Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist George Dohrmann's remarkable debut offers an up-close and unforgettable narrative that reveals the gritty reality hiding behind the romanticized hoop dreams of America's basketball prodigies.

"One of five siblings, Little Michael grew up facing competition in every game he played. When he failed to make the school basketball squad, he trained all summer long. The next year, he was the star of the team, and went on to become the most famous player of all time. By working hard to be the best, Michael encourages us to always shoot for our dreams. This inspiring story of the athlete and businessman features a fact and photo section at the...

Oakley's individual stats weren't remarkable, and while he helped power the Knicks to ten consecutive playoffs, he never won a championship. So why does he hold such a special place in the minds, hearts, and memories of NBA players and fans? Because over the course of nineteen years in the league, Oakley was at the center of many unbelievable encounters-- and nearly as many fights as Mike Tyson. If any opposing player was crazy enough to start a fight...

Pro basketball star Brady James has proposed, and Katie Fisher can't wait to start planning their life together. She's confident she'll make it down the aisle this time. But Katie finds herself bombarded with everyone's competing visions regarding her own special day-- and she's beginning to worry that her own ideas will get lost in the crossfire. Will she get her perfect day? Or will bridal shop chaos and overzealous friends and family make a mess...

With startling honesty and an unmistakable voice, Dr. J is a historic self-portrait of an American legend, Julius "The Doctor" Erving. With his flights of improvisation around the basket and his towering afro, Julius Erving became one of the most charismatic (and revolutionary) players basketball has ever known. But while the public has long revered this cultural icon, few have ever known of the double life of Julius Erving. Dr. J traces the inner...

The true story of 'Pistol' Pete Maravich, a scrawny five-foot-two eighth grader. He believed that if he committed himself totally to his dream, that he would one day play professional basketball and win a championship ring.