Middle grade basketball fans are introduced to the extraordinary history of NBA’s Cleveland Cavs with a photo-laden narrative of their greatest successes and losses.
Part of the A History of Hoops (2023) series
Each book in the Creative Sports: A History of Hoops series (30 titles) features one of the 30 teams in the National Basketball Association. Surprisingly, the organization of information is more eclectic than chronological. The first double-page spread, one of several featuring LeBron James, reveals that James accepted a deal with Nike for $90 million as an 18-year-old high- school athlete, before ever playing in an NBA game. The second spread includes his first game as a Cleveland Cavalier, while the third tells of the team’s first year in the NBA. The main text and sidebars focus on interesting elements drawn from the team's history, including mistakes, triumphs, and outstanding players. Illustrations, usually high-quality color shots showing players in action, add color and drama to every spread in this attractive book.
–Carolyn Phelan, Booklist, 04/01/2023