Basketball and Its Greatest Players
Kids, Sports and Recreation, Basketball, Fran&, School Tools, Reference
| Author: | Sherman Hollar | ISBN: | 9781615305582 |
| Publisher: | Britannica Educational Publishing | Publication: | August 1, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Britannica Educational Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | Sherman Hollar |
| ISBN: | 9781615305582 |
| Publisher: | Britannica Educational Publishing |
| Publication: | August 1, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Britannica Educational Publishing |
| Language: | English |
Drawing crowds for its displays of both raw athleticism and spectacular showmanship, basketball has become one of the most exciting spectator sports in the United States, as well as the world. Players renowned for their maneuverability and skill—“Air” Jordan and his classic acrobatic moves, for instance—have intensified the level of competition in professional leagues and inspired everyday fans to “shoot hoops” in friendly games. This engaging volume examines the history and evolution of basketball and some of its most influential players.
Drawing crowds for its displays of both raw athleticism and spectacular showmanship, basketball has become one of the most exciting spectator sports in the United States, as well as the world. Players renowned for their maneuverability and skill—“Air” Jordan and his classic acrobatic moves, for instance—have intensified the level of competition in professional leagues and inspired everyday fans to “shoot hoops” in friendly games. This engaging volume examines the history and evolution of basketball and some of its most influential players.
