Swish: The Science Behind Basketball's Most Dynamic Plays

by Allan Morey

Overview

Dr. J's iconic slam dunk in 1983. Kobe Bryant’s epic alley-oop to Shaq during game 7 of the Western Conference Finals in 2000. LeBron James’s massive block against Andre Iguodala in the 2016 NBA Finals. Michael Jordan's buzzer-beater in 1989. Dig into the science of basketball using these memorable moments in sports history. From momentum and energy to gravitational pull, science is the true showstopper in basketball.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781669092087
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2025
Series:	Sports Illustrated Kids: Science Behind the Plays
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Some of Allan Morey's favorite childhood memories are from the time he spent on a farm in Wisconsin. Everyday he saw cows, chickens, and sheep. He even had a pet pig named Pete. He developed a great appreciation of animals, big and small. Allan currently lives in St Paul with his family and dog, Ty, who keeps him company while he writes children's books.

Interviews

Created in partnership with Sports Illustrated Kids, an elite sports magazine offering a kid-first perspective to 7+ million young sports fans;