From the neighborhood to the hardwood inspiring stories of basketball's greatest players for teens Explore the most famous and talented athletes in the NBA and WNBA with On the Court an updated entry into basketball books for teen boys that looks at the lives and careers of basketball's biggest stars. Basketball books for teen boys should cover more than just the game, and this book delivers a full dream team, showcasing a player from each league for every position. From Steph Curry to Brittney Griner, every pick also includes stats and facts, while telling the incredible stories of how each player put in the work to make it onto the court. Go beyond other basketball books for teen boys with: Honorable mentions On the Court is jam-packed with mini biographies of other outstanding players in every position, so you get your fill of exciting tales of hard work and great players. The whole picture Unlike other basketball books for teen boys, this one includes custom, full-color illustrations of every player. The rest is history Revisit some of the legendary players like Magic Johnson and Larry Bird who helped basketball evolve into the game we love today. If you've been looking for basketball books for teen boys but aren't sure where to start, On the Court is the fun and encouraging book for the basketball lover in your life.

Author Biography

Matt Chandler is a former newspaper journalist and six-time New York Press Association award-winner. His Sports Illustrated Kids book, Side-by-Side Baseball Stars: Comparing the Game's Greatest Players, was selected by the American Society of Journalists and Authors for its 2015 Young Adult Outstanding Book Award. Find him at mattchandlerwriting.com.