Books like LeBron, Inc. by Brian Windhorst

An inside look at a single season of the Portland Trail Blazers, revealing the dynamics of stars, salaries, media, fans, ethics, drugs, and racial tension in professional basketball.

Shooting Stars follows LeBron James and his childhood teammates on their journey from the streets of Akron, Ohio, to a national high‑school basketball championship, highlighting teamwork, perseverance, and the challenges of growing up in inner‑city America.

A candid look at LeBron James’s return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, revealing the pivotal meetings and choices that guided the team to its 2016 NBA championship.

A comprehensive biography of basketball icon Michael Jordan that traces his journey from college stardom to NBA legend, drawing on interviews with his friends, family, and teammates.

During his storied career as head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson won more championships than any coach in the history of professional sports. Even more important, he succeeded in never wavering from coaching his way, from a place of deep values. Jackson was tagged as the "Zen master" half in jest by sportswriters, but the nickname speaks to an important truth: this is a coach who inspired, not goaded; who led by awakening and challenging the better angels of his players' nature, not their egos, fear, or greed. This is the story of a preacher's kid from North Dakota who grew up to be one of the most innovative leaders of our time. In his quest to reinvent himself, Jackson explored everything from humanistic psychology and Native American philosophy to Zen meditation. In the process, he developed a new approach to leadership based on freedom, authenticity, and selfless teamwork that turned the hypercompetitive world of professional sports on its head.--From publisher description. The head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers traces the life experiences and philosophies that inspired his championship-winning techniques, revealing how he forged successful teams by combining talents and promoting trust.

Larry Bird and Earvin "Magic" Johnson’s fierce rivalry defined the NBA’s 1980s, and this biography offers an insider‑level look at their conflict and triumphs.

A comprehensive biography that charts Michael Jordan’s rise to basketball legend and examines the people, teams, and commercial forces that shaped him.