The Basketball category has 110 audiobooks on Listento.it, with an average listener rating of 4.4★ across 310 ratings. The most-rated is Michael Jordan.
My Life, My Fight
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The OKC Thunder's big man shares the unlikely story behind his indomitable sense of determination and his journey from Rotorua, New Zealand to stardom in the NBA. Steven Adams overcame extreme odds to become a first-round prospect in the 2013 NBA draft. From there he signed a major contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder - making him New Zealand's highest-paid athlete ever - and went on to forge a reputation for his intense, physical style of basketball. Adams takes you inside the draft process from the fascinating whirlwind tour of pre-draft workouts with dozens of teams to the draft itself where dreams are made or dashed and the Gatorade bottles on every table are glued shut. He reveals what it's like to be a rookie in the league, getting pushed around and elbowed - or worse. He takes the court alongside superstars like Russell Westbrook, Paul George, Carmelo Anthony, and Kevin Durant; and matches up against legendary big men like Tim Duncan, DeAndre Jordan, Dwight Howard, and Draymond Green. Adams recounts the Thunder's rise through the victories and the heartbreaks and how the resilient team has a bright future ahead. In this intimate account of his life story so far, the seven-foot center also reflects on his humble upbringing as one of 14 children, the impact of his father's death when he was just 13, the multiple challenges and setbacks he has faced, and what basketball means to him. Told with warmth, humor, and humility, My Life, My Fight is a gripping account from an emerging superstar. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2018 Steven Adams (P)2018 Hachette Audio
Steve Kerr: The Inspiring Life and Leadership Lessons of One of Basketball's Greatest Coaches: Basketball Biography & Leadership Books
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In Steve Kerr: The Inspiring Life and Leadership Lessons of One of Basketball's Greatest Coaches, you will learn the story of one of basketball's premier coaches, Steve Kerr. Since joining the Warriors organization in the summer of 2014, Steve Kerr has catapulted the Golden State Warriors to become a perennial championship contender. He has demonstrated admirable leadership in his ability to create a sustainable system where players play like family and have fun. Some could argue the Golden State Warriors' approach to basketball is an evolution of what has made the San Antonio Spurs so successful for two decades. It is disciplined, yet loose at the same time. While he is still early in his coaching career, Steve Kerr will undoubtedly go down as one of the most effective coaches of all time when he retires, mainly because of his ability to relate to his players and maintain their composure in the most clutch in-game moments. There are a number of key leadership lessons that can be learned from Steve Kerr, such as maintaining your humility, maximizing the potential of each individual player, and communicating often with your team. Whether you're a basketball player or a coach looking for inspiration, this book will help you discover the incredible story of Steve Kerr and the many leadership lessons that can be learned from studying his success.
©2017 Calvintir Books, LLC (P)2017 Calvintir Books, LLC
Kobe Bryant - The Black Mamba
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My hero! Every Lakers fan, every basketball fan, and every sports fan should have this book in their library. Here's what you'll find inside.... Keep listening.... We wanted to retrace step-by-step the life of Kobe, from his childhood in Italy to his last moments in life, from the NBA draft to the five rings passing from Kobe as a father to the victory of the Oscar. Here are the main themes: Who is Kobe Bryant? Childhood high school draft The five titles Legacy basketball Bryant retirement Personal life Music, film, and other business Philanthropy Bryant's death The Black Mamba mentality analysis and more Mamba mentality utilization in your own life We hope with all our hearts to bring some of our passion for the Lakers, basketball, and our hero into your homes. Mamba out!
©2020 Gregg Thompson (P)2020 Gregg Thompson
How to Coach Girls' High School Basketball
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If you want to learn how to coach girls' high school basketball, then learn from Shane Reinhard who has real-life experience coaching girls' basketball at the high school level. Here's what you will learn inside the book: Illuminates the positive and negative realities of coaching girls' basketball at the high school level Discusses a variety of ways to improve basketball skill development on your team Includes ideas to work on ball-handling, shooting, defense, strategy, and much, much more Shares the importance of bonding with your team Explains why hierarchies are not always a good thing when coaching high school girls Talks about how your team should spend time not just on the court, but off court together, too Speaks to the value a coaching staff, the administration, and parents can have on your team Reiterates trust in a team dynamic to create healthy relationships amongst your players, staff, etc. Gives insight on the expectations that a girls' high school basketball team should have Ideas on using a covenant with your team, coaches, and parents Communicates the significance of staying consistent with all your players, if problems ever arise Recommends that coaches look at all angles when dealing with issues involving the team Gives ideas for how to deal with confrontation Describes the importance of constant learning as a coach Illustrates the impact you could have as a coach teaching life lessons to your team Listen today! About the expert: Shane Reinhard graduated from Weber State University with a BA in Education, majoring in English and dual minoring in Physical Education and Coaching. Since 2011, Shane has been teaching and coaching at Saint Joseph Catholic High School.
©2017 HowExpert (P)2017 HowExpert
Kobe Bryant and the Mamba Mentality
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Do you want to know the history and career of Kobe Bryant or absorb his winning mentality? Then keep listening… After retiring from professional basketball, Kobe "The Black Mamba" Bryant decided to share his vast knowledge and understanding of the game to take fans on an unprecedented journey into the heart of the legendary Mamba mentality. With an obligation and an opportunity to teach young players, hardcore fans and dedicated students of the game how to play it "the right way", The Mamba Mentality takes us into the spirit of one of the most intelligent basketballs, analytical and creative players ever. In his own words, Bryant reveals his detailed approach and the steps he has taken to prepare himself mentally and physically, not only for a successful game but also for excellence. Listeners will learn how Bryant studied an opponent, how he channeled his passion for the game, how he played against injuries. They will also get fascinating grainy details if he breaks down specific games and competitions during his career. What is the book about: Summary of the Mamba mentality Biography of Kobe Bryant The Mamba Mentality The Kobe routine Time management Kobe obstacles Diversion control The Mamba mentality quotes About mamba mentality About winning mentality NBA career and relationship with teammate Bryant's detailed accounts are combined with beautiful photos from Andrew or Bernstein, Hall of Fame photographer. Bernstein, for many years an official photographer for the Lakers and NBA, made Bryant's first NBA photo in 1996 and his last in 2016 - and hundreds of thousands in between, the record for a unique twenty-year relationship between an athlete and photographer. Ready to get started? Click “Buy Now”!
©2020 Robert Lee (P)2020 Robert Lee
Sports Byline: Sam Smith
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Sam Smith, author of the New York Times best seller The Jordan Rules talks about his book, Hard Labor: The Battle That Birthed the Billion-Dollar NBA, which details exactly how and why the NBA, and NBA players, make so much money. Smith explains the significance of the historic Oscar Robertson v. National Basketball Association lawsuit that allowed players free agency for the first time.
©2018 Happyland (P)2018 Happyland
Kyrie Irving: An Inspiring Biography of One of Basketball's Greatest Players!
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This audiobook aims to serve as a biography of the legendary NBA player, Kyrie Irving, and his career so far. Inside, we will dive into the life and career of Kyrie. You will learn about his childhood, his high school and college experiences, his time in the NBA, and what might be next for the NBA champion! Hopefully you can draw inspiration from the many stories of Irving’s dedication, persistence, and humility shared throughout this audiobook. Kyrie Irving has already achieved a lot in his short career, but there is definitely a lot more to come!
©2018 Ingram Publishing (P)2019 Ingram Publishing
Sports Byline: Ben Braun
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Ben Braun, 37-year college basketball coach of the University of California, Rice, and Eastern Michigan, talks in depth about the recent outbreaks of college basketball scandals being investigated by the FBI involving corruption and bribery. Braun talks about how the corruption has shifted from point shaving and gambling to bribery and taking advantage of players and their families.
©2018 Happyland (P)2018 Happyland
Jaylen Brown
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Learn the inspiring story of the Boston Celtics' rising star Jaylen Brown! One of the many riveting listens in the Basketball Biography Books series by Clayton Geoffreys. In Jaylen Brown: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Rising Stars, you'll learn the inspirational story of one of basketball's rising star forward guards Jaylen Brown. Brown has quickly emerged as part of the future of leading the Boston Celtics alongside Jayson Tatum. Since joining the league just four years ago from this writing, Jaylen Brown has gone from averaging a little over six points a game to over 20 points a game. It won't be long before he adds more accomplishments to his basketball legacy. This book shares more about Jaylen's journey to playing professional basketball and his ascent in his first few seasons in the league. Get this basketball book on Jaylen Brown today if you're looking for an inspiring basketball biography book to listen to, or as a gift for a basketball fan! It's perfect for listening at home or on the go. Here is a preview of what is inside this Jaylen Brown book: Childhood and Early Life High School Career College Career NBA Career: Getting Drafted, Growing Pains, Steadily Improving and the Rise Jaylen Brown's Personal Life Brown's Impact, Legacy, and Future Be sure to buy this biography on Jaylen Brown today!
©2020 Calvintir Books, LLC (P)2020 Calvintir Books, LLC
Dirk Nowitzki
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Discover the Inspirational Story of Basketball Superstar Dirk Nowitzki! You're about to discover the incredibly inspirational story of basketball superstar Dirk Nowitzki. If you're reading this, then you must be a Dirk Nowitzki fan, like so many others. As a fan, you must wonder how this man is so talented and want to know more about him. Dirk Nowitzki is considered as one of the greatest basketball players in the world, and it's been an honor to be able to watch him play throughout his career. This audiobook will reveal to you much about Dirk Nowitzki's story and the many accomplishments throughout his career. Here is a preview of what you'll learn: Youth and Family Life Professional Career Legacy, Charitable Acts and Much More! If you want to learn more about Dirk Nowitzki, then this book is for you. It will reveal to you many things that you did not know about this incredible basketball star!
©2014 Bill Redban (P)2015 Bill Redban
Sports Byline: Jerome Williams
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Jerome Williams, former NBA forward who played for Detroit, Toronto, Chicago, and the New York Knicks talks about the importance of academics for kids in sports, and the weight that was placed on basketball as a kid growing up in the Washington D.C. area. Williams talks about starting his college basketball career at Georgetown, what it was like to play at Madison Square Garden, and touches on the Chicago Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons rivalry.
©2018 Happyland (P)2018 Happyland
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Las aventuras de Sherlock Holmes [The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes]
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Maestro de la lógica, observador preciso y sagaz, de una inteligencia formidable y gran experto en disfraces, regresa en formato de audiolibro. La eterna creación de Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, siempre acompañado de su fiel amigo el Doctor Watson. Las pistas, los malos, la sospecha y la intriga se multiplican. A su vez, las conversaciones entre Holmes y Watson, cargadas tanto de reflexiones coherentemente delirantes, como de un pensamiento profundo y revelador, retratan a la perfección el paradigma del detective. En “La liga de los pelirrojos”, Holmes se topa con un misterio de grandes dimensiones, mientras que en “Un caso de identidad” nos enseña que hasta el mínimo detalle puede ser fundamental; “El aristócrata solterón” devela la aguda inteligencia de Sherlock. Y finalmente, en “Escándalo en Bohemia”, una mujer se gana la admiración del detective. Presentamos un nuevo formato para dar vida a uno de los personajes más excelsos de la literatura universal. Brillantes efectos sonoros, magistrales actuaciones y grandiosa musicalización se unen para brindarnos una nueva lectura del inmortal Sherlock Holmes. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish
©2013 Mediatek S.A (P)2013 Mediatek S.A
Kyrie Irving
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Kyrie Irving has quickly become known as one of the NBA's elite, winning an NBA championship within his first few years of making the league! This book serves as a biography to date of Kyrie Irving and discusses how the NBA star was able to rise through the ranks to finally make the NBA and fulfill his championship dreams. Although he is young, Irving has a very mature head on his shoulders. His childhood wasn't always easy, and he lost his mother at a young age. However, as you'll soon discover through this book, Kyrie grew stronger with every challenge and obstacle he faced. Kyrie Irving is an exciting young NBA player who we can all learn a lot from. This book will teach you all about the incredible player, his life and career to date, and what may be next for the young NBA star!
©2017, 2018 Ingram Publishing PTY LTD (P)2018 Ingram Publishing PTY LTD
Game Face
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NBA Hall of Famer Bernard King is one of the most dynamic scorers in basketball history. King was notoriously private as a player and rarely spoke to the press - not about his career and never about his personal life. And even beyond his prolific scoring, King will forever be remembered for the gruesome knee injury he suffered in 1985. Doctors who told him he'd never play again were shocked when he not only became the first player to return to the NBA from a torn ACL but returned at an All Star level. In Game Face, King finally opens up about his life on and off the court. In his book, King's basketball IQ is on full display as he breaks down defenses using his own unique system for taking shots from predetermined spots on the floor. King talks about matching up against some of the all-time NBA greats, from Michael Jordan, Julius Erving, and Charles Barkley to Larry Bird, Patrick Ewing, and many others. He also tackles issues of race and family off the court as well as breaking a personal cycle of negativity and self-destructiveness with the help of his family. Engaging, shocking, revelatory, yet always positive and upbeat, Bernard King's memoir appeals to multiple generations of basketball fans.
©2017 Bernard King (P)2017 Hachette Audio
The Great Book of Basketball: Interesting Facts and Sports Stories
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Are you looking for one of the NBA's best basketball books? One that is chock full of sports stories, like how the ABA influenced today’s NBA game? Or maybe random facts about the 1992 NBA Dream Team? Well, look no further. Proudly presenting The Great Book of Basketball, full of trivia questions that deal with six decades of stories that will make for fun listening and maybe create a couple of bar bets or two. And hopefully, maybe settle one or two in your favor. This is sure to be one of the best NBA basketball books out there, whether you’re in the mood to learn about how Julius Erving shifted the landscape of the ABA or digging in on the Celtics dynasties of the 1950 and 1960s. This audiobook has a little bit of everything and goes beyond the surface of simply what was popular. And did we mention trivia questions? Of course we did! And they aren’t your run of the mill, everyone knows the answer off the top of their head sports trivia. You’ll be challenged, you’ll kick yourself for not knowing an answer or two, but you definitely won’t be bored by these questions. Whether it’s learning about "The Dunk of Death" or a little more about the early pioneers of the NBA, The Great Book of Basketball has a little something for everyone who is a fan of the orange roundie. From MJ to Magic and from LeBron to Larry Legend, there’s some stories and stats that will make you think and make you laugh. So get your copy of The Great Book of Basketball today!
©2017 LAK Publishing (P)2018 LAK Publishing
NBA Basketball Player Biography 5 Book Bundle
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This five-book bundle contains five separate books, each documenting the life and career of a different NBA legend! Get this audiobook today and learn more about your favorite basketball stars! Book 1: Kyrie Irving Book 2: Russell Westbrook Book 3: Stephen Curry Book 4: Kobe Bryant Book 5: LeBron James Suitable for all ages!
©2018 Ingram Publishing (P)2018 Ingram Publishing
Swinging for the Fences
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In 2008, the surviving members of the Crenshaw Post 715 American Legion team gathered in Sedona, Arizona, to honor the memory of Billy Consolo. Stories of their fallen teammate opened a door to cherished memories of time spent together in childhood, learning the game of life through the game of baseball. With no adults to supervise them in the playgrounds and sandlots, Carl Paul Maggio and his friends grew to understand the principles of fair play. As teenagers, they thrived under the eccentric guidance of Benny Lefebvre, a gentle but fiercely determined coach who transformed the untamed boys, including future Hall of Famer Sparky Anderson, into a band of skillful, resourceful ballplayers. And when they competed with more than 16,000 teams for the 1951 American Legion World Baseball Championship, they discovered the greatest prize of all: a lifetime of enduring friendships. Swinging for the Fences will transport you to a simpler place and time in our country's history, when kids were allowed to be kids, and baseball was a game of integrity and simplicity.
©2013, 2014 Carl Paul Maggio (P)2014 Carl Paul Maggio
John Stockton: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Point Guards
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Learn the inspiring story of the Utah Jazz's legendary guard John Stockton! In John Stockton: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Point Guards, you will learn the inspirational story of one of basketball's greatest point guards of all time, John Stockton. Stockton ran the point for the Utah Jazz through the majority of the '80s and '90s. He holds the NBA record for the most assists and steals of all time. Playing for the majority of his career alongside Karl Malone, Stockton had a highly illustrious career. By the time he retired, he was a 10-time All-Star and had led the league in assists nine times. He is one of few point guards to ever average a career double-double in points and assists. In this unauthorized biography, you'll relive Stockton's impressive career from his rookie season to his final game.
©2018 Calvintir Books, LLC (P)2018 Calvintir Books, LLC
Hang Time
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Elgin Baylor's memoir of an epic all-star career in the NBA - during which he transformed basketball from a horizontal game to a vertical one - and his fights against racism during his career as a player and as general manager of the LA Clippers under the infamous Donald Sterling People think of Elgin Baylor as one of the greatest basketball players in the history of the game - and one of the NBA's first black superstars - but the full extent of his legacy stretches beyond his spectacular, game-changing jump shots and dunks. With startling symmetry, Baylor recounts his story: flying back and forth between the US Army and the Lakers, his time as a central figure in the great Celtics-Lakers rivalry and how he helped break down color barriers in the sport, his 1964 All-Star game boycott, his early years as an executive for the New Orleans Jazz, and 22 years as general manager for the notorious LA Clippers and Donald Sterling, spent fighting to draft and sign young, black phenoms - only to be hamstrung by his boss at every turn. No one has seen the league change, and has worked to bring change, more than Baylor. Year after year, he continued to fight and persevere against racism. At the beginning of his career, he was forced to stay in separate hotel rooms. From those days to today's superstardom, he has had a front-row view of the game's elevation to one of America's favorite sports. For the first time, Elgin Baylor tells his full story. He's played with the legends, lived with them, and knows more about the NBA than anyone living, and is finally ready to set the record straight.
©2018 EB Lakes 22 LLC (P)2018 Recorded Books
Mastering Life after Athletics
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A wonderful how to book that focuses on motivation of a young man in American basketball: Everyone has had a failure, or two or even three.... We often equate failures with negative connotations that the person is lazy, they didn't try hard enough, they aren't educated and so on.... Motivation is not usually the outcome in this situation. Could you imagine a young man that has made fatherhood a priority, released as an author from a lucrative publishing contract prior to the release date, traveled the world as a professional bodyguard for Eminem, rubbed elbows with the elite (Trump Enterprises, former presidential elect John Kerry), played collegiate and pro basketball, self published his own books, and lastly escaped a life of teenage crime. He has not only mastered life but helps others to succeed. This phenomenal book will transform, shape, and inspire youth, athletes, and entrepreneurs in 10 simple tips based on true-life events through pure honesty.
©2011 Byron Williams (P)2012 Byton Wil'liams