Skywalking: How Ten Young Basketball Stars Soared to the Pros

In Skywalking, sports journalist Jeff Rud takes an in-depth look at professional basketball's best young players. Fans will discover the unconventional paths to the pros of their favorite players. Did his dad's career as a professional basketball player have an effect on Kobe Bryant? Find out about Shareef Abdur-Rahim's devotion as a Muslim, Michael Olowokandi's roundabout route to the playing court, and the exhilarating stories of two trail-blazing women players who followed their dreams to the WNBA. Player profiles include: Shareef Abdur-Rahim (Vancouver Grizzlies); Kobe Bryant (LA Lakers); Vince Carter (Toronto Raptors); Tim Duncan (San Antonio Spurs); Kevin Garnett (Minnesota Timberwolves); Allen Iverson (Philadelphia 76ers); Steve Nash (Dallas Mavericks); Michael Olowokandi (LA Clippers); Chamique Holdsclaw (Washington Mystics/WNBA) and Dawn Staley (Charlotte Stingers/WNBA). The 10 profiles in Skywalking offer a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to achieve greatness in sport. Includes stats and action photographs.Jeff Rud is the author of 'Skywalking: How Ten Young Basketball Stars Soared to the Pros' with ISBN 9781896095462 and ISBN 1896095461.