From Peach Baskets to Dance Halls and the Not-so-Stern NBA    by Evan Weiner
Price: $2.99 USD. 67530 words. Language: English. Published on April 13, 2013. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Basketball.
The 21st century version of the National Basketball Association will never be confused with the various leagues that cropped up after Dr. James Naismith came up with a game in the fall of 1891 at a Springfield, Massachusetts YMCA. Dr. Naismith put up some peach baskets and gave 18 players a soccer ball and the game of "basket ball" was born. A century later, basketball was a global sensation.

Ten Thousand Minutes: Pro Basketball Player Rankings 1952-2012    by Ian Parfrey
Price: $3.99 USD. 55740 words. Language: English. Published on January 7, 2013. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Basketball.
At Alltimehoops, we've mathematically ranked almost 1,000 NBA and ABA players in order to determine who was most (and least) valuable. There are also lists within the main list, such as "Best Players to Never Make an All-Star Team," and "Worst #1 Picks." Features 960 player ratings, over 400 player comments, essays on current and historical basketball, and 18 original full-page drawings.

The Breaks of the Wind    by Blogcat
Price: $1.99 USD. 36490 words. Language: English. Published on October 7, 2012. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Basketball.
Blogcat, writer for BobcatsPlanet.com, performs what he calls "stunt journalism" by daring to watch every minute of the disastrous 2011-2012 Charlotte Bobcats season. As his beloved team infamously wins just 7 games, the toll it takes on Blogcat becomes increasingly hilarious. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll be glad you're not him.

The Fantasy Basketball Coaches' Fantasy Basketball Strategy Guide    by Nels Wadycki
Price: $4.99 USD. 62060 words. Language: English. Published on September 29, 2012. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Basketball.
Over the years, the guys from Fantasy Basketball Coaches (fantasybasketballcoaches.com) have written the book on fantasy basketball. Now, they have quite literally written the book on fantasy basketball. Whether you are a fantasy basketball rookie looking to compete with more experience players, or a veteran baller wanting to take your game to the next level, this guide has it all.

Drinking and Drafting: Fantasy Basketball Strategery for Each Phase of the Game    by Josh Ahlstrom
Price: $4.99 USD. 37840 words. Language: English. Published on September 22, 2012. Nonfiction » Entertainment » Games, puzzles and brain twisters.
If your interested in taking your fantasy basketball game to the next level then “Drinking and Drafting” might as well have been written for you personally! Fantasy basketball is a lot of fun, but it takes quite a bit of skill and effort to be a great manager. This book will help you know when and where to focus your efforts and how to best tweak your own approach to team management.

Basketball Just for You    by Henry Walczyk
Price: $5.99 USD. 48350 words. Language: English. Published by Fideli Publishing on June 4, 2012. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Basketball.
This book is a motivational teaching tool for both coaches and players and shows the beauty of the unique sport of basketball. There is an emphasis on the importance of health, educational and discipline as well as strategies and techniques essential to playing a good game.

Bench Rules: A Guide to Success On and Off the Bench    by Kevin Christensen
Price: $5.99 USD. 30150 words. Language: English. Published on October 2, 2011. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Basketball.
BENCH RULES shows ten different ways a person can contribute to a team without scoring a single point, or even playing a single minute, on game day. From superstar down through last player on the bench, the ideas in this book are valuable to anyone who desires to become the best player, teammate and person they can be. BENCH RULES is the blueprint for success in every role on a team.

The Crossover: A Brief History of Basketball and Race, From James Naismith to LeBron James    by Doug Merlino
Price: $2.99 USD. 21600 words. Language: English. Published on July 16, 2011. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Basketball.
The history of basketball contains all the drama inherent in America’s long struggle with racial intolerance and quest for equality. Highlighting characters both famous (Bill Russell, Michael Jordan) and obscure (Earl Lloyd, Holcombe Rucker), this book explores how what’s happened on the basketball court has mirrored race relations in the United States—and often preceded changes off of it.

The Villanova Miracle and 63 Other Dreams: A Game-by-Game Guide to the 1985 NCAA Tournament    by John Schaefer
Price: $0.99 USD. 24330 words. Language: English. Published on March 21, 2011. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Basketball.
While many of the great games and heroes produced by the NCAA tournament are well-known to sports fans, there are countless stories that have been forgotten. That changes with 'The Villanova Miracle and 63 Other Dreams'. This book, which was produced after countless hours of meticulous research, chronicles every game played in the NCAA tournament in 1985, when the field was expanded to 64 teams.

The Kobe Code: Eight Principles For Success -- An Insider's Look into Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant's Warrior Life & the Code He Lives By    by Pat Mixon
Price: $4.99 USD. 22220 words. Language: English. Published on October 30, 2010. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Basketball.
Strength & Honor. A code that Kobe Bryant seems to live by. This inspiring & practical guide takes a unique spin on the traditional unauthorized biography by providing insight into how Kobe approaches his life, on & off the court. Also, by highlighting Eight Principles For Success pulled from various stages in his life, this book allows you to potentially apply these practices to your own life.