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The life story of Jeanie Buss could only have been written in Hollywood. Her father, Jerry Buss, emerged from a childhood of financial struggle to improbably become one of California’s most successful real estate developers. Though her life was not without turmoil - l her parents divorced when she was still a child - Jeanie’s world was forever changed for the better when her father bought the Los Angeles Lakers in 1979. By the time Jeanie was 19, she was already a high-ranking executive with World Team Tennis.

One of today’s most sought-after NBA superstars was once a young boy who was perceived as weak. Despite this negative impression, he has managed to rise from his simple life in North Carolina into becoming one of the sharpest shooters in the history of the NBA. Stephen Curry’s journey to become one of the NBA’s legends has been tough and rocky. He might be the son of an NBA veteran, yet his journey towards his dreams was not smooth. He also had his fair share of rejections and doubts - both from his own self and others.

In Why I Stand, Jonathan Isaac shares the journey of how—through a series of divine connections and a willingness to follow Christ—his fear and insecurity-driven life was transformed into one of confidence and purpose. From his childhood in the Bronx to his high school years in Florida, from rail-skinny freshman at FSU to top draft pick in the NBA, Jonathan uses his life story to illuminate the freedom and peace found in the love of Jesus Christ.

A young man's journey through the Philippines' most unlikely obsession: Basketball. In Pacific Rims, Rafe Bartholemew, journalist, New Yorker, and veteran baller, ventures through the Philippines to investigate the country's love of basketball. From street corners where diehards fashion hoops out of old car parts to the professional league where politicians exploit team loyalties to win elections, Pacific Rims gets the story - and gets in the game.

You’ve been working on your game. You know what you’re capable of; you’ve done it over and over again in practice, scrimmages, and games against your friends. Then game time comes, and...nothing. You're invisible on the court. Knowing the skills you have, this is really frustrating. Is it mental? Is it physical? Is it something else? It’s a little bit of all those and more. This workbook, Playing as Well as You Practice, will move you past it.

Cosa si prova a diventare il primo giocatore italiano della storia a vincere il titolo NBA? Qual è il percorso che porta a cogliere quest'occasione? Marco Belinelli ha realizzato un sogno, il suo e quello di migliaia di ragazzi che guardano al basket professionistico come un mito irraggiungibile.

NBA Hall of Famer & 4x Champion, Shaquille O'Neal aka SHAQ, goes on the record from Shahookah Studios with co-host Adam Lefkoe to bring you nonstop laughter and unfiltered thoughts on sports, life, entertainment, and more. Along the way, they will be joined by a host of VIP guests for a high energy show you won't soon forget.New episodes every Thursday on YouTube at THE BIG PODCAST WITH SHAQ. This is a Playmaker & Big Podcast Network Exclusive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vikings Press Pass is your all-access podcast for everything Augustana College athletics! Join me as I sit down with standout student-athletes from this NCAA Division III program, located in Rock Island, Illinois. From game highlights and personal stories to what it’s like competing in the CCIW, we dive deep into the lives of these Viking athletes and coaches. Whether you’re a fan or alum, this podcast is your ticket inside the world of Augie athletics. Tune in and get to know the players and coaches beyond the field of play!

The New Twenty Four (TNTF) is an hour-long hoops podcast hosted by writer Gavriel Wilkins and artist Torrence Stagger, where the two Windy City natives and purveyors of game link up each week throughout the NBA season to discuss all the latest news & storylines taking shape throughout The Association.Feel free to like, share & subscribe to TNTF podcast. Available to listen to across all podcasting platforms.Follow Gavriel & Torrence on Twitter/X @WhatGaveSaid and @TStacks_ for all the latest news and updates surrounding TNTF.

Start your day with everything you need to know from last night's NBA action—all in 10 minutes or less! The NBA Daily Recap covers the biggest games, top plays, and standout performances, making sure you're always in the loop on the latest storylines and stats. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just want to keep up with key highlights for the water cooler talk, this quick daily breakdown gives you the scoop on every game, every morning."The song Show Me the Way by Tony Newmark and Field of Dreams is used with permission from the artist. All rights remain with the original creators."

Bienvenue dans le podcast EuroLeague France!!Le podcast qui parle de l'actualité du basket français au sein de la plus prestigieuse ligue de basket au monde (oui on la préfère à la NBA chez nous). Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

From the folks behind the HoriZone Roundtable, this is a show dedicated to give Horizon League fans a preview of the conference games that will happen during the upcoming week.

The Legend and The Bear Pod features "The Legend" Antonio Davis and Ceez "The Bear" Brown as they discuss a myriad of topic revolving the world of sports. Each podcast is a battle between the old school and new school takes on sports culture. Each episode concludes with 'Coaches Corner' which is a segment in which,"The Legend" Antonio Davis, former NCAA scoring champion with 30+ years of coaching expertience discusses a topic in the world of sports he thinks should be addressed. Tune in for fun, laughs, and unapologetic commentary.

In Kobe Bryant: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Shooting Guards, you'll read about the inspirational story of basketball's star, Kobe Bryant. Kobe Bryant has been the face of the Lakers dynasty for the past two decades and for good reason. Few players have commanded a basketball court as much as Kobe in historical performances such as his notable 81-point performance in just under 42 minutes of playing time in 2006 against the Toronto Raptors.

The next big podcast just moved in! Join New York Knicks stars Jalen Brunson & Josh Hart and co-host Matt Hillman as they discuss basketball, current topics, and what it’s like to make the big leagues with your best friends by your side. Roommates is filmed from Room 311, where immaculate vibes are curated and shared with the world. Room 311 is inspired by the trio’s favorite comedy Step Brothers and incorporates real elements from the college dorm room where the friendship and foundation for excellence was forged. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Shooting Stars were a bunch of kids - LeBron James and his best friends - from Akron, Ohio, who first met on a youth basketball team of the same name when they were 10 and 11 years old. United by their love of the game and their yearning for companionship, they quickly forged a bond that would carry them through thick and thin (a lot of thin) and, at last, to a national championship in their senior year of high school.

In January of 1989, Cameron Stauth became a fly on the office wall of Pistons General Manager Jack McCloskey. He watched day by day, crisis by crisis, as McCloskey, Coach Chuck Daly, and a handful of immensely talented and ambitious basketball players—the Bad Boys of Detroit—won the NBA championship.

What can you learn from the most successful companies in the world? The NBA Story will help you understand and adopt the competitive strategies, workplace culture, and daily business practices that enabled the exciting basketball league to become the powerhouse it is today.

Tim Duncan has kept the San Antonio Spurs relevant in the NBA for every year of his long NBA career. In this short book, we will learn about how Duncan became the incredible power forward that he is today. Starting first with a look into his childhood and early life, we'll learn about Tim Duncan prior to entering the NBA, along with his time in the NBA playing alongside David Robinson to his time playing with Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili leading the San Antonio Spurs.

A Nigerian native who emigrated to the United States at age 11, Alex Owumi's exploits on the basketball court earned him a college scholarship to Georgetown University. Undrafted by the NBA, Owumi pursued his basketball dream overseas, eventually signing with Al-Nasr of Libya, a state-run athletic club privately funded by the family of Libyan president Muammar Qaddafi.