Every Shot Counts - by Carlos Boozer (Hardcover)

About the Book

NBA All-Star and ESPN commentator Carlos Boozer shares his full story in this memoir about overcoming trauma, achieving your dreams and staying true to who you are in the process.

Book Synopsis

"With Every Shot Counts, I hope that you'll be as inspired by Carlos' journey as I've been."--Shaquille O'Neal

From NBA All-Star and ESPN commentator Carlos Boozer, a gripping, intimate and inspiring memoir about overcoming trauma, achieving your dreams and staying true to who you are in the process

Most know Carlos Boozer as the beloved power forward whose dazzling basketball career spanned two decades. But few know the dramatic, poignant and powerful story behind his meteoric rise. Now, for the first time he's ready to open up about a traumatic incident from his childhood that forever altered the trajectory of his life and shaped him into the man he is today. In Every Shot Counts, Carlos shares that story, as well as:

• His experiences growing up in Alaska, honing his basketball skills outside in the snow
• A behind-the-scenes look at the college recruitment process
• An intimate portrait of Coach K and his time at Duke
• Stories about his time playing alongside Lebron James
• A chronicle of his formative friendship with Kobe Bryant and the painful aftermath of his passing
• Inside stories from the All-Star weekends and two Olympics
• A revelatory look at his family, fatherhood and how the Black Lives Matter movement has shaped his activism

Raw, relatable and profoundly inspiring, Every Shot Counts will reframe the way you think about a familiar sports figure and the untold weight of the stories we all silently carry.

Review Quotes

"Carlos' relentless work ethic, passion for the game, and commitment to excellence have made him one of the most respected players in the league. With Every Shot Counts, I hope that you'll be as inspired by his journey as I've been."--Shaquille O'Neal

"In a world of energy-drainers, Carlos Boozer exudes positivity and resilience, especially in the face of intense challenges. Every Shot Counts captures the heart of a true champion."--Grant Hill

"I love that Carlos is sharing his full story for the fist time with Every Shot Counts. If given the chance, I'd coach him over and over and over again."--Coach K

"Carlos is as present on the pages of Every Shot Counts as he is in real life. Do yourself a favor and read this book."--Jayson Williams

"Carlos has always gotten the most out of himself, both personally and professionally. Every Shots Counts is about reaching your full potential in the face of enormous odds."--Isiah Thomas

"Every Shot Counts is an absorbing read that resonates with Boozer's triumphs and poignant moments. His candid view of his life, both on and off the court, will keep readers riveted, along with his pure love of the game."--Booklist