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Readers will find out about the greatest teams in NBA history from the 1996 Chicago Bulls to the 2017 Golden State Warriors. This title also features informative sidebars, honorable mentions, a glossary, and further resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This title takes a look at some of the greatest moments in basketball history! It highlights the origin of the sport, the miracles that have happened on the court throughout the decades, and the impact they left on the game.

Examines the history of the Kansas University basketball program over the past 100 years.

"Did Wilt Chamberlain really score 100 points by himself in a single game? Was the 1985 NBA Draft really fixed to make sure the New York Knicks got the first pick? Was Michael Jordan really let go by his high school basketball team? Get ready to discover the real stories behind these and other great basketball myths and legends!"--

Explores Olympic basketball history, discussing key figures and record breakers, including LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Cheryl Miller.

Examines the history of the UCLA basketball program.

Presents the history of the Boston Celtics pro basketball team, higlighting players including Larry Bird, Antoine Walker, and Dennis Johnson

Explores the basics of basketball, including the rules, origin, and necessary skills.

Chronicles the history of the Boston Celtics basketball team, highlighting important games, players, and coaches and presenting color photos.