{"product_id":"the-word-of-god-god-shammgod-9781668064658","title":"The Word of God","description":"\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 \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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e God Shammgod\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1668064650\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781668064658\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Gallery\/13a\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/09\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"God Shammgod","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46670372274431,"sku":"9781668064658","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1e4bf627-fc0d-4473-a4d9-42a9f009a98c.jpg?v=1741316860","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-word-of-god-god-shammgod-9781668064658","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}