THE NBA THROUGH THE EYES OF THE SPECTATOR PHOENIX SUNS EDITION www.nbaspectator.com 262 pages "The NBA Through the Eyes of the Spectator" is a "One-Size-Fits-All" book that enhances the education of the uninformed NBA fan. At the same time, it also serves as a unique and valuable reference book for the informed fan. NBA rules, terms, strategies and the history of NBA basketball are presented here in a sometimes humorous, easy-to-read and simple-to-understand style. "The NBA Through the Eyes of the Spectator" includes a concise, yet thorough, history of the Phoenix Suns franchise, year-by-year, from their inaugural season in 1968 through the 2012-13 campaign. Suns trades, draft picks, coaching changes, and team leaders are all presented, along with attendance figures, salary information and many fun-to-read anecdotes from years gone by. After reading this book... YOU... will hopefully become the person that can answer the questions for people around you... rather than be the one who asks them. Also included are entertaining... "behind the scenes..". stories about the 2011 NBA lockout... the lives of NBA referees and scouts...an amazing unique chart that details the NBA journey for over 500 active players... many trivia quizzes to challenge and amuse you... a history of the evolution of the NBA Draft...plus much more. No longer will you have to browse through countless websites (some with incorrect information) or read different books... to become an informed fan of basketball, the NBA and specifically the Phoenix Suns. It's all at your fingertips with... "THE NBA THROUGH THE EYES OF THE SPECTATOR."

In 1964, the Evansville College Purple Aces raced undefeated through the Indiana Collegiate Conference, posting a perfect 24-0 regular-season record and winning the College Division NCAA championship. The skeleton of this season exists in newspaper archives and in books that capture the on-court action, but the flesh and blood has never been written-until now. This is the story of Russell Grieger, a starting guard, and his observations, feelings, reactions, and struggles of that season. It provides a game-by-game look into the team, showcasing Grieger's teammates, Coach Arad McCutchan, and Evansville's love for the Aces. The Perfect Season is an insider's inspiring story of a team whose motto-"If you're going to go, go big time or don't go at all"-inspired them to achieve their dream.

I was a friendly dictator for forty seven years. In those forty seven years I filled more then forty notebooks with my experiences, ideas, thoughts, readings, materials collected from basketball clinics, information taken from other professionals (clergy, coaches, teachers, writers, etc.), motivational materials, and more with the intent of some day writing a book about what it entails to be a friendly dictator (head basketball coach)

How an Amateur-Based Basketball Company Is Making a Positive Impact on People, Communities, and Businesses and How You Can Too

The Biggest What-If's in Los Angeles Lakers History is an in depth look at some of the biggest questions surrounding the famed Los Angeles Lakers basketball team. It poses hypothetical scenarios about events in the history of this great basketball team. Some of the questions include: - What if Magic Johnson had played with Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'neal? - What if Andrew Bynum had been healthy during the 2008 NBA Finals? - How many titles could Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'neal have won if they had stayed together? This book is written by a die hard Laker fan. It is a short but fun read and is great for any Laker fan. It will inspire debate and bring back many memories for any Laker fan.

Maynard 8 Miles is the uplifting story of the triumph of family, hard work and talent in basketball and in life. Hardships are overcome, love is found and incredible basketball feats are achieved. Join first time author Brian Borland as he shares the legacy of his family and relates the heartwarming tale that he was born to tell.

This brand-new edition of Classic Cavs counts down the fifty greatest Cleveland Cavaliers games, from their 67-loss inaugural NBA season in 1970-71 through the franchise's renaissance following the triumphant return of LeBron James. The rich, colorful history of the Cavs is woven into tales that tie together the early games at rickety old Cleveland Arena, the incredible highs and heartbreaking lows played out at Richfield Coliseum, and the fierce battles waged at the "Q." Knight ranks last-second nail-biters alongside satisfying routs and postseason epics, from the phenomenon known as the "Miracle of Richfield" to the Cavs' trips to the NBA Finals. Included are the heroics of characters like Bingo Smith, Austin Carr, World B. Free, Mark Price, Craig Ehlo, Kyrie Irving, and, of course, LeBron James. Whether it was because of a fantastic finish or an amazing individual performance, each game included in Classic Cavs is worth remembering and revisiting, appealing to Cavaliers fans everywhere.