An action-packed book on the most extraordinary stars in NBA history. Legends of the NBA features illustrated profiles of twenty-eight retired basketball greats, including pioneers of the game such as Earl Lloyd and Bill Russell, Dream Team players like Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan, and more recent all-stars, such as Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant. Young readers will learn about where each of these stars grew up, how he made it to the top, and what makes his playing style unique. Filled with career highlights, key stats, and action-packed photos, this book will wow both the basketball novice and the passionate fan. AGES: 9 to 12 AUTHOR: Kjartan Atli Kjartansson is a former basketball player and coach who has competed at a national level. He is an experienced sports radio show host, and is the creator and host of an award-winning weekly show about basketball on Icelandic television. SELLING POINTS: . Fun yet substantive nonfiction for ages 7 and up; great for reluctant readers . Brief biographies of 28 retired NBA greats, with action-packed photos and key stats . A follow-up to the successful Stars of the NBA (9780789214164), which covered the league's best current players Michael Jordan Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Magic Johnson Wilt Chamberlain Bill Russell Larry Bird Tim Duncan Oscar Robertson Kobe Bryant Shaquille O'Neal Hakeem Olajuwon Julius Erving Moses Malone Dirk Nowitzki Jerry West Elgin Baylor Kevin Garnett Charles Barkley David Robinson John Havlicek Isaiah Thomas Dwayne Wade Allen Iverson Dominique Wilkins Steve Nash