LeBron James vs. the NBA

Overview

Showcasing one of professional basketball's best players, this book spotlights the life and career of hardcourt superstar LeBron James. More than just a biography, it relates James' story while also establishing his prominent place in NBA history. By examining his skills and statistics in a variety of categories and comparing him to other NBA legends—including Magic Johnson, Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan, and more—the guide makes a strong case for James as basketball's greatest. Along the way, his best and most memorable moments are revisited, from his days as a high school stand-out in Akron, to his first stint with the Cavaliers, to "The Decision" to join the Miami Heat, and the show-stopping performance in the 2016 Finals to bring an NBA title back to Cleveland. LeBron James vs. The NBA is certain to stir up lively debate and is a must-have for Cavs fans and basketball buffs alike.

Author Biography

Brendan Bowers is a digital marketing professional and writer from Cleveland, Ohio. His work has been published in SLAM Magazine, Kicks Magazine, Bleacher Report, Small Business Trends and elsewhere. He also once operated a Cavs blog called StepienRules.com and enjoys long walks down Euclid Avenue during victory parades. He is a proud member of the Linkmedia 360 team and graduate of Case Western Reserve University. His first book, "Cleveland Is King! The Cleveland Cavaliers' Historic 2016 Championship Season", was a The New York Times Best Seller. Ryan Jones is the author of King James: Believe the Hype-The LeBron James Story. He was the editor for SLAM magazine for 10 years and currently works at Penn State University. He can be reached on Twitter @TheFarmerJones.