Karl Malone The Remarkable Story Of One Of Basketball S Greatest Power Forwards

Learn the Remarkable Story of Basketball Superstar Karl Malone!Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device!In Karl Malone: The Remarkable Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Power Forwards, you'll read about the inspirational story of basketball's premier power forward, Karl Malone. Karl Malone, also known more commonly as "The Mailman", dominated the post during his NBA career from 1985 to 2004. Filled in era of greats like John Stockton, Michael Jordan, and Charles Barkley, Karl Malone played in one of the most exciting eras of modern basketball. Though Karl Malone never won an NBA championship with the Utah Jazz, he left a lasting legacy in Utah and on the game of basketball.Karl Malone retired from the NBA as a two time Most Valuable Player, along with fourteen All-Star nominations. He is one of the most decorated power forwards to ever play the game of basketball. This Karl Malone biography will bring you along every highlight of Karl's journey in the NBA.Here is a preview of what is inside this book: Early Life and Childhood College Years at Louisiana Tech Karl Malone's NBA Career Malone's Personal Life Karl's Impact on Basketball and Beyond Karl Malone's Legacy An excerpt from the book: Fans adorned in navy blue and purple at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City watched as one of their past heroes officially became an immortal when his number was raised to the rafters. There, it would hang forever as a testament to the legend that the man was and will forever be. On March 23, 2006, the Utah Jazz retired the number 32 before they took on the Washington Wizards. The number 32 has become forever synonymous with consistent delivery and the hard work of the player known as "The Mailman" for fans of the Jazz. Karl Malone spent the first eighteen years of his professional NBA career with the Jazz, forming a historic partnership with his teammate and fellow Hall of Famer John Stockton before joining the Los Angeles Lakers for his final year. Malone is considered by many to be one of the greatest power forwards of all time in the NBA. With 36,928 points throughout his nineteen professional seasons, he has the second highest amount of points ever among players. To add to his accomplishments, the Mailman was named MVP of the league twice, named to the All-NBA team eleven times, and he made the All-Star team fourteen times. If there is anything more to further cement his legacy in basketball, Malone was a part of the historic "Dream Team", representing the United States national team during both the 1992 Barcelona and 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympic games, which resulted in gold medals on both occasions. At the same time, there are a few critics who argue that Malone is one of basketball's biggest villains. Malone had a body made of muscle, weighing 256 pounds with less than 5% body fat, that he threw around - particularly his elbows. Several instances involving the Mailman elbowing rival players stirred up controversies during his playing career. Fines and suspensions came Malone's way and caused blemishes on how fans viewed him. The accomplishments of Malone's basketball career are extraordinary, but so too are the circumstances that paved the way for them to be possible. Tags: karl malone, the mailman nba, nba greats, john stockton, utah jazz, dante exum, shaquille o'neal, magic johnson, kobe bryant, scottie pippen, michael jordan, patrick ewing, kareem abdul-jabbar, hakeem olajuwon, charles barkley, david robinson

When Karl Malone arrived in Salt Lake City in 1985, he couldn't make a free throw, hit a jumper or decipher a game plan. According to his plentiful critics, he lacked the emotional resources and ruthlessness to make himself over into a first-rank power forward.

Learn the Inspiring Story of the Miami Heat's Legendary Power Forward Chris Bosh! Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! In Chris Bosh: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Most Dynamic Power Forwards, you will learn the inspirational story of one of basketball's greatest modern power forwards, Chris Bosh. Chris Bosh played a key role as a member of the Big Three that captured two NBA titles between 2010-2014. It was one of the most historic and dominant runs of a team as few could parallel the combined firepower of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh. Before joining the Heat, Bosh had an illustrious career as a member of the Toronto Raptors. In this book, we'll explore how Chris Bosh became the player we remember him as, and his inspirational story to entering the NBA. Here is a preview of what is inside this book: Childhood and Early Years High School Years NBA Career: Highlights including his First All-Star Season, Final Season in Toronto, The Big Three, Back-to-Back Championships, and the Post Big Three Era International Competition Chris Bosh's Personal Life Bosh's Impact and Legacy An excerpt from the book: One of the rare phenomena that have happened in the NBA throughout its long history is when many talented athletes come together to try their hand at getting drafted in the same draft class. Some of the notable ones include the class of 1985, which included the likes of Patrick Ewing, Chris Mullin, Karl Malone, and Joe Dumars, among others. The class of 1998 had All-Stars Antawn Jamison and Rashard Lewis together with future Hall of Fame players Dirk Nowitzki, Paul Pierce, and Vince Carter. But two more draft classes stand out compared to some of the best rookie batches in league history. The 1984 draft class included the greatest of all time, Michael Jordan, two-time champion Hakeem Olajuwon, Hall of Famer Charles Barkley, and all-time assist leader John Stockton. The other one, which is regarded as perhaps the greatest draft class of all time, is the 1996 class, which saw the likes of Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, Ray Allen, Steve Nash, and Peja Stojakovic, among other greats. The 1996 draft class itself collectively has 58 All-Star appearances. But if there is a draft class that has the potential to trump all the others, it would be the class of 2003. The fabled 2003 NBA Draft class has long been celebrated as one of the best batches of league hopefuls to have ever tried their hand at getting picked by a franchise. Players like LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade, David West, and Chris Kaman are among the best that the class had to offer. While James, Anthony, and Wade are the three players that first come to mind when talking about the best of that class, a power forward named Chris Bosh silently and steadily became the best big man of that draft class. Tags: Chris Bosh Bio, Chris Bosh basketball, Miami Heat basketball, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Pat Riley, Hassan Whiteside, Chris Paul, Erik Spoelstra, Carmelo Anthony, Goran Dragic, Ray Allen, Udonis Haslem

A look back at Karl Malone's childhood, development in sports exciting game experiences, private thoughts, and compliments given by his peers. This top scorer for the Utah Jazz is known as a physical basketball player who has super talent and works hard to reach his goals.

Learn the Incredible Story of the Minnesota Timberwolves' Basketball Legend Kevin Garnett! Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! In Kevin Garnett: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Power Forwards, you will learn the inspirational story of one of basketball's premier power forwards, Kevin Garnett. Since joining the NBA directly from high school, Kevin Garnett has had a highly productive and legendary career in the NBA as a leader and as a basketball player. From leading the Minnesota Timberwolves in the early 2000s to playing an important role as part of the Boston Big 3 alongside Paul Pierce and Ray Allen in their deep playoff runs (including a 2008 NBA Championship), Kevin Garnett is easily one of the greatest power forwards to play the game. It is hard to believe that we have had the unique opportunity of seeing a young teen mature into a man throughout his NBA career. While Kevin Garnett is nearing the twilight of his career and has openly accepted the role as a mentor for young bigs such as Karl-Anthony Towns, his legacy on the game of basketball will never be forgotten. After all, anything is possible. Here is a preview of what is inside this book: Early Life and Childhood High School Years of Kevin Garnett Kevin Garnett's NBA Career Getting Drafted Rookie Season All-Star Season and Controversial Contract 1998-1999 Lockout Season Superstardom and First Round Exits MVP Season The Slow Breakup The Trade The New Boston Big 3 Becoming an NBA Champion Celtic Run The End of an Era and Trade to Brooklyn Brooklyn Stint Minnesota Homecoming Garnett's Personal Life Garnett's Legacy and Impact on the Game An excerpt from the book: No single person in the history of the NBA has been as fiery in both ends of the court as Kevin Garnett. Aside from his lone championship, individual accolades, numerous All-Star game appearances, and career milestones, Kevin Garnett (or KG as he is better known) is intensity personified on the basketball court. Whether as a teammate or as a player on the opposing side, KG will always push you to your limit in any manner conceivable and will get into your head both on and off the court. He pushes people so hard that he once made his Boston Celtics teammate Glen "Big Baby" Davis cry during a televised game by scolding him on the sidelines after a timeout. Moreover, opposing players tend to get the worst aspects of his intensity as he is a very physical player and is one of the best trash-talkers in the game. He once called opposing forward Charlie Villanueva a "cancer on the team" while defending him. KG has even gone as far as insulting All-Star Carmelo Anthony's wife in a game. However, it is also KG's intense persona that contributed to his legendary and accomplished career. He is a 15-time NBA All-Star, a one-time MVP, a one-time Defensive Player of the Year, an Olympic gold medalist, an All-NBA team member nine times, a 12-time All-Defense team member (tied with Kobe Bryant for second of all-time), and above all an NBA champion. He is also today's longest tenured NBA player as he has been with the league since the 1995 season. Tags: kevin garnett bio, kevin garnett basketball, KG draft, minnesota timberwolves, karl-anthony towns, andrew wiggins, paul pierce, rajan rondo, ray allen, facts about kevin garnett, boston celtics, the big 3 boston

Learn the Incredible Story of Cleveland Cavalier Kevin Love! Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! In Kevin Love: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Dominant Power Forwards, you'll read about the inspirational story of basketball's star, Kevin Love. Newly acquired from the Cleveland Cavaliers to join forces with LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love was all the trade chatter in the summer of 2014. After finally being acquired in return for Andrew Wiggins, Thaddeus Young, Anthony Bennett, and a $6.3 million trade exception, Kevin Love teamed up in Cleveland to create one of the most hyped trios in the Eastern Conference for this upcoming year. Yet despite this news, Kevin Love left a legacy in his six years in Minnesota. This book largely focuses on that legacy and how Kevin reached where he is today. Here is a preview of what is inside this book: Early Life and Childhood High School Years College Years at UCLA Kevin's Personal Life Kevin Love's Impact on Basketball and Beyond Love's Legacy An excerpt from the book: There are few sports leagues today as grueling as the NBA. In basketball, the effect of a superstar is gigantic compared to other sports. In baseball, an elite hitter will get only about as many chances as his teammates, and his defense only matters if the ball is actually hit towards him. In football, while the impact of a quarterback might be comparable to a star, the fact that football players only play offense or defense limits their capabilities. Time and time again in NBA history, we have seen great superstars lead mediocre supporting casts to high regular season win totals and playoff success. Kobe Bryant won 45 games in 2006 with an incredibly weak Lakers supporting cast. Tim Duncan won a championship in 2003 even though his best playoff teammates were a David Robinson with one foot in the grave as well as various other players who were too young to reach their eventual potential. LeBron James dragged the 2007 Cavaliers to the NBA Finals. Unlike the other leagues, NBA stars have shown that they are fully capable of creating great results almost entirely by themselves. If this is true, then what are we to make of Kevin Love? The newest member of the Cleveland Cavaliers spent the first six years of his career as the star for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves never won more than 40 games during Love's tenure. They routinely struggled during the close games where superstars are supposed to take over. They were never a top 10 defensive team, particularly concerning given that superstar big men can make a big difference on that end. It is true that Kevin Love put up absolutely staggering numbers, but how much impact did he create if the Wolves never made the playoffs? Is Love a superstar who was cursed to play with garbage in Minnesota and will now make Cleveland the most dangerous team in the league? Or is he an overrated player who looked out for his own numbers above the teams, never won anything in the NBA, and will not help the Cavaliers as much as people expect? Tags: Kevin Love, Ricky Rubio, Minnesota Timberwolves, UCLA Bruins, Bruins Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, Anthony Bennett, Andrew Wiggins, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, Kevin Garnett

Learn the Inspiring Story of the Los Angeles Lakers' Legend Shaquille O'Neal! Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! In Shaquille O'Neal: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Centers, you will learn the inspirational story of one of basketball's greatest centers, Shaquille O'Neal. Often nicknamed "Shaq" or "The Diesel", O'Neal left an indelible mark on the center position. His incredible power and athleticism made him a practically unstoppable presence on both the offensive and defensive ends of the basketball court. It's no surprise O'Neal concluded his career a four-time NBA Champion. He was such a unique generational talent who could immediately change the course of a game. In this book, we'll learn more about Shaq's journey into the NBA, his impact on the game, and his legacy as one of the best to ever play at the center position. Here is a preview of what is inside this book: Childhood and Early Life High School Career College Career at LSU Shaq's Illustrious NBA Career: From Starting in Orlando, Achieving a Three-Peat in LA, to Bringing Miami the Championship International Career Post-Retirement Career Personal Life O'Neal's Impact and Legacy on Basketball An excerpt from the book: The NBA has had its share of dominant players that could lord over defenders and push around grown men inside the paint with ease. As they say, the NBA is a big man's league, and some of the best players the league has ever seen were among the greatest and most dominant men to have ever set foot on a hard wood floor. And wherever those dominant players went, success would usually follow. One of the NBA's pioneering dominant players was George Mikan, who played for what was then the Minneapolis Lakers back in the 50's. At 6'10" and 250 pounds, Mikan would not be considered one of the biggest players in today's era. But back then, he was already among the largest in the league. Nobody could stop him in the paint on his way to five NBA titles. The first truly dominant player in league history was Wilt Chamberlain. Standing above seven feet tall and weighing nearly 300 pounds of lean muscle mass, "Wilt the Stilt" used his height and strength advantage to bully players down under the basket. Chamberlain was rumored to be so strong that he could easily lift a man over 200 pounds using only one arm. He even once dunked the ball so hard that it broke an opposing player's toe. All of this strength and size were vital for Wilt Chamberlain to score 100 points in a single game. He even averaged over 50 points a game during one season while holding five of the top ten scoring averages in a single season. He was a man among boys back in the 60's era. Wilt would end up with two NBA titles, which he won during the twilight years of his career. During the 80's and 90's, Karl Malone would use his bodybuilder strength and muscle to push opposing power forwards around when he bulled his way to easy baskets inside the paint. Because of how well-conditioned and dominant of a player Malone was, he was able to stay active until the age of 40. Eventually, Malone finished second in most points ever scored in a career. Sadly, Malone was always the bridesmaid to Michael Jordan's bride as he would never win an NBA championship during his era. Tags: Shaquille O'Neal Bio, Shaq basketball, Los Angeles Lakers basketball, Miami Heat basketball, Wilt Chamberlain, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley, Dwight Howard, Tim Duncan, Kenny Smith, Ernie Johnson