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A Season on the Brink - A Year with Bob Knight and the Indiana Hoosiers (Paperback): John Feinstein A Season on the Brink - A Year with Bob Knight and the Indiana Hoosiers (Paperback)
John Feinstein
R529 R494 Discovery Miles 4 940 Save R35 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Twenty-five years after it spent sixteen weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list, John Feinstein's A Season on the Brink remains the classic of the genre and an unforgettable chronicle of his year spent following the Indiana Hoosiers and their fiery coach Bob Knight. This anniversary edition features an updated package and a new Introduction by Feinstein.

Granted unprecedented access to the Indiana Hoosiers' basketball program during the 1985-1986 season, John Feinstein saw and heard it all--practices, team meetings, strategy sessions, and mid-game huddles--as the team strove to return to championship form. A Season on the Brink, recently named #6 on Sports Illustrated's "Top 100 Sports Books of All Time" list, not only captures the drama and pressure of big-time college basketball, but paints a vivid portrait of a complex, brilliant coach as he walks the fine line between genius and madness.

Elgin Baylor - The Man Who Changed Basketball (Paperback): Bijan C Bayne Elgin Baylor - The Man Who Changed Basketball (Paperback)
Bijan C Bayne; Foreword by Bob Ryan
R967 Discovery Miles 9 670 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

NBA Hall of Fame player Elgin Baylor was an innovator in his sport, a civil rights trailblazer, and a true superstar. He influenced future NBA All Stars such as Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, and is considered by many to be one of the most important players in NBA history. A prolific scorer who baffled opponents with his twists and turns and inventive moves, Baylor was a force both on and off the court for the Minneapolis and Los Angeles Lakers. In Elgin Baylor: The Man Who Changed Basketball, Bijan C. Bayne tells the story of how a kid from the streets of segregated Washington, DC, who didn't attend college until he was over twenty, revolutionized basketball and stood up for his rights. In a time when few nationally prominent black athletes spoke out about racial inequality in the United States, Baylor refused to tolerate discrimination. On the court, with his balletic moves and urban style of play, Elgin Baylor lifted the game of basketball off the floor and into the air. Elgin Baylor: The Man Who Changed Basketball includes personal reflections from Baylor's old schoolyard companions, former teammates, players he coached in the NBA, and noted sports journalists, bringing to life his childhood, college career, and professional life with intimate detail. Basketball fans, historians, and those interested in the impact of sports on the Civil Rights Movement will all find this first-ever biography of Elgin Baylor both fascinating and inspirational.

Legends and Soles - Business, Creativity and Basketball - A Memoir of an Improbable Life (Paperback): Sonny Vaccaro, Armen... Legends and Soles - Business, Creativity and Basketball - A Memoir of an Improbable Life (Paperback)
Sonny Vaccaro, Armen Keteyian
R440 R345 Discovery Miles 3 450 Save R95 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The brilliant autobiography from the ‘saviour of Nike’

If you’re a sneaker head, you know him as the Savior of Nike. If you’ve watched Air you saw Matt Damon’s portrayal of the man who discovered Michael Jordan and how he revolutionized the payment structure of endorsements for athletes. Legends and Soles tells Sonny’s story – his blind-sided firing by Nike Chairman Phil Knight, the landmark 2021 Supreme Court decision that upended big-time college sports, the countless days and nights of watching athletes compete, and so much more that only Sonny can retell.

Written in collaboration with six-time New York Times bestselling author Armen Keteyian, Legends and Soles provides truth to storylines and headlines including:

· Vaccaro’s pivotal role in the never-before-told story of the courting and signing of Michael Jordan
· How Nike, at the behest of an embittered Knight, went as far as having the Portland FBI investigate Vaccaro who was working for archival Adidas on a RICO charge of corporate espionage
· His close relationships with NBA superstars Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett and Tracy McGrady and Hall of Fame coaches Jerry Tarkanian of UNLV and John Thompson of Georgetown
· The high stakes drama behind the O’Bannon lawsuit that changed the entire landscape in college sports
· Filled with in-depth stories and photos illuminating some of Sonny’s most treasured career memories, Legends and Soles is the long-awaited memoir of a giant in the story of American sports.

Leading with the Heart - Coach K's Successful Strategies for Basketball, Business, and Life (Paperback): Donald T... Leading with the Heart - Coach K's Successful Strategies for Basketball, Business, and Life (Paperback)
Donald T Phillips, Grant Hill, Mike Krzyzewski
R495 R424 Discovery Miles 4 240 Save R71 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Duke University's head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski has proved himself a leader both on and off the court. He's led the Duke Blue Devils to five straight Final Four appearances, culminating in back-to-back championships in 1991 and '92. He has received five National Coach of the Year Awards -- and many of the players he coached in college have gone on to NBA stardom! Now Coach K offers the insights he uses to coax peak performances from his team, relying on lessons he learned as a captain in the U.S. Army, sportsmanship, respect, and a genuine gift for leading with the heart.

Sneakerhead Coloring book (Paperback): Da Vinci Sneakerhead Coloring book (Paperback)
Da Vinci
R572 Discovery Miles 5 720 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Air Jordan Coloring Book - Sneaker Adult Coloring Book (Paperback): Troy Davinci, Da Vinci Air Jordan Coloring Book - Sneaker Adult Coloring Book (Paperback)
Troy Davinci, Da Vinci
R494 Discovery Miles 4 940 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Quotes from the Summitt (Hardcover): Pat Summitt Quotes from the Summitt (Hardcover)
Pat Summitt
R484 R424 Discovery Miles 4 240 Save R60 (12%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Fall to Grace - The Climb, Collapse, and Comeback of Coach Dave Bliss (Paperback): Dave Bliss Fall to Grace - The Climb, Collapse, and Comeback of Coach Dave Bliss (Paperback)
Dave Bliss; Foreword by Ken Blanchard; Edited by Stephen Copeland
R410 R389 Discovery Miles 3 890 Save R21 (5%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Unexpected Leader - How To Achieve Team Success Without a Title (Hardcover): Glaze The Unexpected Leader - How To Achieve Team Success Without a Title (Hardcover)
Glaze
R700 R619 Discovery Miles 6 190 Save R81 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Last Enforcer - Outrageous Stories from the Life and Times of One of the Nba's Fiercest Competitors (Paperback):... The Last Enforcer - Outrageous Stories from the Life and Times of One of the Nba's Fiercest Competitors (Paperback)
Charles Oakley; As told to Frank Isola; Foreword by Michael Jordan
R490 R456 Discovery Miles 4 560 Save R34 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Kentucky Hustler (Hardcover): Terry Hatton, Jeremy Rice Kentucky Hustler (Hardcover)
Terry Hatton, Jeremy Rice
R822 Discovery Miles 8 220 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Golden Dream - The Story of the 2001-2002 Kent State Men's Basketball Elite Eight Season (Hardcover): Steve Sefner The Golden Dream - The Story of the 2001-2002 Kent State Men's Basketball Elite Eight Season (Hardcover)
Steve Sefner
R752 Discovery Miles 7 520 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
History of the Nets - From Teaneck to Brooklyn (Hardcover): Rick Laughland History of the Nets - From Teaneck to Brooklyn (Hardcover)
Rick Laughland
R821 Discovery Miles 8 210 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Leftovers - Baylor, Betrayal, and Beyond (Paperback): Matt Sayman, David L Thomas The Leftovers - Baylor, Betrayal, and Beyond (Paperback)
Matt Sayman, David L Thomas; Foreword by Scott Drew
R518 R489 Discovery Miles 4 890 Save R29 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Jordan Rules - The Inside Story of One Turbulent Season with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls (Paperback): Sam Smith The Jordan Rules - The Inside Story of One Turbulent Season with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls (Paperback)
Sam Smith
R521 R486 Discovery Miles 4 860 Save R35 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Influence of Plyometric Training on Explosive Power and Shooting Ability Among Basket Ball Players (Hardcover): Rajeswari R Influence of Plyometric Training on Explosive Power and Shooting Ability Among Basket Ball Players (Hardcover)
Rajeswari R
R684 Discovery Miles 6 840 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Journey - Lessons from the Hardwood (Hardcover): Mike Winters The Journey - Lessons from the Hardwood (Hardcover)
Mike Winters
R877 Discovery Miles 8 770 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Secret Warrior - A Coach and Fighter, On and Off the Court (Hardcover): Joanne P McCallie Secret Warrior - A Coach and Fighter, On and Off the Court (Hardcover)
Joanne P McCallie
R665 Discovery Miles 6 650 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Hoops Heist - Seattle, the Sonics, and How a Stolen Team's Legacy Gave Rise to the NBA's Secret Empire (Hardcover):... Hoops Heist - Seattle, the Sonics, and How a Stolen Team's Legacy Gave Rise to the NBA's Secret Empire (Hardcover)
Jon Finkel
R1,008 Discovery Miles 10 080 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Integrating Pittsburgh Sports (Paperback): The Association of Gentleman Pittsburgh Journalist Integrating Pittsburgh Sports (Paperback)
The Association of Gentleman Pittsburgh Journalist
R594 R536 Discovery Miles 5 360 Save R58 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Huddle Up! A Coach's Playbook for Program Success (Hardcover): Thomasina Gatson Huddle Up! A Coach's Playbook for Program Success (Hardcover)
Thomasina Gatson; Contributions by Ebony Smith; Edited by Adrienne Horne
R907 Discovery Miles 9 070 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Basketball Country - A Road Trip Story (Hardcover): Matthew DuQuette Basketball Country - A Road Trip Story (Hardcover)
Matthew DuQuette
R821 R717 Discovery Miles 7 170 Save R104 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Mental Toughness - The Game Changer: How to Create Elite Players, Teams, and Athletic Programs (Hardcover): Coach Bob Krizancic... Mental Toughness - The Game Changer: How to Create Elite Players, Teams, and Athletic Programs (Hardcover)
Coach Bob Krizancic with Cathy Lombardo, Catherine
R780 Discovery Miles 7 800 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Michael Jordan - A Biography (Hardcover, Annotated Ed): David L. Porter Michael Jordan - A Biography (Hardcover, Annotated Ed)
David L. Porter
R1,411 Discovery Miles 14 110 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

With the possible exceptions of boxer Muhammad Ali and baseball player Babe Ruth, no athlete has made a greater impact on American society-or in the world-than Michael Jordan. Follow the life of one of the most recognizable athletes and living brands inside this engaging and balanced biography. He is among the best-known and wealthiest athletes in the history of organized sports. With the possible exceptions of boxer Muhammad Ali and baseball player Babe Ruth, no athlete has made a greater impact on American society-or in the world-than Michael Jordan. Follow the life of one of the most recognizable athletes and living brands inside this engaging and balanced biography. When basketball stars Larry Bird and Magic Johnson retired in the early 1990s, Michael almost single-handedly propelled the NBA to stratospheric levels of success and international visibility. As a player for the Chicago Bulls, he generated instant crowd thrills with his record-setting drives and dunks, selling countless books, newspapers, videotapes, NBA game tickets, and hours of television time. The NBA promoted Michael, basing its popularity on his image as the greatest showman in sports history. Yet his sports hero status extends beyond NBA records. Michael changed the game by becoming the most effectively marketed athlete of his generation. Nike and many other companies rode-and continue to ride-on the coattails of Air Jordan's legend. Author David Porter highlights Jordan's on and off the court accomplishments and examines his relationship with Chicago Bulls' coaches, his commercial endorsements, and his current role as part-owner of the Charlotte Bobcats. A chronology, photos, career stats, and a bibliography of print and electronic resources round out this biography of one of the most influential athletes of the twentieth century.

Level Up (Hardcover): Sammy Clark Level Up (Hardcover)
Sammy Clark; Edited by Ana Joldesx; Contributions by Iris M Williams
R751 Discovery Miles 7 510 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
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