Top 6 NBA players who have written a book of their own

#4 and #3 Magic Johnson and Larry Bird

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Throughout the course of NBA history, you could argue that no two players have made as much of an impact on one another as Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. For a league that was struggling at the time to generate buzz, Bird and Johnson took the league by storm with their legendary rivalry during their careers with the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers.

Bird and Magic were responsible for cementing one of the greatest rivalries in sports. With the help of legendary author Jackie MacMullan, the two published the book When the Game Was Ours. It goes into detail about the psychological battle that went on between two fierce competitors that eventually lead to a lifelong friendship.

#2 Kobe Bryant

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One of the most competitive players to play the game of basketball, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant will also be known for his mentality on the court.

Bryant went on to publish The Mamba Mentality: How I Play, which takes a look at Kobe's personal perspective of his life on and off the court over the course of his career. The book goes into detail about his mindset when it comes to playing the sport he loved so much.

#1 LeBron James

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Over the course of his NBA career, LeBron James has published several books taking a look at his life coming up as a basketball player. The book Shooting Stars was one of his most successful titles. It tells the story of LeBron coming up as one of the most hyped high school prospects during his early life in Akron, Ohio.

Recently, LeBron published one of his most successful books that went on to become a New York Times bestseller. The book is called I Promise and is a picture book that encourages children to remain persistent and respectful throughout their lives. It has been announced that YouTube will release a documentary inspired from the book.