On These Courts

A Miracle Season that Changed a City, a Once-Future Star, and a Team Forever

Biography & Memoir, Sports, Nonfiction
Cover of the book On These Courts by Wayne B. Drash, Atria Books
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Wayne B. Drash ISBN: 9781476710259
Publisher: Atria Books Publication: May 7, 2013
Imprint: Atria Books Language: English
Author: Wayne B. Drash
ISBN: 9781476710259
Publisher: Atria Books
Publication: May 7, 2013
Imprint: Atria Books
Language: English

The incredible true story of hope and inspiration, struggle and triumph: how former NBA star “Penny” Hardaway selflessly coached a young basketball team through the hardships of life—and to their first-ever state championship.

NBA All-Star Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway had fame, fortune, and a Nike shoe line. Yet for all his basketball accomplishments, the one thing he lacked was a championship season.

Penny Hardaway, like so many pro athletes, struggled with the question of “What now?” when his whirlwind career came to an end in 2007. The answer came from one of his oldest friends, Desmond Merriweather, who was sick with colon cancer and could no longer commit to full-time coaching the Lester Middle School boys basketball team.

On These Courts is the moving story of a superstar who takes over coaching duties in the crime-ridden streets of Memphis he once called home. Coach Penny selflessly helped his young players navigate their way through impossible circumstances: failing grades, incarcerated fathers, gang pressures.

But this is not just a story about Penny; the true stars are the kids on the Lester Lions team who rewarded Penny with his first championship season, winning the state title by one point. A penny.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The incredible true story of hope and inspiration, struggle and triumph: how former NBA star “Penny” Hardaway selflessly coached a young basketball team through the hardships of life—and to their first-ever state championship.

NBA All-Star Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway had fame, fortune, and a Nike shoe line. Yet for all his basketball accomplishments, the one thing he lacked was a championship season.

Penny Hardaway, like so many pro athletes, struggled with the question of “What now?” when his whirlwind career came to an end in 2007. The answer came from one of his oldest friends, Desmond Merriweather, who was sick with colon cancer and could no longer commit to full-time coaching the Lester Middle School boys basketball team.

On These Courts is the moving story of a superstar who takes over coaching duties in the crime-ridden streets of Memphis he once called home. Coach Penny selflessly helped his young players navigate their way through impossible circumstances: failing grades, incarcerated fathers, gang pressures.

But this is not just a story about Penny; the true stars are the kids on the Lester Lions team who rewarded Penny with his first championship season, winning the state title by one point. A penny.

More books from Atria Books

Cover of the book The Midnight Hour by Wayne B. Drash
Cover of the book Naturally Thin by Wayne B. Drash
Cover of the book True To Form by Wayne B. Drash
Cover of the book In Miniature by Wayne B. Drash
Cover of the book The First Affair by Wayne B. Drash
Cover of the book Nice Girls Finish Fat by Wayne B. Drash
Cover of the book A Deal with the Devil by Wayne B. Drash
Cover of the book The Young Wives Club by Wayne B. Drash
Cover of the book The Time of My Life by Wayne B. Drash
Cover of the book Hood by Wayne B. Drash
Cover of the book Total Eclipse of the Heart by Wayne B. Drash
Cover of the book Come to Your Senses by Wayne B. Drash
Cover of the book Them by Wayne B. Drash
Cover of the book Act of Treason by Wayne B. Drash
Cover of the book The Uncrowned Queen by Wayne B. Drash
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy