8 must-read basketball books like Top of the World: The Inside Story of the Boston Celtics Amazing One-Year Turnaround to Become NBA Champions by Peter May

Cover of Top of the World: The Inside Story of the Boston Celtics Amazing One-Year Turnaround to Become NBA Champions by Peter May

Top of the World: The Inside Story of the Boston Celtics Amazing One-Year Turnaround to Become NBA Champions

By: Peter May

3.81

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

I'm on top of the world,” shouted NBA Defensive Player of the Year Kevin Garnett, after the Boston …

If you liked the basketball plot in Top of the World: The Inside Story of the Boston Celtics Amazing One-Year Turnaround to Become NBA Champions by Peter May , here is a list of 8 books like this:

Cover of Dr. J: My Life Above the Rim and Behind Closed Doors by Julius Erving

1. Dr. J: My Life Above the Rim and Behind Closed Doors

By: Julius Erving

4.53

Format: None pages, Hardcover

At long last, a high-flying American legend comes cown to earth to tell his life story With flights… read more

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  • nonfiction
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2. The People's Game: How Football Lost Its Way

By: Gary Neville

3.51

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

*OUT NOW* THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ' Neville at his authentic best. [He] is the closest thing … read more

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  • nonfiction
Cover of Brotherhood (Star Wars) by Mike Chen

3. Brotherhood (Star Wars)

By: Mike Chen

4.16

Format: 332 pages, Hardcover

Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker must stem the tide of the raging Clone Wars and forge a new bon… read more

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"I promise you, nothing would happen to you,"

-Mike Chen, Brotherhood (Star Wars)

"Mission parameters can always be changed—in politics, military missions, or life—and the truly wise know when to make those changes."

-Mike Chen, Brotherhood (Star Wars)

"Anakin knelt down in front of R2-D2, quickly reciting memorized details about connecting to secure comm channels, something that he held on to as tightly as the hand of his wife. Because in some ways…"

-Mike Chen, Brotherhood (Star Wars)

"The sun-dragon lives inside a star, guarding everything it loves and treasures. It guarded them through the fire and flame, always keeping them safe. It could persevere through anything, even life wi…"

-Mike Chen, Brotherhood (Star Wars)

Cover of The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku

4. The Happiest Man on Earth

By: Eddie Jaku

4.62

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

Life can be beautiful if you make it beautiful. It is up to you. Eddie Jaku always considered hi… read more

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"It is never too late to be kind, polite, and a loving human being."

-Eddie Jaku, The Happiest Man on Earth

"You see, your food is not enough. There is no medicine for your morals. If your morals are gone, you go."

-Eddie Jaku, The Happiest Man on Earth

"Supranti, vien maisto nepakanka. Žlugusiai moralei vaistų nėra. Kai nebelieka moralės, nebelieka ir tavęs."

-Eddie Jaku, The Happiest Man on Earth

"May you always have love to share, may you always have health to spare and may you always have friends that care"

-Eddie Jaku, The Happiest Man on Earth

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5. Letters to a Young Athlete

By: Chris Bosh

4.25

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

A legendary NBA player shares his remarkable story, infused with hard-earned wisdom about the journ… read more

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  • sports
  • nonfiction
  • basketball
Cover of The One Impossible Labyrinth (Jack West Jr, #7) by Matthew Reilly

6. The One Impossible Labyrinth (Jack West Jr, #7)

By: Matthew Reilly

4.41

Format: 416 pages, Hardcover

The seventh electrifying thriller in the Jack West, Jr. series from New York Times -bestselling aut… read more

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Cover of Barkley: A Biography by Timothy Bella

7. Barkley: A Biography

By: Timothy Bella

4.07

Format: 576 pages, Hardcover

* A Good Morning America Buzz Book* *A LitHub Most Anticipated Book of 2022* The definitive biogra… read more

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  • sports
  • nonfiction
  • basketball
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8. Unguarded

By: Scottie Pippen

3.54

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

An unflinching memoir from the six-time NBA Champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and Hall of F… read more

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Cover of Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP by Mirin Fader

9. Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP

By: Mirin Fader

4.41

Format: 400 pages, Hardcover

Discover the story of one of the most transcendent players in NBA history–from his early life livin… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • basketball
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10. I'll Show You

By: Derrick Rose

3.89

Format: 218 pages, Kindle Edition

In 2012, Derrick Rose was on top of the world.After growing up in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood,… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • basketball
Cover of Where Tomorrows Aren't Promised: A Memoir of Survival and Hope (A Bestselling Basketball Memoir) by Carmelo Anthony

11. Where Tomorrows Aren't Promised: A Memoir of Survival and Hope (A Bestselling Basketball Memoir)

By: Carmelo Anthony

4.08

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

From iconic NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony comes a New York Times bestselling memoir about growing up… read more

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  • sports
  • nonfiction
  • basketball
Cover of Top of the World: The Inside Story of the Boston Celtics Amazing One-Year Turnaround to Become NBA Champions by Peter May

12. Top of the World: The Inside Story of the Boston Celtics Amazing One-Year Turnaround to Become NBA Champions

By: Peter May

3.81

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

I'm on top of the world,” shouted NBA Defensive Player of the Year Kevin Garnett, after the Boston … read more

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  • nonfiction
  • basketball

10 Best nonfiction books like Top of the World: The Inside Story of the Boston Celtics Amazing One-Year Turnaround to Become NBA Champions by Peter May

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