The book also includes a resource section for further exploration of this basketball powerhouse. Kobe bryant the collector book editorial illustration kobe bryant the collector book. On the court and inside the heads of basketballs best players ebook written by idan ravin. That year or two where he tried to fit in by wearing throwback jerseys.
Famed nba trainer idan ravin, whos trained everyone from kobe bryant to chris paul to dwyane wade, explains. Here are the ways kobe bryants tireless work ethic has. After reading the book, you will watch nba games, especially those with players described in the hoops whisperer, in a new light. The greatest players in the world flock idan ravin, a 43 yearold former. When it comes to performance, that person is idan ravin, author of the bestselling book, the hoops whisperer. The book follows nba greats and there are many player stories in the book and their unique basketball training paths developed by the author with interesting insight into the mentality and dedication of the players. He has trained lebron james, kobe bryant, kevin durant, stephen curry, chris. In the wake of his retirement from professional basketball, kobe the black mamba bryant decided to share. Oct 25, 2016 kobe bean bryants story was captivating, personal, and full of life lessons. Learn more about bryants life and career, including his awards and various statistics.
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Kobe bryant leandro barbosa lebron james marcus thornton. Here are the ways kobe bryant s tireless work ethic has. Mar 25, 2018 when it comes to performance, that person is idan ravin, author of the bestselling book, the hoops whisperer. Talent can get you to the nba, but hard work is the difference between being good and great. The inspirational story of one of the greatest basketball players of all time. A conversation with idan ravin aka the hoops whisperer the. Winning an oscar is often a fast ticket to admission into the ranks of academy voters. Kobe bryant is one of basketballs absolute greatest players, a fascinating and complicated character who knew when he was a mere boy that he would be better than jordan on the court. Idan is known as the hoops whisperer and he has trained nearly all of the biggest names in the nbafrom lebron james and kobe bryant. He is, without a doubt, one of the greatest scorers in the game and one of the most lethal offensive weapons that has ever graced the nbas courts. If you are a basketball trainer, this book is a mustread.
Lee the hoops whisperer on the court and inside the heads of basketballs best players por idan ravin disponible en rakuten kobo. Ravin never played or coached in college or the pros, yet a virtual nba allstar team relies on him to better their game and reach their full potential. Over the course of his career, idan has worked with athletes like kobe bryant, read more. How idan ravin can help you get a body like an nba allstars. Maya moore ray felton roger mason rudy gay skylar diggins. Idan ravin born 1971 is a basketball trainer who works with many of the worlds most well known basketball players.
Idan ravin s career journey interacting with the nba players he trains and how he carved a life around his great love of basketball is a wonderful story in itself. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. The greatest players in the world flock idan ravin, a 43 yearold former lawyerturnedtrainer with zero basketball credentials. The author did much research capturing all angles of bryants career and personal journey. But to retired nba star kobe bryant, the academy sent a clear message. Idan ravin went from practicing law to training nba superstars. However, kobe bryant isnt all about scoring points. Over the course of his career, idan has worked with athletes like kobe bryant. With a clientele that includes athletes such as mvp stephen curry, lebron james, carmelo anthony, chris paul, james harden and many others, he has. Ill give you an example, kobe bryant told arianna huffington. April, 2016, kobe bryant played his final game in the nba against the utah jazz doing what no player in decades had done. Both my husband and i read idan ravins book the hoops whisperer and enjoyed for different reasons. A softspoken former lawyer, ravin has become professional basketballs hottest trainer. He has helped the lakers win three backtoback championships and.
An attorney by trade, ravin never played organized basketball beyond high school, unlike most trainers and advisors working with nba players. Dec 24, 2015 kobe bryant s work ethic is second to none. This book is a front row ticket to kobes journey through life as he reveals how he used the mamba mentality as a blueprint to his success, whether oncourt or offcourt. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the hoops whisperer.
I recommend this book to you if you are into basketball. But if ravin practices understatement and a bit of false modesty in his new book, the hoops whisperer titled after the nickname bestowed on him by sports illustrated, hes earned it. But because of the unique workouts he designs and the skills he helps players build, hes been nicknamed the hoops whisperer. Bryant became famous in 1996 as the first shooting guard in basketball history to be drafted out of high school.
Hottest kobe bryant cards list, top cards, most popular. Good old fashioned hard work and a genuine passion for the game go a long way. The hoops whisperer by idan ravin the boston globe. The answer to all of these questions is idan ravin. A conversation with idan ravin aka the hoops whisperer. As a kobe fan through and through, i greatly appreciated learning more about his approach to his work, life, and career.
See more ideas about kobe bryant, kobe and black mamba. In tribute to nba basketball legend and sports hero to many, kobe bryant, who tragically died on january 26, together with his. Mar 14, 2012 good old fashioned hard work and a genuine passion for the game go a long way. On the court and inside the heads of basketballs best players 9781592409372. He is a winner and he has proved that he can win on his own.
About idan training books speaking press contact you are caring, devoted, passionate, talented, fearless and accomplished. Kobe bryant is famous for being one of the best basketball players in the history of the nba. Readers get a behindthescenes look at stars like lebron james, kobe bryant, chris paul, and others who have benefitted from ravin s training. In particular, tough parallels from the 1990s carry particular clout. The hoops whisperer ebook por idan ravin 9780698157033. The hoops whisperer ebook by idan ravin rakuten kobo. Kobe bean bryants story was captivating, personal, and full of life lessons. Life tips from the hoops whisperer, idan ravin the manual. Sometimes an outsider can offer a gamechanging take on a triedandtrue process. The amazing story of kobe bryant one of basketballs most incredible players.
Kobe bryant was an academy awardwinning storyteller and content creator. Written by idan ravin, audiobook narrated by sean pratt. But they leave fitter, lighter and more gameready than ever. Idan andy ravin born 1971 is an american basketball trainer who works with many of the worlds most well known basketball players. Oscarwinner kobe bryant denied admission to academy. He was known for his tough defense, vertical leap, and ability to score winning baskets at the end of the game. Editorial illustration kobe bryant the collector book. One of the biggest insert sets in the history of basketball cards, jambalaya has the fortune of including both kobe bryant and michael jordan in the checklist.
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Kobe bryant 199697 fleer rookie signature 23kt gold card gem mint 10 rare. Interestingly, ravin never played basketball professionally. Get this beautiful, hardbound, 300plus page book that captures the storied career of lakers legend kobe bryant. This book will show you how you can improve your mental fitness, just. On the courts and inside the heads of basketballs best players. He spent his days building stories to inspire the next generation of athletes to be the best versions of themselves.
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Idan ravin is the hoops whisperer idan ravin the hoops whisperer has made his way from working as a successful lawyer to becoming one of the best personal trainers in the world. Apr 9, 2018 all about the commemorative book on kobe bryant aka the black mamba. Bryant s audience is a global one and he has fans all over the world. I like how it shows the great things kobe bryant did in his life. Elsewhere in that profile, kobe said he sleeps two hoursanight and looks to daniel daylewis for inspiration. He is widely considered the best basketball player of the 2000s and perhaps one of. But ravin, who has worked with nearly every luminary in the sport, including lebron james, carmelo anthony, and kobe bryant, is at home.
Also, this is the only kobe family photo you will ever need. If your a lakers fan or kobe bryant fan then u would really enjoy this book. Basketballs most unlikelyand most soughtaftertraining guru offers an inside look at his career, his methods, and the. In the 21st chapter, the author details his trips to israel as a young boy, including how his family stayed with his mothers parents in a small twobedroom apartment in the hadar neighborhood of haifa. Kobe bryant is one of the most popular basketball players on the planet. Idan andy ravin born december 23, 1970 is an american basketball trainer. The storied career of a lakers icon hardcover book. Ravin has worked with some of the nbas biggest stars including kobe bryant, lebron. Published by penguin, the book released may 1, 2014.
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