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"Though not as widely known as other basketball legends, hall-of-famer Elgin Baylor was one of the game's all-time greatest players--an innovative athlete, team player, and quiet force for change. A member of the early, scrappy NBA and one of the first professional African American players, Elgin (b. 1934) played in the late 1950s and early 1960s for the Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers, taking risks on and off the court. Known for his acrobatic style...
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Hall-of-famer Elgin Baylor was one of basketball's all-time-greatest players—an innovative athlete, team player, and quiet force for change. One of the first professional African-American players, he inspired others on and off the court. But when traveling for away games, many hotels and restaurants turned Elgin away because he was black. One night, Elgin had enough and staged a one-man protest that captured the attention of the press, the public,...
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Hall-of-famer Elgin Baylor was one of basketball's all-time-greatest players-an innovative athlete, team player, and quiet force for change. One of the first professional African-American players, he inspired others on and off the court. But when traveling for away games, many hotels and restaurants turned Elgin away because he was black. One night, Elgin had enough and staged a one-man protest that captured the attention of the press, the public,...
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Hall-of-famer Elgin Baylor was one of basketball's all-time-greatest players-an innovative athlete, team player, and quiet force for change. One of the first professional African-American players, he inspired others on and off the court. But when traveling for away games, many hotels and restaurants turned Elgin away because he was black. One night, Elgin had enough and staged a one-man protest that captured the attention of the press, the public,...
5) Above the Rim: A Journey Through the Lives of Basketball's Greatest Giants 1 - Tallest to Ever Play
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Are you ready to stand tall in the realm of basketball history? From the intense rivalries that defined the game in the 1970s to the rise of the modern era of basketball in the 1990s, dive into the captivating pages of "Tallest to Ever Play: Legends of the Game," a thrilling exploration of the towering figures who have left an indelible mark on the sport. From Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's skyhook mastery to Artis Gilmore's dominating presence in the paint,...
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New Line Home Entertainment
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c2003
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Kyle Lee Watson is an inner-city high school basketball star torn between college and the lure of the streets. During an important championship play-off game, Kyle grandstands to catch the attention of a Georgetown college scout. Instead, he impresses Birdie, a powerful gang leader who is assembling a team to compete in the neighborhood Shoot-Out contest, a high-stakes street basketball tournament for the bragging rights of the city.
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Child's World
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2008
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Offers historical backgrounds as well as current information and statistics on the teams comprising the Central division of the NBA: the Chicago Bulls, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Detroit Pistons, the Indiana Pacers, and the Milwaukee Bucks.
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div> Joe Courtney is my friend. Its not because of his career in the NBA, after going undrafted. Its because of the man he has become and continues to be. Charles Barkley, Hall of Fame NBA player and media personality JOE COURTNEY defeated the odds and broke down the barriers to achieve success in numerous industries, including the NBA, the world of real estate, and corporate speaking. Now hes a bestselling author. He has taught thousands from the...
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