Jonquel Jones: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball’s Star Centers (Women's Basketball Biography Books)

Learn the Inspiring Story of the New York Liberty's Star Center, Jonquel Jones!Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! One of many riveting reads in the Basketball Biography Books series by Clayton Geoffreys. In Jonquel Jones: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball’s Star Centers, you'll explore the story of one of basketball's most versatile stars, Jonquel Jones. Jones was drafted sixth overall by the Los Angeles Sparks in 2016 and later traded to the Connecticut Sun, where she blossomed into a franchise player. She also played a key role in leading her current team, the New York Liberty, to the WNBA Finals in 2024, earning the Finals MVP title. As of this writing, she is a five-time WNBA All-Star and a three-time league rebounding leader, among several other notable accolades.Jones continues to be a two-way threat and a vital piece of the Liberty’s championship aspirations. With her prime years still ahead, Jones is poised to continue shaping the future of the WNBA.Get this basketball book on Jonquel Jones today if you're looking for an inspiring basketball biography book to read, or a gift for a basketball fan! It's perfect for reading at home or on the go.Here is a preview of what is inside this Jonquel Jones book:Chapter 1: Childhood and Early LifeChapter 2: High School CareerChapter 3: College CareerChapter 4: WNBA Career - Getting Drafted, The Backup Big, All-Star Stats, The Most Improved Player, Sixth Person of the Year, Rise to Superstardom, Opting Out, Returning with a Bang, Final Season in Connecticut, The Slow Adjustment to New York, and Back on Track, Winning Finals MVPChapter 5: International CareerChapter 6: Personal LifeChapter 7: Impact, Legacy, and FutureAn excerpt from this biography book on Jonquel Jones' story:The game of basketball is an ever-evolving sport that has seen its fair share of changes over the decades. That means that the style and the rules have been constantly changing. The game during the 1950s is far from the style that is prevalent today, especially with the rise of the three-point shot and the importance of focusing on speed and skill over sheer size. Of course, the players have also been evolving throughout the years. The early part of the game saw centers and power forwards focusing more on scoring down on the low post. Eventually, the power forward position expanded to the close and midrange areas, where they could hit jumpers to open the lane up for centers instead of jamming the paint. Meanwhile, the outside shot was a realm reserved for the backcourt positions, although it took a long time for guards to fully embrace the importance of the three-pointer. But during the 2010s, the game saw a huge change that sparked a revolution—a three-point revolution, to be exact. This new style of play saw its height when Stephen Curry was breaking records and winning championships with the Golden State Warriors by relying heavily on the three-pointer. Meanwhile, other players like James Harden, Damian Lillard, and great outside scorers also contributed to this revolution. Because of that, the game trended toward a faster pace that relied heavily on the three-point shot, and on the speed and skills of its players. Did you enjoy this excerpt?If so, be sure to pick up a copy of this basketball biography book on Jonquel Jones today! This is just one of many basketball biographies by Clayton Geoffreys.Also, be sure to check out Clayton's biography on Sabrina Ionescu or Alyssa Thomas after you finish this one. Read more