Got Game
Author | : Pat Williams |
Publisher | : Thomas Nelson |
Total Pages | : 128 |
Release | : 2002-02-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 0849957559 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780849957550 |
Rating | : 4/5 (59 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Got Game draws profound and practical life lessons from the world of NBA Basketball and the words of Christian NBA stars. With powerful quotes, funny anecdotes, and dramatic stories, this book puts the reader right at center court, offering a first-hand look at life in the NBA. Read many insights to motivate the reader to live a supercharged, entusiastic, rewarding life - a life "above the rim." And who better to write this book than Pat Williams? He's the past general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers, the Chicago Bulls, the Atlanta Hawks, and is currently executive vice president of the team he helped establish, the Orlando Magic. Inside you'll find a strong Christian message that is not preachy or religious-sounding. Each of the eight chapters focuses on one aspect of the game of basketball as a metaphor to illustrate an important truth about life and the Christian faith. sample chapters include Fast Break Keep Out of Foul Trouble Home Court Advantage Above The Rim