Hill, a once-proud program that had stumbled under former head coach Matt Doherty. But Williams knew something that it would take casual fans months to realize: Teaching the team of moody basketball players to play winning basketball would be about much more than simply what happened on the court. Williams had established a successful program at Kansas by connecting with the players he had recruited over their four-year careers. At Carolina, hehad less than twelve months to turn a group of talented individuals into a basketball team that could function at the highest level of NCAA competition--the Atlantic Coast Conference.Going Home Again is the story of Roy Williams's first season as North Carolina's head basketball coach. Author Adam Lucas takes you inside the locker room and behind the scenes with the nation's most revered basketball program, providing a rare glimpse into the inner workings of one of the country's most secretive college sports dynasties. Read more

The Basketball Path: Unlock Your Potential with the MyStride Approach.Millions of basketball players around the world dedicate countless hours to pursuing their dreams. Despite this hard work, very few ever reach their full potential. Having ambitious goals is important, but goals alone won't take you to the next level. As James Clear, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Atomic Habits, says:"You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems."In The Basketball Path, you’ll learn the key mindset shifts required to elevate your game both on and off the court. The book introduces the MyStride Approach, a powerful training management system designed to help players of all levels develop the discipline, consistency, and awareness needed to succeed.Through actionable strategies and inspiring stories of athletes who overcame the odds, this book will guide you to:Transform your beliefs about yourself and your game, boosting your self-confidence.Avoid common mistakes that prevent most players from reaching their full potential.Create and implement a personalized training system that drives long-term success.Get back on track quickly when setbacks occur, maintaining focus on your ultimate goals.Whether you're just starting out or aiming to take your game to new heights, The Basketball Path is an essential guide for any player who wants to unlock their true potential and follow a meaningful, successful basketball journey. Praise for The Basketball Path"The MyStride Approach can be beneficial for players at all levels. The Basketball Path is a great book for players who really want to see how good they can become."Karl SmeskoWomen's Head Coach, Florida Gulf Coast - A-Sun Coach of the Year Read more

“You can’t be afraid to fail. It’s the only way you succeed—you’re not gonna succeed all the time, and I know that”— LeBron “King” James Have you ever wanted to know what makes Lebron James such a successful player? From the high school courts in Akron, Ohio to the height of his career in the NBA, LeBron James has consistently dazzled and amazed opponents and spectators with his own playing style. There are some great athletes in the NBA, but LeBron is on another level: how did he achieve so much? In this comprehensive LeBron James biography, you’ll discover the real secrets and philosophy behind the man, covering the earliest days of his career and the moments of failure that shaped him into the inspirational presence that he became later. You’ll also get a sneak peek into how the mind of athletic genius works: discover the superstitious rituals and mental preparation that goes on before taking on a challenge, and how to turn even the most abject failure into a victory down the road. You’ll also get the complete low-down into the rigorous training routine including workouts that LeBron uses daily to hone his game and fine-tune his body for maximized performance on and off the court! Readers will benefit from this book by learning: • How to develop the Lebron James mindset • Information about each stage of Lebron James’ life • Little known facts about James that true fans will want to know • Rituals and superstitions, philosophies, mental preparation, and techniques that make him the player he is today • Top 5 Motivational Lessons learned from James’ life • Insider secrets that can be found nowhere else • And much more! This book is a look at his life through the lens of how what LeBron does can be used to improve what you do on the court. You’ll learn about who he is, both on the court and off the court, and how those things affect him as a player. Most of all, you’ll be motivated to actually get out on the court yourself! If you have ever wondered why LeBron proudly wears the number 23, and what made him choose basketball over his other great sport, football, you’ll find all the answers in this book—along with the powerful motivational secrets that have driven this NBA great to enduring success! Would You Like To Know More? Download now and discover the man behind the legend and how you can apply his philosophy to your own life with successful results. Scroll to the top of the page and select the buy button now to get motivated with the guidance of a true champion! Read more

ESPN’s Tim MacMahon goes behind the scenes of Luka Dončić’s years with the Dallas Mavericks—before his trade to the Lakers stunned the basketball world—telling the story of a franchise’s quest to build a championship team around a prodigy. Ebook now features a brand new chapter detailing Luka's shocking trade to the Lakers. In 2018, the Dallas Mavericks landed the most hyped prospect in basketball history—teenaged Luka Doncic. With The Wonder Boy, MacMahon takes us beyond the highlights to the madness that ensues as the Mavericks try to avoid blowing their golden opportunity. From the internal power struggles in owner Mark Cuban’s front office during the early years of Doncic’s career, to the new regime’s effort to earn Doncic’s loyalty and put the ruthless competitor in position to win, readers will learn never-before-reported details about the saga’s biggest moments, including:     ·The blockbuster deal for Kristaps Porzingis that blew up in the Mavs’ faces    ·The divorces with coach Rick Carlisle and GM Donnie Nelson    ·Jalen Brunson’s exit after a run to the Western Conference finals    ·The new pairing with the mercurial Kyrie Irving    ·The improbable journey to the 2024 Finals As the clock ticks on the Mavs’ quest to win it all with their irreplaceable young star, The Wonder Boy pulls back the curtain on a dilemma every NBA team would love to have. Read more

Go big and go deep into the fascinating world of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most iconic basketball teams in history.The History of the Los Angeles Lakers And 30 Iconic Personalities takes you on an unforgettable journey through the franchise's unparalleled success and global influence. From the early days in Minneapolis to the star-studded era of Hollywood, discover the history of the team and 30 unforgettable figures who shaped the Lakers' legacy.Insights into the lives and careers of players, coaches, and owners.Historic rivalries.Star-studded fan base, collective pride, and what the team means to its' city.Future outlooks of the franchise.Don't miss out on this compelling tribute to the men and women who defined a dynasty. Great for basketball fans and sports history buffs! Click 'Buy Now' to experience the incredible journey of the Los Angeles Lakers and their legendary figures! Read more

The first definitive biography of basketball legend LeBron James, by the acclaimed author of Tiger Woods.LeBron is unquestionably the greatest basketball player of the 21st century. Off the court, LeBron's political activism, outspoken stance on racism and social injustice have helped build a social media presence that includes 117 million followers on Instagram and 51 million followers on Twitter. He is an international brand worth billions of dollars. He doesn’t just have huge endorsement deals with some of the biggest corporations in the world; LeBron sits on boards of directors and has an equity stake in the companies he sponsors. He has forged a close friendship with President Barack Obama and clashed publicly with President Donald Trump.As a child, LeBron was a lost little boy living in a public housing project in Akron, Ohio. His mother, who had LeBron when she was just sixteen, would disappear for days at a time. Scared and alone, LeBron rarely attended school. He was dirt poor and fatherless. And he had never played organised basketball. Yet he would become the most successful and most popular athlete that the United States has produced this century, bringing success to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers.To tell this epic story, Benedict has done exhaustive research, digging through thousands of pages of primary source documents, articles, books and hundreds of hours of video footage. He’s also conducted hundreds of interviews with the people who were intimately involved with LeBron from the beginning of his life to the present. He shows the initial slow rise of a star that suddenly transformed into a speeding comet during his senior year of high school. It is a unique and unmissable insight into one of the world's greatest athletes. Read more

The bestselling author of Dream Team tells the interconnected stories of the twenty-first-century Golden State Warriors and the early-1970s Los Angeles Lakers, two extraordinary teams playing in extraordinary times and linked by one extraordinary man: Jerry West.“Full of juicy anecdotes and wagging fun . . . [Jack] McCallum holds legitimate claim for being the greatest NBA writer of all time.”—The Wall Street JournalFeaturing vintage photos and contemporary shots of NBA greats including Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, Pat Riley, and more.In Golden Days, acclaimed sports journalist Jack McCallum chronicles two teams—the Golden State Warriors of the 2010s and the L.A. Lakers of the early 1970s—to trace the dynamic history of the National Basketball Association, which for much of the last half-century has marched memorably through the state of California. Tying together the two strands of McCallum’s story is Hall of Famer Jerry West, the ferociously competitive Laker guard who decades later became one of the key architects of the Warriors. With “the Logo” as his guide, McCallum takes us deep into the locker rooms and front offices of these two era-defining teams, leveraging the access and authority he has amassed over his forty-year career to create a picture of the cultural juggernaut that the NBA has become.Featuring up-close-and-personal portraits of some of the biggest names in basketball history, from Wilt Chamberlain to Steve Kerr to the transcendent duo of Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, as well as an update on the Warriors’ run of dominance and West’s first season with the L.A. Clippers, Golden Days is a history of not just of a changing sport but a changing America. Read more

USA Today bestselling author, Kristin Lee beings you her signature emotional romance where there's more at stake than friendship.His name says it all.Dane Greathouse brings twenty-five thousand people to their feet—chanting his name like he's God.I admit I am one of them.Lettie:Since second grade when Dane used to pull my hair and chase me around the art table, we've been inseparable.The only girl at his birthday parties. The only boy allowed in my room. Camping. Swimming. Riding. You name it—we've done it together, except the one thing.How can I focus on punching my ticket to the Olympics and earning a gold medal in Equestrian if I can't get Dane out of my head and into bed? Just once and maybe I could get him out of my system.Dane:We’re graduating this year and if it goes as planned, I’ll be off to the NBA. I’ve had it all mapped out since I was sixteen... to have Lettie by my side. In my bed. With a ring on her finger.But Lettie Scott can’t take a hint and rather than lose my best friend, I stand by and watch her parade around in those short AF dresses and those riding boots, hanging on other guys.I finally have an opportunity to make my move. It's now or never.Will fear of rejection and losing the most important person in my life keep us from stepping out of bounds? Or will we stand on the line, look at the basket and shoot to win?ALL YOUR FAULT Hagan/Adalee Baseball player, Gymnast, Reverse Grumpy Sunshine, Loads of Banter, He Falls FirstONMY KNEES - Logan/Harper Football player. Med Student, Twin Brother's Best Friend, Fake Dating, One Bed, Anxiety RepON ICY GROUND - Reed/Brooke - Hockey Player, Bad Boy, Coach's Daughter, Single Mom, Trauma, D!rty talking heroOUT OF BOUNDS - Dane/Lettie - Basketball player/ Equestrian Show Jumper, Friends to lovers, Right Girl Wrong Time, Opposites Attract Read more

This book is an exciting journey through the poetic riddles of the NBA.Each page will lead you to uncover the hidden mysteries behind this thrilling sport, with 3 possible answers to choose from.You will delve into facets of the NBA such as the most iconic players of all time, the stadiums, the awards, the greatest rivalries, and other curiosities that will test your knowledge about this sport.It is an exciting and essential read for those interested in the NBA and its culture.Don't miss the opportunity to discover the fascinating history behind this sport that unites so many people around the world! Read more

Conditioned Games for Team Sports Training allows the reader to discover the dynamic world of conditioned games, popularly known as “small-sided games.” This groundbreaking book unlocks the secrets to revolutionizing training dynamics, via comprehensive exploration of conditioned games, unveiling the unique characteristics that set conditioned games apart, and examines the impacts of manipulating task constraints on players’ acute responses and chronic adaptations. Coaches seeking to elevate their teams and achieve specific training objectives have long relied on these modified game formats. To address multiple coaching goals simultaneously, these games are comprehensive exercises that require a thorough understanding of how to design them, when to design them, and why to design them.This book is the first to offer a dual-purpose resource: a robust theoretical foundation detailing how task constraints impact team sports players, then moving to provide examples for a number of major team sports, demonstrating how to implement conditioned games and incorporate them into a weekly training schedule. This new, cutting-edge volume is not just about theory; it’s also a practical guide that bridges the gap between research evidence and real-world applications. Whether you’re a student or an academic in the field of sport coaching and performance, or a practicing coach looking to transform your approach, Conditioned Games for Team Sports Training serves as a roadmap to incorporating conditioned games and unlocking the full potential of your training activities to elevate your coaching game and bring a new dimension to your team’s performance. Read more

Esse livro contém: FAST BURN (Queima rápida) + FAKE DATING (namoro falso) + MOCINHA PLUS SIZE + UMA CAMA SÓ + MUITO HOTLUKA MCBRIDE é um famoso jogador de basquete da liga da NBA. Aos 26 anos, é considerado um bilionário e está no auge da sua carreira. Apesar de ser um profissional dedicado e um filho amoroso, depois de um acontecimento inesperado, anos atrás, foge de relacionamento sério.Ele tem 4 regas:- Não se apaixonar;- Não sair com a mesma garota;- Não trocar número de telefone,- E a principal de todas: não levar nenhuma garota para sua casa.LUA MARIA tem vinte e três anos e, depois de uma fase conturbada em sua vida, finalmente parece estar vivendo seus "dias de glória". Recém-contratada por uma das maiores empresas de tecnologia dos EUA, seu foco é mostrar a todos a grande profissional que é. Tudo ia muito bem, até se ver envolvida em algo que jamais imaginou acontecer.Fingir ser a namorada de um jogador de basquete da liga da NBA não estava nos seus planos. Mesmo assim, decide firmar o acordo, embarcando em um relacionamento falso. É aí que começa o verdadeiro desafio, pois a atração entre os dois é gritante.Será que o que começou como uma simples mentira pode se tornar uma grande e verdadeira paixão avassaladora? Read more

This all-in-one guide is designed for players and coaches at every stage—from beginners eager to learn the basics to advanced athletes striving for peak performance.Inside, you'll discover:Foundational Drills: Master ball handling, shooting, passing, and defensive techniques with drills that build confidence and skill.Innovative Plays: Learn step-by-step offensive and defensive plays, including fast breaks, pick-and-rolls, and zone defenses, enhanced by detailed diagrams and visual aids.Strategic Insights: Gain a deeper understanding of game planning, in-game adjustments, and team dynamics to outsmart the competition.Practical Tools: Benefit from a comprehensive glossary of basketball terms, sample practice plans adaptable to various skill levels, and visual play diagrams for quick reference.Whether you're stepping onto the court for the first time or looking to refine your competitive edge, This book provides the essential techniques, strategies, and practice plans to help you elevate your game. Embrace your journey to basketball excellence and become the player or coach you've always aspired to be! Read more