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Basket Ball: The Story of the All-American Game

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Learn the history and master the game. With profiles of legendary players plus inspirational quotes, this illustrated history is perfect for budding basketball fans.

A New York Times bestseller
A USA TODAY bestseller

Award-winning creator Kadir Nelson delivers the perfect gift for basketball fans of any age—a beautifully illustrated history of the game and its key players over the years—in this companion to his bestselling We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball.


Basketball has evolved by leaps and bounds since its origin over 125 years ago, but what remains is the passion of the players, the heat of competition, and supreme strategy and ath...

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