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.
Sir Charles
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Noted "Most Quotable Player" of 1993 by 72 sportswriters, hailed "impossible to guard or muzzle" by The New York Times, Charles Barkley is known as much for his outrageous observations about life as his talent on the basketball court. In this audio program, the living American sports legend goes one-on-one with himself, commenting on the quips and quotes that have made him a newsmaker. Aside from his wit and wisdom, you'll hear an exclusive (and outrageous) audio interview with sportswriter Rick Reilly - a pro at banter with the superstar. Barkley may be predictable in his high scores on the court, but in person, he's a live wire who can - and does - explode in any direction.
©1994 Charles Barkley Enterprises, Inc., All Rights Reserved (P)16 9; 1994 Time Warner AudioBooks, A Joint Venture of The Atlantic Group and Time Warner Trade Publishing
Back from the Dead
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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. In February 2007, Bill Walton suffered a catastrophic spinal collapse - the culmination of a lifetime of injuries - that left him unable to move. He spent three years on the floor of his house, eating his meals there and crawling to the bathroom, where he could barely hoist himself up onto the toilet. The excruciating pain and slow recovery tested Walton to the fullest. But with extraordinary patience, fortitude, determination, and sacrifice - and pioneering surgery - he recovered and now shares his life story in this remarkable and unique memoir. Walton grew up in San Diego in the 1950s and 1960s and was deeply influenced by the political and cultural upheavals of that period. Although he strongly identified with the cool people, particularly in music and politics, his greatest role model outside his family was super-straight UCLA basketball coach John Wooden, a thoughtful, rigorous mentor who seemed immune to the turmoil of the times. Although there was always tension and conflict between them, the two men would speak nearly every day for 43 years, until Wooden's death at age 99. Despite a lifelong stuttering affliction, Walton chose a career in broadcasting after his playing days ended. He eventually won an Emmy Award and other accolades for broadcasting and was recognized as a leading media pundit. John Wooden once said that no greatness ever came without sacrifice. Nothing better illustrates this saying than the real story of Walton's life. In his own words, Back from the Dead shares this dramatic story, including his basketball and broadcasting careers, his many setbacks and rebounds, and his ultimate triumph as the toughest of champions.
©2016 Bill Walton (P)2016 Simon & Schuster, Inc.
Steve Nash
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Learn the incredible story of basketball superstar Steve Nash! In Steve Nash: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Point Guards, you'll hear about the inspirational story of one of basketball's premier point guards, Steve Nash. Steve Nash has had a storied career playing in the National Basketball Association. In this short audiobook, we will learn about how Steve became the storied point guard that he is today. Starting first with his childhood and early life, we'll learn about Steve prior to entering the NBA, his time in the NBA, along with his impact on the communities of the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers. Regardless of how Steve Nash's career will end, he will go down in the NBA records as one of the greatest point guards to ever play the game, among the other greats like John Stockton, Jason Kidd, and Gary Payton. Former commissioner David Stern perhaps said it best at the award ceremony for Steve's Most Valuable Player award when he stated, “You demonstrate the best of our sport, a passion for our game, a commitment to your community, and an engagement with our fans. What more could we say?” Here is a preview of what is inside this book: Childhood and Early Life Fondness Towards Soccer The High School and College Years High School Dominance in British Columbia Next Stop on the Road to Greatness: Santa Clara Junior Year: A Breakthrough Season Senior Year: On Top of the College Basketball World The Rookie Campaign Trade to the Dallas Mavericks The Return to Phoenix Leaving Phoenix for Los Angeles Steve Nash's Personal Life Philanthropic Efforts Soccer’s Influence on Steve Steve Nash's Legacy
©2014 Clayton Geoffreys (P)2014 Clayton Geoffreys
Staying Ahead of the Posse
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Highlighted by the ESPN basketball documentary Black Magic, Ben Jobe's life and philosophy are captured in Staying Ahead of the Posse. This is history in the flesh, the history of basketball and the Civil Rights Movement, of desegregation and economic exploitation, of African independence and the modern-day plantation that is the American sports industry in general and the NCAA in particular. Ben's 40-plus years of coaching, teaching, nurturing, and mentoring intersected with and was influenced by all those factors. One generation removed from slavery, born in Little Hope, Tennessee, he was a 1956 graduate of Fisk University and coached at more than a dozen schools and across two continents, including leading the Southern University Jaguars to a historic upset in the 1993 NCAA basketball tournament.
©2016 Joe Formichella (P)2021 Joe Formichella
Kobe Bryant
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Do you want to learn more about Kobe Bryant's life while being inspired? If the answer is yes, then let me invite you in a beautiful journey. Welcome to the life of Kobe Bryant! Kobe lives and breathes basketball. While other basketball legends faded into obscurity after retirement, Kobe is out there pursuing new endeavors and building a business empire. It’s a testament to his relentless thirst for knowledge and never-ending quest to be better. This book is a front row ticket to Kobe’s journey through life as he reveals how he used the "mamba mentality" as a blueprint to his success, whether on-court or off-court. It offers an insight into how his mind works and provides an opportunity to replicate his success and achievements. The book teaches about the value of hard work and commitment to the craft. Kobe’s rise to greatness is an inspiration to a new generation of young people who dream of making it big in their chosen fields. Here's a sneak preview of the chapters you find this audiobook: Laying the Groundwork Work Ethic Mamba Mentality Basketball Muses Feuds and Controversies The Storyteller Kobe, Inc. The Future Life-Changing Lessons from the Black Mamba Buy the audiobook today and be inspired now!
©2019 Patrick Thompson (P)2020 Patrick Thompson
Michael Jordan: A Unique Insight into the Career and Mindset of Michael Jordan
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Do your hoop dreams seem out of reach? Discover insider secrets from a legendary NBA pro to take your game to new heights. Are you tired of warming the bench? Do daily drills and practice make no difference in your game? Does a career in basketball seem impossible? Steve James has made a lifetime study of Michael Jordan’s rise from repeated failure to NBA legend. And now he’s here to share the secrets behind Michael Jordan’s winning record so you can follow in his footsteps. Michael Jordan: A Unique Insight into the Career and Mindset of Michael Jordan is an incredible account of the many trials and tribulations the legendary baller overcame so he could dominate the courts. Through Steve James’ step-by-step instructions, you’ll learn to apply the same unique techniques and training systems that made Michael Jordan a household name. Whether you’re a newbie or semi-pro, you’ll discover the secrets to awaken your inner Air Jordan. In Michael Jordan, you'll discover: Detailed daily workouts and training regimes to bring your game into the next league Daily inspiration from His Highness’ one-of-a-kind rituals and superstitions The steps MJ used to overcome his greatest failures and how you can leap your own hurdles Little-known facts about the NBA superstar to inspire your own personal journey The motivational lesson behind the number 23 and much, much more! Michael Jordan is a practical handbook and inspirational biography that’s perfect for any fan of the game. If you like expert advice, easy-to-follow illustrated techniques, and practical success principles, then you'll love Steve James’ buzzer-beating biography. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2016 Steve James (P)2018 Steve James
The Rebounders
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Unlike the stories of most visible division I college athletes, Amanda Ottaway’s story has more in common with those of the 80 percent of college athletes who are never seen on TV. The Rebounders follows the college career of an average NCAA Division I women’s basketball player in the 21st century. It begins with the recruiting process when Ottaway is an eager, naive teenager and ends when she’s a more contemplative 20-something alumna. Ottaway’s story, along with the journeys of her dynamic Wildcat teammates at Davidson College in North Carolina, covers - in engaging detail - the life of a mid-major athlete: recruitment, the preseason, body image and eating disorders, schoolwork, family relationships, practice, love life, team travel, game day, injuries, drug and alcohol use, coaching changes, and what comes after the very last game. Most college athletes, famous or not, play hard, get hurt, fail, and triumph together in a profound love of their sport and one another, and then their careers end, and they figure out how to move on. From concussions and minor injuries to classrooms, parties, and relationships, Ottaway understands the experience of a Division I women’s basketball player firsthand. The Rebounders is, at its core, a feminist coming-of-age story, an exploration of what it means to be a young woman who loves a sport and is on a course of self-discovery through that medium. The book is published by University of Nebraska Press. The audiobook is published by University Press Audiobooks. Praise for the book: "A must for anyone interested in college athletics." (Book and Film Globe) “Captures the spirit of collegiate sport with both candor and joy.” (Madeleine Blais, Pulitzer Prize winner and author of In These Girls, Hope Is a Muscle) "Captures the feel of the game, literally, in the swoosh of the ball through the net, and figuratively, as a metaphor for love itself." (BookMark)
©2018 Amanda Ottaway (P)2020 Redwood Audiobooks
Basketball (and Other Things)
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Who is the greatest dunker of all time? Which version of the Michael Jordan was the best Michael Jordan? What is allowed and absolutely not allowed in a game of pickup basketball? Basketball (and Other Things) presents listeners with a whole new set of pivotal and ridiculous fan disputes from basketball history, providing arguments and answers, explained with the wit and wisdom that is unique to Shea Serrano. Serrano breaks down debates that NBA fans didn't even know they needed, from the classic (How many years during his career was Kobe Bryant actually the best player in the league?) to the fantastical (If you could assign different values to different shots throughout basketball history, what would they be and why?). This book is a must-have for anyone who has ever stayed up late into the night debating basketball's greatest moments, what-ifs, stories, and legends, or for those who are discovering the mythology of basketball for the first time.
©2017, 2020 Shea Serrano (P)2021 Tantor
The Truth About Overseas Basketball Exposure Camps
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Attention all professional basketball players who want to know which camps are worth it versus which camps are scams and wastes of time, get exposure to the team managers and owners who can offer you a contract and the agents who have connections to them, and even take a huge step toward signing a professional basketball contract ASAP. If you're looking to succeed with overseas basketball, then this brand new book by overseas basketball expert, Dre Baldwin, is for you. Dre Baldwin reveals how every professional basketball player can understand how to choose the right exposure camp for you that will give you the highest return on investment and give you your best chance to be seen by the people who will help advance your career. In fact, here's just a sample of you'll discover in the pages of this insightful new book: "The Truth About Overseas Exposure Camps" (an interview with overseas basketball expert, Dre Baldwin) The number-one rule pro basketball players need to follow for overseas exposure camp success The most important rule for how to choose the right pro basketball exposure camps - and what mistakes to avoid (no matter what your current level of achievement) The cardinal overseas exposure camps rule pro basketball players need to follow when it comes to leveraging exposure camps to further your basketball career Several other critical rules about overseas exposure camps every pro basketball player needs to know about Specific overseas exposure camps tools and resources Dre Baldwin thinks are the most important in today's world (and how you can get access to them fast) Specific rules to help pro basketball players save a lot of time with overseas exposure camps (and avoid a lot of wasted effort) The biggest rule Dre Baldwin ever broke as a pro basketball player when it came to overseas exposure camps (and how you can learn from that experience) ...and much, much more!
©2020 Work On Your Game Inc (P)2020 Work On Your Game Inc
Seven Seconds or Less
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Sports Illustrated's chief NBA writer, Jack McCallum, only planned to spend the preseason with the Phoenix Suns as an "assistant coach" - and then write a story about his experiences. Instead, he stayed on with the Suns throughout their exciting and controversial 2005-2006 season. Gaining access to everything from locker-room chats with superstar point guard Steve Nash, to coaches' meetings with maverick coach Mike D'Antoni, McCallum learned what makes this wildly popular, innovative, and international assemblage of talented players and brilliant coaches tick - making Seven Seconds or Less an all-access look at one of the greatest shows in sports.
©2006 Jack McCallum (P)2013 Audible, Inc.