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Basketball : a biographical dictionary

"From its beginnings at the turn of the 20th century to its pervasive presence in 21st century America, basketball has grown into an undeniably important sport. The 575 entries in this biographical dictionary present concise narratives on the lives and careers on the most important names in basketball history. Entries include both classic players such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bob Cousy as well as more recently established and up-and-coming stars as Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Garnett, and LeBron James

Print Book, English, 2005
Greenwood Press, Westport, Conn., 2005