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Steven Adams: My Life, My Fight
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The previously untold story of Steven Adams' incredible rise to NBA stardom comes to life in Steven Adams: My Life, My Fight. This powerful memoir details Adams' journey from his humble beginnings in Rotorua, New Zealand, to his status as one of the NBA's most formidable...
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The previously untold story of Steven Adams' incredible rise to NBA stardom comes to life in Steven Adams: My Life, My Fight. This powerful memoir details Adams' journey from his humble beginnings in Rotorua, New Zealand, to his status as one of the NBA's most formidable players. It explores the personal and professional highs and lows that have shaped him into the athlete he is today.
Featured in the New Zealand Listener's Top 100 Books of 2018, this autobiography offers an intimate and candid look at Adams' early life and career. From his challenging childhood and the profound impact of his father's death when he was just 13, to overcoming immense odds to become a top prospect in the 2013 NBA Draft, Adams takes readers through the pivotal moments that defined his path.
After being drafted, Adams secured a four-year contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, a deal that made him New Zealand's highest-paid sportsperson ever. Known for his intense and physical style of basketball, Adams reflects on the moments that have shaped his reputation in the league. He shares the motivating factors and the sheer determination that led him to become a key player in the NBA.
Steven Adams: My Life, My Fight is not just a sports memoir; it's a story about resilience, perseverance, and the unyielding spirit that drives one to overcome adversity. With warmth, humour, and humility, Adams offers readers an engaging and inspirational narrative about what it takes to achieve greatness against all odds.
Adams' heartfelt account provides deep insights into his personal philosophy and what basketball means to him. This gripping story from one of New Zealand's most admired sporting stars is a must-read for fans of the game and anyone interested in the making of a modern-day hero.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780143771296
Publisher: Penguin Group (NZ)
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 July 2018
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: Penguin Group (NZ)
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 154.0mm
Height: 232.0mm
Weight: 404g
Pages: 272
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About the Author
Steven Adams is a New Zealand basketball player who currently plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA. He was selected by the Thunder in the 2013 NBA draft and has secured a place as the team's starting center. Rotorua-born Adams got his break into basketball after his father died when he was just 13. An elder brother enrolled him in a basketball academy in New Zealand's capital and Adams was offered a scholarship to one of Wellington's leading schools. From there he went on to play American college basketball at the University of Pittsburgh. He declared for the NBA in 2013, foregoing his final three years of college, and was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in his first season. In 2016, Adams signed a $100 million four-year contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, making him New Zealand's highest paid sportsperson. With his distinctive long hair and beard, the seven-foot center has attracted a loyal following in his adopted home, where he cuts an intimidating figure on the basketball court.
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