Download or read book What It Takes to Be a Pro Basketball Player written by Joanne Mattern and published by 12-Story Library. This book was released on 2020 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Playing pro basketball is a dream job, but it's not all fun and games. This book is a frank and fascinating look at what it takes to get there, from starting young to staying fit, getting noticed and being a well-rounded player. Chapters cover the history of the game, a day in the life of a pro basketball player, overseas ball, and life after the buzzer. Some pro sports don't have leagues for women, but basketball does, so women are part of the story. Each chapter features attention-grabbing photos and examples from the lives of well-known players. A Fun Facts section includes more facts, plus anecdotes and lore unique to the game.