{"product_id":"the-word-of-god-hardcover","title":"The Word of God - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGod Shammgod\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSean Patrick Conboy\u003c\/b\u003e (With)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA cinematic and candid memoir from your favorite basketball players' favorite basketball player, God Shammgod. Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eBecoming Kareem\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStraight Shooter\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWhere Tomorrows Aren't Promised\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA street ball legend from 1980s and '90s New York City, a college basketball phenom, and one of the first players whose moves went viral in the digital age, God Shammgod drew a crowd everywhere he played because of his obsessive dribbling skills. He was a peer and eventually a mentor for everyone from Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Kobe Bryant, Stephon Marbury, Chauncey Billups, and Vince Carter to name a few. His signature move--the Shammgod crossover--is legendary. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But when Sham's own NBA dream eventually faltered, he had to face a life without his beloved game--only to unexpectedly return as a coach. Sham became a guide to several rising college stars before he eventually made the leap to the NBA, where Mark Cuban brought him onto the Dallas Mavericks staff as the league's first ball-handling coach. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Told through the relationships Sham has built over a lifetime of goodwill, \u003ci\u003eThe Word of God\u003c\/i\u003e is not only a reflection of an unforgettable NBA career and a nostalgic look at '90s Harlem, but ultimately a love letter to basketball and a celebration of the game.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGod Shammgod is a former professional NBA player and basketball coach currently working with the Dallas Mavericks. He played with the Washington Wizards during 1997-98 after being drafted by them in the second round of the 1997 NBA draft. Despite a brief NBA career, he is well-known as the progenitor and namesake of a widely used crossover dribble, the \"Shammgod.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSean Patrick Conboy is the editorial director of The Players' Tribune. He has worked hand-in-hand with some of the world's top athletes, including Kobe Bryant, Derek Jeter, Steph Curry, Kevin Love, Allen Iverson, Damian Lillard, A'ja Wilson, Megan Rapinoe, and Cristiano Ronaldo. He lives in New York City.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.21 x 6.22 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 09, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52470427222323,"sku":"9781668064658","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/pprn1VkUe39781668064658.webp?v=1759420314","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-word-of-god-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}