Amar'e Stoudemire knows how to make an impact on the court. A six-time NBA All-Star and winner of the Rookie of the Year Award, Amar'e joined the New York Knicks in 2010 and immediately… More →
Basketball Heroes Making a Difference
In this series, young sports fans will discover how their favorite basketball heroes make a difference on and off the court. Readers will follow these players as they break NBA records and win championships while also donating time and money to help better the lives of less-fortunate children and adults. Engaging text and full-color action photos will keep young sports fans turning the pages for more.
Blake Griffin is one of basketball's brightest young stars. After being picked first in the NBA draft by the Los Angeles Clippers, he soon became well known for his amazing slam dunks. In… More →
As a rookie for the Denver Nuggets, Carmelo Anthony helped lead his team to the playoffs with his outstanding scoring skills. After he was traded to the New York Knicks, he continued to shine More →
Point Guard Chris Paul knows how to make a big impact on the court, despite the fact that he's only six feet tall. During his first year playing professional basketball for the New Orleans… More →
Success in the NBA came early for Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose. His outstanding passing and scoring earned him the 2008-2009 Rookie of the Year Award. Then just a year later, at age More →
Dwyane Wade is a hero both on and off the basketball court. As a high-scoring superstar for the Miami Heat, Dwyane has led his team to an NBA championship and is one of the most popular… More →
Kevin Durant is one of the NBA's brightest young stars. In 2010, when he was just 21 years old, he became the youngest player ever to win the NBA scoring title, and in 2011 he led the… More →
From an early age, Kevin Love showed a lot of promise on the court. In college, he led the UCLA Bruins in rebounds and guided his team to the Final Four. Kevin then joined the Minnesota… More →
NBA superstar LeBron James is a living legend. For years he has dazzled fans--first for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and then for the Miami Heat. During his rookie season, he set a record as the… More →