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CONTENTS CHAPTER 1

Basketball’s Greatest Moments ................. 6 Naismith Ball .......................................... 16 Size Matters ............................................ 24 Free Throws and Fast Breaks . ................. 30 Bird, Magic, and Michael ......................... 36 Modern-Day Stars ................................... 42 Basketball’s Greatest Players ................. 52 The Future of Basketball ......................... 64 Glossary of Basketball Terms .................. 72 Chronology.............................................. 75 Further Reading, Video Credits, & Internet Resources. .............................. 77 Index....................................................... 79

CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 3 CHAPTER 4 CHAPTER 5 CHAPTER 6 CHAPTER 7 CHAPTER 8

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