Basketball's Greatest Myths and Legends

by Elliott Smith

Overview

Did Wilt Chamberlain really score 100 points by himself in a single game? Was the 1985 NBA Draft really fixed to make sure the New York Knicks got the first pick? Was Michael Jordan really let go by his high school basketball team? Get ready to discover the real stories behind these and other great basketball myths and legends!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781669003519
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2023
Series:	Sports Illustrated Kids: Sports Greatest Myths and Legends
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	540L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

About the Author

Elliott Smith is a freelance writer, editor and author. He has covered a wide variety of subjects, including sports, entertainment and travel, for newspapers, magazines and web sites. He has written a nonfiction book about the Washington Nationals and a children's book about Bryce Harper. He lives in the Washington, D.C. area with his wife and two children.

Table of Contents

Larger Than Life 4

The Goat Was Cut? 6

No WNBA Dunks? 10

Points King 14

A Big Upset 20

Lottery Tricks 24

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

About the Author 32

Interviews

Uncovering the true stories behind the greatest myths in college and pro sports will appeal to both young sports fans and those curious about legendary figures and events;