No sport has evolved more over the past century than basketball, growing from small time to a global game featuring some of the most talented athletes on the planet. This title explores the achievements of the men and women who have taken and continue taking the sport to new heights.

Includes index.

George Mikan -- Bill Russell -- Wilt Chamberlain -- Oscar Robertson -- Jerry West -- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar -- Larry Bird -- Magic Johnson -- Cheryl Miller -- Michael Jordan -- Shaquille O'Neal -- Kobe Bryant -- Lisa Leslie -- Tim Duncan -- Sue Bird -- Lebron James -- Diana Taurasi -- Kevin Durant -- Stephan Curry -- Maya Moore - Honorable mentions.