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A look at one high school team that changed the history of basketball in Ohio, thanks to a dedicated coach and the talent of teammates LeBron James, Romeo Travis, Dru Joyce, Sian Cotton, and Willie McGee. Bonus features include featurettes, documentary, and more.

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Provides instructional tips on how to improve one’s basketball skills, including quotes and advice from professional coaches and athletes.

Drawing on extensive research and interviews, a renowned sportswriter brilliantly recreates the golden age of the New York Knickerbockers during the 1960s and early 1970s, revealing the lives of the men who forged its legacy.

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