Side By Side Basketball Stars Comparing Pro Basketball S Greatest Players

Is Michael Jordan the greatest basketball player to step onto the court? Or can King James ascend to the NBA throne? Which was more valuable to the team, Shaq's power or Tim Duncan's finesse? Who has the sweeter three-point stroke, Ray Allen or Stephen Curry? See how the players match up in this side-by-side look at basketball's stars. Produced in partnership with Sports Illustrated KIDS.

Describes how and why such men as Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, and Larry Bird became great basketball players.

Examines the best professional basketball players from each of the five distinct periods and ranks the five greatest players at each position throughout the history of the game.

Readers will enjoy learning all about their favorite hoopsters. Record-breaking stats, famous quotes, history-making shots, and more celebrate the best basketball stars since the game began in 1891.

"Introduces readers to the most dynamic pro basketball stars of today and yesterday, including notable statistics and records"--

Explains how basketball awards are determined and highlights the achievements of award winning players, such as the 1993 Maurice Podoloff Trophy winner, Charles Barkley.

Which All-Star "King" has won the NBA Most Valuable Player award four times? Which monster rebounding All-Star loves math and computers and grew up playing football, soccer, baseball, and lacrosse in addition to basketball? Which All-Star shares the record with Michael Jordan for most consecutive games with a triple-double? Which "small" power forward helped his team win a National Championship and is now an All-Star? Which All-Star has been selected to play in the most consecutive All-Star games of any basketball player? You'll find the answer to these questions and many, many more inside Meet the All-Stars: The Greatest Basketball Players of Our Time.