Hoop Kings

With pumping, energetic, rap-inspired wordplay, Charles R. Smith Jr. profiles the distinctive styles of the best players in basketballTim Duncan cashes in double-digit points by banking it off the backboard. Kevin Garnett makes his new-and-improved moves in 3-D. As for Shaquille O’Neal, just see what it might take to fill his gargantuan shoes (shown actual size). With pumping, energetic, rap-inspired wordplay, Charles R. Smith profiles the distinctive playing styles of twelve of the best male players in basketball.An International Reading Association Children’s ChoiceA New York Public Library Book for the Teen AgeA Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choices List SelectionBack matter includes notes on the poems and an author’s note.