"It takes truly special athletes to be superstars, whether they're catching touchdowns, scoring goals, or slamming home acrobatic dunks. The Sport Superstars series takes a look at some of these legendary athletes, their origin stories, and how they have influenced their sport."--Page 4 of cover

"From the nine-time women's basketball icon and two-time Olympic gold medalist--a raw, revelatory account of her unfathomable detainment in Russia and her journey home. On February 17, 2022, Brittney Griner arrived in Moscow ready to spend the WNBA offseason playing for the Russian women's basketball team where she had been the centerpiece of previous championship seasons. Instead, a security checkpoint became her gateway to hell when she was arrested...

Provides sketches of many talented basketball players, including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bob Cousy, Elvin Hayes, Pete Maravich, Oscar Robertson, and Dominique Wilkins.

"Caitlin Clark's basketball talent was evident when she was just five years old. But that alone is not how she became a professional athlete. Her determination, fearlessness, fierce competitiveness, and at times, even her impatience, were key components that took her from a talented player to an elite athlete. Her basketball journey has been marked by a series of bold choices, great confidence, and a passion for the game"-- Provided by publisher.

"Caitlin Clark was recruited to play college basketball before she even started high school. Her high school career was remarkable, and it only got stronger at the University of Iowa. Clark set records and dominated the game for four straight years as a Hawkeye. It was no surprise when she was picked first in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever. From her early days to her professional career, learn all about Clark and how she's changed women's basketball...

Publisher Annotaiton: From the New York Times bestselling author of Return of the King comes the story of LeBron James's incredible transformation from basketball star to sports and business mogul. 288pp., 75K

"Following Zion Williamson's record-breaking season at Duke University and his electric NBA debut, basketball fans are already calling him the NBA's Crown Prince, drawing comparisons to all-time greats like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant. Now a New Orleans Pelican, he's set out to prove that he truly deserves to be the new King of Basketball. But for all the expectations and accolades, Zion remains a humble, dedicated teammate, and...

"Describes the life and career of Los Angeles Lakers player LeBron James."-- Provided by publisher.

A biography of basketball player LeBron James, highlighting his charitable work.

"The Education of Kendrick Perkins is an intimate memoir about race, fatherhood, and basketball, from former NBA player and outspoken cultural critic, Kendrick "Perk" Perkins. At age eighteen, Kendrick Perkins left his grandparents' run-down yellow house in Beaumont, Texas for the last time. Sure, he'd traveled the country for camps and tournaments. He'd banged and bruised with the biggest and most skilled players the amateur basketball world had...