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Focusing on the evolution of basketball from the early 20th century to its current prominence, this biographical dictionary features 575 entries detailing the lives and careers of pivotal figures in the sport. It highlights legendary players like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bob Cousy, alongside contemporary stars such as LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony. The work also honors influential coaches like Red Auerbach and Mike Krzyzewski, while recognizing the significant contributions of female athletes and coaches, showcasing basketball's inclusivity and growth.
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Basketball, David Porter
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- Basketball
- Subtitle
- A Biographical Dictionary
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Porter
- Publisher
- Greenwood
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 614
- ISBN13
- 9780313309526
- Category
- Sport
- Description
- Focusing on the evolution of basketball from the early 20th century to its current prominence, this biographical dictionary features 575 entries detailing the lives and careers of pivotal figures in the sport. It highlights legendary players like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bob Cousy, alongside contemporary stars such as LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony. The work also honors influential coaches like Red Auerbach and Mike Krzyzewski, while recognizing the significant contributions of female athletes and coaches, showcasing basketball's inclusivity and growth.