God x Basketball: An Athlete’s Playbook to Navigating Life with God’s Word

by Nick Graham

Foreword by Christopher Dempsey
As you develop your relationship with God, you will learn that while basketball is a lifestyle, it's not life. God is.

This book of basketball-themed devotionals accepts readers where they are and encourages them to continually strengthen their personal relationship with God.

God x Basketball will help
- develop Christ-led character on and off the court.
- discover a deeper purpose through your role in sports.
- allow God to lead you through the peaks and valleys of life and sports.
- use basketball as a vehicle to support you in your faith walk.
- place God first in your life.

Readers will learn that their talents should never compromise the continued development of their Christ-like character, which is the spirit in which basketball was invented.

Knowing what to do in the game is one thing. Know what to do in life is another.

262 pages, Paperback

Published September 29, 2020

About the author

Nick Graham was born in Dallas, Texas, and graduated from Washington State University, where he also played basketball. Nick has coached in college, most recently at Iowa State University. In 2008 Nick founded Attitude N' Altitude (A N' A) Basketball, which has developed thousands of players, many of whom have gone on to play at the college and professional levels. Nick has worked with basketball stars Chauncey Billups, Trae Young, and Jimmer Fredette. Through a partnership with Spalding, the official basketball of the NBA Nick created and starred in instructional training videos, along with co- hosting elite camps with Chris Paul and DeMar DeRozan that were featured in Slam magazine. Nick continues to leverage his basketball platform to use God's Word to encourage and empower athletes and coaches all over the world.

Reviews

[Brooke Sharp · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every devotional was something I could instantly relate back to. I really enjoyed the “And 1” and “Drop a Dime” to help me reflect on stressful situations and how I could learn from it and grow from the experience.

[Nate Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Relevant and relatable in 2021

I enjoyed this book because it was relatable, authentic, and real. Efficient devotionals that were affirmative! As a former athlete, I hate that there was no book like this when I was a young athlete. My younger self could have benefited greatly. Even though my playing days are behind me, I still have significantly benefited from reading. I enjoyed the biblical scriptures, but this book is encouraging even for those that are not spiritual/religious.

[Michael Downey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book I highly recommend for athletes and anyone looking for a stronger connection to God. Very well written and excellent formatting easy to read on the I a true great basketball book for the 2020s

[Catsarewow · Rating 5 out of 5]

10/10 has good smut