24 heart-warming, mind-boggling, and history-defining short stories of moments and players - Go on a journey through the exciting and emotional world of basketball. Inside this must-have inspiring and entertaining read, you will discover:The fascinating story of how basketball was invented and gradually became one of the most popular sports in history The rise of women in basketball with inspiring stories of some of the best female athletes that proved everyone wrong A closer look into basketball's greatest players of all time, their lives, and the almost-impossible-to-break records they set The ugly side of sports at a time when color was used to exclude some of the most talented players and the brightest diamonds in the shadows Inspiring stories of players whose lives were forever changed - from rags to riches, from gangs to glory; basketball has proven to be powerful catalysts for change! Scandals and controversies surrounding this sport to show you the reality of what happens behind the scenes A compilation of this sport's most peculiar superstitions and rituals that players would perform to bring good luck to their team and themselves And much more!