Stars of the NBA

Read all about today's greatest basketball players in this exciting book full of action-packed photos. This second edition of the best-selling Stars of the NBA has been revised and updated from cover to cover. It profiles twenty-eight of today's top NBA players, from legends like Steph Curry and Nikolia Jokic to rookie standouts like Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren. Young readers will learn about their favorite players' life stories, unique styles of play, and defining moments on the court. Packed with colorful photos and key stats, Stars of the NBA belongs to the Abbeville Sports series, which also includes Legends of the NBA (about the greatest players of the past), Stars of the NFL, and Stars of World Soccer. AGES: 7 plus AUTHOR: Kjartan Atli Kjartansson is a retired basketball player and coach who competed at the national level. He has also hosted an award-winning weekly show about basketball on Icelandic television. SELLING POINTS: . Fun yet substantive nonfiction for ages 7 and up, written in a fan's voice-great for reluctant readers . This new edition is revised and updated from cover to cover, including all-new photos. . Profiles 28 of today's greatest players, from legends like Steph Curry to rising stars like Victor Wembanyama . Includes action-packed full-page color photos and key stats . A companion to Legends of the NBA, which profiles the greatest players of the past