Jump Shot

by Tiki Barber, Ronde Barber, Paul Mantell (With)

The Barber brothers know their way around a football field—but can they succeed on the basketball court? Find out in this slam dunk from NFL superstars and bestselling authors Tiki and Ronde Barber.

As Tiki and Ronde count the days until the start of football season, the basketball coach approaches them looking for new recruits, and Tiki and Ronde accept.

While Hidden Valley Junior High has always been a powerhouse in football, the school has never done as well in basketball. Ronde is a good passer, but he needs Tiki to get free to sink his shots. Tiki doesn’t feel the inner confidence he felt on the football it’s one thing to play in the driveway, but it’s another to sink one on the court, when so much is on the line. The brothers need a winning attitude—and they need to bring everyone together to win. That is their only way to victory. Can they do it?

160 pages, Hardcover

First published November 5, 2013

About the author

Tiki Barber is a record-holding retired running back for the New York Giants. Mr. Barber is currently a correspondent for NBC's Today show and an analyst for NBC's Football Night in America.

Reviews

[Jaymie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great sports story. I haven't read the others in the series, but I want to make sure I have them in the library if they are as good as this one. I don't follow basketball closely, but I do know the basics and I was able to follow all the basketball parts of the book. But it was the interpersonal things that happened in the book that I really enjoyed - leadership, empathy, responsibility, etc. I'd give it 4.5 stars if Goodreads would let me. [I received an electronic review copy of this book from the publisher]

[Serina · Rating 2 out of 5]

Twin African-American boys play basketball. I like that it wasn't about race. Somewhat simple, yet there are deeper lessons if you look. They help a star player learn how to control his temper and work with the team. Excellent! and highly recommend reading for young African-American boys. Good book for the reluctant reader.

[Elizabeth]

authors are pro football players, brothers

[Peyton Murphy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just your normal average basketball book.

[Mitch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it