LeBron James: Making the Case for Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T. Series #1)

by Bob Gurnett

Overview

Who is the greatest basketball player of all time?Thisstunning book, filled to the brim with color photographs and information, makes the case that it’s KING JAMES!
 
G.O.A.T. is an acronym that stands for Greatest Of All Time—and it takes lifelong dedication, nonstop hard work, and undeniable, unbelievable talent even to be considered for that honor. And if you asked five basketball lovers, "Who is the greatest player of all time?" you might get five different answers. But this fun book, written just for young fans, makes the case for current NBA superstar LeBron James. It backs up that choice with plenty of statistics, engaging quotes, and entertaining sidebars. You can be sure it will spark lively discussions among sports-crazy kids.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781454930983
Publisher:	Union Square Kids
Publication date:	05/07/2019
Series:	G.O.A.T. Series , #1
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	104,616
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	930L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Bob Gurnett is a writer and comedian. He has been featured in the Crom, Beast Village, and Hudson Valley comedy festivals. His first book was published by Chronicle Books in the spring of 2018. Bob lives in Brooklyn, NY. Follow him @bobisntfunny.

Table of Contents

What Is A G.O.A.T? 5

1 A Boy Named Bron Bron 7

2 High School Superstar 13

3 Witness a Great Start 29

4 Postseason Lebron 43

5 Most Valuable Lebron 55

6 Taking his Talents to South Beach 63

7 Lebron's Big Three 67

8 Return of the King 80

9 Awards and Recognition 89

10 Records and Stats 92

11 Rivalries 97

12 Who Else? 107

13 What the Future Holds 114

Glossary 117

Bibliography 120

Index 126

Image Credits 128

Editorial Reviews

05/10/2019

Gr 5–8-Could basketball legend LeBron James be the greatest of all time (G.O.A.T.)? The question provides a useful frame for Gurnett's short biography. The book opens with a brief chapter on James's childhood in Akron, Ohio, before turning to his storied high school career at St. Vincent-St. Mary and his succeeding years in the pros. Gurnett presents James as a persistently generous team player and relentless striver for self-improvement for whom "his best teacher was failure itself." Sidebars provide context and complementary information. Examples include a capsule profile of Maverick Carter, once James's high school teammate and now his business manager, or an explanation of how MVP voting works in the NBA. A late chapter compares James statistically to several other G.O.A.T. candidates, including Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Michael Jordan. Much of the discussion of game play and statistics assumes a thorough knowledge of basketball. The author occasionally employs dense sports similes, such as describing a teammate in the 2012 NBA finals who "ripped down almost 10 boards a game." Numerous color photos depict James in action on the court from high school through his professional career. The cover image features James wearing his Lakers uniform. The volume concludes with a glossary and index, as well as a lengthy bibliography of both print and online resources. VERDICT For independent reading or light biographical background, this is a solid choice for middle grade basketball fans.-Bob Hassett, Luther Jackson Middle School, Falls Church, VA

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