Dave Branon

Slam Dunk 2: Winning Players Talk About Basketball, Family, and Faith

Dave Branon

Synopsis:
Skill. Stamina. Natural ability. Diligent practice. Most of us would agree that these are key ingredients to making an athlete excel. However, these athletes all agree that it is the Lord Jesus Christ alone who is their true source of greatness. Spiritual stamina and skill strengthen Christian players in the NBA. Dave Branon presents inspiring and encouraging stories of All-Star basketball players dedicated to their families and their Lord. These athletes explain how their faith in Christ has been their source of strength in the high-pressured, temptation-filled world of professional basketball. Slam Dunk 2 is an excellent presentation of how many NBA players were emboldened by Christ to avoid the many pitfalls of professional basketball. Readers will be inspired by the testimonies of sixteen players, many superstars and several up-and-comers including: -- David Robinson, a reluctant basketball player who was only a part-time, average player until his junior year in college. -- Charlie Ward, a Heisman Trophy winner led by God into basketball who has become one of the most ministry-focused players in the NBA. -- Hersey Hawkins, an oft-traded player who has learned to be content because he has God at the center of his life.

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Other editions: Softcover - 2010, Softcover - 2006, Softcover - 2000, Softcover - 2000, Softcover - 1999, Softcover - 1999, Softcover - 1999, Softcover - 1999, Softcover - 1998, Softcover - 1997